Scenic city views of Bangkok from Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Thailand’s tallest building
Bangkok’s cityscape as viewed from Baiyoke Sky Hotel’s Observation Deck at the 77th Floor.
There’s something magical about being high on top of a building and viewing the world below, seeing things so small, observing life from a towering perspective. Tall buildings stand proud among their neighbors and they usually offer observation decks or revolving floors for visitors to get beautiful cityscape views from above.
During our family vacation in Thailand, it was such a memorable experience for me being at the top of the country’s tallest building, the 85-storey Baiyoke Sky Hotel in Bangkok. Currently it is the 42nd among the world’s tallest buildings. We had a grand 360-degree view of the whole city and beyond as we were at the Observation Deck at the 77th floor and the Revolving Roof Deck at the 84th floor.
Tall buildings stand proud among their neighbors.
Bangkok’s maze of buildings and expressways at night.
I just stared in awe at the tiny moving vehicles, buildings of different shapes and sizes, curved roads and expressways. I wished time would just stop as I indulged myself in such a spectacle.
Since we went up the hotel late in the afternoon, it was an added bonus for us as we watched the greyish afternoon skies gave in to the colorful colors of dusk and then we were treated to a lovely sight of the city’s evening lights below. It was truly an unforgettable sky-high treat for me.
Incidentally, there are those who wouldn’t dare go up on such high-rise buildings. Some would even feel dizzy just looking down below. I know somebody who went up the Empire State Building’s observation tower, just for the record, but he’s actually scared of heights. While others would be delighted with riding on glass-walled elevators, giving them a nice view of the city as they go up, some are not comfortable with it and would just close their eyes.
So far, the highest building I’ve been to would be the Baiyoke Sky Hotel.
How about you? What’s the highest structure you’ve set foot on?
Does going up a high building or tower intimidate or excite you?
Now I wonder how it would feel to be high up the supertall skyscraper Burj Dubai in UAE, reigning as the world’s tallest man-made structure today.
At dusk, it’s fascinating to see the gradual lighting up of the streets and buildings below (view from the Revolving Deck at the 84th Floor).
those are great city skyline pictures Carey. Hmmm, I could not remember which building I had been to, maybe it is the Empire State Building in NYC. No, it was not scary at all for me looking down since I know it is very safe, unless maybe I really do jump then I would be scared. Maybe because I am really exposed to heights like looking down cliffs several thousands feet high for a very long time when the trail meanders around it.
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wow! What awesome views! Bangkok must be one incredible city, I can only imagine! That almost looks like the view of Manhattan… I had no idea that it was such a metropolis!
It’s definitely on my list of places to visit!
Hi, in reply to your question, I don’t have a recipe for the tarts. Sorry about that.
Betchai:
Thanks! I know you’re not scared of heights since you’re such a pro at conquering those high cliffs on your hiking trips. 😉
Glad to know you’re happy with your new site. 🙂
Fitness Diva:
Yes, Bangkok is such an incredible city. I love how the ancient Thai temples and the modern high-rise buildings blend beautifully with each other as you go about the city and outskirts.
Of course, one thing that every tourist in Bangkok enjoys is going on a shopping spree. 😉
Mei Teng:
It’s OK, I’m just curious about how they are baked as I’m guessing the recipe must not be too complicated.