Must see points of interest in Bangkok

Here's a list of Must see points of interest in Bangkok recommended by our experts:

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand famous for its vibrant street life and numerous modern and religious attractions dotting its landscape. The city continues to attract millions of travellers from around the world, as they make their way through the bustling city of gigantic skyscrapers, grand palaces and gleaming temples, ornate shrines and world-renowned floating markets. Filled with boats, Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals as it meanders past the Rattanakosin royal district. Rattanokosin is where the opulent Grand Palace is located, together with Wat Phra Kaew Temple, or the Temple of The Emerald Buddha. Wat Pho Temple nearby charms you with the largest reclining Buddha. Wat Arun Temple on the opposite riverside has the most stunning atmosphere and makes for a gorgeous sight at sundown, with its Khmer-style, colourful spire. Tradition and modernity, the poor and mega rich, backpackers’ paradise and hub for elites, all sit harmoniously alongside each other - the city of contrasts packs great vibes and so much liveliness, with action at every turn. More than just a starting point for your complete Thai vacation, Bangkok shows visitors a time of their lives with the most fun and entertainment, and memories of experiences that stay with you long after you have left the city. Options for shopping range from mega air conditional malls to tiny stalls at street night markets and at Chatuchak Weekend Market. Of course, no visit to Bangkok is complete without exploring its famous nightlife and party culture – from high octane decadence at night clubs, exotic bars and lounges to cabaret entertainment, the city never ceases to amaze partygoers! Bangkok has something for everyone, from its museums and temples to its delightful street markets and shopping malls, palaces, beautiful architecture and enviable nightlife. Here is definitive list of must-see points of interest in Bangkok:

Wat Pho

Wat Pho

Temple in Bangkok
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Wat Pho is known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. The image of the reclining Buddha is huge. The temple is also known as the birthplace of traditional ...

Grand Palace

Grand Palace

Monument in Bangkok
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If there is one must-see sight that no visit to Bangkok would be complete without, it's the dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace, undoubtedly the city's most ...

Wat Arun

Wat Arun

Temple in Bangkok
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Wat Arun, often called the Temple of Dawn, is located on the other side of the Chao Phraya River in Thonburi, you can find more information in that district ...

Maenam Chao Phraya

Maenam Chao Phraya

Lake/River/Water body in Bangkok
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The Chao Phraya River is the most important waterway in Thailand. Boats of all sizes ply this river ranging from huge container ships that berth at Klong Toey ...

Wat Phra Kaew

Wat Phra Kaew

Temple in Bangkok
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Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand. Located in the historic centre of Bangkok, ...

Jim Thompson House

Jim Thompson House

Museum in Bangkok
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The Jim Thompson House is a museum in Bangkok. It is a complex of various old Thai structures that the American businessman Jim Thompson collected in from all ...

Siam Niramit

Siam Niramit

Movie Hall in Bangkok
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Situated on Tiamruammit Road, off Ratchada phisek Road, about 100 metres from the Thailand Cultural Centre.Siam Niramit is a 2000-seat theatre presenting an ...

Wat Traimit

Wat Traimit

Temple in Bangkok
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This temple is one of the highlights of Yaowarat, but is actually not part of China's cultural heritage. It houses the Phra Phuttha Maha Suwan Patimakon, the ...

Lumphini Park

Lumphini Park

Activity Place in Bangkok
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Lumphini Park offers rare open public space , trees and playgrounds in the Thai capital and contains an artificial lake where visitors can rent a variety of ...

Wat Saket And The Golden Mount

Wat Saket And The Golden Mount

Temple in Bangkok
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Wat Saket was built outside of the former city walls in the late 18th-century in the reign of King Rama I. It served as the capital's crematorium, and ...

Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute Snake Farm

Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute Snake Farm

Place to Visit in Bangkok
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Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute (QSMI) in Bangkok , Thailand , is a famous institute that specialises in the husbandry of venomous snakes , the ...

State Tower

State Tower

Place to Visit in Bangkok

State Tower is a skyscraper located on Silom Road, Bang Rak business district, Bangkok, Thailand, adjacent to Charoen Krung Road. Built in 2001, it is the ...

Madame Tussauds Bangkok

Madame Tussauds Bangkok

Museum in Bangkok
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Madame Tussauds Bangkok has a revolutionary concept for wax attraction with special interactive features where you can touch, hug, play with and even kiss. ...

Museum Of Contemporary Art

Museum Of Contemporary Art

Museum in Bangkok
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Museum of Contemporary Art (Moca Bangkok) was built by Mr.Boonchai Bencharongkul to celebrate and appreciate the great favor of King Rama 9 and to honor "Father...

The Marble Temple

The Marble Temple

Temple in Bangkok
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The newest of Bangkok's famous temples, this unique wat has been constructed during the reign of King Rama V. It employs European ecclesiastic details, such as ...

Flow House Bangkok

Flow House Bangkok

Activity Place in Bangkok
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Flow House Bangkok features indoor and outdoor all-day dining at our restaurant Boardwalk, which offers a delicious range of Californian and Thai cuisine, as ...

Erawan Museum

Erawan Museum

Museum in Bangkok
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Erawan Museum is a stratagem in learning the art and religion. In a society that encourages people to Modern technology has introduced the principle of ...

Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall

Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall

Museum in Bangkok
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The Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall is a former reception hall within Dusit Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. It now serves as a museum and is from time to time ...

Siriraj Medical Museum (forensics Museum)

Siriraj Medical Museum (forensics Museum)

Museum in Bangkok
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The Siriraj Medical Museum, nicknamed the Museum of Death, is a medical museum in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in Siriraj Hospital. It consists of several ...

Wat Ratchanatdaram

Wat Ratchanatdaram

Temple in Bangkok
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Wat Ratchanaddaram is a buddhist temple (wat ) located at the intersection between Ratchadamnoen Klang and Maha Chai Road, in Phra Nakhon district, ...

Wat Suthat And The Giant Swing

Wat Suthat And The Giant Swing

Temple in Bangkok
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This wat is becoming more and more off the beaten path as it is quite hard to walk here from the Grand Palace. Wat Suthat is huge and actually one of the most ...

Benjasiri Park

Benjasiri Park

Park in Bangkok
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An oasis of peace and beauty in the heart of the busy Sukhumvit Road area, Benjasiri Park, also known as the Imperial Queen's Park, is located next to the ...

Chatuchak Park

Chatuchak Park

Park in Bangkok
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Chatuchak Park is the name of a public park in Chatuchak district, Bangkok,Thailand. It is also the name of the Bangkok Metro (MRT) station that lies under ...

National Museum

National Museum

Museum in Bangkok
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The National Museum took over the Front Palace grounds, a former royal palace built in the 18th-century just like the Grand Palace. The grounds are attractive ...