Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. Therefore, you cannot miss this place when traveling to this country. Here are the top 8 must-see places you can visit in Bangkok.
The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is a beautiful and large place where you can learn about Thai history through stunning temples, buildings, and paintings. The architecture and decorations are unique, which means you can only see it in Thailand. It opens from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm every day. The admission fee is free for Thai people and 500 baht for foreigners.
Please keep in mind that you cannot take pictures inside the palace, and you must wear shirts with sleeves, long pants/dresses/skirts, and shoes when visiting the Grand Palace. Make sure to wear socks if you wear sandals or flip-flops. If you do not follow their dress code, you cannot be inside the palace. You can buy clothes from the vendors outside the Grand Palace, but they are very expensive. You can borrow free clothes or buy cheap ones near the ticket office if you do not want to spend a lot of money. Furthermore, the Grand Palace is one of the most famous places in Bangkok. Hence, you should arrive early to avoid the heat and crowds.
Wat Pho
Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) is a 15-minute walk away from the Grand Palace. You can see a giant reclining Buddha, Buddha images, long lines of Buddha statues, and courtyards with Chinese statues that were used as ballasts on ships. The entrance fee is 100 baht, excluding traditional Thai massages. Wat Pho opens daily from 8 am to 6:30 pm. You must wear respectful clothes when you visit this temple, which means long pants and shirts with sleeves.
Wat Arun
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) is a very beautiful temple located by the bank of the river Chao Phraya. There are a lot of beautiful statues in this temple. Also, you can climb to the top of the main spire and enjoy the sunset there. Depending on where you stay, you can take the boats to Wat Arun. The opening hours are from 8 am to 6 pm every day. The entrance fee is 50 baht. Appropriate attire is required.
Khao San Road
If you want to drink, dance, and have fun, Khao San road is for you. This place opens all day and night. However, it is more lively and fun at night due to tourists. There are a lot of bars, restaurants, shops, and massage places on Khao San road. The vehicles can go into this road in the morning, but not at night. In addition, many tuk-tuk and taxi are around Khao San road. If you want to take a tuk-tuk for sightseeing, make sure you bargain to lower the price. They likely ask for more money because you are a tourist.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak Weekend Market only opens on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 6 pm. Some sellers open on Fridays. You can eat Thai food, shop, and buy souvenirs in this market. Chatuchak Weekend Market is big and attractive to tourists. In other words, prices can be high in some stores, so be ready to bargain.
MBK Shopping Center
MBK Shopping Center is a great place to shop and avoid the heat of Thailand. It is an 8-floor shopping mall for locals and tourists. You can shop for clothes, accessories, handbags, souvenirs, furniture, electronic products, etc. Furthermore, there are two food courts where you can eat if you are hungry while shopping. MBK Center opens from 10 am to 9 pm every day. This mall can be busy during lunchtime and on weekends.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Damnoen Saduak is one of the best floating markets in Bangkok. It opens daily from 7 am to 5 pm. Damnoen Saduak floating market is full of boats. You can go inside the market by taking a long-tail boat, which costs 2000 baht per person. Taking the boat ride provides you with an opportunity to see Thai people’s houses and surrounding areas. Damnoen Saduak floating market is an interesting place to spend half of a day, eat Thai food, and experience local people’s lives.
Jim Thompson House Museum
The Jim Thompson House Museum is a place for Asian art collected by an American businessman and architect Jim Thompson. The museum opens from 9 am to 6 pm every day. The entrance fee is 200 baht for adults and 100 baht for children. It is free if your children are under 10 years old. You can take public transportation to get there.
Bangkok is an amazing place to visit. There are so many temples, museums, markets, and shopping malls to visit, but there are the top 8 must-see places in Bangkok. If you have been to Bangkok, please feel free to share your experience at the PHORum. If you have not been to Bangkok, please write down these 8 must-see places in your traveling notebook, so you will not miss them out.
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