About Bangkok

Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok has been Thailand’s capital since 1782. Famous for its fabulous shopping, excellent food and frenetic pace it has preserved its cultural heritage and amidst the melee that is city life, hundreds of temples are poignant reminders of more peaceful pursuits.

No other city in Asia offers as much as Bangkok and it is truly one of the great capitals of the east. The Grand Palace makes up Bangkok’s most impressive attraction and is a must for all visitors.

The Grand Palace complex, which includes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is the most important and sacred of all Thai monuments and the residence of the early Kings of Siam. Nearby Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok and houses an enormous gold-plated Reclining Buddha.

Another notable temple is Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, which is decorated with multi-coloured ceramic tiles.

Damnoan Saduak Floating Market, 50 miles west of Bangkok, is a colourful floating market which has not been turned into a tourist attraction, unlike the one in Bangkok itself. In the early morning, locals in Thai style canoes laden with fruits, vegetables and meats ply their way through the canals selling as they go.

Listed below are all the links you need, to book your holiday directly:

- Click here for Sightseeing Tours in Bangkok

- Click here for Bangkok Airport