Described best as a traveler's delight, Bangkok is a city where tradition meets sophistication. The Thai capital is Asia's one of the most cosmopolitan city by nature. The city is home to more than one tenth of Thailand's population and yet retains a youthful charm with the tag of a safe destination. Bangkok bears a tropical climate and delights guests with exotic tropical plants and orchids. Though the city skyline is dotted with sky-scrappers, travelers can still find the rumble of traditional lifestyle of the people.
During the day, you can spot a multitude of Buddhist monks on the streets, and when the sun goes down, the city adorns a different look with its amazing nightlife, which presents Bangkok's glitzy side. This seems like a sharp contrast, but it definitely is pleasant once you experience this yourself. Bangkok started as a small village on the banks of the Chao Phraya river, but after King Rama I built a palace 1782, things changed, and the city has since then never looked back. One of the major attractions in Bangkok is the Grand Palace, which sees an enormous number of visitors everyday. It's a must visit for everyone on a tour to Bangkok. It also features the famous Emerald Buddha.
Bangkok is also home to a number of shrines, Wat Arun or The Temple of Dawn, which is the famous of them all. Wat Pho is equally famous, which houses the world's largest reclining Buddha. From temples to museums, Bangkok has some of the fantastic tourist attracts you would ever come across, and with an highly accessible public transport system, it becomes all the more easier to move around the city. Bangkok is equally famous for shopping.
This marvelous city is a equally famous for its hospitality and there's absolutely no dearth of accommodation. Bangkok hotels range from budget hotels to mid-range to luxurious hotels with alluring facilities. The central location of the city houses some of the best hotels in Bangkok. Alternatively, there are numerous other accommodation options in and around the city.
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