like the monks who are clad is saffron robes, the atmosphere in Thailand is of peace and tranquility. The Thai people are gentle and religious and their temples or wats are found all over the country. In fact they number almost 30,000 and are all magnificent in their glory. Every building or house has a small decorative house outside which has garlands and flowers adorning it and candles and incense burning at these shrines. These are spirit houses which are supposed to house the spirits of the territory which have been displaced from their original place of living by the concrete houses.

The wats or temples are worth seeing and the best amongst them is Wat Phra Kaeo. This temple is a part of the Grand Palace and is one of the oldest places in Bangkok and is on the banks of the river Chao Phraya. On the other hand is the vibrant night life in Bangkok. The tourist can see a diverse culture here and enjoy it all during his stay.

The city of Bangkok is quite unlike other cities of Thailand, and is abuzz with traffic and the streets are full of vendors and selling barbequed chickens and water melons. The floating markets and spas which rejuvenate you are some of the specialties of Bangkok. The best way to travel in this traffic is by tuk-tuk which is a three wheeler that can carry passengers.

Shopping is any tourists delight here and they can shop in the most elegant malls or in the streets markets. From designer wear to imitation jewelry, everything is available here. It is good to be able to bargain here as you can bet down the prices quite a bit. So from the ancient charm to the modern hustle and bustle, you can find it all here in Bangkok.