Best Things to Do in Bangkok
Shoppers take note: Bangkok boasts everything from flashy high-end malls like Siam Paragon to very affordable markets like Chatuchak. You're also bound to discover a number of streets with shopkeepers selling specialized goods (namely jewelry and silk). When your wallet needs a rest, you can visit the city's beautiful temples—the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and Wat Arun are two of the most popular. Let your trip to Bangkok culminate in a leisurely float down the Chao Phraya River; it’s the perfect perspective from which to appreciate this bustling city.
Why go: Wat Arun, meaning "Temple of the Dawn," is named for the Hindu god Aruna, God ... read more»
Why go: The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, known as Wat Pho in Thai, is a Buddhist ... read more»
Why go: The Chatuchak Weekend Market is one of—if not the—biggest street market in the ... read more»
Why go: The Grand Palace will be on the itineraries of most first-time travelers to Bangkok. And ... read more»
Why go: The Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC) is a relatively new mixed-use arts space. Many liken ... read more»
Why go: Many visitors to Bangkok say that Siam Paragon is a good place to spend a ... read more»
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read more»Why go: A glass-bottom boat ride, a fish spa (where the fish give the pedicures), a dive ... read more»







