Bangkok Sights and Attractions
What to See in Bangkok
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 Bangkok - 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.
Today, while the city is up to speed with modern times, the grandeur and glory of its illustrious past prevails. Be it the temples, spectacular palaces, floating markets or Chinatown. Read More...
Bangkok can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Even seasoned travellers may feel lost amidst its chaotic streets and constantly evolving skyline. Besides Buddhist temples, mega shopping malls and naughty nightlife, the city has much more to offer in terms of sights and attractions. Read More...
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. Read More...
It may be a little bit boisterous and have its share of squalor, but part of Bangkok's charm is its ability to also do glitz and glam. Read More...
Rich with contrasts and contradictions, Bangkok is fertile ground for the strangely beautiful and beautifully strange. Some sights like blind street singers and fortune tellers you encounter without even trying. Read More...
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. Read More...
Some of Bangkok's eclectic museums are sprawling outdoor affairs, others housed in buildings as interesting or unusual as their contents. Read More...
What would a city be without parks and greenery? Not only is Bangkok very green but the capital boasts a handful of lush and verdant parks. In a bustling metropolis like Bangkok, where traffic never seems to dwindle, tranquil parks offer an ideal retreat from the city's madness. Read More...
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. Read More...
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, Jim Thompson House. Read More...
Bangkok is not just an old city, but also a crossroads where people of different races, regions and religions have for centuries converged. Part of its success, and of what makes it so stimulating, lies in its ability through the ages to integrate and engage these immigrant groups peacefully, in a way conducive to trade, the exchange of ideas and to prosperity (as well as to warding off colonial invasion!). Read More...
Bangkok has evolved along the banks of the Chao Phraya River and its adjoining canals. It still breathe life into the city, winding its way through the heart of the city, the river continues to play an important part in daily life. Read More...
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! Read More...
Bangkok is filled with places where kids can learn about animals or see them at play. Nowadays, you can get closer than ever before... Care to dive with sharks, play with butterflies in their natural habitat, wrap a python around your neck or ride a paddle boat in a crocodile-infested pond? Read More...
Some are spoken of only in whispers, others take years to discover, a few are outrageously underrated. But one thing unites these Top 10 secrets: they will enhance your enjoyment of Bangkok. Read More...
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