Transportation:
The transportation in Bangkok is extremely developed and the transportation network is extremely perfect. Railways and highways are centered in Bangkok and lead to all parts of the country. Communication is convenient and cheap. However, the urban traffic is quite crowded, and it has the nickname of "the first traffic jam in the world". Therefore, how to avoid the rush hour and skillfully deal with the "traffic jam" is the key to an efficient visit to Bangkok.
Aviation:
Bangkok don mueang international airport is one of the major aviation centers in Southeast Asia, with direct international flights to more than 30 cities in Asia, Europe, America and Oceania. There are weekly flights from Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kunming, Chengdu and Shantou to Bangkok. Travel to other cities in Thailand can use domestic routes of Thailand International Airlines. For example, there are several flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Phuket every day. The traffic at Bangkok airport is also very convenient. There are five modes of transportation to and from Bangkok, including special lines and shuttle buses, which are 25 kilometers away from the airport.
Railway:
The main cities in Thailand can be reached from Bangkok. Express trains from Bangkok National Railway Station to northern, northeastern and southern Thailand, international trains (such as to Singapore and Malaysia), long-distance buses (such as to Chiang Mai) and special tourist trains held every Saturday and Sunday can be inquired and booked here. Bangkok East Line Railway Station, there is a shuttle bus to eastern Thailand every day; There is a slow train to the south of Thailand at the southern railway terminal every day.
Coach:
There are three long-distance bus stations in Bangkok: eastbound, southbound and northbound, which can reach various cities in China through the developed long-distance bus route network. Along Highway 3, you can reach Pattaya in 2 hours and 30 minutes. Along Highway 4 and Highway 402, you can reach Phuket in 7 hours. Take the 1 and 106 expressways and arrive in Chiang Mai in 9 hours.
Car and cruise rental:
You can also rent a private car to travel. Internationally renowned taxi companies, such as Hertz and Avis, all have offices in Thailand, providing self-driving or driver rental projects. Car rental by phone, high, middle and low, is very convenient.
Best travel time and climate:
The best season to visit Bangkok is from 165438+ 10 to 65438+ 10 every year, followed by April to 65438+ 10. Bangkok has a tropical monsoon climate, and it is very hot all year round. The most comfortable month in a year is 65438+February, and the average monthly temperature is about 17℃. April-May is the most difficult season, with the average monthly temperature as high as 38℃. February to April every year is the hot season in Bangkok. The air is dry, and the average temperature is about 30℃. May ~ 10 is the rainy season in Bangkok. 85% of the annual rainfall is concentrated in the rainy season, and the monthly average temperature is maintained between 27℃ and 28℃. After the rainy season, Bangkok will usher in the best season of the year-cool season (165438+ 10 ~ 65438+ the following year 10). Although it is called "cool season", the temperature is not low, the average temperature is still 25℃ ~ 27℃, and all kinds of flowers are still gorgeous. The Buddhist capital with ancient temples is the most beautiful at this time.
Food snacks:
When you travel to Bangkok, you can "eat spicy food", taste raw seafood, taste ace fruit and enjoy world food at low cost.
In Bangkok, you can taste delicious food from all over the world, but most hotels mainly focus on western food. There are more overseas Chinese in Bangkok and more Chinese restaurants. There are more than 65,438+000 restaurants specializing in Chinese food, serving mostly Fujian cuisine and Cantonese cuisine, and even eating quite authentic Chaozhou fish, eggs and noodles. Cantonese tea drinking is also very popular, and there are all kinds of Cantonese snacks. There are also many open-air stalls on the streets of Bangkok. The dishes are rich in variety, delicious and cheap. Thai food in Bangkok is famous for its "spicy taste". There are many kinds of fried foods and stir-fried dishes, and seafood is the first food.
Famous dishes include "DomYamKong" (hot and sour soup cooked with shrimp, crab, chicken and pork), "GaengChudMoo" (vermicelli and vegetable soup), curry seafood, steamed banana leaf curry fish, cuttlefish soup, sweet and sour dry fried prawns and cooked lobster. Curry roast duck is stewed with people, and it tastes very good. It is derived from China roast duck. The famous steamed stuffed bun shark's fin, Chaozhou braised goose and bird's nest soup can be seen everywhere in Chinatown in Bangkok, and they taste good. Bangkok barbecue food has a unique flavor, especially grilled squid and fried bananas. Bangkok snacks are exquisite, including bibimbap, seafood fried rice, rice flour and fried noodles, each with its own characteristics and delicious taste. The snacks in China restaurant are the best.
Shopping guide:
Bangkok is a famous shopping paradise in Southeast Asia. There are not only the latest fashions from Europe, such as Armani and Versace, but also many local traditional handicrafts and local products. In addition, the general big stores, department stores, supermarkets are more emphasis on credibility, of course, higher prices. Some small and medium-sized shops have lower commodity prices. But on the whole, it is not cost-effective to buy imported goods in Bangkok. Visitors must remember that except department stores and duty-free shops, general stores can bargain. It is best for tourists to shop in shops certified by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Famous scenic spots:
1, Madame Tussauds, Bangkok
Bangkok is the third Asian city to establish Madame Tussauds Wax Museum after Hong Kong and Shanghai. Merlin Entertainment Group invested 500 million yuan to build the first 3,000-square-meter Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Southeast Asia in Bangkok, located at No.989 Phathumwan I Road, 6th floor, No.6 Discovery Siam. Wax figures such as Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Michael Jackson were exhibited here for the first time.
2. crocodile pond
Crocodile pond is located in Beilan, 30 kilometers east of Bangkok, with an area of about 40,000 square meters. This is the largest crocodile farm in the world. The crocodile training performance here is a program that foreign tourists are scrambling to watch. Crocodile pond was created on 1950. Its founder and owner is China Yang Haiquan. Starting from two kinds of crocodiles, there are more than 10 kinds of crocodiles, including African crocodiles, Australian crocodiles and Chinese alligators from China, with the number exceeding100000.
3. Liming Temple
Cave Arong Temple, also known as Liming Temple or Zheng Wang Temple, is probably due to its close relationship with Zheng Wang. The story of Li Ming Temple has to start from the era of big cities. The exact time when the temple was built is unknown. I only know that after expelling the Burmese army, Zheng Wang led the troops down the river. It was just dawn when the warship passed the temple. King Zheng parked his boat in front of the temple and went ashore for worship. Later, after King Zheng ascended the throne, he ordered the restoration of the Buddhist temple and changed the name of the temple to Liming Temple according to the situation of that year. It is planned to build a royal palace on the south bank of Chao Phraya River, with Liming Temple as the royal temple. 1778, the Jade Buddha was moved to Liming Temple for worship.
4. Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is located in the center of Bangkok, the capital, at the intersection of Zhaopiye River and Chao Phraya River, next to Chao Phraya River. It is composed of a group of buildings with scattered layout, which is Siamese style and brings together the essence of Thai painting, sculpture and decorative arts. Palace buildings are mainly white, surrounded by white palace walls. The palace wall is about 5 meters high and has a total length of 1900 meters. The main buildings are Amartya Palace, Ji Jie Palace, Lushi Palace and Jade Buddha Temple. In addition, the Baolong Piman Palace built by Rama VIII is a hotel where foreign heads of state stay.
5. Ampawa floating market
Amphawa floating market is located in Ampawa, a small town in Yegongfu, about100km from Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It is one of the famous aquatic products markets in Thailand. Not commercialized, mainly by Thai locals, and there are many foreign tourists. Here, you can experience the rich Thai market culture. The market belongs to the night market. Whenever night falls, there will be many fireflies coming out for company.
6. Siam Square
Siam Square was founded in 1965, and the land belongs to Chulalongkorn University. Siam Square had only ordinary tenants at first, but later attracted brand merchants, which led to the expansion of Siam Square to the surrounding areas. Many scenes of the Thai film Siam Love released in 2007 were also shot here.
7. Boxing Hall
Ratchadamnoen Boxing Hall, located near democracy monument, has a match day every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evening, with Thursday being the most exciting.
Lumphini boxing ring, located near Rampini Park, is the most famous boxing ring in Thailand. The match day is on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Tuesday is the most exciting, and it is usually broadcast live on TV. The local no.47 bus can be reached.
8. National Grand Theatre of Thailand
Thailand National Theatre: The theatre is located about 10 minutes east of the National Museum. The National Theatre has a tradition of performing "Khon", which is performed on the last Friday and Saturday of every month. Watching Thai classical dance is the favorite program for tourists visiting Bangkok. One of the most famous classical dances is "Khon", which is performed by masked male dancers. At first, it was a court dance. When performing, it wears a mask and has no dialogue. It is expressed through music, dance and body.
9. Live music
Saxophone Bar & Restaurant: This is a must for people who like live music. There is soothing reggae, rock music, blues and jazz in the room, just like a German beer cellar. Take the light rail and get off at Victory Monument Station.