Family Travel and Holidays Guide to Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand is one of the mosthone your bargaining skills, which will come in handy
sought after tourist destinations in South East Asia. Awhen you are shopping in Bangkok. Bangkok is often
trip here will allow tourists a chance to experience thecalled the Venice of the East, and the Chao Phraya
region's unique culture, the typical Thai hospitality andriver is still used for public transport, with ferries
sample the delicious food. A trip to Bangkok with yourtransporting passengers to different destinations along
family is bound to be filled with various activities, andthe river.
when you are planning a trip to Bangkok, ensure thatFor families, there are a number of different activities
you reserve a few days to truly enjoy all that the cityavailable throughout the year. These include a trip
has to offer.down the Chao Phraya River, a scenic excursion that
Getting to Bangkok can be accomplished with easeis a must-do when you are here.
and on a budget, as many airlines offer fairlyThe main tourist attractions in Bangkok are the various
inexpensive airfare rates and packages to and fromWats or temples, which include the Wat Arun, the
the city. Accommodation in Bangkok is alsoJade Buddha, the Reclining Buddha and the Wat Pho;
reasonable, and there are a number of hotels, hostelsin addition to these temples, there are several others
and inns available all across the city. It may be a bitlocated all across the city. The Grand Palace is
difficult to find a holiday apartment in Bangkok, althoughanother must-visit location and is known to house
this is also an option you can consider.religious art. Bangkok is also home to large markets,
When you are travelling to Bangkok with family, youstores and malls and the Chatuchak market, which is
will need to make your accommodation bookings wellopen on the weekend, will provide you with great
in advance, especially during the peak season, sincebargains.
the city is very popular with tourists.When you are in Thailand with family, you can visit a
Public transport is very convenient in Bangkok, althoughnumber of cultural shows, including the puppet show
it is also possible to hire a car for your visit. There areand perhaps even the famous Thai kick boxing or
taxis that ply across the city, and the famous tuk-tuksMuay Thai that is available at the Lumpini stadium, if
are also available. These tuk-tuks are a great way toyou are travelling with older teenage boys.