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Top 10 Things to Do in Bangkok
May
Discover the Best Top 10 Things to do in Bangkok Thailand
Looking for something cool to do in Bangkok? Want to book a tour package but don’t know where to start? Bangkok is a huge place with so much to see and do; it can get overwhelming to pick just a few places to see on your Bangkok tour! Never fear, friends. We’ve chosen the best of the best for you to pick from. Check out these top 10 Bangkok attractions and get ready for an adventure!
1. Grand Palace.
The first place you should see during your Bangkok tour is the Grand Palace. This incredible building is about 300 years old and it is one of Thailand’s most luxurious and ornate structures. You can tour the museum inside. Certainly one of if not the most iconic sites in all of Bangkok, the Grand Palace is certainly a place of beauty and character. The complex is the official residence of Thailand’s royal family as well as home to some of the country’s most important structures and relics. If you are to make a trip to Bangkok, it is certainly worthwhile to make a stop here.
2. Wat Arun.
There are many temples in Bangkok, but Wat Arun needs to be at the top of your list. You can visit the many buildings in the complex for a low price, try on traditional Thai garb, and take plenty of photos. One of Bangkok Sacred Buddhist Temple in Bangkok and one of the oldest, this temple is best known for its massive prang that tower over the banks of the Chao Phraya River with its unique design and colorfully decorated spires. It is surely a place to visit during your Bangkok tour
3. Wat Phra Kaew.
This is another stunning temple that you must see on your Bangkok tour. Be sure to check out the Emerald Buddha Temple. This amazing temple houses The Emerald Buddha or Phra Kaew, the highly revered Buddha image, meticulously carved from a huge block of Jade. The Buddha image is seated in a meditating position and it’s a wonderful sight to behold
4. Kaosan Road.
Hit up Kaosan road for all your needs, from exotic fruit to cheap backpacking supplies. A 1 kilometer long road packed with lovely guesthouses, pub, restaurants and shops, this street is referred to as the backpack of the center of backpacking in the universe.
5. Jim Thompson House.
Immerse yourself in traditional Thai life. This little teak house is built in an authentic historic style! It offers tours daily. The Jim Thompson House is a museum in central Bangkok, an amazing structure that houses the art collection of American businessman and architect Jim Thompson, the museum designer and former owner.
6. Lumphini Park.
Visit this beautiful park to enjoy fresh air and people-watching. If you are there at six, you’ll hear the national anthem over the loudspeakers. Lumpini Park is an inner-city paradise that is full of tranquility, fresh air and shade that offer tourists the perfect connection to nature. It was named after the birthplace of the Lord Buddha in Nepal.
7. Central World.
No Bangkok day tour is complete without a trip to Central World. This massive shopping mall is a great place to buy anything and everything. Once known as the World Trade Center, CentralWorld is the third largest shopping complex in Asia and among the top 10 in the world. It is an amazing stop for your souvenirs on a Bangkok tour.
8. Golden Buddha.
Golden Buddha Bangkok
Who wouldn’t want to see a gigantic, 5.5 ton solid-gold statue of the Buddha?Golden Buddha Statue is nearly 10 feet (3m) high; and weighs 5 tons! The Golden Buddha image is about 900 years old and is cast in the Sukhothai style. The preservation of this statue and the temple that accompanies it is important for the culture of Thailand and has a unique story.
9. Wat Saket.
Wat Saket
This gorgeous temple’s golden exterior glitters in the sun. Climb the hill to see the beauty inside. Wat Saket is referred to as the Temple of the Golden Mount, an unusual place of worship that is well known for its chedi that stands 58-metres tall. It is a popular and sacred temple among Buddhists.
10. Yaowarat Road.
This is Bangkok’s Chinatown. Here, you can enjoy Chinese culture and dishes on the streets of Bangkok.
Yaowarat Road is in the main artery of Bangkok Chinatown. By day, Yaowarat doesn’t look that much different from any other part of Bangkok but at night, the neon signs blazing with Chinese characters are turned on and crowds from the restaurants spill out onto the streets, turning the area into a miniature Hong Kong.
