Bangkok Sights and Attractions
Bangkok is as intoxicating as it is diverse; a melting pot of exotic aromas, interesting sights and visual delights. It's a city with infinite layers which you need to explore to reveal its hidden secrets. If you're planning a trip to the City of Angels - or Krung Thep as it's called in Thai - make sure to allow enough time to see some of the treasures that has given this city iconic status. At least three to five days. In this section we feature some of the highlights and traditional must-see attractions. |
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Bangkok is a compelling blitz of magical moments and fascinating contrasts. A metropolis teeming with tradition, and yet at the forefront of what’s hip and happening. If there was ever any doubt about its status as Southeast Asia’s ‘Capital of Cool’, our exhaustive A-Z of Bangkok Cool will make you think otherwise. Once you’ve worked your way through all the things that give the Thai capital its unique swagger and utterly seductive charm, get ready to explore 100 culinary secrets, take a look at the latest trends in fashion and city living, and choose a wonderful hotel that would guarantee a memorable experience. Also make sure not to miss our What’s On section, which is updated weekly. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Heavily influenced by European design, Bangkok’s palaces and mansions offer a fascinating insight into Thailand's rich cultural heritage. |
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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. |
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Some of Bangkok's eclectic museums are sprawling outdoor affairs, others housed in buildings as interesting or unusual as their contents. |
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Within Bangkok’s tangled, sprawling skyline stand a wealth of unusual buildings that put it firmly on the architectural map. From classic teak houses and a Neo-Italian train station to a tower blocks sculpted in the shape of an elephant... |
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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. |
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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! |
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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... |
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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. |
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Much of Bangkok's history has evolved along the bustling banks of the Chao Phraya River, and its home to some dazzling attractions. Bangkok riverside is the origin of the familiar postcard images of The Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) and the Grand Palace. |
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Be it dazzling temples, spectacular palaces, a world-famous floating market or colourful Chinatown, each has an intriguing story to tell. Check out our Top 10 Histrical Attractions, and don’t forget to vote for your favourite! |
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Rich with contradictions and juxtapositions, Bangkok is fertile breeding ground for the strange and beautiful. Unusual sights like blind street singers, baby elephants and fortune tellers, you encounter before you even start looking! |
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