Things to Do in Bangkok

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  • 1. Grand Palace (The)

    Grand Palace (The)
    photo by Real Traveler Hillery

    Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand

    #1 of 275 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    The spectacular Grand Palace is an example of great architecture and the one of the best in of Bangkok's impressive collection of temples and palaces. Although the Royal Family no longer resides here, the Palace is still used f... more

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    Pablo the Monkey Pablo the Monkey in Temple in Bangkok said

    …the Temple Guard at the Grand Palace We visited the Temple Guard at the Grand Palace in Bankok and also got to see a… continue reading »

  • 2. Chinatown

    Chinatown

    Yaowarat Road, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand

    #2 of 275 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    This Byzantine labyrinth of shops, stalls and alleys is where the movers and shakers of Thailand's economy got started. It has been the main trading center for the Chinese in Thailand since they moved from their old site near t... more

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    NY Foodie NY Foodie in Day Two in Bangkok said

    … off down river on the Tourist boat. I stop at most piers along the way, taking in the sites.First things first...China… continue reading »

  • 3. Wat Traimit

    Wat Traimit

    Traimit Road, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

    #3 of 275 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Also known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha, this wat houses the world's largest solid gold Buddha. Three meters (ten feet) tall and made of five and a half tons of gold, it was re-discovered by accident in 1957. The 13th-cen... more

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    Tonya Tonya in 1 Night in Bangkok said

    … everywhere! I also went to Wat Pho, which is another large temple in Bangkok. I also saw the Marble Temple and Wat Traimit, which… continue reading »

  • 4. Lumpini Park

    Lumpini Park

    Rama IV Road, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

    #4 of 275 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Lumpini Park is a popular oasis, named after Buddha's birthplace. The green expanse provides a relaxing and relatively peaceful retreat from the heat and noise of the rest of the city. The best time to arrive is just after sunr... more

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    Heraclio Heraclio in An old tradition that feels hard to ignore.... said

    … to the other side of town, walked down busy Chilom Road all the way to Lumpini Park and finally to Kenny`s Place at Soi Ngam Dupli for a… continue reading »

  • 5. Chatuchak Weekend Market

    Chatuchak Weekend Market
    photo by Real Traveler StewartAroundTheWorld

    #5 of 275 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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    Red Scoot Red Scoot in Chatuchak Weekend Market said

    …Chatuchak Weekend Market or popularly known as JJ Market by the locals is a truly shopping paradise Chatuchak Weekend… continue reading »

  • 6. Patpong Night Market

    Patpong Night Market

    Patpong Road, Between Silom and Suriwong Roads, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand

    #6 of 275 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    This lively night market is located in Bangkok's principal red-light area, spilling over onto busy Silom and Suriwong Roads. By day it is vendor-free, but at night it turns into a crowded shopping area, teeming with stalls sell... more

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    Ian & Emily Ian & Emily in Landing in Bangkok said

    … with loads of people) would stop whatever they were doing and stand still. That evening we went to Patpong night market, also a very… continue reading »

  • 7. Wat Pho

    Wat Pho
    photo by Real Traveler StewartAroundTheWorld

    2 Sanamchai Road, Bangkok, 1020, Thailand

    #7 of 275 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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    BradleyJames BradleyJames in City of Angels said

    ….  The sights are fantastic, Wat Pho and the Grand Palace to name a few.… continue reading »

  • 8. Wat Arun

    Wat Arun
    photo by Real Traveler Hillery

    34 Arun Amarin Road, Bangkok, 10600, Thailand

    #8 of 275 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    This light-and-sound presentation focuses on the history of one of Bangkok's most famous landmarks, Wat Arun, which was named after the Indian God of Dawn, Aruna. The temple features a porcelain-encrusted, 79-meter central pag... more

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    alicia skye alicia skye in They should give us some of thier water! said

    … hot!Went to Wat Pho today, and Wat Arun. Wat Pho has a 40 foot gold reclining Buddha - i like the reclining ones… continue reading »

  • 9. Weekend Market

    Weekend Market

    #9 of 275 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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    splat splat in Bangkok said

    … Backin Bangkok must mean we are heading home. don't forget to go to the "weekend" market and get the souvenirs… continue reading »

  • 10. Victory Monument

    Victory Monument

    Phahon Yothin Highway, Intersection of Phaya Thai Road and Ratchawithi Road, Bangkok, Thailand

    #10 of 275 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    This "obelisk," constructed during the early days of King Rama IX's reign, is composed of reinforced marble and concrete. It was built to memorialize soldiers, policemen and civilians who gave their lives in the service of thei... more

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    1world1individual 1world1individual in Bangkok said

    …, or technology, for example.A short ride on the Skytrain found us at the Victory Monument. The only thing to do there, I found… continue reading »