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Tips 1 - 10 of 28 Bangkok Things to Do
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Take a trip in a longtail boat along the Klongs. Our trip covered some of the northern Khlongs so we did not see the floating market, but we did see the royal barge museum. Here you get away from the hectic pace of the Bangkok raods and see another side of living here. The houses range from small huts on stilits where the residents use the khlong for bathing and washing, to large luxery canalside mansions We set out from the Taksin bridge and paid 2000 baht for 4 of us in a boat. Got the impression that 2000 was the price you pay regardless of party size
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The khlongs we travelled along were very peaceful, we only saw about 4 or 5 other tourist boats during the whole trip. Even when you are going past the houses and people are down in the water it still seems a whole world away from the bustle on the street. However I was somewhat concerned about the wave created by the boat as it seemed to hit the banks of the khlong and the houses over the water quite strongly
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Address: Saphan Taksin Stn., Bangkok
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On our way to Wat Traimit from the water taxi stop we went wandering through the narrow alleys and markets of Chinatown. To see a real taste of Bankok I would now recommend this experience to anybody. The alleys are packed with stalls and people, and you will see fewer tourists round here (at least not many fereng). If you want to do any shopping for gold while in Bangkok then the shops here may be your best bet.
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The Grand Palace is one of the top attractions in Bangkok. Also in the same area is Wat Phra Kheo which includes the Temple of the Emerald Bhudda.There is a lot to see here so allow at least half a day for here and Wat Pho which is next door. See the travelogue for more.
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As you can see here the main attractions in Bangkok can get very crowded, especially in the high season (November thru February).
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Wat Phra Kaeo consists of three main buildings one of which is the Golden Stupa which contains relics of Buddha.
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All around the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo are amazing carvings and figures
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Another extraordinary sight around the grounds are these Guardian figures.
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Take a day trip out the old capital of Thailand at Aytthaya. Much of it is in ruins from a Burmese invasion, but what's left is a great visit. See the travelogue for more pictures.
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trav4bus Sun Nov 26, 2006 08:20 UTC
good number of tips | volopolo Fri Sep 1, 2006 20:35 UTC
I love Bangkok!! Nikos | mirjana51 Tue Oct 4, 2005 12:42 UTC
Don't mention the fruit , please :)) I adore it , I love it.... Thanks for the nice tips ! | Paul_the_Seeker Fri Aug 12, 2005 20:20 UTC
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