Description:

Bangkok is a Thailand%27s capital city with a population of about 11 million people, standing on the Chao Phraya River. The official name of the city, which gave him the first king of the country Rama I, consists of 21 words, and an abridged version means "City of Angels." It is the largest metropolis in Asia, combining in his guise rich history and rhythm of modern life, reflected in the unthinkable skyscrapers and vibrant nightlife, which Bangkok is so famous for. The climate of the city is felt not only through high temperatures, but also by tropical fruits on every corner and the amazing Thai cuisine, which will surely please gourmets. The main island Rattanokosin, which is often called "Old Town" is located in the heart of Bangkok. There You can find a royal palace, some curious monasteries and prestigious hotels. In Bangkok there are a lot of Buddhist temples, the principal of which is the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun. In order to get rest from the busy traffic you can start a walk in a large central Lumpini Park. Bangkok is so dynamic and diverse, that the routes for recreation can be very diverse. It is useful to take care of planning a vacation here, think over itineraries and no doubt that the city will leave a sea of ​​new impressions for its future guests.

Climate

The Bangkok%27s climate refers to the wet-dry tropical type. The city is located just some degrees north of the equator and is hot and sunny all year round. So Bangkok is one of the hottest cities in the world. Even in the so-called cold season, which lasts from November to February, temperatures barely fall below +20 ° C in the evening. In summer it easy reaches +40 ° C.

Transport

The city is served by two major airports, Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang, which are 30 km away. from the center of Bangkok. Because of the fairly busy road be prepared for a long journey from an airport to the center. Since Bangkok is located in the area, dotted with numerous rivers and canals, a fairly widespread means of movement is water transport, which is a weighty and cheap alternative to traffic congestion. Taxis and buses in Bangkok are among the cheapest in the world. Since 1999 there are two lines of ground Skytrain metro, and since 2004 the first line of the underground subway has operated in Bangkok.