How to Make Most of Your Bangkok Tour

A recent survey has projected Bangkok as most visited destination in the year 2013, this news was a surprise for common people who were of the opinion that top slot will be grabbed by some European or American city. But those who have visited Bangkok recently found that Thai capital well deserves this accolade. The city dotted with high rise and skyscrapers is a world class destination and eleven million people call it home. The city is abuzz with climate controlled shopping malls, scrumptious dining options. Buddhist temples and fabulous street markets. This interesting mix of tradition and modernity inspires wandering souls to take search for cheap flights to Bangkok.

Rendezvous with Buddha
Bangkok is home to some beautiful Buddhist temples (wats). Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Wat Benchamabophitr, Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit and Wat Saket are major attractions. The tourists should also visit Wat Kalayanamit to see the largest indoor sitting Buddha in Thailand.

Explore Bangkok on Cruise
For more authentic experience of the city explore the city on a cruise. The city was called ‘Venice of the East’ as it was replete with canals. But most of the canals have been closed in the process of modernisation of the city. But still there are enough waterways that can be used for exploring this city. Tell your tourists guides to plan your trip strategically so that you can explore most of the temples markets and places of tourist interest on the way.

Have a Gorge on Local Delicacies
Bangkok is also considered as food lovers’ paradise and tourists should savour its local delicacies while in the city. You can taste various Thai delicacies and cuisines from India and China as the city houses a high concentration of Indian and Chinese population.

Appreciate Thai Dance-Drama
The tourists visiting Thai capital can also get a chance explore some dance and drama performances by some Thai artists.  Before starting their performances Thai artists pay honour to their masters.

Visit Art Galleries
Once you are through with seeing dance performances by local artists it is time to visit some art galleries in Thai capital. For this purpose the tourists should visit Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC) that focuses on exhibitions and festivals. One can also visit Thailand Creative & Design Centre (TCDC) which organises world-class exhibitions and events. The tourists should search for the art exhibitions in local newspapers and visit an event of their choice.

Apart from these, the city is highly appreciated for hospitality, shopping and dining options. Just board a flight to Bangkok from London and explore the interesting offerings of Bangkok.