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Best Things to Do in Bangkok Old Town

14 Best Things to Do in Bangkok Old Town

    The highlight of Bangkok Old Town is its cultural heritage. Bangkok Old Town, also known as Rattanakosin Island, the area was once the capital of the Kingdom of Siam.

    Khao San Road in Bangkok

    Khaosan Road

      Khaosan Road, together with Soi Rambuttri, is a vibrant street in the Banglamphu district of Bangkok, not far from the famous Wat Phra Kaew (The Grand Palace) and Wat Pho.

      Bangkok Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew

      The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew

        The Grand Palace of Bangkok, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Phra Kaew (or Wat Pra Kaew) are, without a doubt, the most famous landmarks in Bangkok often seen in many movies.

        Wat Pho Bangkok

        Wat Pho – Temple of the reclining Buddha

          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.

          Methavalai Sorndaeng restaurant in Bangkok

          Methavalai Sorndaeng Restaurant

            Methavalai Sorndaeng is an old-fashioned Thai restaurant frozen in time, just next to the Democracy Monument, not far from Khao San. There are so many Thai restaurants in Bangkok finding something original for a special occasion will be difficult.

            Wat Saket Bangkok

            Wat Saket Bangkok

              Wat Saket Bangkok, more officially Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan, is a Buddhist temple in Rattanakosin, not far from the famous Khao San Road. The famous Golden Mount is easily visible from a distance.