Temple, Pagoda, Historic building

Wat Pho is one of the oldest and most extensive Buddhist temple complexes in Thailand and ranks among the top monuments. Although it is one of the most visited places in Bangkok, due to its vastness, there is no headache except in a few places and the whole complex does not feel as touristy as it might seem. [btn "Get secret deals at booking.com" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bangkok-wat-pho] A visit to Wat…

Temple, Historic building, Pagoda

Wat Phra Kaeo (also known as Wat Phra Kaew), the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is the most sacred religious site in all of Thailand, and thanks to its connection with the Royal Palace, its symbol extends to the political level. [btn "Get secret deals at booking.com" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bangkok-wat-phra-kaeo] The temple's tourist but above all religious magnet is a small Buddha statue made of precious…

Palace

The Grand or Royal Palace is a huge complex of buildings serving as the residence of Thai kings. The outdoor areas, one indoor hall and the adjacent Queen Sirikit Museum are open to the public. [btn "Book hotels in advance at a discount" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bangkok-grand-palace] The grounds also include the Buddhist temple of the Emerald Buddha , Wat Phra Kaeo, and the Queen Sirikit Textile Museum,…

Temple, Historic building

The Buddhist shrine Wat Arun, in Czech the Temple of Dawn, is one of the three most important Bangkok temples after Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew. [btn "Book hotels in advance at a discount" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bangkok-wat-arun] Located right on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun is one of the most photogenic sights in Bangkok and the most prominent landmark of the old city. Although it is…

City Quarter, Street, Club, Bar

Kahosan Road (more commonly spelled separately as Khao San Road) is undoubtedly the most famous, liveliest and wildest street not only in Bangkok, but in all of Southeast Asia. [btn "Compare the cheapest hostels in Bangkok on booking.com" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bangkok-kaho-san] Today, the name Khao San actually refers to the wide area around this famous avenue in the Bang Lamphu district and is the…

City Quarter, Bar, Club

The Sukhumvit district, with a number of similarly named streets distinguished only by numbers, is located in the eastern part of modern Bangkok and is one of the main centres of entertainment, vice and accommodation. [btn "Choose a quality international hotel on booking.com" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bangkok-sukhumvit] Unlike the more famous Khaosan Road in Old Bangkok, Sukhumvit is a much larger, more…

City Quarter, Bar, Club

Bangkok's Silom district is an electrifying place that changes its face not only street by street, but also hour by hour. The most interesting part can be found for less than a kilometre around the main Silom Road from Lumpini Park towards the river. Don't forget to explore the adjacent perpendicular streets of Patpong, Sala Daeng and Thanyia. [btn "Choose a quality international hotel on booking.com" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html…

Temple, Lookout

The Buddhist temple Wat Saket is one of the most visited places in Bangkok. It is not so much the vast temple complex that attracts attention, but the small shrine at the top of the "Golden Mount". [btn "Get secret deals at booking.com" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bangkok-wat-saket] The Golden Mount is one of the few elevated places in Bangkok and offers the best views of the entire city. Golden Mount -…

Temple, Statue

The Buddhist temple Wat Paknam Phasi Chaoren, shortened to "Wat Paknam", can be found on the very western edge of Bangkok away from the main tourist streams. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Bangkok" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bangkok-wat-paknam] Located in a beautiful quiet area filled with water canals, we think it's one of the most beautiful temples in the entire city. As of 2021, it also boasts the tallest…

Temple

Wat Benchamabophit Temple, also known as Marble Temple, is one of the most beautiful monuments in Bangkok and the most visited Buddhist temple. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Bangkok" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bangkok-marble-temple] The temple complex is one of the smaller ones and it will take you less than half an hour to visit. Also visit one of the royal residences nearby , Dusit Palace. The gleaming…

Lookout, Skyscraper

The Mahanakhon skyscraper is the most famous and most interesting high-rise building in Thailand. [btn "Luxury hotels in Bangkok at discount prices on booking.com" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bangkok-sukhumvit] At 314 metres, it became the tallest building in all of Thailand upon its completion in 2016, but that record was taken by the Magnolias Waterfront Residences at the ICONSIAM department store about 2…

Temple, Statue

The golden statue of the seated Buddha, located in Wat Traimit temple in the city centre, is one of Bangkok's most valuable religious statues and most visited sites. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Bangkok" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bangkok-zlaty-buddha] The Golden Buddha is shrouded in many legends and mysteries, and just the fact that it is unknown exactly when, where and how the statue was made adds to its…

Market

Chatuchak Weekend Market is one of the most popular tourist spots in Bangkok. With over 15,000 stalls and 200,000 visitors every weekend, Chatuchak is one of the largest weekend markets in the world. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Bangkok" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bangkok-chatuchak] You can just run through Chatuchak Market in half an hour and only fleetingly soak up the vibrant shopping atmosphere, but you…

Market

Although many promotional photos of Bangkok show the floating markets so popular in Thailand, you won't actually find many of them in the city. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Bangkok" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bangkok-taling-chan] The biggest one is in the Taling Chan district, and if you don't have time to head to the Amphawa or Damnoen Saduak floating markets about an hour and a half outside of Bangkok (see…

City Quarter

Bangkok's Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in terms of population outside of China and is one of the most popular tourist destinations. [btn "Accommodation in Bangkok in advance at the best price" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bangkok-chinatown] The history of Chinatown in Bangkok dates back to the 17th century, when the Chinese began to move to Thailand in greater numbers in search of better living…

Historic building, Park

The huge complex of royal and government buildings north of the historic centre, which are built in a large public park, is collectively known as the "Dusit Palace". [btn "The 10 best hotels in Bangkok" https://booking.com/city/th/bangkok.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-bangkok-dusit] Dusit may not be one of the most exposed tourist sights, but if you have an extra 2 hours in Bangkok, head here for the tranquility of the vast park and discover the…