Songkran has come and gone in Bangkok, but the festivities in Thailand continue. Now were heading into Japans Golden Week, which begins at the end of April. During this weeklong holiday, we at Centre Point are pleased to welcome Japanese tourists eager to see and explore everything that Bangkok has to offer. If youre looking for an exciting destination where you get the most out of Golden Week, then we recommend booking travel directly to Bangkok. Youll discover exciting opportunities for shopping, recreation and travel “ all within reach of our ideally located hotels in Bangkok.
Shopping in Bangkok during Golden Week If you decide to visit Bangkok for Golden Week in 2016, youll have no shortage of activities to enjoy. For many of our guests who are visiting from Japan, nothing beats the opportunity to go shopping in the Thai capital. Youll find everything from top designer fashions to incredible merchandise for sale here. One of the best places to go shopping in Bangkok is in the Rachaprasong District, which is conveniently close to our Centre Point Chidlom and Centre Point Pratunam locations. Rachaprasong is home to some of the most famous shopping malls in Thailand “ or in all of South-East Asia, for that matter:
- Siam Paragon: home to high-end international fashions, global dining options and South-East Asias largest aquarium
- Siam Centre: local boutiques offer an array of Thai fashions and affordable clothing; recently renovated and relaunched in 2013
- Central World: one of the most famous shopping malls in Thailand “ and also the largest; Central World has something for everyone
- Siam Square: a youthful, partially open-air shopping plaza featuring the latest fashions at prices that anyone could get excited about
Weve welcomed many Japanese tourists in Bangkok over the years, and weve noticed that there are certain snacks and souvenirs that visitors prefer year after year. These include the following:
- Dried fruits
- Mango pudding
- Larb-flavoured Pretz (pretzel sticks)
All of the following are easy to find in Bangkok. In fact, you can take one trip to Big C Ratchaprasong and pick up all of the above in a single outing! Other Ways to Relax in Bangkok for Golden Week There are plenty of other ways for you to enjoy Golden Week in Thailand. And thanks to the competitive discounts available from Centre Point Hotels during this week, budgeting for a few extravagances is no problem at all. There are countless places in Bangkok where you can enjoy a traditional Thai massage or spa treatment. Likewise, daylong golfing outings are quite popular “ and easy to arrange. And once youve spent time enjoying the cosmopolitan offerings of Bangkok, you may even decide to plan a two- or three-day retreat to seaside. Pattaya and Hua Hin are both easy to get to. Nothing quite compares to the crisp, ocean breeze and fresh seafood at these destinations. Be sure to check out our promotions page to see how you can save. Thanks to Centre Point Hotels, visiting Bangkok during Golden Week is always a good time!
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