Sometimes referred to as the ‘Venice of the east’, stunning sights such as the ornate Wat Arun Temple and the absolutely lavish Grand Palace line the river as long-tail boats glide by. Other standout attractions include the jaw-dropping Wat Pho where visitors get the chance to admire a giant reclining Buddha and the intriguing Sathorn Unique Tower that was abandoned halfway through construction due to the financial crisis.
Bangkok is a sprawling cosmopolitan city brimming with world-famous historical sites, busy markets and exotic foods and flavours. You can spend countless days here and just scratch the surface. With more than 15,000 stores, Bangkok is home to the world's largest weekend market, Chatuchak market. Amongst these traditional venues are also a jumble of monumental skyscrapers, world-class malls, colourful cabs and motorbike taxis as Bangkok races towards the future. As you can imagine, this multifaceted city offers weeks and weeks of unbridled entertainment.
Visitors will fail to make it through the city without being at least tempted once by the hundreds of luxurious massage treatments available on every corner. To visit Bangkok without experiencing a truly authentic Thai massage would be a mistake. Thais are the masters of massage. Despite the hustle and bustle of the city, further relaxation can be sought out in one of the many beautiful parks that boast rich wildlife, such as Lumpini Park, which often hosts an open-air jazz nights.
As mentioned earlier, the food in Bangkok is to die for. From the mouth-watering fresh meals provided by thousands of local street vendors to the world-class culinary scene rated one of the best in Asia, the city is a foodie’s utopia. If you know a foodie that's Bangkok bound look no further than Gifting Owl for the perfect dining experience. We have an extensive range of authentic food experiences that will have your giftee bragging to all their friends on returning home.
We are proud to boast so many unforgettable options that will have your giftee visiting a real Thai household and learning about the incredible cuisine first-hand. Of these amazing authentic experiences, we recommend ‘Home-Cooked Family Recipes With Meigh’. Giftees will learn all about Meigh’s personal upbringing and attachment to her cuisine as they are warmly introduced to her family home. The experience starts with helping Meigh shop for the ingredients in a local market awash with fresh and colourful flavours before returning to her kitchen to learn how to prepare (and eat) an authentic Thai meal. Another fantastic experience just outside of the hustle and bustle of the inner city is the ‘Thai-Chinese Meal In A Beautiful Home In Bangkok With Porntip’. Once a librarian at the country’s oldest medical library, Porntip now spends her time perfecting her cooking skills specialising in Thai snacks from hard-to-find traditional royal recipes and Thai-Chinese dishes from family recipes. Porntip loves to share her deep culinary knowledge with guests in a beautiful family house with a lush garden filled with citrus trees. Also, on offer is the spectacular ‘Manohra Luxury Dinner Cruises By Anantara Bangkok’. Let your giftee unwind after an active day of exploration with a moonlight dinner cruise down the Chao Phraya River. A perfect gift for a travelling couple, the romantic cruise provides a sit-down banquet and traditional Thai service on board a restored antique rice barge.
Apart from all our amazing culinary experiences, Gifting Owl is also home to a variety of tours perfect for Bangkok newcomers. The ‘Bangkok by Bike Tour’ is the perfect way to get familiar with the city whilst enjoying a fun activity perfect for the whole family. Giftees will see a side of the city that few visitors get to experience by cycling through Bangkok’s backstreets and along canals as they pass temples, family houses and other curious sites. Alternatively, get your giftee on an iconic tuk tuk with the ‘Bangkok Tuk Tuk Experience’. It’s almost impossible to imagine Bangkok without the tuk tuks - they are everywhere! A ride on a tuk tuk is undoubtedly one of the biggest must-dos in Bangkok, and completely necessary to make your giftee feel like a local.
For the giftees who wish to see some of the amazing temples within Bangkok, Gifting Owl offers a plethora of tours guaranteed to leave them equally knowledgeable and amazed. For a tour that gives guests a taste of a few incredible Buddhist sites, look no further than the ‘Bangkok Temple & River Of Kings Tour’. The day tour will take guests through the city by bus, on foot and by boat as they visit destinations such as the Grand Palace, the sacred Wat Phra Kaew and the opulent Wat Pho. Explore these famous sites as well as a range of hidden sports through the eyes of a local guide. The ‘Private Morning Tour to Grand Palace Along Thonburi Klongs’ is also an excellent option for the giftee wanting a more in-depth tour of the Grand Palace and the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand, Wat Phra Kaew. After impressive insights to the waterfront locations, giftees will step ashore to the awe-inspiring golden stupas, classic pillars and colourful mosaics of the Grand Palace that was home to the royal court until 1925.
For the giftee who may be interested in the phenomenon of Muay Thai, the spectacular stage show ‘Muay Thai Live – The Legend Lives’ is sure to impress all. From acclaimed director Ekachai Uekrongtham, the show introduces audiences to the incredible history of Muay Thai, a disciple known as the ‘art of eight limbs’.
Bangkok is an incredible destination and Gifting Owl has something to offer any and all giftees who may find themselves journeying there. Gifting Owl also covers a variety of amazing locations within Thailand, from the limestone cliffs and mangrove forests of Krabi to the otherworldly islands of Phuket.
