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No trip to Thailand would be complete without making at least a whistle-stop visit to Bangkok. Having booked the flight, organised your worldwide travel insurance and arranged accommodation, it’s time to plan your day in Bangkok.
Temples and Palaces
Famed for the impressive architecture, graceful spires and priceless treasures within them, the temples and palaces of Bangkok should be on every day-trip list. Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn), with its decorated 70-metre spire is one of the city’s most famous landmarks. The central Buddha image was cast in the reign of King Rama II and sits over the spot where his ashes are buried.
The Grand Palace is where you’ll also find Wat Phra Kaew, with its famous Emerald Buddha. Being a sacred site, visitors must follow a strict dress code of long sleeves and no bare shoulders or feet.
Markets
Lively, chaotic and colourful, Bangkok’s markets are in complete contrast to the often reverent atmosphere of the temples. In the Chinatown market you’ll find local delicacies cooked on the spot. Experiment with dishes such as bird’s nest or shark fin soup while browsing the wares of hundreds of stalls and small shops.
For a different market experience, a visit to the floating markets of Bangkok is a must. Small boats throng the canals clamouring for attention. Some are floating kitchens selling food cooked on the boat, while other have local goods and produce for sale. The most famous and popular among tourists is the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Noisy and chaotic, it’s an experience not to be missed.
Evening Relaxation
After a hectic day shopping and sightseeing, it’s good to relax and wind down with a meal. One of the best ways of seeing the city by night is to take a dinner cruise along the Chao Praya River, taking in such sights as the lit temples and soaring modern skyscrapers as you enjoy the luxury on board.
An alternative way to view the city by night is to have your evening meal in one of the many stylish rooftop restaurants in Bangkok. Choose carefully and you’ll get the perfect bird’s-eye view across the vast city in an awe-inspiring panorama. Book your table for late afternoon and enjoy cocktails as you watch the sun setting over the Chao Praya River.
A day in Bangkok isn’t much time to spend when there’s so much to see and do, but it’s enough to give you a rich taste of Thai city life.
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