Though I’ve never been, Bangkok is high up on my visiting list. Something about this place is mysterious. From another angle the food options tinkle with my taste buds which is really nice. The Bangkok Eye, also known as the Asiatique Sky Ferris Wheel is also intriguing.
London set up a trend after building the London Eye between 1998 to 1999. Originally it was called the Millennium Wheel to celebrate New Year’s Eve in 2000. Weird how after building theirs, other countries copy suit. Bangkok is no exception!
There are many places to visit in Bangkok, Thailand, including temples, palaces, museums, parks, and shopping centers:
Temples: Visit the famous Wat Pra Kaew, Wat Arun, and Wat Pho, or other temples in the city. When visiting temples, it is recommended to wear appropriate clothing and shoes.
Palaces: See the Grand Palace, a symbol of Thai royalty.
Museums: Visit the Bangkok National Museum, which houses Thai artifacts.
Parks: Visit Lumphini Park, the oldest city park.
Shopping centers: Visit the MBK Center, which has multiple floors of small shops, or the luxury shopping centers on Sukhumvit Road.
Floating markets: Take a boat ride on the floating markets on the outskirts of the city to see fresh vegetables and tropical fruit.
Nightlife: Experience Bangkok's diverse nightlife, including rooftop bars, riverside dive bars, drag clubs, and live jazz.
Some other places to visit near Bangkok include the Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bangkok, Thailand has many good places to eat, including street food, restaurants, and food courts with options such as Pad Thai which is a classic Thai dish of stir-fried noodles with protein and a tangy sauce made from palm sugar, tamarind, and lime.
Another well sought one is Pad Ga Pow which is a stir-fried dish of chicken, pork, or minced meat with garlic, chilies, green vegetables, and basil; often served over rice with a fried egg.
They also have Mango sticky rice which is a dessert made with glutinous sticky rice, coconut milk, coconut cream, and mung beans.
I think you’ll agree with me that Bangkok really is worth visiting!
Take care!
Prof. Carl Boniface
Vocabulary builder:
Tinkle (n) = call, buzz, bell, jingle, ring, clink. Yes, you can say "tingle my taste buds" to describe a slight prickling or stinging sensation in your taste buds: "Chilies have a strong, spicy taste that tingles your taste buds.” "They have tasted freedom and it has set their taste buds tingling."
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