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Country : Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand
Official Language : The official language of Bangkok is Thai
Currency : The local currency of Bangkok is Thai Baht
About Bangkok :
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Bangkok, City of Angels is the largest and wealthiest cities of Thailand and one of the largest cities in the world. Home to a huge population of six and a half million, Bangkok is situated on the bank of the river, Chao Phraya, close to the Gulf of Thailand and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Bangkok is known for its vibrant life and economic and cultural importance on the international front. Find out more about Bangkok on Allwonderscities.Com
Shopping in Bangkok :
A trip to Bangkok and shopping goes hand in hand with each other. Bangkok is well known as the shopping arcade of the world as tourists from all parts of the world engage in extensive shopping spree whenever they visit Bangkok.
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The shopping experience varies from ordinary local markets to the chic and sophisticated shopping malls. Tourists visiting Bangkok always prefer shopping in the markets as they have a variety of local items and the most popular amongst these markets is the Chatuchak Weekend Market and Water Markets. These sell rare items like silks, gemstones and traditional handicrafts items.
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Dining in Bangkok :
Dining in Bangkok is an experience of a lifetime as the city restaurants boasts of exquisite and exotic range of menu covering almost all the cuisines in the world ranging from Brazilian, Chinese, Continental and Oriental to Japanese, Thai, Indian, Seafood and Vietnamese. You can experiment with all the cuisines of the world in a single place without having to travel the entire world!
Places to Visit in Bangkok :
Bangkok provides some of the best places of interest in the world and all of these are a delight to the eye. Some of the most oft visited places include:
- Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of Emerald Buddha)
- Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
- Wat Pho (The Reclining Buddha)
- The Grand Palace
- The Ancient City
- Chao Phraya River and Canals
Staying in Bangkok :
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Bangkok been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, the city abounds in hotels of different categories and rates to cater to the lodging facilities of the tourists visiting the city. Some of hotels are:
- Peninsula Bangkok
- Oriental
- Shangri-La Bangkok
- The Landmark
- JW Marriot
Accommodation in other cheap and smaller hotels and guesthouses are also available all around the city.
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Getting to Bangkok :
The two airports of Bangkok, Don Mueang International Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport, connects Bangkok to almost all the cities in the world, making it one of the busiest air transport hubs in the world. Beside this, the city is well connected by canals, roads, railway services and buses and therefore traveling within the city does not get problematic at all.
So enjoy your trip to this city, once called the Venice of the East, and share your valuable moments with Allwonderscities.Com
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