10 things to do in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, in addition to the classic visits of temples and royal palaces, to immerse yourself completely in the thai way of life? It’s a question you have asked me often, in recent months, here are then 10 things to do in Bangkok with style.
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Relax in luxury Spa
Can you imagine something more relaxing than a traditional Thai massage after a day wandering around temples and historical monuments of the city? All the great hotels in Bangkok have a dream spa where you can spend a few hours of pure voluptity, abandoning yourself to treatments inspired by oriental techniques and traditions. Book yours in the morning, before leaving for visits and excursions, so as not to risk not finding any place at your return in the evening.
Explore Bangkok with a Tuk Tuk Tour
In Bangkok you can easily move on foot or by public transport, but if you want to try something really exciting, jump aboard a characteristic tuk tuk and let yourself be discarded around the city. Among the things to do in Bangkok absolutely and that will take you to discover less known corners of the Thai capital.
Explore the canals of Bangkok with a Klong Tour
To explore Lopburi, the western part of the city crossed by a labyrinth of canals, the alternative to tuk tuk are the long tail boats, that is the long tail boats, that rub on the klong between the ancient houses on stilts. You can rent one for yourself or board a water taxi in the numerous landings on Chao Phraya. The fun is assured!
Visit the Floating Market of Damnoen Saduak
Once in Lopburi there were also picturesque floating markets, now transferred to Damnoen Saduak, in the province of Ratchaburi, to visit absolutely even if they have become very touristy. Observing the canoes loaded with fruits and vegetables that float on the canals is a show not to be missed, which releases all the magic of the Thai tradition.
Shopping at Chatuchak Market
Bangkok, you know, it's one of Asian shopping capital, and if you're in town on weekends try to jump to Chatuchak market, one of the most frequented by Thais and among the most extensive outdoor markets in the world with 27 sections in which you find everything and more, including bars and small restaurants for breaks along the way. In the evening, the shopping destination is the Pat-Pong night market, open every day from 18.00 to 24.00, considered one of the things to do in Bangkok absolutely.
Enjoy Thai Street Food
During the visit of the various markets, let yourself be tempted by the delicious dishes cooked in kiosks and stalls, you will certainly not regret it. One of the best ways to get to know a city is to deepen all aspects of its culture, including the gastronomic tradition and in Bangkok there is nothing more traditional than street food. To enjoy the best local dishes you can take a trip to Chinatown, called Yaowarat in the local language, where you can enjoy the specialties of hundreds of stalls, markets and street restaurants.
Romantic Dinner on a Dinner Cruise
For a romantic dinner, book a table instead aboard a Dinner Cruise, one of the gourmand experiences ♪ in Bangkok. Enjoy the best of Thai cuisine on board a boat that sails along the Chao Phraya River, while in front of your eyes the most iconic monuments of the city, from the temples of Wat Pho and Wat Arun, to the grand Grand Palace complex.
Enjoy a Dinner with View in a Rooftop Bar
The evening can then continue on one of the many rooftop bars in Bangkok, for a drink with stunning views over the city. The Vertigo, on the top floor of Banyan Tree Bangkok, is among the most popular, along with the restaurant Sirocco Hotel Lebua at the State Tower, the second highest skyscraper in the city, on the bank of the Chao Praya river. Here you can enjoy the best of exotic and Mediterranean cuisine with breathtaking views of the City of Angels.
Definitely not recommended if you have dizziness! In this case, better opt for the new Vertigo TOO of Banyan Tree Bangkok, cocktail bar and restaurant located on the 60th floor, but providedly closed by stained-glass windows.
Learn to Cook with a Cooking Class Thai
After tasting the delicious Thai food, you will definitely want to learn how to cook the most popular dishes of what is considered one of the best Asian cuisines. Nothing easier: many hotels and restaurants offer the possibility to follow cooking class Thai cuisine to learn how to prepare gourmet dishes starting from scratch, held by professional chefs who will reveal the secrets of the renowned Thai cuisine.
Stay in Design Hotels
Among fabulous 5 star hotels like the legendary Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and refined design hotels, in Bangkok it is certainly not difficult to find comfort accommodations. Here are two addresses to mark if you love traveling in style. TheHotel Muse is perhaps the best boutique hotel in the city, a few minutes from fashion and lifestyle districts, blends Thai and French style in a timeless refinement.
On the trendy road of Bangkok, the Mode Sathorn Hotel, offers a "fashion inspired" atmosphere with the plus of a magnificent outdoor pool that from the terraces of the palace dominates the streets of the city.
