BANGKOK - Thai capital in 2009, the year Bangkok was named the second most expensive city in Southeast Asia after Singapore. Today, Bangkok - one of the "economic monsters" of the world, but this Asian city is also full of monuments and its historical heritage, as well as entertainment. Thanks to this combination of modernity and history of Bangkok is a very interesting and exotic place. Bangkok by night The most interesting places in Bangkok - is its numerous temples. Did not forget about building the Royal Palace, Royal Complex "Vimanmek, the notorious red light district, promising sensual pleasures. Every year in Bangkok comes more than eleven million tourists to visit these places. This far exceeds the number of tourists in the famous cities like Paris or London. Bangkok - the capital of Thailand, the largest and most important city in the country. It is located just at the point where the Chao Phraya River flows into the sea. River - perhaps the most important part of the landscape of Bangkok. The whole town is channeled, because of which received the nickname "Venice of the East". The town's population of approximately 6.5 million people, and if taken into account and the suburbs, you get more than twelve million. With so many residents of Bangkok as the most populous city in the world. The Royal Palace in Bangkok Bangkok Modern - the result of huge investments made in the eighties and ninetieth to Asian countries. Many global corporations have moved their headquarters to the capital of Thailand, making Bangkok one of the financial and economic centers of the world. Over the last decade, Bangkok gained a reputation for not only economic and political but also cultural center, as he is concerned not only about business, but also about entertainment. All this leaves Bangkok at one stage with such world capitals such as Singapore and Hong Kong. By the way, in a very big problem with the environment, arising because of its rapid development. According to the World Meteorological Organization, Bangkok - the hottest city in the world. Nevertheless, it remains one of the most popular tourist destinations. Bangkok has emerged as the first settlement, a small trading town on the east bank of the Chao. This was before the founding of the city of the Kingdom of Ayuttaya, which is considered a precursor of modern Thailand. The Kingdom lasted from 1350 to 1767. In 1767 it passed under the control of the Burmese kingdom. Today is the official name of Bangkok consists of twenty letters, and is considered the longest in the world. Marble Temple in Bangkok sightseeing tour around Bangkok is very long, but interesting. Royal Palace - one of the largest in the city. He makes a stunning impression, as its walls are decorated with gold and precious stones. This palace complex is really staggering variety of buildings whose roofs are the angles in a dragon's tail. The Royal Palace one can see a statue of Buddha, which stands in the Royal Chapel. This is the most sacred Buddha statue throughout Thailand. Also in Bangkok, there are ancient temples of the Golden Buddha and the Marble Temple. The Royal Palace is not the residence of the king, it is used only for ceremonies. Unfortunately, the four main buildings are closed to tourists, but the facade is also quite impressive. The huge stone statue of Buddha Be sure to visit the famous floating markets of Bangkok, where you can buy souvenirs, artwork and other interesting things. Do not miss a walk around the old houses built on wooden pillars in the water. Another interesting place - the house of Jim Thompson. He - the most important American in the history of Thailand. Jim was an American soldier and served in Thailand in 1946, he soon retired from military service, then set up production of silk in Malaysia and Thailand. See also: If you are in Bangkok - and enjoy life ... do not forget to bargain! Popular tourist areas of Southeast Asia through the eyes of ordinary Ukrainians "hunting rights" in Thailand, Thai fans of shopping mecca
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