There are so many interesting things in the capital of Thailand that any walk gives a vivid impression. We fell in love with the Thai metropolis many years ago and every time we come here we find something new. We tell you what to see in Bangkok - 11 popular and little-known places.
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Grand Royal Palace
Price: 500 baht. Audio guide, including in Russian - 200 baht. Together with your ticket you will receive a detailed map with a description of all attractions.
How to get there: 7-8 minutes walk from MRT Sanam Chai subway station.
The list of "What to see in Bangkok" for all tourists begins with the Grand Palace. You will see the magnificent pagodas, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the large palace of the Chakri dynasty, the layout of Angkor Wat and the changing of the guard of honor.
The palace complex is open from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. You will not be allowed to enter the palace in a beach outfit and slippers, so think about the dress code in advance. Clothes that cover the shoulders and knees can be rented for 200 baht at the entrance.
Tourists begin to arrive at 10-11 o'clock in the morning. If you want to enjoy beautiful temples and monuments without the crowds, come early! Opposite the Grand Palace stands Wat pho with a 46-meter statue of the Reclining Buddha. The temple is open from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm and costs 200 baht to enter.
Take a walk around the surroundings of the Grand Palace! There is a small park 200 m from the palace Saranrom Palace Park... Previously, it was a royal menagerie, but now squirrels jump on the branches of trees, and the surface of the pond is covered with huge leaves of Victoria regia.
Temple with crocodiles
Price: is free
How to get there: 10 minutes walk from MRT Wat Mangkon or Sam Yot stations.
There are many different temples in the Chinatown area, but only one of them contains live crocodiles. Wat chakrawat Is an ordinary Buddhist wat, but its monks have been taking care of toothy reptiles for many years. Crocodiles live in artificial grottoes and small ponds. The temple is clean and very beautiful!
Jim Thompson House Museum
Price: adults - 200 baht, visitors under 22 years old - 100 baht.
How to get there: 15 minutes walk from BTS National Stadium station.
What, apart from temples, can you see in Bangkok? It is surprising, but among the highways, skyscrapers and luxurious malls in the city center, the corners of authentic Thailand have been preserved. In the middle of the last century, teak wooden houses and a collection of Thai antiquities belonged to the wealthy American Jim Thompson. Thanks to this businessman, traditional silk production has revived in the country.
Jim Thompson's House is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Museum tours are conducted in English.
Khaosan Road
Price: is free.
How to get there: the cult streets and lanes for tourists are within walking distance of the Grand Palace, in the Talat Yot area.
Khaosan Road is a very lively place in Bangkok. A relaxed, positive atmosphere reigns here both day and night. Look at the crowds of variegated travelers from different parts of the world, buy an unusual souvenir and have a pleasant evening with live music.
Guesthouses and hotels in the Khao San Road area are the cheapest in Bangkok, but if you want to spend the night in a quiet place, stay away from the nightlife bars and clubs.
Indian quarter
Price: is free.
How to get there: 10 minutes walk from MRT Sam Yot station.
Little India is a colorful part of Chinatown and one of the must see places in Bangkok. We liked the bright shops with colorful fabrics and women's saris, mountains of shiny jewelry, incense and the smell of Indian spices. In Little India, national music is played, Indian sweets, ghee and herbal cosmetics are sold. You can drop by Indian restaurants and the magnificent Sikh gurudwara Sri guru singh sabha.
Portuguese area
Price: is free.
How to get there: Kuduchin is located in the west of Bangkok, in Thonburi, and is easily accessible by taxi. We recommend taking a boat at Pak Klong Talat Pier and will be transferred directly to the Catholic Church of Santa Cruz.
Portuguese Cuduchin is rarely mentioned as a must see in Bangkok, but the streets around it hide a little-known part of the city's history. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to settle in Southeast Asia. They traded with Siam from the middle of the 16th century and helped the king defend the country from the Burmese.
Today the descendants of the Portuguese live on the right bank of the Chao Phraya. When we looked at the parishioners who were leaving the Church of Santa Cruz, we did not see a single European face. Still, genetics is a great thing!
In addition to the Catholic temple, Kiduchin has Buddhist waddings and the oldest Taoist temple in Bangkok. Visit the picturesque house with a cockerel at Soi Wat Kanlaya, 271. There is an interesting museum of the Portuguese history of Siam and a cafe serving excellent coffee and delicacies of Thai-Portuguese cuisine.
Bangkok Art Center
Price: is free.
How to get there: BACC stands near the BTS National Stadium station.
Bangkok Art and Cultural Center is a wonderful contemporary art museum in the heart of the city. A great pleasure for lovers of painting, graphics, sculpture and photography!
Perfectly organized exhibitions follow one another. At BACC, you can see photographs of members of the royal family and old photographs of Siam, drink aromatic coffee and buy original souvenirs made by the hands of Thai artists.
Children's Museum of Discovery
Price: is free.
How to get there: The museum is located on the outskirts of Queen Sirikit Park, 500 meters from BTS Chatuchak Park and MRT Mo Chit stations.
What to see in Bangkok with children? Children's Discovery Museum is a great place for the curious fidget! Children have fun at the archaeological site, examining dinosaur bones, checking heart rate, erecting large block buildings and blowing giant bubbles.
Children's Discovery Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. After the interactive fun, take a stroll through the tropical park! Admire dancing fountains, egrets on the lawns and turtles in the pond.
Chatuchak Market
Price: is free.
How to get there: walk from BTS Chatuchak Park or MRT Mo Chit stations.
The Sunday market in the north of the metropolis impresses even the most sophisticated shopaholics. On weekends, shops and kiosks come alive, and thousands of residents and tourists come to Chatuchak. One wants to buy a puppy, the other wants to choose an unusual Thai trinket as a keepsake. The huge market is capable of easily satisfying any desires.
If you don't need shopping, come to Chatuchak to take pictures. You will not find a more colorful and vibrant texture in Bangkok!
On weekdays, Chatuchak turns into a market where different plants are served. Here we once bought Thai orchids. At home, they completely blossomed, we enjoyed the extraordinary view and recalled the trip to Bangkok with pleasure.
Skyscraper MahaNakhon
Price depends on the time of the visit. For adults - 880-1085 baht, and for children and tourists over 60 years old - 250-450 baht.
How to get there: the skyscraper stands near the exit from the BTS Chong Non Si station.
What to see in Bangkok at night? The city itself! It is best to do this from the observation deck of the second tallest building in the Thai capital. The "pixel" high-rise MahaNakhon was built several years ago. The glass-floored observation deck on the 78th floor has quickly become a cult tourist attraction.
The panorama of the city from 314 m is mesmerizing! If you are afraid of heights, go to the closed 360 ° observation deck, which is located on the 74th floor of the skyscraper. You can get here any day from 10:00 to midnight. The last visitors are allowed in at 23:00.
We advise you to come to the observation deck at 17: 30-18: 00. Then you can see the stunning sunset and the lights of the evening Bangkok.
Bangkok canals
Price: long-tail boat rental - 600-1000 baht. Canal boats cost 9-19 baht.
How to get there: arrive at BTS National Stadium Station and walk to Sapan Hua Chang Pier. It will take 5 minutes.
To understand why Bangkok is called the Thai Venice, look at the city from the water. The banks of the khlong canals are the real heart of the metropolis. These are entire villages on the water, the way of which has not changed for centuries.
White bread is sold at any of the marinas. Be sure to buy and feed river fish. You will be amazed at how many fish are found in the very center of the city!
