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Bangkok

Travelers have a hard time putting a pin in Bangkok's personality. Most first-timers see this city as one caught between the past and the present. Ancient temples and modern shopping malls comprise Thailand's capital, and Buddhist monks and regulars of Patpong (Bangkok's red light district) share the city's streets. The contrast can result in an exhilarating yet chaotic setting.

With that said, Bangkok's dynamic environment requires a lot of energy. Consistently hot weather and persistent crowds take their toll on unprepared visitors. Yes, the city seems to boil over with everything from humidity to humanity, but it's this exotic overabundance that charms travelers. Here, you'll find the world's largest open-air market, a world-class aquarium housed in an eight-level shopping mall, a 150-foot golden Buddha statue and so much more. It's a city of vast surprises, so savor its delightful incongruity. Bangkok is no.11 best place to visit asean.

Interesting places in Bangkok

1.  Wat Arun

Wat Arun, meaning "Temple of the Dawn," is named for the Hindu god Aruna, God of Dawn. And fittingly, this 270-foot temple is glorious to behold at dawn or sunset. The temple is covered from top to bottom with mosaics, pieced together by Chinese porcelain. To experience it, visitors can pay a small admission price to climb inside the temple's central prang, but keep in mind that the steps are steep and the stairway is very narrow.

Many travelers rave about Wat Arun for its beauty and tranquility – that is if you get there before the crowds. Recent visitors report crowds here aren't as bad as they are at the Grand Palace or Wat Pho but it's still best to get here early if you want to experience the attraction at its most peaceful. No matter what time you go, be sure your knees and shoulders are covered. And depending on where you go in Wat Arun, you may be required to take your shoes off. 

If you want to climb the temple's steep steps, you'll be charged 50 baht ($1.50). You can find Wat Arun along the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Most visitors say if you're visiting Wat Pho or the Grand Palace, there is a boat service from Tha Tien Pier that can take you right across the river to Wat Arun

2. Amari Watergate Bangkok

Located in the Pratunam shopping and commercial district, the 34-story hotel is within 10 km (six miles) of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center and the Grand Palace. Free onsite parking is available (limited spaces). The hotel has 3 restaurants, 1 café, and a bar/lounge. A landscaped garden overlooking the city houses a 100-foot freeform outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a poolside bar. The health club offers cardiovascular equipment, complimentary exercise classes, saunas, a spa tub, and steam rooms. Meeting and event facilities include a ballroom for 1,000 guests, with audiovisual equipment, event catering, and high-speed Internet access available

3. Banyan Tree Bangkok

In addition to a full-service spa, Banyan Tree Bangkok features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 6 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This luxury hotel also offers a fitness center, a sauna, and spa services. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking and valet parking are complimentary. Banyan Tree Bangkok has designated areas for smoking.

4. Millennium hilton Bangkok

The Millennium Hilton Bangkok is a contemporary 32-story hotel located within Bangkok's cultural district and next to the Chao Phraya River, the River of Kings. Along the riverbank are the Grand Palace, the Temple of Dawn, and Asiatique night market. On the hotel's top floor is a circular, observatory-style lounge that offers impressive city and river views. The hotel offers 17 meeting rooms, exhibit space, technology support staff, and an Internet point. Recreational facilities include a spa, offering a sauna, steam room, and spa tub, in addition to a range of body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures, hydrotherapy and aromatherapy, and couples' treatments. The hotel has 24-hour fitness facilities, a health club, Pilates classes on site, and a beach-themed pool area with a sandy sundeck. The adjoining shopping arcade has an ATM machine, boutiques, tailors, and gem shops. Free WiFi is available in all public areas. Concierge services, tours/ticket assistance, and luggage storage is available. The hotel runs a complimentary area shuttle, as well as free self-parking.

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