Get out and about in the city with these exciting ways to visit Bangkok.
Bangkok is a hive of activity day and night. From sizzling street food vendors, the hum of motorbikes, people selling their wares on every street corner and endless amounts of Thai culture to snap up, life in Bangkok couldn’t be more interesting.
As a resident in a city it is easy to forget about the corners you do not pass on your daily commute. We have selected a few innovative and exciting ways to visits Thailand’s buzzing capital city to make the most of the hidden gems and life in one of the world’s most fun cities.
1. Tuk-tuk midnight tour.
Tuk-tuks are known to be loud and uncomfortable. Often perceived to be only ridden by tourists, expats do tend to use them to reach the end of a Soi from the main road. But hop in a tuk-tuk after the dark to get a great glimpse of the city that never sleeps. Sample street food on the way round. Visit the temples when they are lit up and quiet, or watch the traders trade at the various markets scattered around the city. This is one way to visit Bangkok through the eyes of a local.
2. Cruise the waters.
Known as the Venice of the east, Bangkok is made up of lots of connecting waterways with the Chao Phraya dominating the water world. Longtail boats tours snake through the klongs giving an interesting insight into life by the water. Many people live alongside the klongs, and if you can it is well worth jumping off and exploring these local areas. Don’t expect to be given a map though, these narrow walkways are easy to navigate and an exciting way to see real life in Bangkok.
3. Two wheels good.
Most two wheels in Thailand are for motorbikes and not for push bikes. But increasing numbers of people are taking to bikes throughout the city and this is a great way to see parts of Bangkok where motorbike or cars aren’t able to go. A quieter and more peaceful option too, there are many different tours on offer. Snake through life in China Town, cross the river to visit Thonburi or head north to visit the tranquil island of Koh Kret situated of the Chao Phraya.
4. On foot.
There is no better way than to see the city on foot. Head to the old town to join a walking tour to get to learn more about this pretty part of the city. The furnace like temperatures can be off putting, but many schedule in stops to refuel and cool down. A good guide will take you quiet temples, markets and points of interest whilst teaching you about customs and traditions of this fascinating culture.