Bangkok

Once called the ‘Venice of the East’, the Thai capital is today a bustling metropolis with elevated roads, high-rise buildings and non-stop action. The glorious temples, local markets and friendly locals are a joy to discover. The Royal Palace complex is one of Bangkok's most popular attractions and includes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Kaen, on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Further Buddhist temples of note include Wat Arun and Wat Pho, the largest temple in Bangkok, housing an impressive 46 metre-long gold reclining Buddha. Other popular attractions include the National Museum (near the Grand Palace), Jim Thompson's House (a museum dedicated to an American who helped revive the silk industry), and floating markets such as Damnoen Saduak, where colourfully clad merchants paddle along congested canals in sturdy canoes laden with fresh fruit and vegetables.

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