If you are looking for the best place to be amazed by the sheer beauty of a country’s heritage and culture, plus food? Bangkok is the destination for you and with the travel borders slowly reopening, you don’t have to worry about waiting another day to travel to Bangkok again.

Bangkok or locally called Krung Thep Maha Nakhon is nothing like other capital cities in Southeast Asia. Bangkok stands proudly to be the main city despite being under different political reigns. It is also one of the most populous cities in Thailand, having 5,104,476 people residing in this wonderful city. Quite a fun fact, am I right?

Unless you are next door to Bangkok’s borders, traveling to Bangkok via plane is the best way to do it. For international travelers, the available airport in Bangkok is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

DMK used to be the main international airport, but after its renovation, it was replaced by BKK to be Bangkok's main airport. DMK airport now covers more of the low-cost airline hub, whereas BKK covers more international flights. From either of the airports, the best way to get to the center of Bangkok is via taxis, where you can make your booking online using the airport's official website.

Scoot, Singapore Airlines, and Thai Airways are some of the major airlines providing direct flights to Bangkok from Singapore. It will take roughly around 2 hours 25 minutes to reach Bangkok. If you book early, you might get a price ticket as low as SGD 89, with an average price of SGD 245.

Bangkok, sometimes called Big Mango, is an international hub that has a lot to offer. It is rich with cultural heritage and friendly locals, making it a memorable place for any visitors who decide to visit this lively place.

Holding the history of the origin of Bangkok or Krung Thep, the Grand Palace is the place that you need to visit at least once when you set foot in this glorious city.

The complex consists of both the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew that boast mesmerizing intricate architecture that reflects Thai heritage and culture. Wat Phra Keaw enshrines the Emerald Buddha, where a block of jade was carved to reflect the image of Buddha.

This temple is regarded as one the most important Buddhist temples out of thousands in Thailand. Wat Phra Kaew even draws people from across the world just to come to pray at this holy place.

This complex, located in the heart of Bangkok, is one of the sacred sites in Thailand. You would need to wear modest clothing to enter the site. It opens daily from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm.

For international visitors, you will need to pay around 500 baht to get in. If you buy the ticket online via its website, you will need to purchase the tickets 24 hours prior to your visit. If you worry about the crisis of COVID-19, fret not. The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew have passed the tourism industry standard from Thailand's Department of Health and Tourism.

The Vimanmek Palace that echoes the fusion of European and Thai designs in its intricate architectural designs will leave the visitors in awe seeing its beauty. Each room was designed to have its distinctive color, with golden teak being its central building material.

The palace is constructed in L-shape, with the size of 60 meters by 20 meters that have three levels. For its residential side – it was octagonal and had four levels.

Absorb its beauty by your sight, as Vimanmek Palace does not allow visitors to take pictures inside. To get in, you would need to pay around 100 baht per adult and 20-30 baht for a locker to keep your bags, phone, cameras inside.

You can get to the palace by bus or Chao Phraya Express Boat and take a stop at Krung Thon Bridge. From there, take a ten-minute walk to reach Vimanmek Palace. The operating hours are from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm, open from Monday to Saturday, but close on public holidays.

Temple of Dawn, or in the Thai language, this beautiful temple is known as Wat Arun Ratchawararam. The temple was named after and Hindhu god called God Aruna (God of Dawn), which resides majestically on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.

Wat Arun is one of the most memorable landmarks in Bangkok due to its height and architectural designs. When the sun rises across the Chao Phraya River, you can see the spectacular view of the shadow of the erected monument with a red hue cast on Wat Arun.

The 70-meters pagoda, dazzling carvings, and strategic location by the riverside make Wat Arun arguably the most magnificent temple in Bangkok.

You can climb up the steep staircase to reach a breath-taking view of the Chao Phraya River, where you can see the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, just the opposite bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple opens every day from 8 am to 5.30 pm with an entrance fee of 50 baht.

Now that we are traveling again, it will be a bit daunting to keep everything in place. Maybe the tips below can be a bit of help!

Although Thailand is one of the countries that manage to curb the vicious attack of the pandemic, there are still safety regulations in place to ensure it stays that way:

Be sure to always check on the latest travel requirements to Bangkokbecause the information may change over time from the day of this publishing. We will continue to update the article for new information, so be sure to bookmark the page as well!