Joanna James
For sure, Bangkok certainly does leave no stone unturned in capturing the attention of holidaymakers eager to comb through its mesmeric environs. However, have you ever given these attractions a go?
Chronicling the times of the Ayutthaya period in no uncertain manner is the Golden Mount or Wat Saket which is a shrine overflowing with historic and cultural appeal no matter where your gaze rests at. Having seen the light of day during the reign of King Rama IV, Wat Saket can be journeyed to at daytime as well as at night. Once you ascend the 322 steps to the Mount, you will be treated to sprawling views of Bangkok coupled with the many religious activities that are conducted here.
While the deals that you will find down Khaosan Road are unbeatable, the experience of sipping on celebrated beverages in one of the world’s trendiest neighbourhoods such as Soi Nana will be one of the best pastimes ever. Pour yourself a gin and tonic at Teens of Thailand which showcases a punk cum grunge ambience that will grow on you the more you linger on. Also, for a more relaxing, toned-down time, consider beelining for the Wallflowers which is reputed for its tees, coffees and rooftop cocktails that will undoubtedly elevate your mood to dizzying heights.
Having opened its doors to the general public in 2004, Benjakitti Park would soon find itself the subject of widespread renovations and expansions of which the latest occurred in 2022. The THB 62 million invested towards Benjakitti Park resulted in the said attraction being elevated to Bangkok’s 1st ever forest park. Currently, the Park is replete with brand-new walkways, cycle paths, an open-air amphitheatre, and wetlands that will see to it that you spend as much time here as possible. While you can rest, relax or even ride a bike as part of your daily workout plan, Benjakitti Park paves the way for leisure seekers to catch their breath and snap pictures of one of the city’s delightful regions.
Abbreviated as ‘MOCA,’ Bangkok’s Museum of Contemporary Art will escort you on a splendid journey where the traditions of Thai art blend in seamlessly with the city’s modern art scene which is as gripping and fabulous on the eye as the former. Thus, patrons of the Museum will be well-placed to study the trajectory of how Thai art has developed throughout the years and across multiple schools of thought. The masterpieces crafted by local artists will certainly be one of the memories that you take back home with you but be sure to pause by the digital art exhibits which do hold their own when compared with the rest of the work found within these four walls.
Uncover the fascinating history behind the magnificent Chao Phraya River with a long-tail boat tour that will involve navigating the maze of canals that make up this nourishing waterbody. Better yet, book into Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel and have an expert guide take you through the ‘ins and outs’ of one of the best things to do around Bangkok. Part and parcel of such an outing will be the added thrills of tucking into a flavoursome lunch and taking stock of the intricacies surrounding a Thai puppet show.
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