---

---

The urban delights of this great metroplis can initially alarm with chaos and scale, but put aside preconceptions of Asia's most exciting city and you will be charmed by its energy and cultural treasures. Old Bangkok glitters with ancient temples and original palaces, which dramatically contrasts with the more modern tourist district. For a city this size, surprisingly there are a great number of escapes. Not to be missed while in Bangkok is a visit to the glittering Grand Palace which houses within its compound the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple.