Friday, July 6, 2012

Have the Time of Your Life in the City of Angels

Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand. Known in Thai as Krung Thep, this comprises the largest urban area in the country and is also the most populous. Known as the cultural and economic hub of Thailand, this city is one of the most vibrant and colorful in Asia. It is a very popular shrine for backpackers.
Bangkok is steamy and sweltering almost all throughout the year. If you like the rain and don't mind humidity, plan your trip between late May and October. You can even experience dramatic thunderstorms at this time. Late November to mid-January is the best time to visit the city as it is comparatively cool and comfortable, although still humid. March through late May witnesses the most unbearable weather so visit during this time only if you want to sweat yourself out. It is almost impossible to even get out in this weather. The only upside is that you can get cheap tickets to Bangkok at this time.
Flights to Bangkok are handled by Suvarnabhumi Airport, which is the city's official international airport. Vietnam Airlines is one of the airlines offering very cheap airline tickets. May is usually the best month to get huge airline discounts for the city. Malaysia Airlines, Etihad Airways and Gulf Air are other cheap flights to Bangkok.
There are a variety of colorful events and festivals in this city which will make your trip worthwhile. For instance, the Bangkok Songkran Festival (which is the traditional Thai New Year) is a merry occasion throughout the place. It is the most magnificent near the Grand Palace, where the Phra Phuttha Sihing image is displayed and bathed. It is also celebrated memorably in the Wisutkasat area where a Miss Songkran beauty contest is held, followed by a lot of entertaining activities. The Queen's Birthday Celebration in August is another fabulous event, in which the Thai people decorate their homes and public buildings in order to honor Queen Sirikit. Similarly, the King's Birthday Celebration is another royal occasion in which the Thai people show their devotion to their beloved king.
For art lovers, there is a host of art galleries and museums in Bangkok. One of the most popular art venues in the country is the National Gallery. The arts of the city developed in the services of Theravada Buddhism have now incorporated Western elements as well. This is called the Bangkok style. This place has a flourishing modern art scene as well as traditional art found in the temples and palaces of the city. Owing to the increasing number of artists, the variety of works of arts in the city is spectacular. The National Gallery of Thailand, Thailand Creative and Design Center and Bangkok Metropolitan Museum of Contemporary Art are some of the amazing places you must see.
Jhonson Peterson is an associate editor with Farebuzz.com. The website offers exclusive information related to Cheap Tickets and Cheap Flights to Bangkok. We also provide online Booking for cheap flights and Cheap airfares.


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