Bangkok Sights By Area
It's a cliché to say every street has its secrets, or that around every corner lurks some new hidden charm. However, in Bangkok they're 100% true. This section's mission is to help you find them, to impart the wisdom it normally takes locals years to acquire. For ease of use, we've given each of the city's main areas its own page. Expect the unexpected, an eclectic hotchpotch of trusty indigenous treasures and rising cosmopolitan gems. |
Straddling both Wireless Road and Sarasin Road, the tranquility of Lumpini Park is recommended for those wanting a natural tonic to counteract the sometimes overwhelming chorus of traffic and commerce that is the city's soundtrack. (READ MORE)
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The majesty and grandeur of Rattanakosin's temples, palaces and pavilions, which date back to the beginning of the Chakri Dynasty and the foundation of the new capital, rarely disappoint... (READ MORE)
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Close to the Charoenkrung and Yaowarat Road junction is Chinatown's star attraction, Wat Traimit (the Temple of the Golden Buddha). At first glance, the 3-meter high Buddha image looks rather average and undeserving of the busloads of tourists that flock here every day... (READ MORE)
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A visit to Bangkok would not be complete without exploring the riverside for a taste of life in the Thai capital long before mobile phones, cable TV and microwave popcorn became all the buzz. Day or night, the riverside provides plentiful picture-perfect photo opportunities with its many historical landmarks and hidden charms.(READ MORE)
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There aren't many traditional tourist attractions on Sukhumvit Road. There are few temples and no palaces to explore. Instead what gives Sukhumvit magnetism is its modern face: towering luxury hotels, colossal condomoniums, air-conditioned shopping malls and entertainment complexes, fine restaurants, trendy shops and world-class nightlife. (READ MORE)
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Aside from world-class shopping in Ratchaprasong, visitors can take in a movie at several cinema complexes, sling balls down bowling alleys, or serenade friends in karaoke booths. No less than six shrines to deities, whose roots link to ancient Hindu tradition, sit alongside this area's bustling shopping malls, hotels and hot spots. (READ MORE)
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While it doesn't boast much in the form of traditional sightseeing attractions, there still is plenty to see in the Silom area. For a glimpse of another culture, visit the multi-coloured Sri Mariamman Hindu temple (locally known as 'Wat Khaek Silom') located just up and across the street from Silom Village. (READ MORE)
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Looking for some action or a little bit of kick? Lumpini Boxing Stadium hosts boxing matches on a regular basis. Close to the stadium is Bangkok's beloved Suan Lum Night Bazaar... (READ MORE)
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There are no famous historical sights to speak of on Khao San Road. That said, its location in the Old City (Rattanakosin) makes it an ideal base from which to explore the city's classic attractions. That's not to say there's nothing to look at or admire. On the contrary, being a hub of unwashed humanity means Khao San Road is the perfect place to do some people watching, and only minutes walk away lie the area's hidden charms, among them Phra Arthit Road. (READ MORE)
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