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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What to do and see in Bangkok, Thailand: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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. Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,403 reviews
Often referred to as the “marble temple” in guidebooks, this architectural gem features a magnificent Buddha image, which is a copy of the highly revered Phra Buddhajinaraja, and a beautiful beamed ceiling in a dark red and gold.
Reviewed By CKF
This is one of Bangkok's most famous temples, and is pictured on the 5 baht coin. The entrance fee is 50 baht (about $1.75). We arrived around noon on a Sunday, and were lucky to have the interior of the temple almost to ourselves. The carrara marble floor from Italy is just gorgeous, as our the stained glass windows. But the pièce de résistance for us was the collection of buddhas around the perimeter of the courtyard. There are 53 buddhas in all of the "attitudes" (positions), such as teaching, calming the seas, meditation, etc. They are from different eras and countries, so you can get a feel for the styles of buddha statues coming from various Buddhist regions. These were really fascinating. Don't miss the courtyard, and allow yourself enough time (1 hour is plenty). Enjoy!
2. Wat Phra Chetuphon
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4.5 based on 50,925 reviews
One of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok features the famous Reclining Buddha, which is the largest in Thailand measuring more than 150 feet in length.
Reviewed By LaNyonsaise - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Most of the tour groups are taken directly to the Reclining Buddha and, yes, it is impressive and well worth seeing. However, the temple complex is extensive with lots of stupas, huge statues, little rockeries and tinkling fountains and by exploring more widely you will find shady corners for peace and contemplation. My favourite out of the 3 main places to visit in that part of Bangkok.
3. Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
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4.5 based on 15,988 reviews
Located inside the grounds of the Grand Palace, Thailand’s most valued temple features the magnificent Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.
Reviewed By Dirk_Schmoker - London, United Kingdom
We visited the Emerald Buddha on a Friday when it was heaving with Chinese groups. The Emerald Buddha itself was much smaller than expected, but many of these relics are, and they are very strict about no photographs, we saw an angry guard shout at a tourist and watch him delete the photo, although you can take some from outside the main building. The smell of feet was overpowering and made the experience memorable for the wrong reasons. We’ve been to many Temples and I have never smelled anything like it! That being said, it is well with entrance fee as the buildings are beautiful and the model of Angkor Wat is stunning right down to the corridors you can see down (like the real thing).
4. Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
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4.5 based on 8,105 reviews
This highly revered temple contains the Golden Image Buddha, which is made of solid gold and weighs approximately 5 ½ tons.
Reviewed By Janette21L - Shepperton, United Kingdom
Great place to visit you need to take your shoes off outside respect for the buddha we were stunned how big it is in beatiful condition flowers at altars were so pretty well worth a visit
5. Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
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4.5 based on 21,027 reviews
This temple is considered to be the most famous and photographed temple in Bangkok, which features a soaring 70-meter-high spire decorated with tiny pieces of colored glass and Chinese porcelain.
Reviewed By nanananAnaoooo - Surabaya, Indonesia
Would recommend to visit the Wat Arun, took a boat ride to the temple from Saphan Taksin BTS station, very convenient to access, you can also rent traditional costume there, the temple is beautiful, it was a wonderful experience.
6. Jim Thompson House
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4.5 based on 14,238 reviews
This former home of an American named Jim Thompson, who started the Thai silk industry after World War II, houses a magnificent collection of Asian art and many unique displays.
Reviewed By darreng62 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Jim Thompson story is quite remarkable as is his amazing and stylish house, his accomplishments with Thai silk and his lifestyle are inspiring for some and interesting to many and his incredible house on the klong is well worth a visit.
7. BTS Skytrain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49,167 reviews
Bangkok’s answer to mass transit started operating in December 1999 and is a convenient and useful way of getting around the city.
Reviewed By londonman21
BTS Skytrain is so easy and cheap to use , clean , air con , helpful staff , Adult Day pass was 200 baht / £5 journey from airport to Nana , very easy direct
8. Chatuchak Weekend Market
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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
9. Lumpini Park
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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.
10. The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)
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4.5 based on 5,069 reviews
This temple is known for the Golden Mount or Phu Khao Thong, a high hill that offers stunning views at its summit over Rattanakosin Island.
Reviewed By Pinchy
We took a taxi here (check with the driver before getting in), nice walk up to the top to see the large bell, there were numerous gongs on the way up to ring. Quite a few steps in the heat, but the walk wasn't bad. Very good visit.
