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Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
Smiling Monks, Bangkok, Thailand
Orient Express passing through rice paddies near Bangkok
Bangkok by night
A frenzy of sights and sounds invigorates the senses as you arrive in Bangkok, a vibrant metropolis sprawling around a majestic meander in the Chao Phraya River.
Bangkok is Southeast Asia’s main hub, around which the entire region revolves; it is a big, working city where you will see real Asian life.
Sights abound, with the soaring spires and bright-tiled roofs of the Grand Palace, the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, a million bright blooms at the flower market or the quiet timber elegance of Jim Thompson’s House amongst the highlights, but there’s something of interest around every corner: quiet temples where saffron-robed monks sweep leaves from the paths, shrines where devotees light candles and incense, and ancient stilted houses teetering over quiet residential canals.
The river itself is a constant delight, busy from dawn to dusk with barges and boats, and a quick and easy way to get around. For this reason we generally try to use hotels by the river, though there is a wide selection to choose from throughout the city.
Tuk-Tuk, Bangkok
Wat Arun shines brightly alongside the Chao Praya River, Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok skyline, Thailand
14 Days from £1,895pp
17 Days from £1,900pp
15 Days from £2,050pp
Unless exploring Thailand's jungles, I would recommend wearing sandals or flip-flops for quick removal when entering temples, houses and some internet cafes.
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