Where can you fly cheap from Bangkok – 9 cities, route, photo, description, map
Thailand is undoubtedly a very interesting and distinctive country. However, for many of our compatriots, it has become a “second home” – today it is one of the most budgetary and popular East Asian destinations. That is why some tourists are thinking about where else they can fly from Bangkok to get a portion of completely new vivid emotions and see several countries at once during their vacation.
The city of Angkor is the heart and soul of the Khmer people
Angkor is a “dead” city, the heyday of which falls on the X-XI centuries. Today, a huge number of temples have been preserved here, including the legendary Angkor Wat, which is considered the largest religious building in the world. Its outlines are emblazoned on the national flag of Cambodia. Moreover, this place was, is and will forever remain the soul of the Khmer people – here you can get acquainted with the traditions, culture, art of a great civilization. In addition to Angkor Wat, other temples are also interesting: Phnom Bakheng, built one of the first (in the 9th-10th centuries), Angkor Thom, which served as the city's citadel, Bayon with giant stone sculptures of Buddha's faces, which were supposed to instill fear in northern newcomers .
The most inquisitive and restless tourists can go to the jungle – there are unique complexes, untouched by restorers, and cult pools. For guests, special routes have been laid that pass through the main “mast sees”, so it is almost impossible to get lost. You can get from the capital of Thailand, Bangkok, to the ancient temple complex of Angkor and the city of Siem Reap located next to it by plane in an hour – there are direct flights and there are a lot of them.
Singapore – the city-state of the future
The small city-state of Singapore attracts travelers from all over the world. What kind of unofficial names are attributed to him – and “lion city” (in fact, it is translated from the Malay “Singapore”), and “Disneyland for adults”, and “future metropolis”, and “city of prohibitions”. All of them only partially reflect the features of this place, because it is impossible to find one word that describes Singapore. It's too different… Hotel Rafael, reminiscent of the distant architectural traditions of the XVIII-XIX centuries, is adjacent to futuristic skyscrapers here. A quiet cozy zoo and botanical garden, which is over 1.5 hundred years old, with the highest Ferris wheel and a fantastic amusement park with dizzying rides, literally and figuratively.
In general, Singapore is a very unusual “cocktail of the future” for fans of excursion programs who believe that they have already seen everything and it is impossible to surprise them with anything. But fans of a beach holiday are better off looking for other options. Even the world-famous Sentosa cannot boast of a coastline reminiscent of a picture from a bounty advertisement – the beaches of Singapore cannot be called clean and comfortable. You can get from Thailand to Singapore from the Thai airports of Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang. The flight takes about 2.5 hours. Flights are operated by various airlines, including low-cost airlines.
Kuala Lumpur – city of lights and skyscrapers
Lively, modern, a little chaotic – all these definitions are the best fit for the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, or as the locals affectionately call it “K-L”. Today, this city is considered one of the most beautiful in Asia and it really has something to surprise tourists. Skyscrapers lost among the clouds here side by side with beautiful parks, fashionable restaurants – with cozy cafes, the oldest mosques – with modern museums and exhibitions. It would be most logical to start acquaintance with the city from the place of its origin, the square near the Masjid Jamek mosque. Also, you can not get around the modern symbol of the Malaysian capital – the Petronas Twin Towers, the legendary 88-story skyscrapers.
Almost at their top, on the 86th floor, there is a magnificent observation deck. On the 41st floor there is a covered bridge that allows you to go from one skyscraper to another. Also inside there are panoramic restaurants, an art gallery, numerous boutiques, a concert hall. In general, this is a real paradise for a tourist who simply does not want to leave. The Minara TV Tower is not as tall as its neighbors, but it boasts a revolving restaurant that is wildly popular with tourists. From Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur, flying is not so long, only 2 hours. There are enough flights to choose a convenient time.
Indonesian island of Bali – the world of ancient sanctuaries and paradise beaches
Many vacationers in Thailand and those who love this country are completely perplexed – why go to Bali and change one beach for another? In fact, at least in order to compare Thai massage with Balinese and understand how they differ, to “catch a wave” on the surf and look at Australians who have learned to do it masterfully, and, of course, to get acquainted with unusual cultural and architectural traditions that differ even from Indonesian in general, not to mention Thai. Bali is convenient for inquisitive tourists because it is very compact.
By renting a car with a driver for one day, you can see all the “mast sees”: the temples of Uluwatu, Tahan Lot and some others (there are more than 1000 ancient sanctuaries on the island and each is interesting in its own way – you have to make a choice), rice terraces, the capital of Denpasar and “handicraft capital” Ubud, Lake Bratan. And, of course, spend at least a few hours on one of the beautiful sandy beaches, reminiscent of a picture from a bounty advertisement, and admire the dizzying sunset. Also interesting are the ebbs and flows, which are quite strong. You can get to Bali (Denpasar Airport) from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi. Travel time is about 4 hours. There are flights with transfers – more budgetary, but the road can “stretch” for 8-10 hours.
Nepal is a country for those who seek harmony
Nepal is a small mysterious country, about which many, even experienced tourists, cannot say a few words. What is she famous for? Firstly, due to its location in the mountains – out of habit and without a certain level of physical fitness, it can be difficult to stay and move around here. In addition, there are 8 highest peaks in the world at once, including the legendary Everest. Life in Nepal is slow, the locals are not in a hurry and, it seems, they don't even know what fuss is. It is not surprising that tourists at the same time have unique opportunities – to know what harmony is, to meditate and, of course, enjoy the beautiful nature.
The architectural component of the Nepalese program is not too diverse – it is limited to visiting ancient pagodas and magnificent temples. True, there are really a lot of them. In addition, a visit to the small town of Lumbini is a must – the place where the Buddha himself was born. What else surprising to expect from Nepal? Basically nothing. The cuisine here is the most ordinary, not refined. There are no bright entertainments, except for elephant safari. Which, in general, is not surprising. After all, this is primarily an Asian center of spirituality, and the main thing that mysterious Nepal can give is a special atmosphere that you can either feel and fall in love with forever, or not understand at all. A little more than 3 hours to fly from Bangkok to Nepal is not so much to find yourself in a “shelter of tranquility and inspiration.”
Vietnam is a country that strikes with its diversity
Vietnam is an unusually interesting and diverse country that deserves a separate visit and close attention. But, if you have time and desire, you can fly there and from Thailand in order to see a slightly different Asia. Moreover, the flight notices no more than two hours. How to get started with Vietnam. There are many options. You can go to discover temple complexes and mysteries of ancient unknown civilizations. You can endlessly enjoy the splendor of the national park in Halong Bay – local landscapes are considered among the most beautiful on the planet.
You can get acquainted with the diversity of the underwater world – in Vietnam, the cheapest diving in the world, you can admire the performance of the Hanoi puppet theater, which takes place on the surface of Hoan Kiem Lake. You can … in principle, in Vietnam you can find entertainment for every taste and list them endlessly. Also, do not forget about the opportunity to look at the beautiful local beaches, at least in order to compare them with Thai ones and draw conclusions: where is it better. After all, these two Asian destinations are the most popular among Russian tourists.
Philippines – a state lost among the seas and oceans
The Philippines is another mysterious state about which tourists do not know much. Perhaps two indisputable facts are that its capital is Manila, and the territory includes more than 7,000 islands. But the fact that this is the quintessence of all the best that Southeast Asia has to offer is known only to those who were lucky enough to be there. So what can tourists expect? Skyscrapers are no worse and no lower than Hong Kong – please. There are also ancient temples and an exotic excursion program, no less interesting than in Cambodia. Original cuisine, modern hotels and a high level of service are present. Beautiful nature, the opportunity to go diving – available. Even ski resorts, and those are in the Philippines. Few? Seems, more than enough to drop everything and go to discover this exotic state. Moreover, a flight from Bangkok to Manila takes no more than 3.5 hours.
Hong Kong is the financial capital of the world
Hong Kong is one of the special administrative regions of China, located on the Kowloon Peninsula and more than 250 islands. Among tourists, the most famous are Lamma, famous for its excellent fish restaurants and the complete absence of gasoline transport, Lantau, where the Asia World Expo exhibition center is located, and, of course, Hong Kong itself, which occupies the city of the same name. It is with him that you need to start acquaintance with the region.
Of the local attractions, you should pay attention to the numerous Buddhist temples built in the traditions of Chinese architecture, its own Avenue of Stars, an analogue of Hollywood, only with names known in the Asian film industry, Kotov Street and Hollywood Road, along which antique shops are located – a great place to shop non-trivial souvenirs and, of course, skyscrapers rushing to heaven. It is in them that the offices of large companies from different countries are located, billion-dollar transactions are concluded and issues related to the global financial market are resolved. The flight from Bangkok to Hong Kong takes 2 hours 40 minutes or a little more, depending on the airline. Every day, almost 2 dozen flights depart in each direction, at any convenient time.
Macau – East Las Vegas
The Chinese city of Macau is often called the gambling capital not only of the country, but of the entire eastern region, and is even compared to Las Vegas. Although in some respects it completely surpasses it – after all, it is here that the largest casino in the world, the Venetian, is located, as well as many others, smaller, but no less famous: Sands, MGM, and so on. But Macau attracts numerous guests not only with gambling houses. Historically, this city was a Portuguese colony for a long time and came under the jurisdiction of China only in 1999. As a result – an amazing interweaving of Eastern and European traditions. If you walk through the central part of the city, it is quite possible to forget that you are in Asia. Only ancient temples built in honor of Buddhist and Taoist gods remind of this.
It is noteworthy that formally Macau is just one of the cities of China, in fact it has a certain autonomy. For example, it has its own currency – pataca, its own authority, executive council, and even a special visa regime. Both regular and charter flights fly from Bangkok to Macau. Travel time is about three hours. It is better to take care of purchasing tickets in advance, as they are popular not only among tourists vacationing in Thailand, but also among those who simply get to Macau with transfers – from Russian cities, for example, there are no direct flights there.