Visit Bangkok
- Music
- Museums
- Art & Culture
Bangkok: How to get there?
1 hour and 15 minutes from Chiang Mai by plane
Bangkok: See when to go?
From November to February
Bangkok: For how long?
2 to 3 days
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Thailand
Bangkok Holidays
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. Once a small commercial town on the banks of the Chao Phraya river, nowadays the town has more than 8 million inhabitants, and is the symbol of the country's economic development.
Bangkok: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, the hub of the country and a cosmopolitan melting pot, where modern life blends with tradition.
My suggestion
Use the subway where possible; avoid the overly expensive tuk tuks and make sure the meter's on if you take a cab. Getting around Bangkok is easy but it can take time.
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. Once a small commercial town on the banks of the Chao Phraya river, nowadays the town has more than 8 million inhabitants, and is the symbol of the country's economic development.
My suggestion
Bangkok has an incredible number of temples, each more impressive than the last, but my favorite of all is Wat Pho, which is considered one of the oldest temples in the city and is also the biggest.
Thailand's capital offers a joyful mixture of both out-and-out modernity and history.
My suggestion
Use the buses (cheap and a genuine transport service!) and the subway (clean and high-tech!) rather than the Bangkok tuk-tuks. which are famous for ripping off tourists.
Thailand: our articles for your holidays
The magic of Pha Taem, north of Khong Chiam
The Khong Chiam region is still largely unaffected by tourism and, for those willing to explore it, offers spectacular scenery and the promise of peaceful days spent well away from the noise and chaos of the urban environment. With its waterfalls, cliffs and rock paintings, Pha Taem is the kind of place you simply never tire of exploring.
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Experience Thailand without riding elephants!
Elephant rides have become a major concern in many locations, but are still offered by a handful of so-called "sanctuaries" with the proposition to get close to the exotic and majestic animal. Elephant rides are offered on every street corner and Westerners have little knowledge about the cruel methods to succeed in training these enormous animals.
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Bangkok, a continental megalopolis
Come and completely immerse yourself in the gigantic megalopolis which is Bangkok.
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Khao Yai or the paradise of species
To set the scene for you, imagine 2,188 km² covered by 80% forest and populated with more than 800 animal species roaming completely free. Add streams, waterfalls and a mountain range amongst 2,000 plant species. Classify it all as a UNESCO world heritage site and you have the Khao Yai national park.
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