Travel to Bangkok

Bangkok is a bustling city with much to do. Thailand's capital is by far it's biggest and busiest city. Ancient temples are abundant here, as well as many outdoor markets and shopping centers. Bangkok is well-known for it's nightlife, and there are plenty of areas in the city to go where the city is alive at night. More on Bangkok accommodation and flights here.

Bangkok Hotels

Bangkok is definitely a tourist city and draws many at all times of the year. This makes hotels very plentiful in the city. You can also stay at a Bangkok hotel in most any part of the city. Our recommended site, DirectRooms.com, is a great place to go for booking Bangkok hotels online, with their easy to use web site.

Many backpackers come into Bangkok on their way to some other destination in Thailand. To cater to them, there are many guest houses and cheaper hotels in the city. However, there are also many exquisite modern hotels available. All varieties of hotels can be found in Bangkok. More on hotels in Bangkok here.

Highlights

• The Grand Palace is Bangkok’s biggest attraction for tourists. Its massive grounds are home to Wat Phra Kaeo, commonly known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
• Wat Po, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is the oldest (16th century) and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. The Reclining Buddha in the northern section and is more than 43m long and 15m high.
• Visitors can take a water taxi down the Chayo Praha River and enjoy fine views of the unforgettable sunset-silhouetted chedis of Wat Arun.
• At Chinatown or Pahurat travelers can taste the traditional urban lifestyle of the local ethnic Chinese and Indian peoples.
• Several shopping malls and arcades are centered around the Siam Square area offering a wide selection of Thai goods, as well as bargains on electronic goods and a surprising selection of exclusive outlets.
• The enormous Chatuchak weekend market at Mochit is a shopper's dream with thousands of exotic items sold at cheap prices.

Day trips by hire car

Bangkok's traffic can be a nightmare, and the city is difficult to navigate for visitors. However, it is advisable to hire a car if you're planning on taking a trip outside of the city. There is much to do and see outside of Bangkok. A hire car can take you to some quieter places that are more relaxing. Good deals on Bangkok car hire can be found here.

The ancient capital of Ayutthaya, 74kms north of Bangkok, makes a great excursion by hire car. Be sure to also stop at the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace along the way. There's also a large floating market south of Bangkok at Damnoen Saduak, Ratchaburi. More information on hire cars for Bangkok here.

For more information, please read this online Bangkok guidebook.