The Ancient City is an open-air museum just outside Bangkok in Samut Prakan. It’s not very far from the city, but it feels completely different—spacious, peaceful, and filled with impressive replicas of Thailand’s most important temples, monuments, and architectural landmarks.
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The Old Customs House Bangkok is one of those places that used to feel like a secret. Right on the Chao Phraya River, just next to the iconic Mandarin Oriental Hotel, this beautiful European-style building sat quietly for decades, long after it had any official use.
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The Princess Mother Memorial Park is a peaceful spot dedicated to the late Princess Srinagarindra, the mother of King Rama IX. Hidden on the Thonburi side of Bangkok, the park is a blend of serene gardens and small museum buildings.
The Artist House(Baan Silapin), tucked away in the quaint neighbourhood of Khlong Bang Luang in Thonburi, offers a serene escape from the city’s hustle and bustle
Thonburi Locomotive Garage (also known as the Thonburi Rail Yard) is a historic railway facility in Bangkok. Located near the Thonburi Train Station and next to the famous Sriraj Hospital, it has been a part of Thailand’s railway heritage for decades.
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No visit to Bangkok is complete without exploring its sights along the Chao Phraya River, the mighty waterway that weaves through the heart of the city. Explore the city’s cultural treasures at such temples as Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Arun.
Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market is a small local gem hidden along the canals on the Thonburi side of Bangkok. The market is filled with delicious food and many handmade products that show the locals’ craftsmanship.
On the Thonburi side of Bangkok, most travellers will visit the iconic Wat Arun temple, known for its stunning architecture and riverside location, but to the surprise of many travellers, there are a lot of hidden gems on this understated side of Bangkok.
Lumphini Park is a 142-acre urban retreat that dates back to 1925. Surrounded by high-end buildings, shopping malls, hotels, and even rooftop bars, the park is a haven providing a peaceful escape from the hectic pace of daily life.
The National Museum of Bangkok is a captivating treasure trove of Thai art, history, and culture, located conveniently near the iconic Grand Palace and the bustling Khaosan Road.
In Bangkok’s Silom district, travellers can enjoy the city’s skyline from rooftop bars and diverse cuisines at for all budgets, from Michelin-starred restaurants to street food stalls.
There are a lot of things to do in Sukhumvit, visitors can enjoy stunning city views at numerous rooftop bars and splurge in upscale shopping at several malls offering international brands.
The best things to do in Siam aren’t limited to the district’s vibrant shopping complexes. While mostly known as a bustling shopping destination, Siam also serves as an entertainment district in Bangkok.
The best things to do in Bangkok Chinatown include Yaowarat Road, eating legendary street food, shopping in local markets, and learning more about this area’s long and fascinating history.
Loha Prasat, or Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan, is a superb temple in the old city of Bangkok, easily identified by its 37 golden spires. In the recent past, Loha Prasat was known as the Iron Temple or the Metal Castle because the 37 iron spires were originally bare and black.
The list of Bangkok’s Best Rooftop Bars keeps getting longer, and not many cities in the world can pretend to have more rooftops and sky bars than Bangkok. At this time, we count more than 30 ‘real’ rooftop bars, restaurants, and a good dozen alternate ones.
Wat Pho, the temple of the reclining Buddha or Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan, is such an iconic landmark of Bangkok that it is on everyone’s list of places to visit, even on a short trip.