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Bangkok, also known as the “City of Angels”<\/strong> is a sprawling city and a popular tourist destination that rises along the eastern banks of the beautiful Chao Phraya river. This exciting Thai capital teems with fascinating historical sites, high-class shopping malls, hip market places, spectacular monuments and temples, chic hotels, and incredible culinary adventures from star-class dining to street food. And these are only a handful of places to visit in Bangkok.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where to stay in Bangkok?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you’re on holiday in Bangkok, finding the perfect place to stay can get a touch intense. I think you\u2019ll agree that for many of us, the right accommodation has to be well equipped, spacious with comfortable beds. But that’s not all we look for in reasonable accommodation, we also look for the ideal location, it should be within walking distance to public transport hubs as well as good restaurants is also a plus. Don’t panic, Bangkok offers a wide range of accommodation and let me make it easy by pointing out where to stay in Bangkok.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Khao San Road<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Khao San Road is filled with shops, bars, restaurants, and street vendors and has a wide range of budget-friendly hotels and boutiques.<\/strong> If you arrive in the city without a hotel reservation, this is your best option as the area is open 24\/7.<\/strong> This area is located near many top attractions in Bangkok with easy access to public transport, like buses, taxis, and tuk-tuks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Siam Area<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to deciding where to stay in Bangkok, Siam area is the best option. This busy and safe shopping capital<\/strong> is full of high-end shopping malls, street vendors and bargaining stores. Siam Square is a lively place that has the best accommodation options, cafes, and bars and is easy to access by foot. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bangkok Old Town<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bangkok Old Town is also known as Koh Rattanakosin, a historical area,<\/strong> lined by the Chao Phraya River<\/strong>, where you would see most of the attractions. This region is beaming with Buddhist temples, palaces, monuments, and museums plus it houses some of the best hotel accommodations in the region. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chinatown<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chinatown in Bangkok is an unmissable place on your visit to Bangkok. The streets of Chinatown are vivid and hectic \u2013 The most visited area in Chinatown are Yaowarat Road, where you can have mouth-watering street food,<\/strong> although they are packed with full of people, and hawker stalls, they also have many budget-friendly hotels.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sukhumvit<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sukhumvit is the place to go if you’re looking for luxury hotels, the best restaurants,<\/strong> and lively nightlife plus you can find several historic and cultural attractions too. This is where you can find the top facilities in Bangkok with restaurants, and urbane clubs\u2019 borders Sukhumvit while quaint and calm cafes hidden in between and is the closest area to the airport. The plus point is that the Skytrain runs through Sukhumvit, making it easy to travel. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The best places to visit in Bangkok with cultural and historical significance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wat Pho<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wat Pho is genuinely one of the best places to visit in Bangkok, it is the home to the famous Reclining Buddha standing at a whopping fifteen metres tall, and forty-six metres long. The statue looks impressive and is entirely covered in gold leaf.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Grand Palace<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Grand Palace stands as the most famous of all the places to visit in Bangkok. Inside the property, you can see the famous Wat Phra Kaew and the Emerald Buddha, plus the gardens, the Royal offices, impressive sculptures, and intricate Thai designs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wat Arun<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The famous Wat Arun is one of the best places to visit in Bangkok. This ornate temple is named after the God of Dawn, Aruna and stands at 79 metres tall on the Chao Phraya Riverbank. The entrance of the temple covered in bright coloured ceramic tiles and safeguarded by a pair of mythical giants overlooking the temple grounds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Chao Phraya River<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bangkok is also dubbed as the ‘Venice of the East’<\/strong> because of the Chao Phraya River. Taking a boat trip along the river is charming as you will see beautiful surroundings, the stunning cityscape and other amazing tourist attractions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jim Thompson’s House<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thai silk is famous all around the world, and Jim Thompson’s House is the best place to visit in Bangkok to learn about the silk industry and the history behind it. The house is a compound with six fabulous teak structures creating the complete abode.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NOTE<\/strong>: Dress in proper attire when visiting temples and other cultural places. <\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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The top places to visit in Bangkok if you want to shop till you drop<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you are in the mood for some super-shopping, then Bangkok is the place to be! Check out these shopping hubs<\/strong> for a unique experience that allows you to get the best products, without burning a hole in your wallet. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n