Bangkok, one of the most vibrant cities in Southeast Asia, has a pleasant atmosphere with its magnificent Buddhist temples, colorful marketplaces, streets where modern and traditional buildings are intertwined, friendly local people, street delicacies, and high-rise buildings.
The full name of Bangkok, the city with the longest name in the world with its official Thai translation, is recorded as 'Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit'.
Bangkok Attractions
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, popularly known as Krung Thep, the City of Angels, is one of the fastest developing cities in the region with a strong economic movement. Bangkok, which also has the title of 'hottest' among major cities in the world, is best visited on foot despite the sweltering weather.
Founded by King Rama I in 1782, the city welcomes millions of tourists every year. Among the places to visit in Bangkok, the most interesting points are the Buddhist temples with their mystical atmosphere. Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho are in the top 3 of these temples.
The city, on the plain irrigated by the Chao Phraya River, is also the apple of the eye of world tourism with its cultural venues. The Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall (Abhisek Dusit That Hall), built by Chulalongkorn, the first Thai King to visit Europe, has a western-style look. The architectural structure, which is considered as a royal building today, is one of the symbols to be photographed in the city.
The Emerald Buddha Temple is among the structures that best explain Buddhism. The temple, which carries the figure of the Emerald Buddha, manages to impress the visitors. The Old Historical City (Meuang Boran), where visitors to the city enjoy the most and witness the local life, turns heads with its dense crowd and confusion, where Thai architecture and skyscrapers are intertwined.
Lumphini Park is a nice escape route for those who want to take a rest and relax in the green area. If you want to get away from the chaos, heavy traffic and noise of the city and relax a little, this park is for you.
Festivals, concerts and cultural events are very active in Bangkok, which has a modern city life as much as the West, and has managed to preserve its own culture at the same time. The events, located in the middle of social life, take place with the intense participation of the local people.
A rich shopping world awaits visitors in the city, where street delicacies are recommended to be experienced. It is possible to shop at affordable prices, especially in the stylish stores lined up on the main arteries in the city center.
How to Get to Bangkok
In Bangkok, where there are two international airports, Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang Airport are open to flight traffic. You can reach the city by direct flights from Istanbul, 7 days a week. For this, it is necessary to buy a flight ticket to Bangkok.
Bangkok, one of the cities with the most mystical atmosphere in Southeast Asia, attracts those who want a different experience with its hot weather, chaos, crowd, street flavors, skyscrapers and temples throughout the year. Now is the time to buy a flight ticket to Bangkok.
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