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ACCOMMODATIONS
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Privately Guided Tours
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Bangkok Full Day Tours
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Bangkok Cultural Tours
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Bangkok By Night Tours
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River Kwai / Death Rail.
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Floating Market
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Klong Tours
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Night Safari Adventure
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Rafting
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River Cruises
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Temples & Palaces
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Thai Cooking Classes
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Trekking
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Weekend Sailing
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BUSINESS
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INFORMATION
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Bangkok is an intoxicating mixture of aromas, sights and visual delights. A city of infinite layers -get beneath one and you'll reveal another -but that could take years. In this section, you'll find a selection of Bangkok's traditional "must see" attractions. If you're only here for a short time, you should allow at least 3-5 days catching many of the sights.
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::Temples (Wat’s)::
"A Must see" Bangkok's astonishing temples are quite different from anywhere else and part of the capital's heart and soul.
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::Palaces and Buildings::
Architecturally inspiring and a fascinating insight into Thailand's rich culture, Bangkok's heritage is reflected in it's palaces and mansions. Bangkok's number one attraction, The Grand Palace is quite simply stunning. Take a look at some of the capitals other cultural gems for an insight into this fascinating city, like the Winamek Mansion, the worlds oldest and largest Teak Palace
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::Bangkok Waterways & Canals::
Much of Bangkok's history has evolved along the banks of the Chao Phraya river and the adjoining canals. No longer the "Venice of the East" described by early visitors, Bangkok's waterways still breathe plenty of life into the city.
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::Museums::
Some of Bangkok's museums are housed in buildings which are just as interesting as the contents itself! Kamthieng House, a former 19th rice farmer's teak house offers an glimpse of Thai life rural in the past while the Royal Barge Museum offers an insight into a unique Thai tradition.
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::Zoo, National Parks & Wildlife::
Thailand's national parks and wildlife sanctuaries cover more than 25,000 square kilometres. Evenly spread throughout the kingdom, such places afford nature lovers opportunities to enjoy Thai flora and fauna in unspoiled surroundings.
Crocodile farms; Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo, 6 miles outside of Bangkok, boasts the world's largest crocodile in captivity, about 20 ft in length and 1114kg in weight. Not only do you get the chance to see thousands of crocodiles here (including within the context of a wrestling show), but elephant and camel rides are also offered for an extra fee, further more we can present: Open zoo’s, Tiger zoo, Snake farms, here are some of the most popular. .
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::Muay Thai::
You might have heard about it, or even seen it on TV—the furious punches, crushing elbow strikes, lethal kicks, powerful grappling and artful feints. But nothing compares to seeing them executed to loud cheers and heart-racing tune of an accompanying wind-and-percussion ensemble. Welcome to the exciting world of Muay Thai, a martial art like no others, and a proud heritage of a nation.
Most provincial capitals have a boxing ring, but the ultimate dream of young boxers is to fight at Lumpini or Ratchadamnoen, the biggest and most famous stadiums in the country. Lumpini and Ratchadamnoen alternate, so there is a fight program every night. Tickets on an average evening are 220, 440 and 1,000 baht, but on big nights prices of ringside seats may go up to 2,000 baht.
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::Golf & Golf Courses::
With nearly 200 golf courses, with the majority being located in the most popular tourist destinations - Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Phuket, Chiang Mai - golf in Thailand has been one of Asia's best kept secret. Many has been designed by famous professionals like Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Gary Player, Greg Norman, Pete Dye and Robert Trent Jones to name a few.
Wherever you play you will find superbly maintained and manicured courses, with impressive Clubhouses offering excellent facilities. On the course, beckoning drinks huts are strategically located every three or four holes. Try a cooling glass of the good, locally brewed beer - it slides down very well.
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::Parks & Gardens::
Bangkok has a number of parks and gardens that are wonderful to visit to get out of the afternoon heat—or away from the crowds, noise and pollution of the city
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::The Rose Garden:: - gorgeous landscaped orchid and rose gardens, aviaries and a re-created Thai village, offering a spectacular one-hour cultural show which includes dance, martial arts, religious ceremonies and elephants, usually incorporated in sightseeing tours of Bangkok. Open daily 8 am-6 pm. Admission: 200 Baht. 20 miles/32 km west of Bangkok.
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::The Thai Village Cultural Show:: - The Thai Village and its Cultural Show comes alive with a cast of 150 gifted performers from the local community, many of whom who have lived with their families in the ‘Thai Village’ at The Rose Garden and/or have worked at the resort since its opening in 1969. With the local community still going about their daily chores and living their lives as they normally would in rural Thailand, the village provides a natural and perfect backdrop for the Thai Village Cultural Show. Visitors and guests are presented with a rare opportunity to witness and experience Thai ways in a natural setting. The show is performed daily from 14.45 to 16.00.
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::The Ancient City::
Taking up 320 acres of land, roughly in the shape of Thailand, the huge park reproduces -- usually on a smaller scale -- important buildings from around Thailand. There are over 100 monuments collected or reproduced. Some of them are reconstruction’s of buildings that no longer exist. Other buildings are examples of traditional vernacular architecture that were scheduled to be demolished and instead were purchased by the Ancient City, dismantled and reconstructed in the park. Many of the buildings represent religious and royal sites from around Thailand as well as from the past. A visit to the Ancient City makes an excellent, although potentially exhausting, full day outing from Bangkok. Be sure to start early and allow yourself the better part of a day to see everything. The Ancient City is located on the old Sukhumvit road. Its not far from the Crocodile Farm, which is a better known attraction. Admission is 50 Baht for adults -- little more than US$1. Another 50 Baht is charged to bring in your own car. The Ancient City is open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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