Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Baiyoke Tower II, Bangkok

baiyoke tower
There’s dozens of skyscrapers Towering the skies of Bangkok but by far the tallest and most impressive has got to be The Baiyoke Tower II which was opened in 1998 and is about 310 metres high.



It’s also the 26th tallest building in the world. In fact, there’s roughly 2060 steps from bottom to top and it would take you over an hour to reach the top on foot - so much, much easier by lift!

Architecturally speaking, the piling of the building runs a staggering 60 metres deep underground, easily the height of a 20 storey building. Go up the lift to the 77th floor and from there you will find another lift to the 84th floor for the revolving deck.




baiyoke view

When you get there, you will understand why the viewing area is so attractive to both locals and foreign tourists alike. The views are simply amazing and up a little further is the wicked revolving deck that lets you enjoy the whole of Bangkok so far as your eyes can stretch.

Don’t forget to bring your camera as there’s some great photo oppornities and when you’re finished, there’s a nice little bar up there for you to sit, have a cold one and take in the great view.

baiyoke Bangkok

Open Monday-Friday: 10.30am to 10.00pm and weekends & bank holidays: 9.30am to 10pm

Fares: Adults - 120 baht, children - 60 baht

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