Exploring the local area at SO/ Bangkok Hotel

The Thai capital is a metropolis of juxtapositions, and there is no shortage of fun things to do in Bangkok follow Bangkok Destination Guide. And exciting places to visit in Bangkok. Modern skytrain mass transit lines hover above the glistening roofs of ancient temples. Weaving together an urban tapestry of cultural treasures and holiday pleasures. Top class chefs plate epicurean masterpieces steps away from hawkers preparing delectable street food celebrated the world over. Bustling mornings spent diving into the city's multi layers of leisure meld into fun nights sampling the Bangkok nightlife. SO-wasdee ka, welcome to Bangkok.

Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, beckoning her guests to explore the best places to visit in Bangkok for shopping. Or to get a taste of the local art scene at an exhibition in Bangkok. Follow Bangkok destination guide for a curated selection of attractions, restaurants, watering holes, retail and other activities. Cherry-picked to get you started on discovery. Speak your Journery Planner or on arrival with the SO/ Bangkok City Guru for an insider's Bangkok destination guide covering all the best places to visit in Bangkok.

SO/ Bangkok Hotel is located in the Silom district of Bangkok, the closest Thailand gets to Wall Street, surrounded by glistening skyscrapers. Exploring the highlights of Bangkok is straightforwarded using the SkyTrain or the metro system.

The nearest metro station is  Lumphini MRT on the Blue Line, a 5 minute walk from the hotel. 

The nearest BTS SkyTrain station is Ploen Chit, a 20 minute walk from the hotel,

For more information on Bangkok's public transports system including the metro and the SkyTrain: www.transitbangkok.com/

There is no shortage of fun things to do in Bangkok with the family. Just next door to SO/ Bangkok is Lumpini Park, a 142-acre sprawl of lush greenery. Where families can explore on bicycle before picking out a shady spot for a picnic by the lake. Asiatique  by the river is one of the city's best night markets for visitors of all ages. Live entertainment stage shows, a ferris wheel, carousel, rides, and other facilities. Make it one of the easiest places to visit in Bangkok at night especially with kids in tow. Other top-rated places to visit in Bangkok with family include Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World, Kidzania, Madame Tussaud's Bangkok, and Safari World.

Of all Bangkok attractions, its retail establishments are probably the most well known. From flea markets to swanky temples of retail, there are plenty of places to visit in Bangkok for shopping. Chances are, anyone who has been to Bangkok will say one of its most pleasant places to visit in Bangkok. Its shopping centers which offer everything from children play centers to expansive supermarkets and the latest fashion from local designers. Siam Paragon, one of the best places to visit in Bangkok with family. Thanks to kid-friendly tenants including Kidzania and the Sea Life Bangkok aquarium. Happens to also be one of the city's retail giants and home to several flagship stores. Connected by the Sky Walk a short stroll away, Central World Plaza is the largest shopping mall in Thailand. And between the two, guests can browse for days on end. Other shopping centers worth checking out include Terminal 21 for a boutique shopping experience. AndEmporium  and EmQuartier nearby for luxury brands and upscale shopping sprees. When all else fails, Chatuchak Weekend Market, one of the largest markets in the world, is the go-to place for bargain shopping for everything from clothes to collectibles, food to furnishings.

Bangkok nightlife is more than just clubs and bars. Shopping and eating last well after the sun goes down at the numerous places to visit in Bangkok at night. As any local where to find the best street food in town, and chances are they'll point you to Chinatown's Yaowarat Road for good reasons. For some two centuries, the vendors and shops here have formed the trading hub of the Chinese community in Bangkok. By day, gold shops and market stalls still do a roaring trade. By night, when the neon lights flicker on, its one-kilometer strip's culinary treasures help make Bangkok a destination for foodies from around the world. For a eat-and-shop leisure combination, Khaosan Road and Ratchada Night Market cater nicely to both, while the trendy establishments on Thonglor-Ekkamai infuse plenty of swagger to your Bangkok dining and wining. For a little something different, hop on a Tuk Tuk Night Tour to see the best of Bangkok attractions in another light from one of the country's iconic modes of transportation.

If SO/ Bangkok has awoken your artistic side, there are a few Bangkok attractions designed to inspire and motivate. Located smack in the center of the city's shopping central, Bangkok Arts and Cultural Center comprises a café, bookshops, restaurants, and art library, and acts as a cultivator of creativity and promoter of contemporary arts. Contemporary Thai art is also showcased at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), which hosts regular art exhibitions in Bangkok. From its new home in Bangkok's old general post office building by the river, Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) encompasses dedicated space to host regular creative showcases, as well as a Material and Design Innovation Center for art-inclined visitors.

When the sun goes down, Bangkok nightlife establishments wake up to bring on the good times. Located not far from SO/ Bangkok, Silom Soi 2 is lined with friendly bars which welcome visitors from all spectrums of the rainbow. If it's an upscale tippling experience you seek, complete with master mixologists and themed decor, head to Maggie Choo's or Sing Sing Theatre for a night to try to remember. For one of the longest-standing places to visit in Bangkok with a down-to-earth vibe, let your hair down and dance the night away at the after-dark joints tucked away amongst the stalls and carts that flank Khaosan Road.

Unite the mind, body and spirit to achieve mental and physical balance and well-being with the complimentary and private yoga classes. The instructor will guide you through a series of breathing techniques and stretching postures all performed slowly and consciously with a focus on your inner awareness.