Tourist Attractions in Bangkok

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Bangkok

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About Bangkok

A visit to Bangkok will leave a lasting impression on every tourist. This city is an explosive mix of traditional Asian culture and global cosmopolitanism, the blatant poverty of slum dwellers by the Chao Praya River and the obscene luxury of business districts.

Many foreigners consider Bangkok to be the quintessence of the spirit of a real Asian metropolis: noisy, stiflingly hot, fast-paced, liberated and sometimes obscenely exotic. On the one hand – the magnificent architecture of majestic Buddhist temples, on the other – the bacchanalia of Kaosanroad, and on the third – a real gastronomic feast.

The Thai capital is worth seeing at least once to try to understand the mysterious people inhabiting the once powerful Siam. After all, it is not for nothing that this state was never under colonial oppression.

Top-30 Tourist Attractions in Bangkok

The Grand Palace

 4.5/5

54240 reviews

The main attraction of the Thai capital, which formerly served as the residence of kings. The complex was built in the late 18th century under Rama I, when the capital was moved to Bangkok. The plan of the Royal Palace was modelled on the residence in Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam. The palace complex has a large area of fanciful temples, galleries decorated with Thai epic heroes, and administrative buildings.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Vimanmek Palace

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Constructed entirely of pinkish teak wood (not a single nail was used), it is considered to be the largest wooden structure in the world. The palace was built for King Rama I. In Thai, Vimanmek means “heavenly palace”. The architecture is close to the English Victorian style. The palace was originally located on Sichagn Island, but was moved to Bangkok.

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 0/5

A Renaissance and Neoclassical mansion built in 1915 and designed by Italian architects. Formerly the royal throne room, Ananta Samakhom now houses a museum dedicated to Thai arts and crafts. The façade of the building looks elegant and simple at the same time, with many marble elements used in the wall decoration, which gives it a resemblance to European palaces.

The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

 4.7/5

31475 reviews

Thailand’s main Buddhist temple, located in the heart of Bangkok next to the Royal Palace. The complex was erected between 1782 and 1785. The main shrine of the temple and at the same time a popular tourist attraction is a jade statue of Buddha, which is associated with many legends. According to one version, the statue was created in heaven and brought down to earth with the help of the heavenly king.

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Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan

 4.6/5

34478 reviews

A mid-19th century temple built during the reign of Chessadabodindra. The 79-metre high pagoda of the temple rises above the Chao Praya River, the walls are decorated with ceramic tiles and porcelain decoration (shards of dishes). At the top of the pagoda are steps symbolising the difficulty of the righteous path of knowledge. The sun’s rays reflect off the porcelain surface of the walls and from afar Wat Arun seems to glow with “divine light”.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan (Golden Buddha)

 4.6/5

19601 reviews

A traditional Buddhist temple that houses the world’s largest Buddha statue made of gold (according to the Thais themselves). The statue weighs five tonnes and is three metres high. Researchers say that the Golden Buddha is almost 700 years old. There are many interesting stories connected with the statue. During the Burmese attack on Thailand, it was hidden under a layer of plaster and then lost. Only thanks to a piece of alabaster that accidentally broke off did the Golden Buddha return to its place.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan

 4.6/5

29312 reviews

One of the oldest temples in Thailand. From the 12th to 18th centuries, it was the site of a Buddhist monastery. Under King Rama I, it was significantly rebuilt and expanded, and a 41 metre high stupa was erected at His Majesty’s will. Today there are 95 stupas on the temple grounds. The statue of the reclining Buddha is the largest statue of this god in the world. It is 95 metres long and 15 metres high.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Wat Ratchanatdaram School

 4.6/5

93 reviews

The temple building is constructed of metal, hence it is often referred to as the “iron temple”. The structure was erected in the 20th century in honour of Princess Vadhanavadi (granddaughter of the reigning king at the time). Wat Ratchanadda is built in the classical Ceylonese architectural style. The temple pagoda contains 37 pointed spires representing the virtues – the stepping stones on the path to the highest Buddhist enlightenment.

Open time

Monday: 9:29 AM – 9:44 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:29 AM – 9:44 PM
Thursday: 9:29 AM – 9:44 PM
Friday: 9:29 AM – 9:44 PM
Saturday: 9:29 AM – 9:44 PM
Sunday: 9:29 AM – 9:44 PM

Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan

 4.7/5

6080 reviews

The temple was built in the early 19th century and is located in the historic part of Bangkok on Rattanakosin Island. The internal painting of the building reflects typical Buddhist ideas about the structure of the universe. There are 156 statues of Buddha along the walls of the temple and an 8-metre bronze statue of the god inside. Near the temple are giant teak swings on which people swing during the harvest ceremony in the hope of getting a bag of coins. Because of the risk of injury, this ritual was cancelled in 1932.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Saket Temple (The Golden Mount)

 4.7/5

4136 reviews

The temple building rises 70 metres above the city, so from here you can see a picturesque panorama of the Thai capital. The temple complex Wat Saket is located on a fairly large territory, the buildings are surrounded by a green park. Along the road for visitors are scattered multicoloured statues. Benches and cosy platforms are located at different levels of the stairs especially for people who are tired of the tiring ascent to the temple.

Open time

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram

 4.6/5

7726 reviews

As the name suggests, the temple is built entirely of marble, which is quite rare for Thailand. The precious material was specially imported from Italy. The structure was erected at the end of the XIX century under the ruler Rama V, and his ashes rest here. Around the building there is a park with a river and a pond, where you can enjoy the silence and peaceful scenery of the surrounding area.

Open time

Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

National Museum Bangkok

 4.6/5

5935 reviews

The museum is located near the Royal Palace complex in central Bangkok. The building was erected in the late 18th century. On the territory of the museum there is a royal chapel and a religious statue of Buddha Sihing. By studying the collection, one can familiarise oneself with the history of Siam, the complex and exotic cultural traditions of the Thai nation, and comprehend the worldviews of the traditional peoples of Southeast Asia.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Jim Thompson House Museum

 4.4/5

12027 reviews

A museum based on the collection of Southeast Asian art connoisseur D. Thompson. It contains exhibits from Burma, Cambodia, Laos, China and Thailand. Thompson collected his collection in the 50-60s. of the 20th century. The building itself is an example of traditional Siam architecture. For unknown reasons, the collector disappeared during one of his travels, and his home was given to the museum.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Royal Barge Museum

 0/5

The museum collection consists of 8 traditional Thai boats carved entirely from teak trunk. Each boat is richly decorated with intricate carvings, lavish decorations and expensive decorative elements. Boats are used quite rarely for special ceremonies involving royalty. They can stay at anchor for months and wait for their time. The largest barge “Suppanahong” is 46 metres long.

The Erawan Museum

 4.4/5

9201 reviews

The museum building is a figure of a huge elephant with three heads. Erawan was founded in 1967 with the aim of preserving Thai cultural heritage. The main goals pursued by the founder, L. Veriapan, were to familiarise the general public with the values of local culture, to include the museum collection in the World Heritage of Humanity, and to educate the younger generation.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

 4.5/5

16716 reviews

Museum of Contemporary Art, opened in 2008. The main goal of the cultural centre is to develop current trends in art, support progressive masters, and ensure a constructive dialogue between traditional and contemporary culture. Works by both Thai and foreign artists are used to organise permanent exhibitions. The museum was founded with the participation of the Bangkok city authorities.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Khaosan Road

 4/5

2108 reviews

Perhaps the most famous and crowded street in Thailand’s capital. It is bustling 24 hours a day with a colourful crowd of tourists from all over the world sampling street food, choosing souvenirs or visiting massage parlours. Kaosan Road is popular with backpackers as it offers very inexpensive accommodation. The street became famous in 1982 after Bangkok’s 200th anniversary celebrations.

China Town

 4.4/5

8729 reviews

One of Bangkok’s hottest neighbourhoods with numerous restaurants, Chinese shops, stalls, alternative medicine rooms and other establishments. Tourists come here in search of adventure and exoticism. The real extravaganza begins here on traditional Chinese holidays, when the whole neighbourhood is decorated with garlands and festive processions pass through the streets.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Chatuchak Weekend Market

 4.4/5

45035 reviews

Bangkok’s main market with a huge range of exotic goods at affordable prices. On some days the number of buyers, sellers and ordinary gawkers on the market territory reaches 200 thousand people. Here you can buy rare ivory and silk products, any gadgets, clothes, jewellery, food, souvenirs and almost any household goods.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Baiyoke Tower II

 0/5

A skyscraper 302 metres high with an observation deck and restaurant. From its 84 floors, it offers a panoramic view of the entire city, and in clear weather you can even see the distant Gulf of Thailand. The building was constructed in 1997. The first 12 floors are occupied by a car park, above is the hotel. The easiest and least expensive way to get to the top is to pay for a visit to the observation deck.

lebua at State Tower

 4.4/5

7009 reviews

A skyscraper in Bangkok’s business district, erected in 2001 and designed by architect Rangsan Torsuwan. It reaches a height of 247 metres and consists of 68 floors. The building is adorned with architectural delights in the form of neoclassical balconies and a gilded dome. Inside there are apartments, a hotel, offices and commercial spaces. On the 64th floor there is an open-air restaurant.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Sunday: Open 24 hours

centralwOrld

 4.5/5

62328 reviews

An impressive eight-storey shopping centre, a real paradise for shopping enthusiasts. The total area of retail premises is 550 thousand m². There are more than 300 shops with a wide variety of goods on the territory of the shopping centre. On the top floors there is an entertainment centre with Asian restaurants, fast-food stalls, a 4D cinema and an ice palace.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Siam Paragon

 4.5/5

51882 reviews

Siam Paragon is considered the largest shopping and entertainment centre in Southeast Asia. In addition to a myriad of shops, there is a huge gastronomic market, a cinema with 15 halls, its own aquarium, an art gallery, a concert hall, a karaoke club and a bowling club. The car park of the shopping centre is designed to accommodate 4 thousand cars at a time.

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Lumphini Park

 4.5/5

32364 reviews

A green massif spread on the territory of 56 hectares right in the middle of the noisy metropolis. It is perfect for sports, quiet walks, family holidays and picnics. Residents and visitors of Bangkok enjoy spending their free time in the park and relaxing from the tiring heat and bustle of the capital. There are two ponds in the park, so if you wish, you can hire a boat and take a water trip.

Open time

Monday: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM

หอนาฬิกา สวนสัตว์ดุสิต

 2.5/5

2 reviews

The City Zoo covers a small area of 18 hectares and is located almost in the centre of Bangkok. The local pond is home to turtles, large varans and swarms of fish. Dusit is the oldest zoo in Thailand. Some animals are housed in open enclosures, but the bulk of the inhabitants are kept in cages. Sometimes it can be difficult to see the animals through the thick bars.

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SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World

 4.5/5

16967 reviews

The largest aquarium in Southeast Asia, located in the Siam Paragon Shopping Centre. The aquarium is divided into seven zones that house different types of marine life: fish, moray eels, molluscs, corals and other marine life. The main aquarium of Siam Ocean World is 6 metres high and has a tropical coral reef ecosystem inside.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

The Ancient City

 4.5/5

12541 reviews

An open-air park and museum located 32 kilometres from Bangkok. There are more than 100 buildings dating back to different historical eras. A small part of the houses are from remote regions of Thailand, the rest of the structures are exact copies of historical buildings. There is also a group of buildings created by Thai architects and sculptors.

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Safari World Bangkok

 4.5/5

37430 reviews

An entertainment park for the whole family with various animal shows. You can watch sea lions, dolphins, trained monkeys and parrots. There are several performances throughout the day. You can also feed giraffes in the park for a small fee. One popular attraction is a boat ride through an improvised wild jungle.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Dream World

 4.4/5

14074 reviews

Thai Disneyland, home to children’s favourite characters from fairy tales and cartoons. You should come here as a family for a whole day to see as much as possible. The park is divided into four thematic zones. The first contains miniatures of world landmarks, the second recreates a fairytale garden, and the third and fourth contain numerous attractions.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Chao Phraya River

 4.4/5

1540 reviews

Bangkok’s main waterway, which provides access to all of the capital’s major attractions. The main channel of the river is 372 kilometres long and flows through several Thai cities, including the ancient capital Ayutthaya. City ferries and pleasure boats for tourists run constantly along the Chao Praya. During the evening rush hour, the waterway is the only way for many Thais to get home.