Adjoining with Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Grand Palace it forms perhaps the greatest spectacle for first-time visitors, with the Thai version of the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana on display. It really makes for an interesting day of visual extravagance!
National Museum
Location Thanon Na Phra That
Description
Learn about Thai culture and it’s long history, as well as the traditional significance of Buddhism to the Thai way of life here. Guided tours are recommended.
Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn
Location Bangkok Yai
Description
One of the best known landmarks in Bangkok, its 104m high elongated prang (Khmer-style tower) is decorated by bits of ancient porcelain ballasts, and surrounded by four smaller prangs. Get ready for a spectacular view of the evening sky after you’ve had your fill of the temple.
San Lak Muang
Location Ko Rattanakosin
Description
Considered to be the 'city shrine' and the official center point of Bangkok, San Lak Muang is popular for it's supposed wish-granting powers. Not surprising to have it always crowded with Thais paying tribute with the burning of incense and bearing of gifts.
Democracy Monument
Location Banguecoque Bangkok Thailand
Description
Standing at 24 metres tall this monument is not too far away from the famous Khao San area. This excpetionally large attraction was made to commemorate Thailand's switch to a constitutional monarchy in 1932.
Rama VIII Bridge
Location Bang Yi Khan
Description
Be completely awed with the magnifence of grand artichecture on this 2.45km bridge while crossing the Chao Phraya river. Located in the middle of Bangkok, it commemorates the memory of King Rama VIII and is a prestigious part of the Bangkok transport system. It has a tower at the riverbank too so get those cameras loaded!
Royal Barges Museum
Location Arun Amarin Bangkok
Description
A large collection of over 50 beautifully hand crafted longboats make their permanent residence here including the former Sri Suppanhong barge used by royals for religious ceremonies. And it actually takes a full coordinated contingent of over 50 oarsmen, a rhythm keeper, singer and a flagman in one barge just to keep it moving!
Lumpini Park
Location Rama IV Road, Bangkok
Description
Bangkok's oldest and largest park is definitely a treat for nature lovers. Named after the birthplace of the Lord Buddha in Nepal, the park spans more than half a million square kilometres and over the years has grown into the centre for outdoor leisure activities.
Standing at 24 metres tall this monument is not too far away from the famous Khao San area. This excpetionally large attraction was made to commemorate Thailand's switch to a constitutional monarchy in 1932.
Lumpini Park
Location Rama IV Road, Bangkok
Description
Bangkok's oldest and largest park is definitely a treat for nature lovers. Named after the birthplace of the Lord Buddha in Nepal, the park spans more than half a million square kilometres and over the years has grown into the centre for outdoor leisure activities.
National Museum
Location Thanon Na Phra That
Description
Learn about Thai culture and it’s long history, as well as the traditional significance of Buddhism to the Thai way of life here. Guided tours are recommended.
Rama VIII Bridge
Location Bang Yi Khan
Description
Be completely awed with the magnifence of grand artichecture on this 2.45km bridge while crossing the Chao Phraya river. Located in the middle of Bangkok, it commemorates the memory of King Rama VIII and is a prestigious part of the Bangkok transport system. It has a tower at the riverbank too so get those cameras loaded!
Royal Barges Museum
Location Arun Amarin Bangkok
Description
A large collection of over 50 beautifully hand crafted longboats make their permanent residence here including the former Sri Suppanhong barge used by royals for religious ceremonies. And it actually takes a full coordinated contingent of over 50 oarsmen, a rhythm keeper, singer and a flagman in one barge just to keep it moving!
San Lak Muang
Location Ko Rattanakosin
Description
Considered to be the 'city shrine' and the official center point of Bangkok, San Lak Muang is popular for it's supposed wish-granting powers. Not surprising to have it always crowded with Thais paying tribute with the burning of incense and bearing of gifts.
Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn
Location Bangkok Yai
Description
One of the best known landmarks in Bangkok, its 104m high elongated prang (Khmer-style tower) is decorated by bits of ancient porcelain ballasts, and surrounded by four smaller prangs. Get ready for a spectacular view of the evening sky after you’ve had your fill of the temple.
Wat Phra Kaew
Location Phra Nakhon
Description
Adjoining with Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Grand Palace it forms perhaps the greatest spectacle for first-time visitors, with the Thai version of the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana on display. It really makes for an interesting day of visual extravagance!
Adjoining with Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Grand Palace it forms perhaps the greatest spectacle for first-time visitors, with the Thai version of the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana on display. It really makes for an interesting day of visual extravagance!
National Museum
Location Thanon Na Phra That
Description
Learn about Thai culture and it’s long history, as well as the traditional significance of Buddhism to the Thai way of life here. Guided tours are recommended.
Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn
Location Bangkok Yai
Description
One of the best known landmarks in Bangkok, its 104m high elongated prang (Khmer-style tower) is decorated by bits of ancient porcelain ballasts, and surrounded by four smaller prangs. Get ready for a spectacular view of the evening sky after you’ve had your fill of the temple.
San Lak Muang
Location Ko Rattanakosin
Description
Considered to be the 'city shrine' and the official center point of Bangkok, San Lak Muang is popular for it's supposed wish-granting powers. Not surprising to have it always crowded with Thais paying tribute with the burning of incense and bearing of gifts.
Democracy Monument
Location Banguecoque Bangkok Thailand
Description
Standing at 24 metres tall this monument is not too far away from the famous Khao San area. This excpetionally large attraction was made to commemorate Thailand's switch to a constitutional monarchy in 1932.
Rama VIII Bridge
Location Bang Yi Khan
Description
Be completely awed with the magnifence of grand artichecture on this 2.45km bridge while crossing the Chao Phraya river. Located in the middle of Bangkok, it commemorates the memory of King Rama VIII and is a prestigious part of the Bangkok transport system. It has a tower at the riverbank too so get those cameras loaded!
Royal Barges Museum
Location Arun Amarin Bangkok
Description
A large collection of over 50 beautifully hand crafted longboats make their permanent residence here including the former Sri Suppanhong barge used by royals for religious ceremonies. And it actually takes a full coordinated contingent of over 50 oarsmen, a rhythm keeper, singer and a flagman in one barge just to keep it moving!
Lumpini Park
Location Rama IV Road, Bangkok
Description
Bangkok's oldest and largest park is definitely a treat for nature lovers. Named after the birthplace of the Lord Buddha in Nepal, the park spans more than half a million square kilometres and over the years has grown into the centre for outdoor leisure activities.
A large collection of over 50 beautifully hand crafted longboats make their permanent residence here including the former Sri Suppanhong barge used by royals for religious ceremonies. And it actually takes a full coordinated contingent of over 50 oarsmen, a rhythm keeper, singer and a flagman in one barge just to keep it moving!
Rama VIII Bridge
Location Bang Yi Khan
Description
Be completely awed with the magnifence of grand artichecture on this 2.45km bridge while crossing the Chao Phraya river. Located in the middle of Bangkok, it commemorates the memory of King Rama VIII and is a prestigious part of the Bangkok transport system. It has a tower at the riverbank too so get those cameras loaded!
Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn
Location Bangkok Yai
Description
One of the best known landmarks in Bangkok, its 104m high elongated prang (Khmer-style tower) is decorated by bits of ancient porcelain ballasts, and surrounded by four smaller prangs. Get ready for a spectacular view of the evening sky after you’ve had your fill of the temple.
Democracy Monument
Location Banguecoque Bangkok Thailand
Description
Standing at 24 metres tall this monument is not too far away from the famous Khao San area. This excpetionally large attraction was made to commemorate Thailand's switch to a constitutional monarchy in 1932.
San Lak Muang
Location Ko Rattanakosin
Description
Considered to be the 'city shrine' and the official center point of Bangkok, San Lak Muang is popular for it's supposed wish-granting powers. Not surprising to have it always crowded with Thais paying tribute with the burning of incense and bearing of gifts.
Wat Phra Kaew
Location Phra Nakhon
Description
Adjoining with Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Grand Palace it forms perhaps the greatest spectacle for first-time visitors, with the Thai version of the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana on display. It really makes for an interesting day of visual extravagance!
Lumpini Park
Location Rama IV Road, Bangkok
Description
Bangkok's oldest and largest park is definitely a treat for nature lovers. Named after the birthplace of the Lord Buddha in Nepal, the park spans more than half a million square kilometres and over the years has grown into the centre for outdoor leisure activities.
National Museum
Location Thanon Na Phra That
Description
Learn about Thai culture and it’s long history, as well as the traditional significance of Buddhism to the Thai way of life here. Guided tours are recommended.
Standing at 24 metres tall this monument is not too far away from the famous Khao San area. This excpetionally large attraction was made to commemorate Thailand's switch to a constitutional monarchy in 1932.
Lumpini Park
Location Rama IV Road, Bangkok
Description
Bangkok's oldest and largest park is definitely a treat for nature lovers. Named after the birthplace of the Lord Buddha in Nepal, the park spans more than half a million square kilometres and over the years has grown into the centre for outdoor leisure activities.
National Museum
Location Thanon Na Phra That
Description
Learn about Thai culture and it’s long history, as well as the traditional significance of Buddhism to the Thai way of life here. Guided tours are recommended.
Rama VIII Bridge
Location Bang Yi Khan
Description
Be completely awed with the magnifence of grand artichecture on this 2.45km bridge while crossing the Chao Phraya river. Located in the middle of Bangkok, it commemorates the memory of King Rama VIII and is a prestigious part of the Bangkok transport system. It has a tower at the riverbank too so get those cameras loaded!
Royal Barges Museum
Location Arun Amarin Bangkok
Description
A large collection of over 50 beautifully hand crafted longboats make their permanent residence here including the former Sri Suppanhong barge used by royals for religious ceremonies. And it actually takes a full coordinated contingent of over 50 oarsmen, a rhythm keeper, singer and a flagman in one barge just to keep it moving!
San Lak Muang
Location Ko Rattanakosin
Description
Considered to be the 'city shrine' and the official center point of Bangkok, San Lak Muang is popular for it's supposed wish-granting powers. Not surprising to have it always crowded with Thais paying tribute with the burning of incense and bearing of gifts.
Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn
Location Bangkok Yai
Description
One of the best known landmarks in Bangkok, its 104m high elongated prang (Khmer-style tower) is decorated by bits of ancient porcelain ballasts, and surrounded by four smaller prangs. Get ready for a spectacular view of the evening sky after you’ve had your fill of the temple.
Wat Phra Kaew
Location Phra Nakhon
Description
Adjoining with Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Grand Palace it forms perhaps the greatest spectacle for first-time visitors, with the Thai version of the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana on display. It really makes for an interesting day of visual extravagance!