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Bangkok – A Contemporary Capital City In Touch With Its Ancient Heritage
Bangkok, Thailand’s capital and largest city, is a land of contradictions. The traditional and ancient religious centers are mingled with towering skyscrapers, and the religious tranquility in the air clashes with the crazy nightlife scene. Because of this, it graces the top of lists to visit in your lifetime, and for good reason. If you are looking to visit a place unlike any other on Earth, consider Bangkok. Just don’t forget that you’ll need a passport. Online passport services make renewing a US passport a breeze.
It’s these passport services that make traveling easier than ever before. No longer do you have to wait ridiculous amounts of time to receive your passport. In fact, if you so choose, you can apply for and obtain a passport overnight.
One of the best ways to experience the culture of a foreign country is to participate in one of their annual festivals. The culture of Thailand is beautifully revealed through the Chinese New Year Festival which occurs in January or February. During mid April, Bangkok’s Songkran Festival occurs and is an event where the locals celebrate and maintain the statue of Phra Phuttha Sihing. The Royal Ploughing Ceremony is celebrated in May. This is a time when the farmers participate in an ancient ritual to receive the weather prediction for the coming farming season.
One of the best ways to spend a day (or a couple) is by visiting Chinatown in Bangkok. Some of the most delicious street food can be purchased and enjoyed here, and there is never a lack of street-side shopping. However, shopping and delicious food can be found all over the city. Many street vendors sell satay, pad thai, and tom yam kung, but there are some specialized sellers, such as those who sell kanom roti, a deliciously sweet crepe-like dish. If you are feeling particularly bold, search out a vendor on Khao San Road, the well-known spot to sample some deep fried insects!
Many shrines and spirit housed populate the streets of Bangkok so be sure to be on the look out for them. They are relatively small structures and provide the opportunity to present gifts and prayers to the spirits believed to inhabit the city and trees. You will be surprised to find these small spirit houses in numerous areas of the city. Shrines are very special to the locals and one in particular is dedicated to those looking for love. The Trimurti Shrine is dedicated to the god of love and every Thursday at 9:30, many with hopeful hearts are attracted here. The Erawan Shrine and the Mae Nak Shrine are also worth exploring.
In addition to these sites, be sure to visit other notable spots: The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. These are temples of immense size and much cultural significance and a lot to offer, so be sure to allot enough time to visit them.
One of the beautiful things about Bangkok is how it still continues to acknowledge the past while continuing to grow and modernize. The mix of tradition and modern style makes this place a top destination to travel to. In your excitement to travel here, make sure not to forget that renewing an American passport can be accomplished quickly and easily online. You can receive your overnight U.S. passport if you happen to need it that fast.
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