BANGKOK NIGHT SIGHTSEEING

BANGKOK A City of magnificent nightlife.

Bangkok, one of the most attractive tourism destinations in Asia. is the center of numerous types of attractions ranging from the exquisteness of contemporary architecture, the admiration of valuable performing arts, and a variety of scrumptious cuisines. No matter day or night, the city is full of fascination which is unique and unrivaled. Such Beauty does not vanish after the sunset, yet becomes livelier again with the moonlight of the night.... Bangkok still has a lot more interests. a magnificent nightlife that very few can experience.

City Lifestyle....sleepless during the night.

Bangkok charm is unlike elsewhere in the world. It combines a variety of arts and cultures, a diversity of activities including slowly walking and seeing the sparkling lights on both sides of Ratchadamnoen Avenue. tasting delectable late night supper on Yaowarat Street and reveling with various forms of performing arts or experiencing the Thai lifestyle by shopping for flowers at night.

The night in Bangkok still has many different facets that await your visit. Then you will grasp why people from the other hemisphere have travelled far across the continent to this city.... and are attracted to it unrecognizably.

Travel Tips Recommended.

**** Parking space is limited in some lacations ; using public transportation is advised.

**** In some heavily populated areas such as Khaosan Road and Saphan Phut, be extra careful with your valuables.

BTS Sky Train : Service available Hours from 6.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m.

MRT Underground Train : Service available Hours from 6.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m.

San Saeb Express Boat : Service Hours from 6.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.

I have 3 route night sightseeing in Bangkok recommended you

1 st route Ratchaprasong - Suan Lum Night Bazaar

For this trip, we will use the BTS service and alight at BTS Ratchadamri station, using the fourth exit and walking up towards the four Season Hotel. Not so far, we will smell smoke from josssticks accompanied by the tune of the Thai classical music throughout the premises. All walks of life hold flowers, candles and joss sticks and move towards the same direction demonstrating that we have arrived at Ratchaprasong Intersection, the junction of Gods.

Ratchaprasong

Ratchaprasong is a name of an intersection in the heart of Bangkok where Sukhumvit Road and Ratchadamri Road meet. It is the shopping zone and the attraction of foreign tourists located near Siam Square. There exists a walkway that conveniently links Ratchaprasong to and from it. This makes this compound a large shopping arcade. Moreover, it houses several shrines that are popular among people to worship namely the Erawan Shrine in front of Sogo Department store. The Trinity and the Ganesha in front of Central World Department Store. Also, on every 31st December of every year, this area is used to host a new year countdown occasion, on which people gather and countdown to the new year simultaneously.

After paying homage to sacred beings, the stomach needs filling too. We would then select to dine in a restuarant with a fine atmosphere and proceed to go shopping at Suan Lum Night Bazaar, a shopping site open during the day and night using the BTS service again. Commuting only for 2 minutes. we will arrive at Sala Daeng Station, using the fifth exit which connects to the MRT. Riding on the MRT for 1 station and alighting at Lumphini station, using the third exit, we will see the entrance to Suanlum Night Bazaar.

SUAN LUM NIGHT BAZAAR

Suan Lum Night Bazaar is located in Lumphini Garden and it is the centre of more than 3,700 outlets, different styles of restaurants and it houses BEC Tero Hall, a venue used to host many world class concerts. It is open from midday to midnight every day. There are many shops and food outlets that are similar to those in Chatuchak Weekend Market. For convenience, many zones are separated: the Sukhothai zone from lanes 1 to 6 and the Ayutthaya zone from lanes 1 to 5. The latter sells beautiful contemporary and local clothing including stunning accessories. The former is for many forms of arts, handmade items and handcrafts with great ideas. The Lopburi zone from lanes 1 to 10 offers many types of miscellaneous to choose from and the Rattanakosin zone from lanes 1 to 7 provides a variety of cute and pretty gifts and souvenirs suitable for both gift giving and collection. As for food shops, there are so many types that come with their own decorating styles and kinds of food. After eating with a full stomach and shopping with full hands. It's time to see the Thai puppet show.

NAATAYASALA TRADITIONAL THAI PUPPET THEATRE (JOE LOUIS)

It is located in Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Currently, there are two theatres for the Joe Louis puppeteers. The other one is at Ramayana @ King Power, Rangnam Road. The King Power Joe Louis team focuses on mesmerizing performance while the Night Bazaar Joe Louis team centers on Khon performance, a unique matinee outstanding in lively and animated movements derived from a combination of various kinds of arts and the beauty of costumes of actual Khon, including the art of puppetry different from the typical way. The show is performed once daily from 8.00 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. everyday.

2nd route Patravadi Theatre - Khaosan - Ratchadamnoen

For the second trip, watch a show at Pattarawadee Theatre, wander at Ratchadamnoen area and walk and eat on Khaosan Road before hitting a night. This time we will pay a visit to the only riverside theatre in Thailand.

Patravadi Theatre

Patravadi Theatre is a dramatic art and modern performing art theatre. It is located in Wat Rakhang Lane, and ancient community of Bangkok on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. It was founded by Ms.Patravadi Meechuthon, an actress, author, and director who has well recognized work both in Thailand and overseas for more than 30 years.

The theatre shows internationally accepted performances as well as serving as an acting school for interested youth. In every Friday and Saturday evenings, there are shows by students and professional performers. While dining, the audience is invited to see artwork in the garden and partake arts at no charge from 6.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. After watching the show. It's time to stroll, eat and explore.

Khaosan Road

It is an alley located at the end of Chakkraphong Road, right across Chana Songkram Temple through Tanao Road. Nowadays it becomes a tourist attraction for foreigners from various contries all over the world to look for a wide range of guesthouses at different prices throughout Khaosan Road. Moreover, it offers a wide variety of cheap merchandise ranging from purses, shoes, clothes, trousers, watches, to handmade accessories. There is also fashionable hair weaving service famous among the Thais and foreigners. Popular Thai dishes such as Thai stir - fried noodles and spring rolls are available or visitors can choose to dine in a restaurant with good atmosphere. The other thing that makes Khaosan Road popular and well - known is its activity on Songkran's day where both many Thais and foreigners come play with water. It is now time to part from the crowds on Khaosan Road to a serene, historic road over the magnificence of the Rattanakosin reign.

RATCHADAMNOEN ROAD

It is magnificent and a pride of the city. Since its first construction until the present, it has comprised three main routes: namely, Ratchadamnoen Nai, Ratchadamneon Nok, and Ratchadamneon Klang. We choose to begin with Ratchadamnoen Klang as all important sites on Ratchadamneon Nai are closed. As for light decoration, it starts from Ratchadamneon Klang through Ratchadamneon Nok. When walking past the Democracy Monument, not so far, we will reach the Maha Chetsadabodin Pavilion Square built in the 200th Anniversary Celebration of the Rattanakosin Reign. From this position, we are able to spot Metallic Castle, the only one left in the world, at Ratchanatda Ramawihara Temple. Little over to the left is the Mahakan fortress, a white stronghold with the line of city wall winding along the narrow street. Once crossing Phanfa Lilat Bridge, we are then on Ratchadamneon Nok and can enjoy watching lighting and ancient buildings all the way until the King Taksin Equestrian Courtyard in which a number of people pay homage to King Rama V. Behind this is the Anantasamakhom Throne Hall reflecting the Italian Renaissance architecture built wholly from the Italian marble erecting beautifully and stunningly. We end the light watching tour at this very Anantasamakhom Throne Hall.

3rd route : Siam Niramit - Yaowarat - Flower Market (Pakklong Talat)

I will take you to see the beauty of performing arts, light, colour, and sound, with magnificent costumes of Siam Niramit, taste scrumptious food in China Town. enjoy the night bazaar at the Memorial Bridge (Saphan Phut). and visit flower market opening all day all night at Pakklong Talat.

Siam Niramit

At Gate 1, the underground train station of Thai Cultural Center, there is the van service of Siam Niramit. The show starts at 8.00 p.m. You should arrive earlier before the show begins in order to watch the simulation of Thai local villages from 4 regions, to experience the lifestyle of former local people or to take a boat ride around the village. The Niramit Theatre has been recognized as the world's biggest theatre with the size comparable to one third of the Wembly Field in England.

The fantastic show with over 100 dimensional scenes and 500 costumes as well as the miracle of light, colour, and sound systems leads you to the past, the three worlds, the land of imagination. Himalaya forest, hell, heaven, and enjoy the continuation of Thai traditions. There is only one performance daily, so you need to make an advance reservation. Around 9.30 p.m. the show ends and it's time for delectable Chinese dinner.

Yaowarat (China Town)

At Gate 1, the exit of Hua Lamphong underground train station, you take a three-wheel-motor taxi to Yaowarat. When passing Odean roundabout. you get off the taxi at Texas alley. Here is the venue of various restaurants and food vendors. If you walk into Phadung Dao Street, there is an ancient Texas Sukiyaki restaurant. Walk to the next lane. Yaowaphanit, there you'll see a number of seafood restaurants and vendors in the colorfully striking neon signs. Although you are now very full. it's not time to sleep. We are taking a three-wheel motor taxi to a night bazaar which is not far from Yaowarat.

Memorial Bridge (Saphan Phut)

Under the bridge, there is a night bazaar that attracts merchants to set up stalls from 8 p.m. to midnight. All kinds of goods are on sale here such as accessories, clothes, dolls and home decor items.

The highlight here is secondhand items ranging from clothes, shoes to numerous used book. Portrait drawing and body tattooing services are also available. Saphan Phut bazaar is open everyday except Monday. Whilst walking across to the other side through King Rama I Monument, we witness flower vendors arranging flowers and making garlands and people both locals and foreigners shopping for flowers of choice. This shows that we have arrived at the sleepless flower market.

Flower market (Pakklong Talad) Talad = market

Pakklong Talad is located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River paralleled with Memorial Bridge and Rajini School. It used to be the largest fish market at one time. At present, it is transformed into the largest wholesale flower market in the country.

This flower market is open all day and night. Many local and international flowers are sold here. Many florists form a long strip scattered all over. On Valentine's Day. Pakklong Talad is filled with all sorts of people of all ages coming to buy many different colorful roses.

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