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Bangkok

Thailand

Best things to do in Bangkok

45 curated attractions in Bangkok, Thailand. Handpicked for every kind of traveler.

Best time

November - February

Average temp

28°C/82°F

Budget

Mid-range

Safety

Generally safe

About Bangkok

Bangkok is a city where the old and new collide in a dizzying mix of culture, commerce and chaos. The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew anchor the historical heart of the city, while modern giants like ICONSIAM and Mahanakhon SkyWalk reach for the sky. A labyrinth of canals once earned it the name 'Venice of the East', but the real waterways are the traffic-clogged streets where tuk-tuks and motorbikes weave through the chaos. With nearly ten million residents, the city is famous for its street food, where vendors serve dishes that can be as spicy as the traffic is slow. People come for the food, especially in Chinatown, where Yaowarat Road lights up with flavours and aromas that you can’t escape, even if you try.

Who it's for

Food lovers and those who enjoy a atmosphere will find plenty to savour here. Not great if you seek calm, open spaces or a tidy experience: the chaos can be overwhelming, and the heat is relentless.

Getting around

Public transport: Good

  • The Skytrain (BTS) connects major areas and avoids the traffic jams, but stations can be crowded
  • A boat along the Chao Phraya River offers a scenic and efficient route through the city
  • Walking is common, but be prepared for heat and some unexpected detours
  • A taxi ride may seem economical, but always check for the meter
Siam Square

Siam Square

Squares & plazas
Talat Noi

Talat Noi

Streets & neighbourhoods
Song Wat Road

Song Wat Road

Cultural & Heritage Sites
Bang Krachao

Bang Krachao

Forests & jungles
Banthat Thong Road

Banthat Thong Road

Shopping and Markets
Banglamphu

Banglamphu

Streets & neighbourhoods
King Power Mahanakhon

King Power Mahanakhon

Urban Attractions
Or Tor Kor Market

Or Tor Kor Market

Food markets & food halls
Rajadamnern Stadium

Rajadamnern Stadium

Entertainment
Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)

Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)

Buddhist temples & pagodas
Wat Suthat

Wat Suthat

Buddhist temples & pagodas
Louis Vuitton Visionary Journeys Exhibition

Louis Vuitton Visionary Journeys Exhibition

Cultural
Bangkok National Museum

Bangkok National Museum

History museums
Loha Prasat (Wat Ratchanatdaram)

Loha Prasat (Wat Ratchanatdaram)

Buddhist temples & pagodas
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)

Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)

Buddhist temples & pagodas
Mahanakhon SkyWalk

Mahanakhon SkyWalk

Observation decks & city views
Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)

Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)

Buddhist temples & pagodas
Erawan Shrine

Erawan Shrine

Hindu & Balinese temples
Wat Saket (Golden Mount)

Wat Saket (Golden Mount)

Buddhist temples & pagodas
ICONSIAM

ICONSIAM

Malls & department stores
Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple)

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple)

Buddhist temples & pagodas
Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha)

Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha)

Buddhist temples & pagodas
The Grand Palace

The Grand Palace

Castles & palaces
Terminal 21

Terminal 21

Malls & department stores
Bangkok Art and Culture Center

Bangkok Art and Culture Center

Art museums & galleries
Benchakitti Park

Benchakitti Park

Urban Attractions
Museum of Siam

Museum of Siam

History museums
Siam Niramit Bangkok

Siam Niramit Bangkok

Theatres & opera houses
Jim Thompson House

Jim Thompson House

Historic houses & mansions
Yaowarat Road (Bangkok Chinatown)

Yaowarat Road (Bangkok Chinatown)

Streets & neighbourhoods
SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World

SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World

Aquariums
Lumpini Park

Lumpini Park

City parks
MBK Center

MBK Center

Malls & department stores
Siam Paragon

Siam Paragon

Malls & department stores
Emsphere

Emsphere

Shopping and Markets
Dusit Palace Complex

Dusit Palace Complex

Castles & palaces
Safari World

Safari World

Zoos
Chatuchak Weekend Market

Chatuchak Weekend Market

Local & craft markets
Chao Phraya River

Chao Phraya River

Rivers, canyons & gorges
Asiatique The Riverfront

Asiatique The Riverfront

Street food & night markets
Gaysorn Amarin

Gaysorn Amarin

Shopping and Markets
Jodd Fairs Night Market

Jodd Fairs Night Market

Food
The Jam Factory Cafe

The Jam Factory Cafe

Food and Drink Destinations
Vimanmek Mansion

Vimanmek Mansion

Historic houses & mansions
Khao San Road

Khao San Road

Streets & neighbourhoods

Where to eat in Bangkok

The places worth planning a meal around.

Tichuca

Tichuca

★ 4.2 · 7,115 reviews

Raan Jay Fai

Raan Jay Fai

Thai · $$$

★ 3.6 · 5,075 reviews

Vertigo and Moon Bar

Vertigo and Moon Bar

$$$$

★ 4.3 · 4,397 reviews

T&K Seafood

T&K Seafood

Thai · $$

★ 4.1 · 3,639 reviews

Artist House

Artist House

★ 4.6 · 3,329 reviews

Blue Elephant Restaurant

Blue Elephant Restaurant

Thai · $$$

★ 4.5 · 3,204 reviews

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