Bangkok - attractive destination of the land of Golden Temples

*Wat Kalayanamit Woramahawihan overlooking the Chao Phraya River.*

A Feast of the Senses

Bangkok is the embodiment of the Asian megalopolis with an area of 1,568km² but a population of up to 14 million people, accounting for 1/5 of Thailand's population. Bangkok is also a culturally diverse land with 22% of the population being Thai, the rest being Chinese, Indian, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Lao, Japanese... communities. However, Bangkok still has the outstanding cultural characteristics of a Buddhist country, the economic , cultural and religious center of Thailand with many famous temples, traditional village-style houses interspersed with skyscrapers, crowded markets or a system of multi-lane highways and elevated railways bustling day and night.

Many visitors consider Bangkok a “feast” for the senses. Visitors’ taste buds will be pushed to the highest level thanks to the delicately marinated spices that create unforgettable dishes. Visitors can enjoy rustic local dishes while their eyes are attracted to the sparkling spires and rainbow mosaics of Bangkok’s temples and monasteries, and their ears are filled with the sounds of traffic, music and chanting in the temples. The sense of smell is also “awakened” by the exhaust of vehicles mixed with the scent of incense, jasmine and the noise of the city.

The excitement of the neighborhoods, night markets, and entertainment areas such as Talat Rot Fai Srinakharin, Patpong, Artbox, or Khao San will make visitors constantly open their wallets to pay for food, drinks, spa services, or vibrant music performances. Bangkok is also one of the most popular shopping destinations in Asia. Visitors can wander all day through large shopping centers such as Central World, Siam Paragon, or Emporium Shopping Mall. If you want to shop at affordable prices, you can go to Chatuchak weekend market, Pratunam wholesale market, or night markets such as Jatujak Green (JJ Green), Ramkhamhaeng, Hua Mum to choose to buy fashion items, home decorations, kitchenware, handicrafts, etc.

New breeze contributes to attracting customers

With its diverse culture, Bangkok has many destinations for those who love culture and history. When coming to Bangkok, visitors should not forget to visit famous temples such as Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, the Royal Palace of Thailand, the Thai Cultural Museum or participate in festivals such as Songkran, Krathong Lantern Festival... This experience becomes even more special when visitors join a cruise on the Chao Phraya River - the "bloodline" of Bangkok.

Chao Phraya is a large river associated with the history of Thailand's formation and development, stretching 372km from the North to the South and ending at the sea. When flowing through the capital Bangkok, the river is considered the "bloodline" of this city because it not only helps solve the traffic problem for residents but also is an attractive waterway tourism route.

One of the most memorable experiences for tourists is taking a boat ride on the river and feeding the fish. The Chao Phraya is considered by Thai people as the “river of kings” because along the river lies the Royal Palace built by the kings who ruled the country. There are hundreds of species of fish in this river, many of which are rare; Thai people never catch fish here because they consider them fish of the gods and kings. Nowadays, visitors are often encouraged to bring bread to feed the fish in the river or pigeons raised in the temples along the river.

As the sun begins to set and casts a golden glow over the towers of temples, palaces and the river, Bangkok suddenly becomes beautiful and peaceful. At this time, the Chao Phraya River is bustling with tourist boats going back and forth, serving tourists to watch the sunset while enjoying dinner. Sitting on the boat, gliding past the buildings and yachts sparkling with bright lights, tourists can enjoy typical dishes while admiring the beautiful, graceful Thai girls in the enchanting traditional dance of Thailand...

These rich and attractive experiences are of interest to many Vietnamese tourists. General Director of Hanoi Tourism Trade and Investment Joint Stock Company (Hanotours) Ho Xuan Phuc said that the regular renewal of old products along with the active participation of private airlines such as Bamboo Airways and Vietjet Air in opening direct flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok has helped Vietnamese tourists have more opportunities to choose suitable destinations and forms of tourism, while travel businesses have more product packages and diverse sales channels to meet the needs of tourists.

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