Bangkok Travel Guide

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Bangkok, also known as the City of Angels and Venice of the East, will hit you like a ton of bricks. It's hot, polluted, and chaotic, and it thrills with energy; there's such a vast array of sightseeing, shopping, and eating possibilities that you'll have little time to rest. When you do find a moment, pamper yourself with spa treatments, skyline-view bars, luxurious hotels, and excellent restaurants.

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Bangkok Hotels

Bangkok offers a staggering range of lodging choices, and even some of the best rooms are affordable to travelers on a budget. The city has nearly 500 hotels...read more

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Bangkok Restaurants

Thais are passionate about food, and love discovering out-of-the-way shops that prepare unexpectedly tasty dishes. Nowhere is this truer—or more feasible—than...read more

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Things To Do in Bangkok

The Old City is a major destination for travelers...read more

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Bangkok Experiences

  • Top Reasons to Go to Bangkok

    The Canals: They don't call it "Venice of the East" for nothing. Sure, boat tours are touristy, but the sights, from Khmer wats to bizarre riverside... Read more

  • Dinner Cruises

    Though they're definitely very touristy, lunch or dinner cruises on the Chao Phraya River are worth considering. They're a great way to see the... Read more

  • Cooking Classes

    Culinary tourism is all the rage, and Bangkok is keeping up with the times. A Thai cooking class can be a great way to spend a half day—or... Read more

  • Muay Thai, the Sport of Kings

    Thais are every bit as passionate about their national sport as Americans are about baseball. Though it's often dismissed as a blood sport... Read more

  • Roaming the Waterways

    Bangkok used to be known as "Venice of the East," but many of the klongs (canals) that once distinguished this area have been paved over. Traveling... Read more

  • Bargaining in Bangkok

    Even if you've honed your bargaining skills in other countries, you might still come up empty-handed in Thailand. The aggressive techniques that... Read more

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