Bangkok, Thailand’s capital and most important city, has colorful markets and great opportunities for shopping, entertainment, excellent cuisine, a tropical climate and a large variety of places of historical and cultural attractions. It covers a large metropolitan area that offers visitors many types of activities and places of interest, with everything from beautiful, ancient temples and palaces to luxurious spas and many nightlife hotspots. Some of its main historical jewels are its amazing Buddhist temples: the royal temple at Wat Phra Kaeoen in the Royal Palace complex and Wat Pho, which is the largest and oldest temple.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Everything you need for your trip
Activities & Tourist Attractions
- Lumphini Park
- Bangkok Canals
- Buda Wat Phra Kaeo Temple
- Yaowarat
- Bangkok Skytrain
- Chao Phraya River
General Information
Altitude: 1.5 masl Surface Area: 1,568 km² Time Zone: UTC +7 Language: Thai Currency: Thai Baht Voltage: 220 V
How to get there
Suvarnabhumi International Airport is 30 km from the city center and is the busiest in south east Asia. It is located in the south east of the city and is surrounded by urban areas. It is connected to Bangkok city center by two train lines, one direct and another with several stops.
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