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Go walkabout in Bangkok
Preferably,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], for anyone intent upon quickly discovering and defining the essence of Thailand the bottom line is, these few minutes of contemplation and map-reading are best undertaken on the cool, shady marble benches in the city's riverside Sathorn Pier.
The pier lies at the river end from the sky train and is easy to reach,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Board at any station and get off at the Saphan Taksin terminus,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
No matter what the traffic is like, you will have spent under Half an hour in stress-free air-conditioned comfort enjoying a bird's-eye look at Bangkok, all for about $1.60.
At Sathorn Pier, one of a minimum of 10 dotted along a couple of kilometres from the mighty Chao Phraya River of Kings, in which the ebb and flow of Bangkok's 6.5 million inhabitants reaches its most colourful, visitors can plan an assault on the best and many readily available parts of this sometimes daunting capital city.
This comparatively tiny segment of just what vast city, generally recognized as the river area, is really a power of temples,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], palaces, spectacular five-star hotels,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], narrow alleyways of ancient wooden shophouses and noodle stalls,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], department stores,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], markets, historic buildings,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], bars, restaurants and sidewalk bargains an online microcosm of Bangkok found in several square kilometres.
WALKING: A totally free map of Bangkok can be obtained out of your hotel. Ask the concierge to attract a line along the river (from Sathorn Pier to River City Shopping Centre) then down again Silom Road to Patpong (famous for its girlie bars and night markets) and finally to the nearby Sala Daeng sky train. From here you can ride one-stop to Saphan Taksin and the river area, or continue on to other stations.
THINGS TO SEE ON FOOT: There is a string of great hotels such as the Oriental (haunt of royalty and film stars), Shangri La and the Royal Orchid Sheraton. Stroll into any of their spectacular lobbies for a drink and, particularly in the famed Oriental, a spot of glamorous people-watching.
Each one of these landmark hotels are accessible down little sois (streets) off the major north/south New Road (shown on maps as Charoen Krung Road),[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
BEST VIEW: It's in the top of the new five-star all-suites Lebua Hotel within the State Tower Building in the corner of New Road and Silom.
From 6pm the 64th floor's fine-dining restaurants and open-air Sirocco restaurant and bar (fast becoming the mecca for Bangkok's trendy set) are open for business along with a breathtaking vista of the city.
BEST SHOPPING: In New Road, visit Robinsons Department Store permanently bargains and genuine designer labels, McDonalds (Big Macs and fries for $3) and the River City shopping complex for fine antiques, shoes and tailors. In Silom Road try the Silom Village complex for Thai handicrafts or cuisine from many provinces of Thailand.
BY BOAT: Most major tourist sites including the must-see Temple from the Dawn, Grand Palace, Royal Barges Museum and also the Temple from the Emerald Buddha are along this stretch from the Chao Phraya River.
The Chao Phraya River Express ferry runs up and down the river with fares from around 50 cents. We prefer to visit any pier, flag down a passing longtail (fast local craft) haggle for some minutes after which, for around $15 an hour, get him to take us on our own private tour.
SKY TRAIN: This is the way to go in Bangkok. It's fast, clean, safe, efficient and cheap. You can purchase a one-day unlimited pass for $2.80. It runs through most tourist areas.
UNDERGROUND: The subway (or Mass Rapid Transit) opened under 2 yrs ago. It covers 20 kilometres in less than 30 minutes and,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], such as the Sky Train, is spotless. From the 18 stops on the route, three interact with the Sky Train.
At recent celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of Thailand's revered King Bhumibol's succession towards the throne, attended by 25 from the world's monarchs and/or palace representatives, the entire nation of 65 million either watched formal festivities and also the marvellous royal barge procession on tv, or descended upon Bangkok in unprecedented droves.
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