Joanna James
Bangkok is among the top travel destinations. destinations in the world, and it's easy to see why! With its labyrinth-like night markets, delicious street food, hidden rooftop bars and picturesque landscapes located on the outskirts of the city, Bangkok certainly has a lot to offer. Here are some unusual and unique activities to do while visiting.
Colourful, aromatic, and decidedly flavourful, Thai food is, without doubt, one of the most popular, diverse, and interesting cuisines in the world thanks to the skilful mix of ingredients such as rice, noodles, seafood, and meat with its trademark fiery and spicy flavour. To really immerse yourself in Thailand’s rich culinary world, consider signing up for a cooking class while in Bangkok. You'll have the chance to craft traditional Thai delicacies like pad Thai, Tom Yum, Thai green curry, and papaya salads, alongside cherished favourites including Mango sticky rice!
Located on the B1 and B2 floors of the Bangkok’s popular Siam Paragon shopping Mall, Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World is a gigantic underground aquarium housing different exhibition areas. Here, you will get the chance to explore the wonders of the ocean and observe colourful schools of fish, giant stingrays and sharks. This attraction is open to visitors daily from 10.00 -20.00 hrs. Unique experiences at Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World include getting up close with cute penguins, glass bottom boat rides, and if you are up for it – swimming with sharks or walking underwater. The aquarium can be reached easily from hotels in the city such as Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort.
Another popular choice among top Bangkok excursions includes visiting the Khlong Lat Mayon floating market. Surrounded by lush gardens, beautiful canals and offering abundant food options. Here, visitors can walk around the market, scout for interesting dishes they would like to sample and stake out a seat, where they can sit down and enjoy their chosen dishes while soaking in the lively atmosphere of a Thai street market. Some popular dishes you should not miss out on include salt-crusted fish – Pla Pao, flavourful mungbean noodles with shrimps – Goong Ob Woon Sen and many more. The best time to visit this food hub is during lunch or dinner time. However, be warned it tends to get quite busy with locals and visiting tourists alike.
Bangkok is busy, dusty, and pulsing with energy around the clock – so for those keen on enjoying some fresh and clean air, and decompressing from the hectic bustle of this metropolis, then a visit to the ‘’Green Lung of Bangkok’’ – Lumphini Park is an absolute must! Here you can enjoy leisurely strolls on carefully tended pathways, and rent a paddle boat or a bike to get a spot of exercise in.
The Bangkok Art & Culture Centre is a space in the city where music, art and culture, all come together to offer art lovers a wonderful experience. Points of interest include regular literature readings, cultural and musical performances and much more.
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