To say that Bangkok has leisure activities to suit everyone would not be an exaggeration. Families with kids, individual travellers, couples, foodies, sports fanatics, shopaholics and even those who want some quiet down time find Bangkok a fascinating place. Bangkok offers such an extensive array of things to do, that it is hard to be bored.
If shopping is your choice of leisure activity, the city’s glitzy malls offer a choice of extensive merchandise, well designed spaces to hangout and some of the best foodie experiences in town. Talking of shopping, visiting a weekend market especially Chatachuk is a must. Where else would one see such a jumble of merchandise that gives hours of trawling pleasure?
Eating is definitely part of the leisure scene in Bangkok. The mind boggling variety of food and drink on offer range from street to fast food to elegant offerings in Michelin starred chic restaurants with celebrity chefs. Whatever your preference, Bangkok offers a delightful foodie experience to suit the taste buds of visitors from every part of the globe. For those who wish to continue with the great food experience, attending a Thai cooking class to learn about flavours, ingredients and cooking techniques is a great way to spend leisure time.
Bangkok’s entertainment scene has long been dominated by polished cultural shows, jazz bars, clubs with live music and great food and Muay Thai boxing matches offer a welcome change. Leisurely visits to the Bangkok National Museum, the National Gallery, the Art and Culture Centre and private galleries scattered around the city is a lovely way to be introduced to Thailand’s traditional culture and history as well as to the city’s burgeoning modern art scene.
Taking a trip down the Chao Phraya is a popular way to spend leisure time in Bangkok as is a long tailed boat tour of the city’s klongs or canals. Cycling along the tourist trail to palaces and temples, playing a round of golf at one of Bangkok’s excellent courses, chilling in Lumpini Park the city’s largest green space, ice skating, go karting in a state of the art facility and bowling are some of the other leisure activities both locals and visitors enjoy. Treating one’s self to a Thai massage or luxurious spa treatments afterwards is the ultimate leisure activity after a long hot and dusty day outdoors.
Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa is unique among city hotels in that it offers an experience akin to a resort. The spacious and luxurious accommodation, extensive landscaped gardens, ten bars and restaurants, onsite leisure facilities and spa at this 5 star Bangkok hotel makes it unnecessary to look elsewhere for relaxation. Stay at this Bangkok resort to enjoy a different city experience and to recuperate and revive.
