The only guide to Bangkok you’ll ever need, according to a local.
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Bangkok, Thailand’s kaleidoscopic capital, is everything, everywhere, all at once.
It’s both hypermodern and frozen in time, deeply traditional yet forward-thinking.
Grand Palace in Bangkok.Credit:Andre Malerba/Travel + Leisure
Its streets smell of exhaust fumes and jasmine flowers, grilled meat and incense smoke.
“And it’s always changing quickly there’s something new every time you visit.”
It’s no wonder, then, that it was voted one ofBangkok’s best hotelsby T+L readers.
Guest room in Mandarin Oriental Bangkok.Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
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Best Things to Do
Explore temples around the Old Town.
Browse Thai arts and antiques in the Erawan Museum.
The Erawan Museum is a unique option, according to Heald.
Giant Buddha temple in Bangkok.Monica Farber/Travel + Leisure
“Its located quite far from the riverside, so it doesnt get many visitors.
Cycle across the Green Lung.
Tip: Don’t miss the Bang Nam Phueng floating market if you visit on a weekend.
Duck Liver Kefir from HAŌMA in Bangkok.Courtesy of HAŌMA
Try the duck beak fries if you’re feeling particularly adventurous.
If you’re traveling light, theAirport Rail Linktrain is a slightly faster and much more affordable alternative.
Loy Krathong in Bangkok.Andre Malerba/Travel + Leisure
Air Asia plane over Bangkok, Thailand.Lauren DeCicca/Travel + Leisure
Chinatown neighborhood in Bangkok.Lauren DeCicca/Travel + Leisure
A ferry in Bangkok.Tessa Desjardins/Travel + Leisure
