Actor Ananya Panday’s Instagram stories give us a peek into the behind the scenes of her happening life. Between shoots and campaigns, attending parties and award ceremonies, the Call Me Bae actor makes it a point to take a break from the chaos of her professional life and soak in the views around the world. In a recent Instagram story, she put up a picture with the location tag hinting at Bangkok, Thailand. If you are planning a quick visit to the city and have less than 48 hours to tour the place, indianexpress.com brings to you a quick guide of hotspots that should top your bucket list.
Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
The Grand Palace, established in 1782, is the ceremonial residence of the King of Thailand and is home to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. A 10 minute walk along the riverside would take you closer to Wat Arun and Wat Pho, where you can shop from the souvenir stores dotted outside. A little ahead lies the The Golden Mount, popularly called Wat Saket, which used to be the highest point in the city back in the day and offers you an incredible view over Bangkok.
Chinatown
Yaowarat Road is the artery of Chinatown in Bangkok and houses a bustling night market. Explore Sampheng Market, the popular the ‘day market’ famous for their delectable street food. Don’t forget to add the Chatuchak Weekend Market, largest open air market in the world, to your list of things to do. The Yodpiman Flower Market is also a great tourist attraction, that remains open 24/7.
Khao San Road
Full of bars, restaurants, shops and tourists, the street offers a wide variety of culinary options, and you must try Khao Suey and Pad Thai from authentic places. Explore the neighboring Rambuttri Street for a quieter experience.
IconSiam
Take a local taxi or tuk-tuk to IconSiam, one of the region’s largest shopping malls. Find a night market area inside, bustling with people and shops offering local and artisinal handicrafts. SookSiam is one the highlights, where vendors in wooden boat replicas offer samples of regional dishes in an area modeled after a floating market.