Wat Pho, or Wat Phra Chetuphon, is the largest temple in Bangkok, known for its magnificent gold-plated statue of reclining Buddha. It is also the largest Buddha statue in Thailand. The entrance fee is 200 THB. what to do in bangkok thailand

Wat Arun, or The Temple of Dawn, is located across the river from Wat Pho. The special ferry is operating between these two temples only for 4 THB and the entrance to Wat Arun is only 50 THB. It is easily one of the most stunning temples not only in Thailand but whole SE Asia.

Wat Saket is also called the Temple of the Golden Mountain, as it sits on a 80 meters tall man-made hill overlooking the city with golden pagoda on top. The entrance is 50 THB and it was my favorite temple in Bangkok because of the scenic views over the city. what to do in bangkok thailand

Ayutthaya Historical Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located about 80 km north of Bangkok. It was founded in the 14th century and it was the 2nd capital of the Siamese Kingdom. The entrance fee is free but they charge extra for visiting certain temples – the price ranges from 20 to 50 THB. Ayutthaya is doable as a day trip from Bangkok, however, it is recommended to stay over-night in one of the nearby hotels.

Ayutthaya used to be one of the largest cities of its time and it was an important cultural, historical and religious center. Even though the city was destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th century, the buildings are well preserved!

Grand Palace is the former residence of the kings of Siam (later Thailand) and it is truly majestic. It is a complex of buildings where you can almost a whole day. The entrance fee, however, is higher than average – you have to pay 500 THB to enjoy this most famous landmark of Bangkok.

Chatuchak market is really intense and it will attack all your senses with oriental aromas, exotic colors, delicious food, piles of souvenirs, cheap clothes and basically anything you can imagine. It is open every week on Friday from 6 pm till mid-night, and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am till 6 pm. If you are in Bangkok over the weekend, it is an unmissable spot. We unfortunately didn’t manage to visit it but next time I’m in Bangkok I make sure to be there one of those days!

BACC is the hub of Bangkok’s contemporary art scene including also a wide collection of design, music, theatre and film exhibitions. The entrance is free and if you are looking for something a little bit different than temples and markets, this is a place to go. The museum regularly changes exhibitions from international and Thai artists.

Bangkok is also called “the Venice of Asia” because of its canals that cut through the city and floating markets with fresh produce and delicious food. There are overall 17 floating markets within close proximity to Bangkok’s city center and Talling Chan, being only 12 km away is the closest. Many other markets are focused on tourists so you can see there cheap souvenirs and other trinkets, however, Talling Chan is all about the street food and it’s mostly preferred by locals. If there’s only one floating market for you to visit in Bangkok, Talling Chan is the place to go.

Wat Phra Si Rattana is also called The Temple of the Emerald Buddha which is supposed to be one of the most beautiful Buddha images in Thailand. It is a scared pilgrimage place dating back to the 15th century. The entrance fee is 40 THB.

Jim Thompson House and Museum offer a beautiful oasis in the concrete jungle that Bangkok is. Jim Thompson was an American businessman and architect who helped to revitalize Thai silk industry. He lived in Thailand for over 30 years and he is the most well-known American to live in Asia. The tours around his museum are offered in many languages and the entrance fee is around 400 THB (the prices vary depending on tour of your choice).