Bangkok
Temples, bazaars and vibrant street life.
📷 Bangkok · Wikipedia/Wikimedia CommonsBangkok offers an energetic start with the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, floating markets and night bazaars. It is the natural gateway and transport hub of Thailand routes.
🗓️ The dry season (November–April) is ideal for most regions; avoid the monsoon months.
Nearby stops
HanoiVietnam’s historic capital; old quarters.Ha Long BayA UNESCO bay of karst islands.Hoi AnA fairy-tale old town of lantern-lit streets.Ho Chi Minh CityThe vibrant metropolis and gateway to the Mekong.Bali – UbudAn island of rice terraces and temples.Chiang MaiThe calm city of the north; mountain temples.HueThe imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty.Da NangA modern coastal city and the Marble Mountains.SapaTerraced rice fields and mountain villages.PhuketThailand’s largest holiday island.KrabiLimestone cliffs and the Railay beaches.Kuala LumpurThe Petronas Towers and a Muslim-friendly metropolis.SingaporeFuturistic gardens and a multicultural city-state.KyotoTemples, geisha quarters and ancient Japan.TokyoA vast metropolis where tradition meets futurism.Siem ReapThe gateway to the Angkor Wat temples.
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