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A typical Bangkok travel itinerary includes visual spectacle from sightseeing the city’s unstoppable urbanization. High-rise towers and buildings and huge shopping malls fill the busy streets of this lively megalopolis. Every visitor must bring either a fat wallet or a credit card to enjoy the most memorable Bangkok travel shopping experience. With the large number of travelers visiting Thailand all year round, Bangkok hotels fringe the main avenues near the vicinity of tourist attractions and hubs. The Bangkok hotels industry has become a very lucrative venture not just for locals but also for international brand names. For backpackers who have relatively smaller budgets, a variety of hostels lines the busy streets of Thailand which assure every bargain hunter bang for their buck. A unique accommodation concept in the form of boutique Bangkok hotels is also widely available for travelers with middle-range budgets. Bangkok travelers wanting the most luxurious of accommodations will not be disappointed with the many five-star Bangkok hotels at their disposal. When choosing from the list of Bangkok hotels, make sure that you choose one which is located in a place you will most frequent. For instance, if you will likely spend most of your time in the malls and complexes, it is wiser to choose a hotel located near your target shopping destinations. Aside from shopping, a Bangkok travel activity plan may include other tourist activities such as visits to amusement parks, zoos, flower gardens, river markets, countless temples, and even bars filled with women that never tire of circling their hips to the beat of blasting music for the sake of entertaining their “interested” male guests. You can easily access these tourist attractions from any Bangkok hotels in the city. There is never a shortage of taxis parked near the Bangkok hotels frequented by travelers. If your Bangkok travel itinerary lends you the luxury of time, a visit to Thailand’s famous Chinatown is a must. You can just hire a taxi from nearby Bangkok hotels or take a “tuk-tuk”, Thailand’s version of a three-wheeled less-glorified Harley Davidson which cruises around tourist hotspots. If you choose the latter method of transportation, make sure to hold on tightly to whatever you can grip as these motorbike drivers are mad as hatters when they weave through traffic jams. Another addition to your Bangkok travel plan is a visit to the infamous “Thieves Market” (Nakhon Kasem) where most of the items being sold are stolen from a poor victim. However, in the recent years, this market has outgrown its notorious reputation and transformed to a specialty market for souvenirs and antique-ware. However, every Bangkok traveler must take extra care in their personal belongings as pickpockets abound in this city, especially the hot tourist spots surrounding the more popular Bangkok hotels. Thailand is famous for their vibrant waterway, the Chao Phraya River. A Bangkok travel journey is never complete without a stroll along the riverfront of Chao Phraya. It is still busy today as it has been in the past. From Bangkok hotels such as Peninsula, Sheraton, and Mandarin, guests can charter their own boats which cruise along the canals of Thonburi, a small district located west of the river. In this tour, you will be able to see houses on stilts and natives living their normal lives without interruption. A boat cruise is always a fun addition to any Bangkok travel program. How about some rest and relaxation for those aching Bangkok traveler’s feet? Inquire from your Bangkok hotels about Thai-style massage services or simply take a stroll along the main streets of the city and find massage parlors that offer foot reflexology. They are easy to spot. However, you must be careful as some massage parlors offer more than traditional massage service. Take your cue from its staff. If they are scantily dressed, you are sure to get more than the regular Thai massage. Unless you are looking for a “good time”, it is best to avoid these rather “footsy-friendly” places. If you arrive on a weekend, your Bangkok travel schedule should include a generous time spent in the world’s largest open-air market, the Chatuchak market. You will find anything and everything under the sun in this shopping destination such as house ware, souvenirs, clothes, silk, artworks, pets, and many more! Prices vary greatly in this place so every traveler must negotiate in order to get a good price. Chatuchak market is a bargain hunter’s paradise and a must-see for every Bangkok traveler. Thailand is truly a Southeast Asian beauty boasting of its urbanized environment and rich traditional culture that remains strong in the core of this city of opposites.
Article Source: http://www.bharatbhasha.net Article Url: http://www.bharatbhasha.net/travel.php/234210 Article Added on Monday, April 26, 2010
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