Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand’s vibrant capital, dazzles with gilded temples, a thriving street food scene, world-class rooftop bars, and buzzing markets. Explore royal palaces, cruise the Chao Phraya River, and lose yourself in labyrinthine canals and neon-lit night bazaars.
Must-See Attractions
Grand Palace
Thailand’s most dazzling royal complex, home to the sacred Emerald Buddha. A stunning display of gilded spires, mirrored halls, and intricate Thai craftsmanship spanning nearly 220,000 square metres.
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Home to the magnificent 46-metre Reclining Buddha covered in gold leaf. One of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temples, also renowned as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.
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An iconic riverside temple whose 82-metre central prang is encrusted with colourful porcelain fragments. Spectacular at sunrise and even more dramatic when illuminated at night.
View on Google MapsChatuchak Weekend Market
One of the world’s largest weekend markets with over 15,000 stalls selling everything from vintage clothes and antiques to live animals, street food, and handcrafted goods.
View on Google MapsKhao San Road
Bangkok’s legendary backpacker street, alive with bars, street food vendors, live music, and the constant buzz of travellers from every corner of the globe.
View on Google MapsChinatown (Yaowarat)
Bangkok’s oldest district, bursting with gold shops, seafood restaurants, colourful shrines, and some of the city’s best street food — especially after dark when the market stalls come alive.
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A beautifully preserved complex of traditional Thai houses set in lush gardens, showcasing the remarkable art collection of the American silk entrepreneur who revived Thailand’s silk industry.
View on Google MapsAsiatique The Riverfront
An open-air night market set in a restored 19th-century wharf along the Chao Phraya River, combining boutique shops, restaurants, live shows, and a giant Ferris wheel.
View on Google MapsLumphini Park
Bangkok’s green lung — a vast urban park with a lake, jogging paths, and resident monitor lizards. The perfect escape from the city’s heat and chaos in the heart of the business district.
View on Google MapsErawan Shrine
One of Bangkok’s most revered Hindu shrines, located at a busy intersection in the heart of the city. Locals and tourists come to pray, offer garlands, and watch traditional Thai dance performances.
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