
Places • 05 June, 2025
You are in the Heart of Bangkok
Welcome to the brightest and most multifaceted part of Thailand — Bangkok, a city of contrasts where ancient temples stand alongside modern skyscrapers, and bustling markets entice you with the aromas of street food. Ready for adventure? Canal cruises, islands, palaces, and culinary delights await you. Follow our guide — and your Bangkok journey will become a true discovery!
What to Do?
1. Be amazed by the beauty of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha).
2. See the giant Golden Buddha.
3. Visit Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn), the Reclining Buddha Temple, and the Golden Mount Temple.
4. Walk all night on the famous Khao San Road.
5. Spend an evening at Asiatique The Riverfront – shop and ride the Asiatique Sky Ferris wheel.
6. Get lost in Chinatown.
7. Watch the sunset from a panoramic observation deck.
8. Stroll through Benjakitti or Lumphini parks.
9. Take a boat trip to Ko Kret Island, right within Bangkok.
10. Learn about the country's history at the Bangkok National Museum.
11. Check out the unique Jim Thompson House Museum – he founded the Thai silk industry.
12. Take a cruise on the Chao Phraya River.
13. Experience the exotic at a floating market.
14. Try a traditional Thai massage.
15. Ride in a colorful tuk-tuk.
16. Get lost in the Siam Paragon and Iconsiam shopping malls.
17. See models of all of Thailand’s most historically significant buildings at the Ancient City Museum (Muang Boran).
18. Admire the waterfalls in Erawan National Park.
19. Visit the ancient capital of Bangkok – Ayutthaya.
20. Count all the animals at Safari World Zoo.
What to Try?
- Som Tam – green papaya salad;
- Pad Thai – the classic fried rice noodle dish;
- Tom Yum Goong – classic shrimp soup;
- Chicken and fish skewers;
- Mango sticky rice – rice with coconut milk sauce and mango.
What to Buy?
- Thai silk;
- Balms and ointments;
- Skincare products;
- Pearl jewelry;
- Thai sweets and fruits.
Did You Know That...
Bangkok has often ranked first in the world for the best street food?
Bangkok is also called the “Asian capital of temples” and the “Venice of the East” because of its many canals?