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Christmas in Bangkok- a tropical touch to a chilly festive season

Christmas in Bangkok- a tropical touch to a chilly festive season
Thailand is known foremost for its sun kissed beaches, friendly people and its popular local cuisine. Its rich history and rapid modern development provide a host of attractions and venues for visitors to this tropical paradise to enjoy.
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand; it is considered one of the fastest growing and most dynamic cities in Asia. It has a deep history that has merged with modern development to provide a wide array of unique and fun filled attractions to suit everybody?s taste, from traditional attractions such as the Grand Palace to modern developments such as trendy nightclubs and the futuristic Mah Boon Krong Shopping Centre.
As a result Bangkok is one of the most popular locations visited by tourists from around the world. A special time to visit Bangkok is during the Christmas season. Thai people have always enjoyed their festivals and celebrations, Christmas being one of their favourit
Christmas in Bangkok- a tropical touch to a chilly festive season
e times of the year.
A stunning feature of the city during this jolly season is the dazzling array of light decorations set up by locals and establishments. This transforms the city at night into a kaleidoscope of colour that helps illuminate the unique tropical touch that Bangkok lends to this internationally popular holiday period.
Walking along the streets of Bangkok, visitors can see intricately designed decorations on shop windows that blend traditional Christmas themes with unique Thai traditions. These designs are also expressed in the popular artistry of Batik which is indigenous to Thailand.
Visitors can then head over to Central World square in front of Central World Mall and gaze at the giant Christmas tree that dominates the square during the festive season. For a more cutting edge theme head over to the contemporarily styled Siam Paragon where the swaying palm trees at the entrance dance under the illumination of purple light and the adjoining streets are adorned with Chri
Christmas in Bangkok- a tropical touch to a chilly festive season
stmas decorations and pulsating themes.
For those who wish to kick back and enjoy a good drink with some food in the mix, then you are well catered for during the season. Central World Square is home to both the Heineken and Singha Beer Gardens where groups can go, relax and sip a cool beer in the warm night air. For those feeling hunger pangs, head over to the riverside for the plethora of floating restaurants that offer fresh traditional food with a panoramic back drop.
Travellers hoping to go to Bangkok for the Christmas season must ensure to book early if they wish to find suitable accommodation when visiting Thailand. There are many reputed hotels to choose from in and around the city. A prominent Bangkok hotel to note is the Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok. It is a centrally located luxury hotel in Bangkok, situated in the central business district, within easy access of major attractions and transport hubs.

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