Bangkok is Thailand's capital city, it is a modern, exciting and sophisticated city. It offers to visitors not only the cosmopolitan amenities they would expect from other big cities, but also a unique treasure trove of cultural attractions. Thailand, in the heart of Southeast Asia, was never colonised and thus kept its unique culture and heritage intact. Bangkok offers visitors the opportunity to experience fascinating glimpse of Thailand's gentle culture amidst the bustle of a great and dynamic metropolis. This great city has astounding success in combining the ancient and modern world. Travel in Thailand
For tourists, Bangkok has a feast of attractions to offer. The city is dotted with 400 glittering Buddhist temples of great beauty and fascination, magnificent palaces, classical dance extravaganzas, numerous shopping centres and traditional ways of life, especially along the "Venice of the East" timeless canals and the Chao Phraya River of the "River of Kings" winding through the city. It is worth taking a trip along its waters before exploring further into different canals to take a glimpse of old Bangkok. Travel in Thailand
Famous travel spot in Bangkok (famous travel place in Bangkok)
Bangkok is the topical city that have many temples that be the primary tourist attractions of the city. At times, there seems to be another temple around every corner, and that almost really is the case! The "Top three temples" included on almost every tour of the city are Wat Pra Keo, wat Po and Wat Arun that I think all tourists should go to visit there.
This page lists all of the significant temples of the city, as well as some of the more interesting places that aren't on the main tourist trail. You can book tours to the major temples in advance through our travel partner Viator. Travel in Thailand
1.Grand Palace and Wat Pra Keo
This city landmark should be the first place of any visitor's itinerary. It is a huge compound on Na Phra Lan Road consisting of several buildings with highly decorated architectural designs. Wat Phra Kaeo in the same compound enshrines the Emerald Buddha image, most revered by the Thai people. The complex is open daily from 8.30 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. Admission fee is 125 baht. (including a ticket to Vimanmek Royal Mansion). Proper attire is essential. Travel in Thailand
Wat Pra Keo (Wat Phra Kaeo )
Wat pra Keo or full name called Wat Phra Si Rattanasasadaram, generally called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is a temple purpose-built to house a Buddha image carved from a large solid piece of green jadite (jasper). Chaophraya Chakri, who went on to become King Rama I, brought the image from Vientiane when he captured the city in 1778. King Rama I built the temple and enshrined the Emerald Buddha there as a symbol of Siam's regained nationhood. The temple does not house any monks. Rather, it is more like the personal chapel of the royal family. travel in Thailand
2.Wat Po(Wat Po )
This temple is actually much older than the city of Bangkok itself. It was founded in the 17th century, making it the oldest temple in Bangkok. The name Wat Po comes from its original name of Wat Potaram. King Rama I, the founder of Bangkok, enlarged the temple, installed many statues and other artefacts recovered from Ayuthaya, and renamed the temple Wat Phra Chetuphon in 1801.
The symbol of this temple is the biggest gold buddha in the temple.
3.Wat Arun(Wat Arun )
It's the star of many a "visit Thailand" poster. Perhaps a better known symbol of Bangkok than the Grand Palace. It's Wat Arun, "the Temple of the Dawn." Unfortunately, being a cover model has its drawbacks, and the temple is probably a little too popular for its own good, but it's still such an outstanding monument that it's worth a visit.
4.Vimanmak Mansion
Vimanmak Mansion is the World's largest golden teakwood mansion with its elaborate architectural style reflecting a western in fluence. This palace was built in the reign of King Rama V in the early 1990's. Travel in Thailand
By the way, the tourist also can visit to the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall where located in the same area as Vimanmak Mansion.
The Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall was constructed in the Italian Renaissance and Neo Classic style of architecture. The exterior is decorated with marble from Carrara, Italy.
The Throne Hall is a two storey marble construction approximately 49.50m x 112.50m. and 49.50 meters in height, with a large dome in the centre surrounded by six smaller domes.
The construction of the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall was carried out during the later years of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn's life. He passed away in 1910 and to fulfill the late wish of His Majesty King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), it was finally completed in 1915. The construction took eight years, and the total budget came to 15 million bath.
5.The Ancient City (http://www.ancientcity.com/muangboran/index.htm)
The Ancient City, like a door opened to the cultural in heritage of Siam.It located at Samutprakarn province where just not far from bangkok and transpotation is very convenience ; car ,bus,train.The visitors are able to see the continuity of the history, arts, cultures, religious, thoughts as well as the believes of Thai talents. It shall reflect to Thai fundamentals and the varieties of the cultures on Thai territories.
The historical of Siam will visually be revived at The Ancient City. All the visitors can see and sense by themselves.
6.Chaina town
Bangkok's Chinatown is an old business centre covering a large area around Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Roads. There are many small streets and alleys full of shops and vendors selling all types of shops and vendors selling all types of goods. It has been the main centre for trading by the Chinese since they were moved from their old site some 200 years ago. Nearby Phahurat or Indian market is one of the city's renowned cloth centres.
Be forewarned that the journey should only be undertaken by those who can withstand extended crowd contact as well as the sometimes unpleasant sights and smells of a traditional fresh market. The reward for tolerating this attack on the sense consists of numerous glimpses into the 'real' day-to-day Bangkok, away from the glittering facade of department stores and office buildings along Bangkok's main avenues - not to mention the opportunity for fabulous bargains. (If you plan to buy anything, you'd better bring along either a phrasebook or an interpreter as very little English is spoken in these areas.)
7.Suan Pakkad Palace
Suan Pakkad Palace is located on Si Ayutthaya Road near the Phayathai intersection. This used to be the residence of Princess Chumphot, one of Thailand's leading art collectors. Five traditional Thai houses overlooking a beautifully kept garden display a large collection of Thai arts and antiques.
The traditional Thai buildings which house the Suan Pakkad Palace Collection were erected in 1952 by their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Chumbhot of Nagor Svarga. All are old. Some belonged to Prince Chumbhot's ancestors more than a century ago and have been reassembled here to house the exhibits. The first four houses form a group and are connected by a footbridge. Two other houses and the Lacquer Pavilion (right picture) stand a short distance.
8.Snake farm
The snake farm is an attraction in Bangkok for tourists from all parts of the world. It is visited by scientists, educational bodies and distinguished visitors. Different kinds of poisonous snakes found in the country are kept for venom extraction which is demonstrated to the public at scheduled hours. These venomous snakes are brought in alive by snakecatchers who are farmers by profession and they are paid for at prices according to size and species.Poisonous snakes found in Thailand are Cobra, King Cobra, Banded Krait, Russell's Viper, a few species of Pit Vipers and some species of Sea Snakes.
9.Suan Lum Night Bar Zaar
Suan Lum Night Bazaar is a market in Bangkok's Pathum Wan district, at the intersection of Rama IV and Wireless/Sathorn Roads, opposite Lumphini Park at the Bangkok Metro's Lumpini station. When locals refer to this market in English their pronunciation sounds like "Suan Lum Night Paza". Located on land owned by the Crown Property Bureau, it opened in 2001. The lease on the property ran out in 2006 and the market will reportedly be closed in 2007.
The Night Bazaar is open from 3pm to midnight, with some shops open until later. It has vendors selling gifts, clothing, jewellery, fruit, compact discs, hand-made products and fine arts, such as paintings and sculptures. There is a large beer garden, with an array of food available, and live entertainment. On the other side of the market there is a quieter area with many restaurants offering both inside and outside garden seating.
Joe Louis Puppet Theatre
Joe Louis Puppet Theatre
The Joe Louis Puppet Theatre, the only troupe of Thai theatrical puppeteers in existence, was awarded the "Best Traditional Performance Award" from among competitors from 44 countries over the world, at the 10th World Festival of Puppet Art, held in Prague. If you are an art history fanatic, this is probably something you should definitely visit. This theater stages dramas entirely acted out by puppets accompanied by traditional Thai music. Performances are as unique as they are authentic.
The play is performed by three puppeteers jointly controlling one puppet and all of whom appear on stage with the puppet thereby creating highly animated, life-like movements. This enables the puppet to move or dance gracefully.
The performance is a showcase for Thailand's cultural heritage and reflects the unstinting efforts of the troupe to preserve this exotic art form. The most popular play performed by the Joe Louis puppet troupe is the famous "Ramayana" epic (Ramakien in Thai), regularly performed in Thailand and the countries of South and Southeast Asia.
The theatre opens from 01.00 p.m. to 09.30 p.m. everyday with a daily performance starting at 08.00 p.m.
10.Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak (or Jatujak) weekend market in Bangkok is the largest market in Thailand, and largest of the world. Frequently called J.J., it covers over 35 acres (1.13 km²) and contains upwards of 15,000 stalls. It is estimated that the market receives between 200,000 and 300,000 visitors each day. Most stalls only open on Saturdays and Sundays.
The market offers a wide variety of products including household items, clothing, Thai handicrafts, religious artifacts, collectibles, foods, and live animals.
Open time
Hours: 08:00 - 18:00 on weekends and Fridays (wholesale day). Plant shops are open Wednesdays and Thursdays too from 07:00 - 18:00.
11.Floating market
The Most Popular Floating Market is The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is located atDamnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi Province, just about105 kms from Bangkok. According to history around1866 King Rama IV ordered that a 32 kms long canal be dug at Damnoen Saduak. This canal would connect the Mae Klong River with the Tacheen River. The excellent quality soil beside the canal is very fertileand suitable for growing many kinds of fruits and vegetables.The area is famous for Malacca grape, Chinese grapefruit,mangoes, bananas, and coconut.
The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is a very attractiveplace for tourists to see the old style and traditional way of selling and buying fruits, vegetables, etc., from small boats. Tourists will also see traditional Thai houses, the way they live and travel by boats, and please try riding on a small boat to experience the floating market and to see more. This is a worthwhile trip.
How To Get There :Travel from Bangkok via Thonburi-Paktoh Highway to Samut Songkhram Town. Follow the sign to Damnoen Saduak (Highway No.325).
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