A shopping paradise, a tourist treasure, a flourishing centre for art and culture, a vibrant and pulsating Asian metropolis of ten million, Bangkok is an intense and intoxicating behemoth of a city!
Attractions
Dazzling temples, ritzy shopping scene, flamboyant hotels, and restaurants, hip clubs and bars, Bangkok is a hive of unceasing activity. Bangkok’s key tourist delights include the radiant royal grand palace, royal barge national museum, jim thompson thai house and the highly revered Buddhist temples including Wat Arun, Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew. A memorable dinner cruise on the meandering Chao Phraya River rejuvenates the senses. Shop until you drop at the glistening malls loaded with high street brands. The highly touristy Pat Pong is on the list of most travelers to Bangkok for an exciting nightlife and shopping at the night market. Bangkok is most attractive city in Thailand, and very much popular among luxury holidaymakers.
Climate & Best Time to Visit
Bangkok has a hot, tropical climate for most parts of the year. November to February is generally the driest, March to may is extremely hot, and June to September is the rainy season in the city. November to march remains the most popular tourist season to visit Bangkok when the temperature is quite moderate. However, at this time the demand for Bangkok holiday packages spirals up, luxury hotels in Bangkok are not easy to find and air ticket prices go shooting through the roof. Cost conscious travelers must make their flight and Bangkok hotel reservations well in advance.
Culture
Apart from being a tourist paradise, Bangkok is incredibly rich in terms of culture and traditions. In fact, it would not be an exaggeration to state that it is the vibrant culture of the city that entices many to plan luxury holidays to Bangkok, The presence of a number of beautiful ancient temples, art galleries and museums in this Thai city makes Bangkok travel largely a culture based holiday.
Eating Out
Food is one of the most impressive components of luxury holidays in bangkok. Almost every street corner in the city lined up with shop-house restaurants and food carts. One can also sample the true Thai taste at pavement eateries that are popular for doling out scrumptious delicacies. International culinary delights can also be experience at swanky city restaurants.
Visa Requirements
Bangkok, Thailand is undoubtedly one of the most popular luxury holiday destinations among Britons. British citizens travelling to Thailand by air can enter the country for 30 days without needing a visa in advance. However, those arriving at overland crossings will be providing visa free entry that would be valid for only 15 days. Extensions can obtain from the relevant authorities. Check detailed entry requirements for Thailand on the FCO’s website.
