About Bangkok
There are at least three reasons as to why Bangkok has become a tourist magnet in Thailand, even in Southeast Asia. First, Bangkok is one of the cities which hold quite a lot of historical and cultural heritage. Encircling around Bangkok will make you feel like being thrown into the past, complete with its magnificent ancient buildings.
The second reason why Bangkok is so adored by foreign tourists is the variety of delicious food. Tourists can enjoy a variety of culinary delights served by expensive restaurants to street vendors who are hunted by backpackers who want to enjoy the authentic cuisine at a low price.
Last but not least, Bangkok, which attracts millions of tourists from many countries including Indonesia, is also a heaven of hotel budget. In contrast to Singapore, where hotel prices are high, hotels in Bangkok tend to be cheaper. Besides, there are also many backpacker-specific hotels that are near to some exciting attractions.
From the description above, we can conclude that Bangkok is indeed a city that offers a complete tour package, especially for backpackers.
Access to Bangkok
From Suvarnabhumi International Airport, there are three ways available to choose from. First, you can use the Airport Link who has a different departure schedule. Besides, you can also use the SA Express Line which will take passengers to Bangkok with the final destination of Makkasan. This train runs for about 40 minutes. Other than that, you can also use SA Phaya Thai Express that comes and goes in every 30 minutes.
The second option to go to Bangkok is to use a public bus. There are many routes you can choose, starting from the center of Bangkok to the small surrounding area. It is highly recommended that you choose a bus which is very close to the accommodation location that you have rented in advance.
The last option to go to/from the airport is by renting a car. There are a lot of leased cars available along with the driver that you can choose. Those of you who bring lots of luggage will be significantly helped by this option. Try to find friends who are in the same direction so that the costs can be divided equally into 2-4 people.
Interesting Tourist Attractions in Bangkok
Bangkok has quite many interesting and suitable tourist attractions to explore. Here are some of the best tourist recommendations that are often included in tour packages.
Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is the first place you must visit when you arrive in Bangkok. This towering building with beautiful gold ornaments is perfect to be your photo hunting location. You can aim at every corner of the building that has stood since the 18th century and continues to be maintained as a home of kings and nobles in Thailand.
This place is open every day at 08.00-15.30. To get there, you can come to Na Phra Land Street that is located in Phra Nakhon. To understand the palace’s history better and its role for Thailand people, it is advisable to use a tour package that includes entrance ticket and tour guide.
Wat Arun
Wat Arun is a temple built to commemorate a victory. When the Kingdom of Siam triumphed over the Kingdom of Burma, the temple in the middle of the river was made with the gold accents on buildings and also Buddha statues that attract many people to come and witness its beauty directly.
To be able to enjoy Wat Arun perfectly, it is recommended to come in the afternoon. When the sun is almost set, this building will glow and create a thick magical impression. The entrance fee to this location which is open from 08:30 - 17:30 is around 20 Baht only.
Damnoen Sanduak Floating Market
This is another charm of Bangkok that makes many people want to make a visit. Yes, the floating market sells a variety of authentic culinary in the morning. You can come at 6.00 AM when it is still quiet and easy to rent a boat to go around the market while trying various snacks or heavy meals for breakfast. To get to this area, you must first take a bus to the Samut Sangkhram Ratchaburi area.
Bangkok is the right destination to spend your holiday. If you don't have a plan yet to spend time off or holidays, you can consider Bangkok to explore.
Flight Ticket + Hotel Package to Bangkok
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