Top 12 Things to do in Bangkok

Bangkok the capital city of Thailand, Known for its vibrant street life, food & culture.

It’s the home of 14 million residents.

The most visited city of south east Asia, because it has always something interesting for everyone.

This Asian metropolis combines between History of the past and the technology of the present.

This video includes 12 of the best things to do while you are visiting Bangkok.

From its famous street food, shopping, historical sites and nightlife.

So let’s jump in and start to explore this magical tasty, never sleeping city of life.

1- Grand palace

If there is one must-see sight that no visit to Bangkok would be complete without, it's the dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace, undoubtedly the city's most famous landmark.

Located at the heart of Bangkok, the Grand Palace was a former residence for King Rama I to King Rama V

Within the palace complex are several impressive buildings including Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which contains the small, very famous and greatly revered Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.

Today, the place is used for hosting royal ceremonies and welcoming the king’s guests

2- Wat pho

Wat Pho (the Temple of the Reclining Buddha a must-do for any first-time visitor in Bangkok. It's one of the largest temple complexes in the city and famed for its giant reclining Buddha that measures 46 metres long and is covered in gold leaf. It’s an easy ten minute walk from Grand palace.

This is also a great place to get a traditional Thai massage. Wat Pho is often considered the leading school of massage in Thailand, so you really are in good hands here.

3- Street food experience

Street food in Bangkok provides convenient, delicious and cheap meals and it’s one of the purest ways to get in touch with the local culture
it is an essential part of the Bangkok experience. Wherever you go in the city, food stalls are

plentiful and you will find a high concentration of them in busy areas. Some street vendors operate in groups, especially in local markets, which means you can go to the same place every night and have a different choice of meal.

4- Mbk mall

MBK Center is probably Bangkok's most legendary shopping mall, popular with both tourists and locals, and busy with shoppers every day. There are eight floors packed with 2,000 shops that sell everything 
MBK Center is particularly easy to reach thanks to a direct walkway linking to National Stadium BTS Skytrain Station.

Like every shopping complex in Bangkok, there are plenty of options when you get hungry. There are two food courts - one local (sixth floor), one international (fifth floor) - with lots of choices.

5- Siam paragon.

Siam paragon is the classy fancy face of shopping in Bangkok, if your pockets are full and you wanna enjoy fancy shopping, than siam paragon is the right place for you

This  mall contains over 250 shops, with famous brands from all over the world.

Bring your credit card though, as this kind of luxury doesn't come cheap – but as the old adage goes, 'you get what you pay for'.

Also a food court, called food republic in which you can find the local thai and international cusine.

6- china town.

Chinatown Bangkok, also known as Yawarat,

is a popular tourist attraction and a food haven 

Packed with market stalls, street-side restaurants and a dense concentration of gold shops, Chinatown is an experience not to miss.
Plan your visit during major festivals, like Chinese New Year, and you will see Bangkok Chinatown at its best.

7- Chatuchak weekend market.

Chatuchak weekend market is the largest weekend market in asiaIt has reached a landmark status as a must-visit place for tourists. Its sheer size and diverse collections of merchandise will bring any seasoned shoppers to their knees – this is where you can literally shop ‘till you drop’
in this market you can find everything you dream off  , also has a great variety of street food section.Take your hat or umbrella with you so you can survive the day.

8- or tor kor fresh market.

Ranked the 4th best fresh market in the world, or Tor Kor is so much more than a local market. Products displayed here are selected among the best found in the entire country. With such an incredible range of beautiful fruits, extremely fresh vegetables, meats and seafood, Or Tor Kor should be on the list of Must-See of any chef.

9- Thai massage.

Most people who visit Thailand have a to-do list of things that they want to experience, and Thai massage is always very close to the top of that list – it’s right up there with temples, pad Thai and elephant rides. 

Where ever you stay in Bangkok, you can find a massage shop just couple of steps from your door steps. The prices are very reasonable. My favorite is the  foot massage which refreshes  you after a long day of walking in Bangkok.

10- kho san road

Khao San Road is "the centre of the backpacking universe"
Packed into a 1 km-long strip are countless budget guesthouses and mid-range hotels, internet cafes, bars, restaurants, massage parlours, travel agents, bookshops, market stalls, tattoo shops and much.The nightlife in kho san road is crazy and fun, if you find a chair inside of any bars or pubs , you will be lucky.

No 11, sky bar.

If you wanna experience the  Highest Rooftop Bar in the World, Hangover movie location.

With a 360 view there is a good reason this bar is top of most visitors 'to do list'. The round bar juts over the edge and at 63 stories high, it is the only place to be when the sun is setting over the Chao Phraya river

Number 12,Asiateque

Asiatique has successfully combined two of the most popular shopping experiences in the city: a night bazaar and a mall.
you’ll have good fun browsing the boutiques, picking up gifts or something for yourself; you are guaranteed to find something you would like to eat and if this isn’t enough entertainment, shows are performed nightly.
 if its your last night in Bangkok, asiatique is one of the places to Farwell, until the next visit to the city of life.

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