Joanna James
Near the bustling area of Sukhumvit in Bangkok, you will find kid-friendly attractions like the Flight Experience Bangkok, Kamthieng House Museum, Benjakitti Park, Science Museum & Planetarium and so on; these attractions would delight foreign visitors of all ages.
A marvellous activity that your family members could enjoy during your visit to Bangkok would be having a go at the absorbing Flight Experience Bangkok which happens to be a very realistic flight simulator. Children as well as adults will be enthralled by the opportunity to take the controls of this simulator which realistically replicates the experience of flying a Boeing 737 airliner. You will learn the art of taking off, cruising and landing this well-known jetliner. For an extra challenge, you could even try landing an aircraft during a simulated snowfall!
A rather different kind of attraction is the absorbing Kamthieng House Museum which will capture the interest of visitors of all ages. You will see that this museum is housed within an ancient traditional Thai teakwood residence transported to the Thai capital from the region of Chiang Mai. Here, you will encounter an array of captivating artefacts including agricultural implements, woodcarvings, fabric talismans, gold jewellery, kitchenware and so on. This engrossing folk museum is operated by the Siam Society and is ideal to visit with older kids.
An alluring leisure site where your family members can relax and unwind after your sightseeing and shopping escapades is the appealing Benjakitti Park. You will find that this frequently photographed Bangkok park presents a lovely sight for the leisure seeker. This picturesque park will offer a marvellous respite from the bustling activity of the urban environment. You could sit amidst the vibrantly coloured blooms and admire the splendid view of the skyline, have a picnic, ride bikes and even go on rides in swan pedal boats at the park's central lake. A Bangkok hotel in Sukhumvit to consider from which you could easily visit this scenic site would be Gardina Asoke.
An entrancing attraction that would captivate visitors of all ages would be the fascinating Science Museum & Planetarium also known as the Science Centre for Education; here, inquisitive young minds will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of technology and science, deep space, natural history and the environment. Your family members will be enthralled at the marvellous planetarium which features a huge projection of the solar system as well as a section detailing the life cycle of stars.
Another attractive leisure site that you will find in the environs of Sukhumvit is the well-known Benchasiri Park. This park in the city which was constructed to mark the 80th birthday of King Bhumibol’s spouse Queen Sirikit will be an appealing place at which to spend leisure time. You will have the opportunity to stroll leisurely through this site and admire the pleasant lawns, an appealing pond and eye-catching sculptures. There is also a playground for kids and opportunities to enjoy sports as well.
A shopping mall that both adults as well as kids would enjoy would be the distinctive Terminal 21. At this mall, which draws inspiration from international airports, you will have the opportunity to explore several themed sections modelled on well-known cities like San Francisco, London and Tokyo. In addition to outstanding shopping options, Terminal 21 offers an array of restaurants where you can savour a selection of different cuisines, while it also features a cineplex perfect for watching movies with the family.
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