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Wat Arun Ratchavararam

This magnificent Buddhist temple was built from more than a million ceramic tiles rescued from a British shipwreck.

Wat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, is a landmark temple on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. It's definitely one of Bangkok's most beautiful temples, not only because of its riverside location but also because the architecture is very different from the other temples you can visit in the Thai capital. Wat Arun (nicknamed the 'Dawn Temple') consists partly of colorful decoration.

WAT ARUN TEMPLE

One of the best times to see the Wat Arun temple is at sunset or sunrise from the east side of the river when the light bounces off its central spire, which is decorated with colorful porcelain and topped with a seven-sided trident also known as the "Trident Of Shiva" and along the base of the trident are sculptures of ancient Chinese soldiers along with animals.

Travellers Tip: Best time to visit this temple would be morning/ evening.

Shopping Spree

Terminal 21 mall in Bangkok is a travel-themed shopping center with more than 600 "urbanista" stores, dining options and an adjacent five-star hotel. It's buzzing with fair prices and a central location on Sukhumvit Street. Terminal 21 is also the only mall in the city with a double-decker bus and a giant sumo wrestler inside.

One of a kind experience which is quite unique in Terminal 21. Each level has a different shopping theme. For eg. Tokyo, Britain, Rome, Paris, Istanbul and so on.

The top floor not only offers good shopping, but also a smorgasbord of delicious food that will cater for any hungry shopper too.

TERMINAL 21

Travellers Tip: Cheapest food in Terminal 21 would be KFC & Mc Donalds is just outside the shopping centre in Sukhmvit.

Pak Klong Talat

Flowers have great significance in Thailand, often given as gifts, as well as being used as lucky charms and decoration. Flower garlands are particularly prevalent; you will see them in temples, hanging from taxi rearview mirrors, in shrines, schools, at weddings, and used in a wide range of situations.

ORCHID

If you love flowers this place is for you. Stunning array of exotic flowers are displayed and arranged beautifully. This is a wonderful flowermarket in Thailand. Vibrant and lively. People are totally nice there and don't mind taking pictures

ROSES

The flower market in Thailand is open 24 hours a day and night with different atmospheres. Perhaps the liveliest time is from midnight-4am, when the batch of fresh flowers of the day starts to arrive, and the authentic trading activity takes place.

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ICONSIAM SHOPPING CENTRE

Icon Siam Mall is known as the "Mother of All Malls," with 500 shops and 100 restaurants from over 30 countries

Iconsiam is a luxurious mall with plethora of brands. A place definitely for people with fat pocket so they can shop till they drop. Ground floor has their traditional Thai food for visitors to experience their culture.

ICONSIAM MALL

The 2 most popular shopping choices for most people are Japan's Takashimaya department store, and the US Apple store.

Don't miss Siam Sook, a market in ground floor with impressive features such as temples, long-tailed boats, and Thai pavilions. Without leaving the mall, you can enjoy traditional Thai snacks, shop for regional crafts and generally get the floating market experience. Thai cultural performances and massage parlors are also available.