Bangkok - Thailand:
It is not only the capital of Thailand but also the most popular
tourist destination of Thailand. It is also regarded as one of the top favorite
tourist destinations in Asia due to its rich culture, heritage, developments and
places of tourist interests. Along with dazzling skyline, historical temples,
shrines, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels and nightclubs, Bangkok tourism has
something for every kind of tourist. Make sure to enjoy its
mesmerizing nightlife including the various shows, pubs, night clubs or an
elegant dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River.
• Bangkok Tourism Overview
• Getting There
• Transportation And Car Rental
• Climate / Weather
• Golf
• Shopping
• Top Hotels & Spa
• Nightlife
• Local Tourist Office
BANGKOK TOURISM AND TRAVEL OVERVIEW:
Bangkok, the city of gilded palaces and temples, offers a unique experience to each individual. It represents a fine blend of tradition and modernity with modern skyscrapers, air conditioned shopping malls, luxurious hotels to traditional temples and monuments depicting Thai culture and heritage. Bangkok tourism also offers a colorful nightlife with plenty on beer and gogo bars, cinemas and luxurious hotels.
GETTING TO BANGKOK:
Since Bangkok is Thailand's main tourist attraction, most tourists arrive at Don Muang International Airport which has connecting flights to almost all the major cities around the world.
TRANSPORTATION AND CAR RENTAL:
Since Bangkok tourism is world renowned, the transportation system is well developed and easily accessible. Renting a car is easy and several luxurious buses and taxi's are easily available. The new underground rail system and Skytrain now link most of the main tourist and business areas, allowing easy access to virtually anywhere in the city.
Car Rental:
Many companies like Avis, Hertz, National and Budget operate rental car operations in Bangkok.
You drive on the left hand side of the road. Speed limits signs are posted in English.
Check our main Thailand page for additional information.
CLIMATE - WHEN TO GO:
Bangkok tourism offers its visitors a hot, tropical climate with three distinct seasons, winters from November to February, Summers from March to May and Rainy season from June to October. December to February is the driest time of year and is the best time to visit Bangkok. Since it can get very hot in the summers, it is better to visit Bangkok in the winters.
GOLF:
Golf in Bangkok is a major attraction for the Golf lovers due to the presence of some of the finest Golf courses here. Bangkok has several world class golf courses that are available for tourists to enjoy. Most of the good Golf courses are located in the outskirts of Bangkok and are easily assessable from the city center. However, it is recommended to get your reservation done in advance, especially on weekends and holidays.
Some of the popular golf courses in Bangkok are - Kantarat Golf course, Royal Bangkok Sports Club, Krung Kavee Country Club Estate, Royal Thai Army Sports Center..
SHOPPING IN BANGKOK:
Bangkok has a wide variety of shopping options ranging from numerous air-conditioned shopping centers to open street markets, making Bangkok shopping very popular. Silks, nielloware, lacquerware, silverware, bronzeware, pewterware, pottery, gemstones and jewelry and all types of handicrafts are particularly popular here. Bangkok is also popular for antiques, some very good Thai antiques can be bought here. Bangkok is a shoppers paradise, therefore one must keep one or two days just for shopping in Bangkok. No trip to Bangkok is complete without a visit to the Chatuchak weekend market which is the largest outdoor market, with approximately 10,000 stalls on 35 acres of land. The main shopping areas in Bangkok are Silom, Siam Square, Ratchadamri, Pratunam, Ploenchit and Bang Lamphu.
Bangkok offers a wide variety of accommodation options to its visitors, ranging from luxury hotels, business hotels to plenty of budget hotels. Some of the good hotels in Bangkok are - Grand Hyatt Erawan , Fraser Place Urbana Langsuan , Amari Watergate Hotel , The Peninsula , Pathumwan Princess , Saladaeng Colonnade, Dream Hotel Bangkok.
Due to the growing popularity of Spa, Bangkok Tourism offers a heaven of relaxation, releases stress and regains the inner balance. Most of the good Bangkok hotels offer Spa facilities to their guests with different massaging options and techniques.
NIGHTLIFE:
Bangkok tourism is not only colorful in the day but also at night. The Bangkok Nightlife is popular all around the world drawing a large number of tourists each year purely to experience the extraordinary nightlife and adult entertainment. There is a huge range of nightlife options with hundreds of clubs and bars, go-go bars, lady-boys, discos and dozens of pubs making Bangkok Tourism very popular. Patpong is the most popular nightlife spot and is full of go-go bars and beer bars.
LOCAL TOURIST OFFICE :
Bangkok Tourism Office:
1600 New Phetburi Road, Makkasan, Rajatevee, Bangkok 10310.
+66 (0)2 250 5500 (Bangkok) or www.tourismBangkok.org
