Bangkok Sights and Attractions

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Bangkok Khlongs (Canals)

In the late 19th century, a young Italian nobleman named Salvatore Besso stumbled across Bangkok's criss-crossing network of manmade canals, or khlongs. So taken was he with their ramshackle beauty and life-affirming bustle, he was inspired to pick up his pen. "Were it not for queues, almond eyes and odours decidedly Oriental," he wrote, "the illusion would be complete... we could be in Venice... a wild, primitive Venice!" (Read More)

Bangkok Attractions by Areas

Every street has its secrets, every corner lurks some new hidden charm. This section's mission is to help you find them, to impart the wisdom it normally takes locals years to acquire.

Bangkok Temples

Bangkok's dazzling temples are part of the city's heart and soul - and it's most famous count among the Orient's most iconic must-sees: Wat Pho, Wat Arun

The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaeo

Thailand’s most revered treasures form the spiritual heart of the nation. Exquisitely covered in gold leaf, coloured glass and mirror, they’re glorious examples of Thai design.

Bangkok Waterways

Once the ‘Venice of the East’, Bangkok’s waterways remain essential. On your trip from A to B you’ll encounter history, culture and endless photo opportunities.

Bangkok Floating Markets

Try relaxing on a boat tour of Damnoen Saduak. The floating market boats are piled high with tropical fruit and vegetables, fresh, ready-to-drink coconut juice and local food cooked from floating kitchens.

Palaces and Mansions

Architecturally inspiring and a fascinating insight into Thailand's rich culture, Bangkok's heritage is reflected in its palaces and mansions such as Vimanmek Mansion, the world's biggest wooden building made from golden teak, Jim Thompson House...

Bangkok Museums

Some of Bangkok's eclectic museums are sprawling outdoor affairs, others housed in buildings as interesting or unusual as their contents.

Monuments & Statues

Scattered across the capital are statues dedicated to the country’s great and good, and monuments commemorating historic events. Most were created in the early 20th Century and exhibit strong Western influence.

Shrines & Spirit Houses

Homes for down-and-out spirits, these cute little constructions are a small but rather splendid symbol of Thailand’s religious diversity. Learn all about them: their origins, the different kinds, even how to build your own!

Bangkok Art Galleries

Bangkok has a small, yet vibrant art scene, where small private or commercial galleries promote emerging artists. Gallery hopping is a great way of getting a taste of the local scene.

Unusual Places

A shrine dedicated to the male phallus, a Forensics Museum preserving the remains of a mass murderer and stillborn babies, and gruesome torture tools at a Corrections Museum are just some of Bangkok’s bizarre places...