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Bangkok Holidays

For many visitors, it is easy to fall in love with Bangkok. Delicious food, neon signs, warm weather, traffic jams and elegant architecture fuse together to create a unique city which is easy to become addicted to. And if it all becomes too much; there are always Thailand’s legendary beaches to explore not far from Bangkok.

There is a huge range of accommodation to choose from in Bangkok and even if you’re looking for cheap holidays to Bangkok you will be spoiled for choice when it comes to hostels and cheap hotels.

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Bangkok Attractions

Anyone on Bangkok holidays will immediately notice extremely varied and fascinating architecture. From the intricate and graceful traditional temples to the unusual, modern day tower blocks, the buildings in the city really complement each other and make the place completely unique. Where else in the world can you see a building in the shape of a robot, or tower blocks designed to look like an elephant sitting comfortably with the beautiful Buddhist temples?

The Grand Palace is Bangkok’s most famous landmark and with its intricate detail it really is a marvellous piece of architecture. The palace was built in 1782 and the Thai King lived there for 150 years.

Bangkok holidays are all about markets. And for the ultimate market experience, ensure you make time for the Chatuchak Weekend Market which is huge in size and has anything and everything you could possibly imagine on the stalls there. Expect more Bangkok chaos here and of course, plenty of haggling.

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Bangkok Weather

Bangkok has a hot and tropical climate. During the day, temperatures can go up to the mid 30s and this is true no matter what time of year you go so be prepared for hot and humid conditions on your Holidays in Bangkok. March, April and May are the hottest months and after this, the rainy season begins and lasts right up until October.

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Eating in Bangkok

Thai food is fresh and fairly simple often mixing spicy, sour, sweet and salty flavours together to make a range of delicious dishes which can be adapted to suit any tastes. In Bangkok in particular, you will find a huge range of restaurants to choose from. Over the course of your holidays to Bangkok you can choose to eat in a riverside restaurant, on a cruise, in a trendy modern restaurant or from the food markets. In Bangkok there are also plenty of street food vendors offering delicacies or if you want to make a night of it, why not go to a Bangkok dinner show, where you can enjoy traditional food as well as traditional entertainment.

When on your holidays to Bangkok it’s worth opening your mind and trying new things. But with some of the very unusual delicacies on offer here, it might be worth just double checking what’s on your plate before you decide to eat it.

The food in Thailand is world renowned and it is in Bangkok where you will find the world famous Royal Dragon restaurant. The waiters and waitresses in this restaurant have a unique way of serving food. They fly through the air on harnesses, juggling food or skate along on rollerblades. This is the world’s biggest restaurant, seating 5000 guests and can really add a bit of magic to your Bangkok holidays.

Transport in Bangkok

You can’t go on holidays to Bangkok without noticing the constant traffic jams. These are what add to the charm of the city but they also mean that hiring a car is not a good idea for tourists.

The Skytrain has two lines which run above the central areas of Bangkok. These are quick and easy to use. For those areas not connected by the Skytrain, there’s the Bangkok Metro which runs frequently until midnight.

There are plenty of buses running around the city but some visitors find these cramped and stressful. An alternative to this though is travelling by river taxi or water bus on the Chao Phraya River.

Tuk tuks, the three wheeled vehicles are available for short journeys as are motorcycle taxis.

Things not to miss in Bangkok

1 Holidays to Bangkok are not complete without a trip to the floating market. It’s astonishing how the locals pile their boats high with local food, fruit and vegetables. It’s absolute chaos and has got to be seen to be believed. You won’t find a sight like this anywhere else in the world.

2. For something which completely sums up the city, take a trip to Vimanmek Royal Mansion. This is the largest building made completely of golden teak. In keeping with the graceful and intricate architecture of the city, this really is a unique building.

3. If you only have time to visit one of the many temples on your holidays in Bangkok then make sure it is the Wat Pra Kaeo temple. This is seen as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand. See the fascinating Buddha image which has been carved out of a single block of emerald and dates back to the 15th century AD.