Bangkok, Thailand - Rated ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ by travelers

Capital of 🇹🇭 Thailand with a population of around 5.7 million people.

Bangkok is a city of contrasts. The frenetic energy of the city is juxtaposed with the tranquility of the temples and the serenity of the canals. The city is a shoppers’ paradise, with malls and markets selling everything from designer clothes to exotic fruits. The nightlife is legendary, with bars and clubs catering to all tastes. But Bangkok is more than just a city of entertainment. It is also a city of culture, with a wealth of temples and museums. The people are warm and friendly, and the food is some of the best in the world. Bangkok is a city that should not be missed.

What people say about Bangkok

Uyen

I am from Ho Chi Minh City where the food scene is great. However, I found Bangkok food scene is one big step above it. You can find many different types of cuisines in Bangkok: from local Thai food to Vietnamese, Singaporean, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, French, American, Mediterranean and much much more; and you can get good foods from street food vendors, food courts in shopping malls, local markets and dining restaurants. What I like to do in Bangkok are to visit temples, local markets, try different restaurants and get a great Thai massage after a long day in the sun. Like many big cities nearby, it is not very convenient for walking on foot in Bangkok; however, it is easy to explore Bangkok thanks to the smooth Metro system. Overall: great food, lively city, good public transportation and sunny the whole year-round. I would love to go to Bangkok a few times per year if I lived in Southeast Asia.

Anders

I have been to Bangkok twice and have a positive but complicated relationship with the city so far. I love exploring the city in the back of a tuk-tuk! Often on the way to eat something delicious at a local market or a simple place on the street. The food is some of the best in the world, especially if one enjoys street food. I also enjoy the beautiful temples, the river taxis, the city's energy, and the painful massages. I struggle a bit with how much is adapted for tourists even though it is such a massive city. I understand that Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world, but I found too many places catering to tourists, and I can't handle places like Khao San Road where local gangsters serve cheap beer to tourists in some weird mix of the worst of the East and West. I would really like to spend a week or two in Bangkok to properly get to know the city, and perhaps most of all its street food.