The vibrant and bustling metropolis of Bangkok is a hugely popular tourist destination with millions of visitors every year. There’s always something going on in it, it is a city that never sleeps! There is a wealth of fun things to do and see for people of all ages, including a number of fantastic attractions designed to entertain children. Many families travelling with kids stop in Bangkok on their way to beach holidays, and rush down to the coasts without seeing all that The Big Mango has to offer! It’s well worth spending a few days enjoying Bangkok’s many family entertainment venues, satisfaction guaranteed!
We recommend you check into the Hotel on Sukhumvit 11 Bangkok located right in the heart of the city, just off bustling Sukhumvit Road. Their family suites are perfect for kids, and there is a wonderful swimming pool to dive into after a long day of diversions around town!
There’s so much excitement happening around Bangkok it’s hard to choose where to start! We have collected a few of our family favourites to inspire you!
Bangkok Butterfly Garden & Insectarium – This large, glass palm house style enclosure was designed to provide perfect habitats for Thailand’s many diverse species of gorgeously hued butterflies so you and the kids can admire them up close! The Butterfly Garden is located in Chatuchak Park, a vast oasis of natural beauty in the city! Stroll beneath the shade of the fern festooned rockeries around the misty three-story high waterfall, searching for glimpses of these glorious winged creatures! The park is the perfect place to unwind from your busy travel schedule, its fresh air and abundant greenery will revitalize you! The park joins up with the famed Queen Sirikit Gardens, a botanical collection that provides a blossom scented stroll through groves of palms and native trees.
Fantasia Lagoon – This wild and wonderful waterpark always makes a big splash with families! The ‘Lagoon’ occupies the roof of The Mall Bangkae and there are plenty of thrilling slides for kids and adults to enjoy along with wave pools for splashing around in! You can get started on your suntans before you travel down to the beaches, just make sure you and your family are covered head to toe in your sunscreen!
The Children’s Discovery Museum – This ‘discovery learning process’ museum is designed specifically for kids and boasts a wealth of educational activities to keep them fascinated as they explore. The museum relies on a ‘hands on’ approach to its wealth of entertaining and educational exhibits, the intriguing interactive displays ensure that the learning is mixed with plenty of good fun! The museum is located just across the street from the exciting Chatuchak Market, so you and your family can go on a shopping safari after the museum visit!
The Kingdom of Thailand is very kid friendly, the Thai people love children and always provide a warm welcome to visiting families. So, be sure to stay a few days in amazing Bangkok before you hit the beaches, your kids will thank you for the wonderful time!
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