People say that Bangkok never sleeps and it is true ! Here is a small list of things to see in Bangkok with the places to visit absolutely like Wat Phra Kaew attached to the Grand Palais, their neighborWat Pho and its magnificent reclining Buddha and Wat Arun on the other bank of Chao Phraya river. i advice you to use the subway and Chao Praya Express boats to get there. And to discover another facet of Bangkok, I recommend you to go discover the klongs. On the weekends id possible when floating markets take place. I also listed at the end of the page some good tours, excursions and activities that you can do in Bangkok or from Bangkok. Click here to see them.
These small canals going through Bangkok take you rto a completly different setting : very quiet, rural, almost out of time. You really have the the impression of having left the city.
This small floating market on the immediate outskirts of Bangkok is open on weekends only and is a nice place to visit to discover the life on the canals of the Thai capital city. Collective or private boat tours leave. I advise you to combine your visit with a tour on the klongs (canals).
At the top of the Mahanakhon Tower, on the 78th floor, culminating at over 300 meters, it offers the highest and most impressive view over the Thai capital city. Its part with its glass floor above the void is not for those who are subject to vertigo.
This temple, not yet very known to foreign tourists, already attracted some of them thanks to the superb colored vault of its chedi, but it should attract many more once its large Buddha image will be completed.
This small district of Bangkok Chinatown, has the atmosphere of a small village. It is very pleasant and exotic to wander there on foot. Talad Noi with its small alleys, his street art works, his old houses, his mechanics stalls, his local life gives you a very different image of Bangkok.
This theater in the center of Bangkok perpetuates the tradition of Thai drama and dance and gives at least 3 small performances every day showing short sequences of traditional visual arts. And the best part is that it's free! Well almost ! I invite you to consult the details on the dedicated sheet on the site.
This riverside museum houses some of the richly decorated royal barges. These centuries-old vessels with their beautifully decorated prows are still used in rare royal processions on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.
It's in the Chinatown district, on a stretch of Yaowarat Road, that you'll find the largest concentration of street food stalls in Bangkok every evening. A busy spot, but ideal for discovering the incredible richness of Thai cuisine and its wide range of flavors and products.
starstarstarstarstar Even if it is more interesting to sleep there and stay at least 2 days, Ayutthaya, former capital of Siam Kingdom can be visited very easy in one day from Bangkok. It is the nearest historical destination from the capital. Tourists come here to explore its ruins of temples classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. They get here by themselves by train or hire a guide who organizes everything for them.
starstarstarstar one of our favorite temples in Bangkok. Peaceful with its small watercourse, it is pleasant to be. In the main bulding, the sitting Buddha with its blue background is beautiful on photographs.
starstarstarstar at about 70 km from Bangkok, this park includes replicas at larger or smaller scales of the most famous temples in Thailand and some of Cambodian, Burmese, Laotian or Chinese temples. A suprising visit that can be a introduction to your stay in the country.
starstarstarstar turned into a museum, the house consists of old buildings from different provinces of Thailand that Jim Thompson had made rebuilt here. You can see many pieces of his collection of art objects and learn the basics of silk work in Thailand. Jim Thompson was an American businessman who helped revitalize the Thai silk industry in the 1950s and 1960s
starstarstarstar small market held on weekends. The floating portion is quite small but is a nice place and still quite unknown among tourists. It is also a good starting point to visit the klongs, the small canals running through Bangkok. Prices are lower and tours offered interesting.
starstarstarstar this small island outside of Bangkok is an exotic and charming place. Here you will be away from the noise of the city. The inhabitants are Mon. They are famous for their pottery.
starstarstarstar about thirty kilometers from Bangkok, this huge park is known for the big Walking Buddha statue standing at its center which is reportedly the largest in the world. Around it, monuments recall the main stages of the life of Lord Buddha and a temple houses the sacred texts of Theravada Buddhism carved in marble stone.
starstarstarstar known for its 3 meters high golden Buddha. It is the largest solid golden statue in the world. It stayed hidden under a layer of plaster for a very long time. Rediscovered in the 50s, it is now exposed at Wat Traimit.
starstarstarstar is the largest market in Bangkok. It is held every weekend. You can find and buy almost everything. The Chatuchak Market is such a phenomenon that it has become a tourist attraction even though the Thais remain by far its main customers.
starstarstarstar interesting for its 32 meters hight big Buddha image decorated with glass and gold mosaics. Oddly little known, Wat Intharawihan worth a visit ofr its unique in Bangkok statue.
starstarstarstar Even if its nickname is <em>the David Beckham Temple</em>, it is more for the small statues of various comic and manga characters that are among the statues decorating the exterior of one of the halls of the temple that it is fun to visit Wat Pariwat. It is a curiosity still little known by tourists and a unique temple marrying Buddhism, super heroes and cartoons.
starstarstarstar This amazing temple opposite Koh Kret island on the outskirts of Bangkok is in my opinion a must see place when you go visit the island on the Chao Phraya river.
starstarstarstar This small center located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River is interesting for its Chinese architectural style warehouses dating back almost 2 centuries and its murals. But having never found its public it is now deserted, doomed to be closed but remains open to the public for the moment.
starstarstarstar Especially interesting for its floating market installed on weekends on a canal, the surroundings of Amphawa Floating Market which is a 1h30 drive from Bangkok are also interesting with boat tours, several other floating markets, the surprising Mae Klong Railway Merket less than 10 kilometers away, its countryside, its crafts... A destination more interesting to visit on weekends.
starstarstarstar This small hamlet along the Chao Phraya River in Thonburi district in Bangkok is a place steeped in history and tradition. It was first the Portuguese immigrants who came to settle there after the sack of Ayutthaya by the Burmese when the capital of the Kingdom was moved here. Today, the community perpetuates its historical and culinary traditions there.
starstarstarstar This district located just opposite the most visited monuments in Bangkok, on the other bank of the Chao Phraya river, has a very pleasant small village atmosphere and is full of interesting places to visit to discover both the history and the diversity of Bangkok culture. It can be visited very easily by wlaking. Especially following my Walking Tour itinerarytinerary.
starstarstarstar This museum, which is more of a small amusement park for children with educational aims, is really an interesting option to keep your children busy in Bangkok, on a rainy day for example. Large, with many activities on offer, it also has the big advantage of being completely free for both Thais and foreigners.
starstarstarstar This Buddhist temple, located on the Thonburi side of the river, across from the Grand Palace, is rarely visited by foreign tourists despite its unique architecture and small Zen garden that I love. It can be part of a pleasant walking tour of this peaceful Bangkok neighborhood.
starstarstarstar This small garden, which artificially reproduces in miniature Mount Meru, the center of the universe in Hindu cosmology, on a small artificial island surrounded by a pond, is a calm and Zen place attached to Wat Prayoon in the Thonburi district.
starstarstar This is not a floating market but a small part of a sympathetic canal (klong in Thai language) sometimes on the programme of in tours on the klongs of Bangkok especially for the show at the Artist House. Exotic and only a few metro stops from the Grand Palais.
starstarstar Also known as Baan Silapin, this teak canal house in Bangkok is home to a puppet and traditional dance school that gives a show every day.
starstarstar this night market located in old docks of Bangkok along the Chao Phraya river, provides shopping and dinners in quality restaurants. It is a unique place in Bangkok and getting more and more famous. Asiatique is more Hi-So compared to night markets we are used to see in Thailand.
starstarstar This small floating market is held on Saturdays and Sundays near Bang Krachao, just on the outskirts of Bangkok. This is one of the best floating markets in close proximity to Bangkok even if it is not actually ''floating''. It is interesting to add it to your tour in Bang Krachao the green lung of Bangkok.
starstarstar Also called 'Bangkok's green lung', this little area of nature is a good option to escape the bustle of the city. You can have some nice bicycke rides there, discover a floating market and relax in a beautiful park. A good getaway for weekends (the floating market is only open on weekends).
starstarstar A 5 minute walk from the famous Khao San Road, this temple is however not much visited by tourists. It is a very important place in the royal and religious history of Thailand. Several kings were monks there, including the late King Bhumibol who died in October 2016. The temple has a superb chedi and magnificent Buddha images in its main hall.
starstarstar Bangkok's Chinatown has a life of its own. It is one of the busiest and most commercial area in the Thai capital city and also a convenient base for exploring Bangkok and discovering the famous Thai Street Food in the evening.
starstarstar This large museum is one of the most interesting and well known in Bangkok although it is a few kilometers outside the city. You can't miss it with its huge statue of Erawan, a 3-headed elephant.
starstarstar This fairly new night market is one of the nice places to dine or shop in Bangkok in the evening. Its weak point remains its location a little far from the metro.
starstarstar This ingenious floating footbridge installed with a system of pulleys and pedals to move it in one direction or the other is one of the little curiosities of a Bangkok off the beaten track. Not a visit to put on the program if you are in a hurry but if you take the time to discover Bangkok in a different way.
starstarstar Yes, it's a shopping center but it has almost become a monument to visit in Bangkok. For its architectural style, the fact that it illustrates the splendor of Bangkok's large malls or at least just for the view of the Chao Phraya river that it offers from its 6th floor terrace. By the way, you can also go shopping there ;)
starstarstar This is one of the nicest night markets in Bangkok. Large selection of food and clothing and craft products including jewelry. A great place to eat well and shop especially as it is right next to a large shopping center.
starstarstar I'm talking about the one in town, a few minutes' walk from Wat Pho and its reclining Buddha. While it's smaller than the new flower market, it's still impressive and worth a visit. Especially to see the vendors at work creating necklaces and floral arrangements for the temples.
starstarstar This pedestrianized canalside promenade, cleaned and rehabilitated, is quite pleasant, with numerous magnificent works of street art. There are also stalls and restaurants, particularly Indian ones, and a night market on weekends, which unfortunately is losing momentum due to its lack of visitors.
starstar little funny museum especially interesting for curious people who will love its collections of weird animals such as two-headed turtles. Don't come especially for the museum but it can be nice to see it when visiting the Taling Chan Floating Market next door.
starstar It is one of the churches, if not the most famous Catholic church in Bangkok. Ideally located in the Thonburi district, 50 meters from the banks of the Chao Phraya river, it was built by the Portuguese who settled here.
starstar This royal Buddhist temple, located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the Thonburi district, is one of the most important and popular temples in Bangkok. While architecturally, it doesn't stand out from many other temples, it's interesting to see the Buddhist rites performed there, and the entire area is worth a visit.
Other visits suggestions in Bangkok
National Museum where you can discover the masterpieces of thai art.
Tours in Bangkok and around
This selection includes tours, excursions and activities to do in Bangkok that I personally tested or were tested by people I fully trust and offers by recognized agencies or websites known for their seriousness and quality.
Offered in English Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok. Experience the colorful scene of vendors selling products from their boats. Enjoy a paddle boat ride around the market. Try some authentic Thai food.
Offered in English End your day in bangkok with a luxury dinner cruise with your loved ones enjoying live music right on the Chao Phraya River. Savor delicious Thai and international cuisine as well as fresh seafood.
Offered in English Street Food is a real institution in Thailand and obviously in Bangkok with street vendors installing their stalls on the sidewalk. You can find Street Food all day long in Bangkok but in the evening Chinatown is the biggest area. This food tour with a local guide will take you to taste and discover the typical dishes and flavors of Thai Street Food.
Offered in English Discover the unknown Bangkok on a 3-hour bicycle tour that explores Chinatown and the Chao Praya River. Cross the river by pedestrian ferry and continue through backstreets discovering shop houses and the historic neighborhood of Thonburi.
Offered in English See Bangkok's top temples in half day with our private tour to Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). Our Local Experts will show you beyond the iconic structures of these temples.
Offered in English Looking to spend a great evening time with deliciously local Thai street food, this trip is for you! Enjoy a secret street food stall follow by a great dessert at Chinatown. End the night at one-and-only Thai culture bar. Definitely a must in BKK!
Offered in English Immerse yourself in the cultural and historical heritage of Bangkok by visiting the Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha Temple, Reclining Buddha Temple, local markets, and Wat Arun. Trip with a local tour guide.
Offered in English Explore Bangkok's bustling Chinatown by Tuk Tuk to savor food from street stalls recommended in the Michelin Guide. Learn more about the stalls you visit from your informative guide.
Offered in English Get a discount price to Mahanakhon SkyWalk that offers spectacular views over Bangkok. Walk across one of the world's largest glass floors and scope 360-degree panoramic views of Bangkok from Thailand’s highest observation deck.
Offered in English Go on a private Bangkok night Tuk Tuk tour and I'll share with you about Bangkok nightlife through a local's perspective. We'll go to local night markets and dine at a local's favorite restaurant, visit Bangkok's top temples after dark, and see the biggest flower market in Bangkok.
Offered in English Le chef d'un restaurant de nouilles vous emmènera faire des emplettes dans un marché local le matin pour préparer le déjeuner ensemble ! Il vous apprendra à cuisiner une soupe de nouilles chaude à la thaïlandaise !
Offered in English In this trip, you will experience local culture among suburban atmosphere along the Thonburi canal. You will shop like locals at Bangkhunsri Fresh Market. Then, we will prepare and cook lunch together at my house in a local townhome community.
Offered in English Thonburi was the capital city of Siam. Along this serene Thonburi canal, Kudi-Chin is the old community hidden just near the Temple of Dawn. Both places are the icon of Thonburi, and we will give them (and many more places) a visit! I am also a history teacher, so you will be getting some cool insights about this local community and the past of Thailand :)
Offered in English With Pink Chili Thai Cooking Class, go even further in your discovery of the Thai culture by learning basics of Thai cuisine with our professional and friendly teachers. Small group, authenticity and fun guaranty.
Offered in English This private Bang Krachao bike tour starts in the morning. Let's get away from Bangkok's busy streets and crowds for a day and go cycling at a large park in Bang Krachao, also known as Bangkok's Green Lung. We'll also visit an old local temple and Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery, try local food, and have a sweet time at a tree house cafe.
Offered in English Discover Bangkok by navigating on an electric scooter through its small streets where local life is calmer, almost intimate, and discover several emblematic monuments. All with a English-speaking guide. A fun and informative tour!
Offered in English Discover the soul of the old Rattanakosin island in Bangkok by riding a escooter through the hidden alleys along the canals near Wat Saket (Golden Mountain), the Phra Athit fort and the Chao Phraya river, to then end the visit by the famous Khao San Road.
Offered in English This Thai Food Tour concocted by a Chef from Bangkok will take you to discover the flavors and diversity of Thai cuisine. Thai Street Food but also Thai popular restaurants. ''Delicious ''will be the word you will say the most during this tour!
Offered in English Thonburi was the previous capital before Bangkok, located on the west site of Chao Phraya river. This trip will take you to see the ancient temple which brings alive back by maintaining the memories of the past and traditional ways of life. We'll also hop on a local boat rides and see what are there along the river.
Offered in English Discover the local life on the banks of Bangkok's small canals that are called the ''klongs''. There you're almost back in the past when klongs were the main way of transport in Bangkok. The rural atmosphere really contrasts with the tumult of the Thai capital city. This tour is offered on electric scooters.
Offered in English Bangkok Chinatown has been the biggest trading district in Thailand more than 200 years. It is the place where you can see local lives during business hours, supply chain & Chinese influences through the foods & architectures in the hidden alleys.
Offered in English Want to be a volunteer for a day? Come along with me and I will let you enjoy the voluntary activities that will fulfill your heart and fulfill the happiness to others.
Offered in English Khlong Lat Mayom floating market is not big and crowded like Damnoen Saduak or Amphawa but really has the charm and authenticity of a local market.
Offered in English Koh Kret is the only one island in the Chao Phraya River. Just a couple minutes taking ferry to this small island and you will be stunned with the variety of Thai local foods, desserts, fruits and snacks! Koh Kret is one of the must-visit places when you come to Thailand. The highlight here is you’re going to make your own pottery in a workshop!
Visit Ayutthaya, former capital of the Kingdom of Siam and its superb historical sites classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. And discover a ryal palace by the river. Day trip from Bangkok.
Discover Ayutthaya and its historic UNESCO heritage sites and Lopburi, the city of the monkeys, on a day trip from Bangkok. An offer for people who want to do a lot in a short time ;)
Private day excursion with local guide to discover the 3 must-sees of Kanchanaburi province: the Erawan Waterfalls, among the most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand, take thetrain on the Death Railway, sail to the falous River Kwai Bridge. Departure possible from Bangkok or Ayuthaya.
Day trip from Bangkok to discover 2 emblematic Thai markets: the Mae Klong Railway Market, a market located on the railway, and Damnoen Saduak, the most famous floating market in Thailand.
Join the trip with me for exploring Ayutthaya both the Glory and their way of life which relates to the water, the temple and the wood house through the woven carp center, the historical study center, 3 old temples and taking the boat to survey the city.
Go on an adventure by train from Bangkok to discover salt marshes, the countryside and the highlight of the show: the market installed on the Mae Klong railway line, whose stalls fold and unfold each time the train passes.
Sooth yourself with nature by visiting Khao Yai National Park & Haew Suwat Waterfall. Enjoy having lunch at a restaurant with a nostalgic vibe. Then, you can select between visiting Chokchai Farm, a chocolate factory, or a sunflower farm! I'm always very flexible!
With our private half-day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market tour from Bangkok, you'll get to visit Thailand's 2 most famous markets in 1 day.
Phetchaburi, a province where most tourists probably have never heard of. You will be taken to Phetchaburi's important landmarks, and and also the hidden gems! You will also be visiting local food stalls along the way.
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