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As a city over 220 years old (and still growing,)
Bangkok is a combination of ancient and modern
times. Meaning, there are 200+ years old
temples versus the 20th century skyscrapers all in a
city. In order for you to easily sightsee Bangkok,
BangkokEasyGuide.com has divided the
city into 3 zones as follows:
Old Bangkok
(Violet border in the map)
Locally known as Koh
Rattanakosin, old Bangkok accommodates old buildings and the historical sites like Wat Arun (The Temple of
Dawn,) the
Grand
Palace, etc.
As a preserved and quiet area (comparable to other parts,) there are no skyscrapers nor a skytrain
network.
A subway project is still in draft and the only means of
commutation available for now are the roads, rivers, and
your foot.
Fortunately, many attractions are packed nearby and within walking distance.
During the night, Koh Rattanakosin becomes colorful with pubs, bars, restaurants, street markets along Phra Arthit and
Khao San
road,
the
world famous backpacking' destination.
Chinatown (Red border in
the map)
Sandwiched between old and new Bangkok, Chinatown is a very busy community full
of old Bangkok's shop houses and new Bangkok's modern buildings in a Chinese environment.
Despite the lack of the skytrain and
subway systems, most attractions (temples and local markets)
are within reached by by foot. During the night, Chinatown is
a street food hotspot lined up with food stalls and restaurants
along Yaowarat road.
New Bangkok (Blue border in the map)
This is the most developed part of Thailand,
stuffed with the most attractions. It is home to
the financial centers, mega shopping centers, skyscrapers, nightlife, street/flea/night markets, bazaars, traffic jam, etc.
New Bangkok has the best mass transit
system consisting of the skytrain and subway
networks. Yet, the
worst traffic is also here and
because of that BangkokEasyGuide.com
would suggest you to travel on roads
only when necessary.
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