Bangkok
Overview, Bangkok
Bangkok is one of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities. Bangkok is a national treasure house and Thailand's spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic center.
Major tourism attractions include glittering Buddhist temples, palaces, timeless Venice of the East canal and river scenes, classical dance extravaganzas, an almost legendary nightlife, and numerous air-conditioned shopping centers selling Thai silks, cottons, gemstones, bronze and pewterware, and many, many more internationally admired handicrafts.
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Bangkok Overview and Guide
Bangkok comes across as an exquisite mix of the traditions of the East with the modern lifestyle and amenities of the West. Rather there are two faces of Bangkok; one is the frenetic and hassled metropolis while the other takes you through the rich and vibrant pages of history. Bangkok presents an excellent blend of the two extremes; vibrating with dynamism but at the same time exulting a serene calm.