City: Bangkok
Top Things to do in Bangkok
Top Restaurants in Bangkok
- 1. Le Normandie Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
- 2. Tsu Japanese Restaurant - at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
- 3. Biscotti
- 4. Thara Thong
- 5. The Reflexions at The Athenee Hotel
- 6. Tables Grill at Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel
- 7. Nami Teppanyaki Steakhouse - at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
- 8. Riverside Terrace
- 9. Colonnade
- 10. Flavors
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10 Free Things to do in Bangkok That You Shouldn't Miss
Golden palaces, floating markets, majestic porcelain-laid spires…you've never seen a capital city quite like Bangkok. Visit Pratunam or Siam Square for premium shopping, then unwind in the European-style gardens of Dusit. Thon Buri is home to the awesome Wat Arun temple, and over in Phra Nakhon, you’ll find the Wat Pho temple of the Reclining Buddha. Savor mango sticky rice at a food stall before taking in the gilded splendor of the Grand Palace.
Restaurants in Bangkok
1. Chatuchak Weekend Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17,713 reviews
Chatuchack Weekend Market is indoor and outdoor market, Also known as JJ Market was reached a landmark status as a must-visit place for tourists. A huge market about 35 acres, with 27 sections in all, Many shops more than 10,000 shops and stalls offering a wide range of products from Thai handicrafts, handmade products, clothing, accessories, arts and painting, house decorations, households, souvenirs and gifts, pets, plants and book. The heaven for shopaholics!! Opening Hours; Tuesdays - Thursdays for Plants & gardens. Fridays for Wholesale night market Saturdays - Sundays for all areas are opened. Enjoy your shopping!!
Reviewed By AbhijitS461
A not to miss market for the variety available and the new designs especially in clothes watches pet shoppings - shoes bags and purses or local artefacts or soaps - conveniently accessible by bts or underground metro and there on weekends Friday second half - Saturday and Sunday first half u can spend a day here easily - A must visit
2. Lumpini Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,584 reviews
This is the largest and oldest park in the city.
Reviewed By CoffeeChill - Sunshine Coast, Australia
Lumphini Park is an icon of Bangkok tourism, a green oasis in a concrete jungle. You can spend quite some circumnavigating the full circuit of the park, which runs for several kilometres. Along the way, there is an abundance of flora and fauna to observe, including the stars of the show, the water monitor lizards. These impressive reptilians sit at the top of the food chain here. They are wonderful to check out whilst on; walkabout, cycling, jogging and or working out (there is free gym equipment), in this active, urban ecosystem. Fun for all ages and a place that provides soothing water views and breezes, I will hope look forward to visiting Lumphini Park again, soon.
3. Siam Paragon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10,350 reviews
Siam Paragon, aka every shopaholic’s paradise, situated just right off the BTS station. This luxurious mall prides itself in being a world class shopping and entertainment hub for people of all ages and interests, and it is no surprise why.
Reviewed By 400kayl - Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Amazing, gorgeous shopping mall in the old SIAM capital captures our senses and purses. POSH World class shopping experience with Exclusive, expensive, brand shopping makes this attraction ULTRA-RICH and COLORFUL Premium retail shopping is combined with cinemas, book shops and luxury cars on display Gets very busy on weekend with crowds bottlenecking the main entrance This is a classy, upmarket, luxury, top-end shopping for those with deeper pockets BASEMENT FOOD COURT Most sophisticated, stylish, beautiful food court I have had the opportunity to visit and pleasure to eat amongst the blend of nature with fountains, streams and lots of greenery is refreshing and delightful! Each restaurant has individual character and flair, elegant décor, attractive façade and stylish interior designs. SUMMARY: SHOPPING PARADISE/EXCEPTIONAL DINING/LUXURY LIVING
4. King Rama IX Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 417 reviews
Reviewed By Jeff206 - Samut Prakan, Thailand
Only by the good graces of the great and incredible cool weather we had been having in the last few weeks, did I actually and suddenly get the great idea to finally visit this park. So I went and it was really one of the most impressive and best parks I’ve probably ever visited in the region where I live! On top of that, not only an awesome park, but there’s also only a 10 Baht entry fee per person that is paid at the main gates and then you’ll get an entry ticket. I’m not 100% sure of the opening and close times of this park, but the best time to go would be the morning and late afternoon (which is when I went all the times). Also, you can obviously drive a car or ride your own motorbike to this park, but not sure of how much parking is. This park is absolutely huge and has many many flower beds trees, pathways (all paved), a big pavilion which wasn’t open when I was there and running areas. In addition, there are also giant hedges, small enclosed gardens, topiary trees landscaped with flowers, a swamp, and these special walkthroughs that are covered in giant vegetables, and these walkthroughs actually have a number of huge gourds hanging from them and it looks so cool! The park naturally also has a lot of trees which lots of people would set up mats or blankets and have a picnic and just enjoy the outdoors. There were actually a lot of food vendors there too. However, I was told there were more than normal only because there was a special flower show going on during the times I visited. I guess there would usually not be that many food vendors for that matter if there isn’t an event going on, but nonetheless, you could still buy drinks and food from within the park. Also, as kind of main feature of something you can do within this park, there is a big lake and you can pay to go on these swan paddle boats and paddle out on the lake for awhile! I’m not sure of the cost nor how long one can ride the paddle boats for, but it was an activity that I saw a lot of people taking part in, and to which there were actually long lines for people who were waiting to ride them. In conclusion, this is a really extravagant park and one that, if you’re in the area, please have a check out. It’s a super impressive and great park to enjoy on a holiday or just on a day off from work!
5. Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 458 reviews
Reviewed By G8357XKjanes - Bangkok, Thailand
Located in Banglamphoo not so far away from Khao San Road, the temple is the site of many of the holiest items of Bangkok, The Buddha Statue from Sukhothai Period, Shinnasri, under which the relics of Thai's most beloved King Rama IX is kept is found in the main building . Buddha Sasssada Statue is also important but open for the public only on special occasion. This temple housed the two Supreme Patriachs of Thailand. Late King Rama IX stayed here when he was a monk. The temple complex is quite complicated as they are devided into Kana, Sections according to color for example Red, Green etc. One must want to take a glimpse at Phra Tamnak Petr or Diamond Hall which is now a museum of Buddhism in Thailand.
6. Terminal 21
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,196 reviews
Nine-story Terminal 21 offers designer brands, international cuisine, a gourmet supermarket, boutique shops, and more. Each floor is decorated based on a "world's best-known shopping streets" theme.
Reviewed By neerajjohar - Jaipur, India
Beautifully built on countries theme There is one floor for each country like france Britain Japan etc Lots of amazing shops and lots to buy A perfect food court they have with variety of food Very neat clean They have an aeroplane installed in the mall.
7. Khlong Toei Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
One of Bangkok’s best-kept secrets is Khlong Toey, a chaotic, sprawling food market not far from the city’s centre. It’s a travel photographer’s dream, packed with shouting market vendors offering live produce, fresh fruit and vegetables and cooked local dishes. Eye-opening and enthralling, it’s a great insight into how locals live – and to where your moo manow really comes from.
Reviewed By 7SE3 - London, United Kingdom
This is a good place to spend time to enjoy the Thai lifestyle. You can spend hours walking about. A must for tourists.
8. Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara (Loha Prasat)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 589 reviews
The Loha Prasat is an amazing building with an iron roof made of 37 spires signifying the 37 enlightenment virtues of Buddhism.
Reviewed By sam_m_s212 - Melbourne, Australia
Free from the pulsating crowds that gather by Wat Arun and The Grand Palace, yet just as exquisite and well worth your time. Combine it with the nearby and equally underappreciated Golden Mount for a great morning or afternoon in Bangkok!
9. Wat Pathum Wanaram
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By leo001 - Krabi Province, Thailand
Close to the shopping district, it gives an amazing contrast of the peace and quiet provided by the temple with the high-rise buildings that surround it. It's very peaceful and we were the only tourists there when we visited. It has meditation halls and a beautiful main temple.
10. Chatuchak Flower Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,292 reviews
Reviewed By 6987HP - Surrey, United Kingdom
Not just flowers but every sort of stall you could hope to find. Food, drink, it's famous coconut ice cream!, clothes, bags, accessories, art exhibitions, beauty, fragrance, spice stalls, bars, stationary, everything! Honestly we had such a lovely day trip here. Don't be afraid to barter, it is expected. The coconut ice cream is vegan and is a must! With over 3500 stalls it is truly worth a visit! Don't miss it!
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