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So, if you like big cities, you will surely enjoy this one!

Wat Phra Kaew and The Grand Palace: The ground was consecrated in 1782, and today is the city’s main tourist attraction and a pilgrimage center for devout Buddhists and nationalists.

Wat Pho: A 16th-century shrine that houses a magnificent 46m-long reclining Buddha sculpture adorned with gold and mother-of-pearl.

Chatuchak Weekend Market: Possibly the largest open-air market in Asia.The air of the city is soaked with smells and flavors of all kinds.

Street Food: Bangkok offers travelers a mind-boggling variety of light bites and cheap eats on literally every corner.If you have intentions to travel to Thailand, more specifically to Bangkok, these are some activities that you don’t want to miss: It is a setting where the modern, the traditional, and the chaotic are mixed, giving rise to one of the most famous metropolises in the world. Its influence on art, politics, fashion, education, and entertainment, as well as business, has given Bangkok the status of a global city. Over the last two hundred years, Bangkok has grown to become the political, social, and economic center of Thailand. The well-known city of Bangkok also called “The City of Angels”, but officially called Krung Thep Mahanakhon, is the capital and the main city of Thailand, a country located in Southeast Asia. This post may contain affiliate links that earn me a commission at no additional cost to you.Īre you planning your trip to Bangkok? Do you want to learn more about Thai history and culture? Here are some of the best novels and non-fiction books so that you can delve into this wonderful city!

Bangkok by Marisha Wojciechowska