10 Best Places To Visit In Bangkok
Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, is a vibrant city full of historical and famous tourist attractions. Considered to be one of the most visited places in the world, in this article, we’ll introduce you to our top 10 best places to visit in Bangkok
Here’s the list of all the famous attractions you should visit
1. Wat Arun
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or locally called Wat Chaeng or Temple of Dawn (formerly known as Wat Makok) is a historical ancient temple that was built during the Ayutthaya period. The temple is situated on Thonburi west bank of Chao Phraya River, the river that flows through Bangkok. This historic temple was founded in 1825 by King Rama III and is considered to be one of the most sacred and important temples in Thailand.
Wat Arun is famous for its 79-meter-high central spire and beautiful architectural structures such as Giant statues, the Ordination Hall, the Bell Tower, and many Buddha statues.
Things To Know Before Visiting
- Men must wear long pants and short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts (no tank tops or sleeveless shirts)
- Womenmust wear skirts or pants extending at least to the knee, and also should not wear a top that reveals bare shoulders
- Wat Arun opens everyday, from 8 AM–6 PM
- Entrance fee: THB 50 for foreigners
Contact Information
- Wat Arun is located at 34 Arun Ammarin Road Wat Arun Bangkok Yai Bangkok 10600
- For any enquiry, call 028912185
2. The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings located in Bangkok city center. This spectacular palace was built in 1782 and completed in 1785. The palace was once used as the resident for Thailand royals during the 1700s till 1925 and is still used for important ceremonies and accommodating heads of state.
The Grand Palace is located just about 3 min. by car from Wat Phra Kaew and about 20 min. from Wat Arun. So if you’re planning to visit the place, most of the tour programs will be sold as package of these 3 places.
Things To Know Before Visiting
- Dress modestly, and no sleeveless shirts or show shoulders
- The Grand Palace opens everyday, from 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Entrance fee: THB 500 for foreigners
Contact Information
- The Grand Palace is located at Na Phra Lan Rd, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200
3. Wat Phra Kaew
Wat Phra Kaew (Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram) or commonly known in English as Temple of the Emerald Buddha is arguably considered to be the most sacred and important Buddhist temple in Thailand. The temple is a part of a complex buildings of The Grand Palace and was used as a royal temple in the past by Thailand Kings and Royal families to perform various ceremonial and religious rituals.
The reason that makes this temple so famous is because of the spectacular image of the meditating Buddha seated in a meditative posture, made of a semi-precious green stone (jasper rather than emerald or jade), clothed in gold. The architecture itself is also marvelous and beautiful.
Things To Know Before Visiting
- Men must wear long pants and short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts (no tank tops or sleeveless shirts)
- Womenmust wear skirts or pants extending at least to the knee, and also should not wear a top that reveals bare shoulders
- Wat Arun opens everyday, from 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Entrance fee: THB 500 for foreigners
Contact Information
- Wat Phra Kaew is located at QF2V+M34, Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, 10200
4. Wat Pho
Next up on our list of best places to visit in Bangkok is Wat Pho or Wat Phra Chetuphon. It is one of the largest and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. The place is famous for its gigantic reclining Buddha, which is measured to be 15 m high and 46 m long.
The reclining Buddha represents the Buddha during his last illness, before he left the world for salvation.
Things To Know Before Visiting
Men must wear long pants and short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts (no tank tops or sleeveless shirts)
- Men must wear long pants and short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts (no tank tops or sleeveless shirts)
- Women must wear skirts or pants extending at least to the knee, and also should not wear a top that reveals bare shoulders.
- Don’t forget to take off your shoes before entering the building
- Wat Pho opens everyday, from 8 AM–6:30 PM
- Entrance fees: THB 200 for foreigners
Contact Information
- Wat Pho is located at 2 Sanam Chai Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
- For any enquiry, call 0830577100
5. Lumphini Park
Lumphini Park is the first public park in Bangkok and is widely used as a meeting point for the people in the city. If you enjoy walking in the nature, we highly recommend spending a day at the park. Here, you will find various birds, small animals or even food stalls in case you’re hungry. However, be aware of the monitor lizards that do pop up occasionally near the park.
Things To Know Before Visiting
- The park is a common place for anti-government protests, which turned violent in the past.
- Free to visit, no admission fee
- Lumphini Park opens everyday, from 4:30 AM–10 PM
Contact Information
- Lumphini Park is located at 192 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
- For any enquiry, call 022527006
6. Khao San Road
Khao San Road is one of Bangkok’s most famous backpacker district. It’s a short street, constructed in 1892 and is famously known for crazy parties and nightlives. Here, you will find the place jam-packed with guesthouses, food stalls, cloth stores, and travelers from all around the globe. Khao San Road is also one of Thailand’s most popular destinations for foreign tourists at Songkran.
Contact Information
- Khao San Road is located at Khwaeng Talat Yot, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200
7. Wat Saket
Wat Saket or commonly known as Temple of the Golden Mount is an ancient temple built in the Ayutthaya Period. The temple is located at the top of the only hill in Bangkok, just outside of the city wall. Therefore in the past, the temple was often used as a place to cremate dead bodies.
Wat Saket consists of 320 stairs that take you from the bottom to the top for panoramic view and gold Chedi.
Things To Know Before Visiting
- The temple follows the same dress code as listed above for all the temples
- Wat Saket opens every day, from 7 AM–7 PM
- Entrance fees: Admission to the temple is free of charge. Admission to the Chedi at the top of the mountain is THB 100
Contact Information
- Wat Saket is located at 344 Thanon Chakkraphatdi Phong, Ban Bat, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100
- For any enquiry, call 0620195959
8. Safari World
Safari World is one of the best tourist places to visit in Bangkok, if you’re visiting the city with your kids and family. This 480 acres safari park is divided into 2 main sections, i.e. Marine Park and Safari Park. There are over 100 animals from around the world in the zoo and is considered to be the largest open zoo in Thailand. Some of the animals you can find here are giraffes, hippos, lions and much more. Enjoy the trip to Safari World with various activities such as giraffes feeding, dolphin shows, stunt shows and more.
Things To Know Before Visiting
- Safari World offers both drive-through range for seeing by car or one of the park’s coaches
- Safari World opens everyday except Monday. You can visit the place from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM on weekdays and from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM on weekends
- Entrance fee: Depending on your choice, the entrance fees may vary. The standard ticket costs betwen THB 700 – THB 750
Contact Information
- Safari World is located at 99 Panya Indra Rd, Sam Wa Tawan Tok, Khlong Sam Wa, Bangkok 10510
- For any enquiry, call 025181000
9. SEA LIFE Ocean World
SEA LIFE Ocean World (formerly called Siam Ocean World) is a gigantic aquarium located inside Siam Paragon, one of the largest mall in Thailand. The aquarium is the largest in South East Asia, covering approximately 10,000 square meters with hundreds of different species on display.
Some of the zones you can visit for activities exhibits are Shark Walk, Coral Reefs, Rainforest Adventure, Ocean Tunnels, and Penguin Ice Playground.
Things To Know Before Visiting
- SEA LIFE Ocean World opens everyday, from 10 AM–8 PM
- Ticket price: The cost usually varies depends on the tour package you buy from. Typically, it costs between THB 450 – THB 490
Contact Information
- SEA LIFE Ocean World is located at Level B1-Level B2 Siam Paragon 991 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
- For any enquiry, call 026872000
10. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
The last top place you should visit in Bangkok is Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), which is a contemporary art center located right in the city center. Here, various arts, music, theatre and educational events take place in each of their respective exhibition spaces.
This iconic place is famous for its building design which comes in a spiral shape when viewed from the top. This symbolizes an intellectual assembly point as it’s intended to as a venue for cultural exchange.
Things To Know Before Visiting
- No food or drinks allowed in the main galleries
- Entrance fee: Free of charge, except for special events where charges vary, depend on the event
- BACC opens everyday, except Monday from 10 AM–8 PM
Contact Information
- BACC is located at 939 Rama I Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
- For any enquiry, call 022146630
The 10 best places to visit in Bangkok for tourists are:
- Wat Arun
- The Grand Palace
- Wat Phra Kaew
- Wat Pho
- Lumphini Park
- Khao San Road
- Wat Saket
- Safari World
- SEA LIFE Ocean World
- Bangkok Art and Culture Center
Travel Safely Around Bangkok
That’s all for all the best places you can visit in the city. Getting to the above places can be a challenging task, especially if you have just come to Thailand for the first time. There are various ways you can travel around. This includes using public transportation like taxi, buses, and sky train. However, if you’re planning to travel either right from the airport or rent a private car with a driver you can trust, we recommend checking out our car services to learn more