Winter in Bangkok

What to do in Bangkok in winter?

Bangkok is exotic, shocking and very contrasting city, called the “city of angels” or “eastern Venice”. Millions of tourists visit Bangkok all year round, especially in winter. In our article we will tell what to do in Bangkok in winter.

Winter in Bangkok is the best time of the year. There is almost no rain at this time, evenings are quite cool. Air humidity decreases, so you can bear the heat easier. During this period there is a great choice of entertainments in Bangkok.

To explore the sights

Winter is ideal time for those who want to explore the sights of Bangkok - in other seasons it will be more difficult. Bangkok has many temples, palaces, museums and parks. For example, going to Bangkok City Tour by bike, you can visit such popular sights as the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew Temple, Wat Pho Temple, Wat Traimit Temple and many others.

You can also go on Chao Phraya River Tour and enjoy all the beauties of the river landscapes. As the river flows through the entire city and many channels spring from it, the tour will give the opportunity to visit both ancient Bangkok and the modern capital. Incredible temples, green parks, bridges, tall skyscrapers and small Thai houses - all these can be seen without leaving the boat. You can also see the royal palaces, museums, an orchid farm and many others from the river.

To go shopping

Many large stores and shopping centers have sales before the Chinese New Year. This is a great opportunity to buy high quality goods at very low prices. If you are interested in exotic shopping, you should go to the floating market.

You can also visit King Power Duty Free Bangkok, where leather goods and accessories, cigarettes and cigars, alcohol drinks, perfume and cosmetics, watches and many other goods are sold.

To take part in festivals and holidays

In winter, the Thais celebrate the official New Year and the Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar. During this period, Bangkok becomes more crowded, brighter and more colorful.

The “Winter Festival of Love and Warmth” is also held on the Royal Square. Guests of the festival can buy souvenirs at the shops of the Royal Family and try national dishes from street tents. Everybody can buy a lottery ticket to help local charities. Cultural performances and historical exhibitions are also held.

To have fun at entertainment parks

The largest entertainment complex of the Kingdom is situated in Bangkok, it is called Siam Park. The park is divided into 5 different zones, including water zone, extreme zone and 3 zones for children.

You can also visit Dream World Park, where you will meet your favorite cartoon characters in a fairy-tale world, see world-famous sights in miniature and, of course, have a lot of fun at numerous attractions.

Of course, the list of entertainments in Bangkok in the winter is endless. There is always something to do here for family with children and active explorers. So you can be sure that going on winter tours in Bangkok will be a great decision!