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The Grand Palace ©
Historic Site
The Grand Palace , Bangkok
4.1
Explore the famous complex of ornate buildings at The Grand Palace, a gem in the country's architectural and political heritage. Established
Tours from $3
Wat Pho ©
Religious Site
Wat Pho , Bangkok
4.6
Visit Wat Pho, one of the six main Buddhist temples in Thailand. Admire the 46 m (151 ft) long Buddha statue and its memorable pose, and expl
Tours from $10
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun) ©
Church
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun) , Bangkok
4.4
Admire the grand and evocative design of Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), a towering Buddhist temple located in the heart of Bangkok. Established i
Tours from $3
Chatuchak Weekend Market ©
Shopping
Chatuchak Weekend Market , Bangkok
4.2
Browse the day away at Chatuchak Weekend Market, a popular covered retail space in the city center. Attracting over 200,000 visitors on a typ
Tours from $26
Jim Thompson House ©
Architectural Building
Jim Thompson House , Bangkok
4.3
Admire the artful curation of traditional Thai design at Jim Thompson House, a complex of buildings collected from across the country in the
Tours from $25

Recommended Bangkok tours

FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Guide In and Around Bangkok: Custom Tour
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $68 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bangkok Back Street Small Group Bike Tour
5.0
Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes
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FROM $101 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Bangkok City Highlights Small-Group Tour with Lunch
4.9
Duration: 6 hours
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Bangkok

3.9
Sacred & Religious Sites · Shopping Malls · Gift & Specialty Shops
The capital of Thailand attracts visitors with its ample shopping opportunities, vibrant nightlife, historic palaces, and religious sites, but things to do in Bangkok also include many family-friendly activities, such as observing schools of fish from a glass-bottomed boat at SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World. The ornate Grand Palace, the former official home of Thai monarchs, is certainly one of Bangkok's most popular attractions, along with the towering Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun). Chatuchak Weekend Market not only offers a mind-boggling range of products, but also allows travelers to experience the city's vibrant atmosphere.

Shopping in Bangkok

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Siam Paragon ©
Shopping Mall
Siam Paragon
4.3
Duration: 3 hours
MBK Center (Ma Boon Khrong Center) ©
Shopping Mall
MBK Center (Ma Boon Khrong Center)
3.7
Duration: 4 hours
Asiatique The Riverfront ©
Shopping Mall
Asiatique The Riverfront
3.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Terminal 21 ©
Department Store
Terminal 21
4.3
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Bangkok

Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC) ©
Art Museum
Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC)
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Rajawongse Clothier ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Rajawongse Clothier
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Tom's Fashion ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Tom's Fashion
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Raja's Fashions ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Raja's Fashions
4.8
Duration: 1 hour

Side trips from Bangkok

Historic City of Ayutthaya ©
World heritage site
Historic City of Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
Wat Maha That ©
Ruin
Wat Maha That
Ayutthaya
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market ©
Water Body
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Damnoen Saduak
2.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Ancient City ©
Architectural Building
Ancient City
Samut Prakan
4.5
Duration: 4 hours

Historic Sites in Bangkok

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Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit) ©
Religious Site
Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine) ©
Religious Site
Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine)
4.2
Duration: 30 minutes
Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple) ©
Religious Site
Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Traditional Thai Costume for rent
Church
Traditional Thai Costume for rent
5.0
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in Bangkok

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The National Museum Bangkok ©
Specialty Museum
The National Museum Bangkok
3.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Museum of Siam ©
Specialty Museum
Museum of Siam
4.1
Duration: 4 hours
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) ©
Art Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
Madame Tussauds Bangkok ©
Specialty Museum
Madame Tussauds Bangkok
4.1
Duration: 30 minutes
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Featured attractions

Explorenique ©
Nightlife
Explorenique
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
The Comedy House Bangkok ©
Comedy Club
The Comedy House Bangkok
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Prem Yog and Prana Ayurveda Center ©
Spa
Prem Yog and Prana Ayurveda Center
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Steve & James Collections ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Steve & James Collections
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min

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Where to stay in Bangkok

Wat Pho ©
As a commercial, cultural, and tourist center, Bangkok offers a great diversity of accommodations. For long established and chain hotels, try Sukhumvit Road and the areas surrounding the central Siam Square, where budget and luxury rooms are available in abundance. If you are looking for the backpacker zone, head to Khaosan Road, where you'll find a wealth of inexpensive, simple accommodations surrounded by businesses tailored to traveler's needs. Consider staying at a guesthouse to gain a deeper understanding of Thai life.
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