Bangkok is a city and the capital of the Asian country Thailand. The city is another great holiday destination of Southeast Asia, luring in tourists with the excitement, color and contrast, variety of cultures, history and much more. Bangkok enjoys great significance as it is also the spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic hub of Thailand. Bangkok is also referred to as ‘Krung Thep’ meaning the city of angels. There are different beliefs associated with the name of Bangkok.
The word Bang is the central Thai name for a town situated on a riverbank. According to another popular belief, Bangkok is shortened from Bang Makok. Makok Pinnata being a local plant offering olive like fruit. The city also has a rich history to it, dating back to the Ayutthaya period in the fifteenth century. In Bangkok there never can be a single dull moment, for there are loads of things to see and do in the city.
Some of the prominent tourist attractions of Bangkok are, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kaew, Emerald Buddha, Wat Suthat, Golden Mount, Dusit Palace, Suan Pakkad Palace, the Queen’s Gallery, Lumphini Park and many other such attractions. Besides, visiting various points of interest, tourists can enjoy various other activities like enjoying cultural performances, watching a game of Thai boxing, enjoying bicycle tours of the city to visiting local markets and setting upon a gourmet adventure. For accommodation there is no dearth of good hotels in Bangkok renowned for their hospitality and services high standards.
The hotels in Bangkok can be found in all shapes and sizes, ranging from the luxury hotels and resorts to the budget and economy hotels, offering something to appeal to the varying tastes and preferences of the multitudes of tourists visiting the city. Bangkok is a year round destination and can be visited at any point of year and still have a memorable vacation in the region.
Bangkok is well connected to various regions of the country and also various corners of the world and as such is easily accessible. The city is served by two state of the art airports namely, the Suvarnabhumi airport and Don Muang Airport offering daily flights to various regions of the world. Along with that there are cruise services available from various points in Southeast Asia. Lastly, there is an excellent rail and bus transportation system in place, connecting the city to various regions in Thailand.
