Alle über Bangkok, Thailand
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Wo liegt Bagkok?
Bangkok ist die große Hauptstadt Thailands und heißt Übersetzt „Die Stadt der Engel“. Ca. 6.859 Millionen Einwohner wohnen dort. Die Jahresdurchschnittstemperatur beträgt ca. 28, 4 Grad.
Sehenswürdigkeiten
In Bangkok gibt es über 400 buddhistische Tempelanlagen. Der berühmteste Tempel heißt „Wat Phra Kalo“. Es gibt ein Nationalmuseum, ein Nationaltheater und eine Nationalgalerie in Bangkok. Außerdem gibt es das Jim-Thompson-Haus. Die Lak- Mueang Stadtsäule ist ein großes Heiligtum der Stadt. Der Wimanmek-Palast ist das größte Teakholz Gebäude der Welt. Die Memory Bridge ist die erste Brücke die zwischen Bangkok und Thonburi. Dann gibt es noch das schöne Victory Monument.
Parks
Der Lumphini Park ist der größte in Bankok. Dort gibt es einen großen küntzlichen See, wo man Ruder- und Trettboot fahren kann. Der König-Ramo-der sechste-Park hat über 80 Hektar. Der Romaninat Park war bis Mitte 1990 ein großes schreckliches Stadtgefängnis. Natürlich gibt es noch viel mehr große Parks, die man in Bangkok besuchen kann und sich dort ausruhen.
Freizeit
Der Dusit Zoo ist der größte in Bangkok. Auf der Aneal gibt es viele schöne Cafes und große küntzliche Seen. Es gibt zwei große Fußballstadien und noch ganz viele kleine. Meist wird Thaiboxen (Muay Thai), eine Art Ballspiel (Sepak Takraw) und Drachenkämpfe dort angeschaut. Es gibt viele Staatliche Feiertage und schöne religiöse Feste. Wie das große Neujahrfest oder Visakha Bucha, das größte buddhistische Fest. Dort werden zwischen Februar und März Drachenkämpfe angeschaut.
Essen
An jeder Ecke gibt es Garküchen, Straßen- und Marktstände. Gegessen werden dort Suppen, Snacks, Gemüse, Nudeln mit verschiedenen Soßen und Reis. Die Restaurants stehen höchstens 50m auseinander. Außerdem gibt es viele Einkaufszentren.
Verkehr
Hauptsächlich werden Taxis und Autos benützt. Aber es gibt auch Schiffe, Eisenbahnen, Busse, Schiffe und Tuktuks. Kleine motorartige Fahrzeuge.
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Bangkok History
After the Ayutthaya Empire lost to the Burmese Kingdom in 1767, Taksin was declared king. Taksin established a new capital in the area which was then called Bangkok. The place was later known as Thonburi. After Taksin's reign ended in 1782, the capital was reconstructed on the east bank of the river by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke and the city. The reigns of King Mongkut and King Chulalongkorn brought about an improvement in the infrastructure of the city. The city saw array of development and modernization since then. It has become the economic hub of Thailand. The city was then given the formal name which became shortened to its current... Read more »
Recent reviews for Bangkok
Still in Bangkok - Aug 24, 2007, by MadSuh
So I picked up my Irina and Maria at the airport and then we headed for the first culture shock. I guess we did stop at our hotel first, where we took a quick nap. I also had to run back to my old hotel where I had left my airplane tickets... Read more »
A little more of Bangkok - Aug 22, 2007, by MadSuh
I didn't do a whole lot yesterday except walking around a lot. I met an interesting scotish guy who lives in Japan. We had a nice chat over dinner and then he was off to the airport. I love the fact that when you are traveling around in... Read more »
The amazing Bangkok - Dec 15, 2008, by MadSuh
One of the best places to visit. Bangkok is cultural, diverse, interesting, amazing, friendly, and really lots of fun. Make sure you stay away from the bad places though... There are beautiful sights for those who want to admire the Thai... Read more »
Arriving back to Bangkok - Aug 18, 2007, by MadSuh
Finally I am back in Bangkok. My trip was alright, I was flying with LTU and it turned our to be very convenient. One thing that was funny was that now they charge €60 for the Emergency seats, how funny. "Would you like an upgrade... Read more »
From Koh Tao via Chumpon to Bangkok - Sep 4, 2007, by MadSuh
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