Updated: 2018-12-6
Oleg Lazhechnikov
77Bangkok is a city of contrasts: skyscrapers side by side with metal and wooden barracks, narrow streets intersect with multi-level highways, beggars push their carts past the passing Porshe. For six months in Asia, you get used to it, and you react calmly.
I highly recommend visiting Bangkok for at least a couple of days, instead of non-stop transit. Bangkok gives you the opportunity to feel the spirit of Asia and Thailand, to see how people live. It is as if alive, with its own history and culture, there is something to see there, much will be very unusual for a European. Yes, this is not a resort where everything is clean and comfortable, but it's worth it.
On one's own
For an inexperienced traveler (or who has very little time), it will be enough to walk in the Khaosan Road area and see the sights around it, there are several interesting temples there. This will take you one day. But, I will list everything where I was, enough for a total of 2-4 days, choose what suits you best.
Temples near Khaosan Road
- . It is called Wat Pho and is famous for its huge reclining Buddha figure (46 m long).
- . Wat Arun is a very beautiful temple right on the river bank,
it offers a view of the river and the nearest bank. - . Wat Saket is not the most famous temple, but it has a very pleasant atmosphere. It is located on a hill and from the roof of the temple offers a view of the city blocks around.
- . The most famous landmark of Bangkok and the most touristic.
- Temple of the Golden Buddha. Wat Traimitt - in it you will see a golden figure of a seated Buddha. Pleasant and beautiful place. Nearby is Chinatown, it also makes sense to go there if you have time.
Viewpoints of Bangkok
Lookouts are located on the roofs of skyscrapers, which are more than in the capital. Usually these are restaurants or bars. I visited three of the most famous.
- . The most famous and popular lookout. View of the whole city. It makes sense to look not only at the day view, but also at night. There are 2 sites: behind the glass and in the open air (but behind the net).
- . A nice place where you can not only look at the city, but also sit with a glass of something or eat. One of the best looking restaurants in Bangkok in my opinion.
- . The place became famous after the filming of the movie The Bachelor Party, so there is just a crowd of people.
Walking around Bangkok
Somehow it so happened that I don’t really like megacities. More precisely, not the cities themselves, but traffic jams, crowds of people, so-so ecology. On the other hand, of course, it's great to live in a place where there are a lot of opportunities for leisure, study and work, where there is good Internet and civilization.
With similar thoughts about big cities, I went to Bangkok for the very first time. The idea of him was justified in some ways, in some ways not. Stuffy, a lot of people, but, for example, I liked that they sell fresh chopped papaya and pineapples near every metro station. If I lived here and worked in the office, then in the morning I would have breakfast like this on the way to work, beauty! Later, I lived in Bangkok for six months and it sunk into my soul, I don’t even know why. But now I'm happy to go there for a visit.
I gave links to the main sights of the city in the first half of the post, I looked at them for all my visits and now you can choose where to go for you. But, when we arrived there for the first time, we only had time to walk around the city center. It seems to me that when there is only 1 day, then you should not saturate it with sights to the maximum, you should try to leave time just for a walk in order to have time to feel at least a little the atmosphere of the city. Below are photos from that walk.
Khaosan Road in Bangkok
For one night we decided to stay on Khaosan Road, this is a backpacker street in the city center, a transit point where many foreigners stop. There is all the partying and fun, a cult place. All cheap (and not very cheap) guesthouses are located on Khaosan and neighboring streets. And in the evening, the global market unfolds, bringing with it noise and garbage. By the way, Khaosan Road is somewhat reminiscent of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, only that it is more of a shopping street.
It's definitely worth staying at Khaosan once, but for longer stays or other times, I'd rather look elsewhere. And such a moment, it is not necessary to look for a guesthouse right on Khaosan, it is better to walk around the neighboring ones, there is less noise and more choice. Or, if you want to find a hotel and stay nearby, choose conveniently on RoomGuru, this is a convenient service where you can compare hotel prices in different booking systems. The last time I stayed at, a good hotel on a quiet street and it took about 10 minutes to go to all the traffic, no more.
People
Skyscrapers and barracks
Excellent roads
Canals and river trams
In the center of Bangkok
What to see in Bangkok in 2 days to get the most complete impression of the capital of Siam and its culture?
What are the best attractions in Bangkok? What is the first thing to see in Bangkok?
This article is for those who want to see Bangkok in two days on their own, and for those who find it easier to do this with a tour.
To be honest, when writing this article, I was torn, because it’s impossible even to put all the most interesting things in Bangkok in two days. Therefore, there will be two articles about what to see in Bangkok in 2 days,
and you can choose for yourself, swap routes and leave what is most interesting for you and your family.
Bangkok on your own or with a guided tour?
Let's say you have a couple of free days that you are ready to give Bangkok. Or is the package such that 1-2 days are laid down in Bangkok, do you need to go somewhere and see something?
How to do it better, with a tour or on your own?
To be honest, it is easier with a tour, sometimes cheaper and obviously less energy-intensive.
The advantages of independent movement are that you do not depend on the route and you can make such a program as you want. But it will take strength (walking a lot in the heat is not easy)
time (find information on the Internet, understand how to get there, put it all in your head), and money (because it will take you more money for transport, entrance fees, lunches and dinners, transfers,
than you pay for the same thing by choosing a tour).
Everything has its pros and cons, so decide, choose, we got acquainted with the sights of Bangkok on our own, and with excursions, and it’s hard for me to say which option is better. They're just different.
Ready-made vouchers and tours to Thailand are most profitable and most convenient to look for on online tour booking sites and.
More than 120 reliable tour operators sell there tours to all destinations at the lowest prices. It is easy to find a very inexpensive last minute tour.
Check prices, change dates to find the best tour in terms of price and quality.
What to see in Bangkok in 2 days - day one
The first day in Bangkok, I would advise you to devote to the cultural program and getting to know the city. Take it for granted and the fact that you will not be able to see much on your own, no matter how hard you try.
A lot of effort and time is spent on getting somewhere, seeing everything, having a bite to eat and returning to the hotel. So the first day in Bangkok I would spend on the 3 most famous temples + dinner at the hotel
with a beautiful view of the city.
Speaking of temples, I mean the golden triangle of Bangkok: the Temple of Dawn Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha Wat Phra Kaew.
They are located nearby, so you can easily see them in a few hours.
First we look at the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha - the main shrines of Thailand.
You can get here along the Chao Phraya River. This way you kill two birds with one stone - ride public transport on the river for only a few baht, (longtail boats),
inspect the beauty around and get to the temples.
I advise you to start the route from the terminus of the boats, Sathorn Pier (Sathorn, Chao Phraya River) - exit from metro number 2.
This is the only pier that is next to the subway in Bangkok. BTS Saphan Taksin Station
This is the final pier. From here you can leave by buying a ticket for a tourist boat for the whole day (120 baht), or go by boat as public transport for 10 baht. We did just that.
How to get to Temple of Dawn, Royal Palace, Wat Pho,
It just describes the route of movement from the metro along Chao Phraya to the temples, prices, and other interesting and necessary information.
Entrance fees to Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kheo, Wat Pho
Wat Arun - Temple of the Dawn photo
Royal Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha - entrance fee 500 baht
Opening hours – 8:30 – 15:30
Photography of the Emerald Buddha is prohibited. In temples, you need to wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders, if you don’t have one, rent it for 20-30 baht at the temple.
Temple of the Dawn - Wat Arun - entrance 50 baht
Opening hours – 8:00 – 18:00
Temple of the Dawn Wat Arun, I advise you to look after the royal palace. I'll explain why.
Now there is a repair and the upper pagodas still cannot be climbed. So if earlier it would have been logical to visit there before closing and see the sunset, now it makes no sense,
after all, leaving anyway from the opposite side, so we take a ferry for 3 baht to the opposite side and look at the beauty of the architecture of ancient Siam.
Wat Pho Temple of the Reclining Golden Buddha - 100 baht entry
Opening hours - from 8:00 - 19:00
From Wat Arun we cross back and walk in a straight line from the pier to Wat Pho.
We left Wat Pho for dessert, as we will have to walk there for a long time, we will need to have a snack, and most importantly, this is of course a massage. But first things first.
Wat Pho temple entrance fee includes a bottle of cold water, but I advise you to buy at least one more. Usually on such walks it is sooooo hot, and dehydration is useless.
A golden Buddha 40 meters high and 15 meters long awaits you.
Inside there is a coin toss routine that I also recommend. Ordinary coins are exchanged for satangs for you and you walk along the wall, throwing one penny into each vat, thereby removing your sins,
making wishes and performing the rite of purification.
On the territory of the Wat Pho temple is the oldest school of Thai massage. It was here, within these walls, that the art of healing Thai massage originated and the best masters still work.
The cost of massage from the masters of Wat Pho temple is not high. Only 50-100 baht more expensive than in regular massage parlors.
What I didn’t really like was the queues and the common room for everyone, in which it “smells”. Well, the massage itself lasts not an hour, but half an hour.
This problem can be solved in the following way. When you walk from the pier towards Wat Pho, you will pass a small market with cafes. Look around, there are inscriptions inviting for a massage that do
specialists from Wat Pho. I don't know if this is true or not, but the massage was really good :)
In the same place, on this spot, I advise you to have lunch, because after visiting the three temples, a long walk, you will probably get hungry.
We had lunch at a very nice Thai cafe with paintings. The food is inexpensive (for a tourist place and the center of the capital), fast and tasty.
It is also interesting that there are many foreigners in the cafe and it is always a pleasure to exchange a few words, get to know each other and learn something about tourists from other continents.
Evening in Bangkok - park and dinner
After the temples and dinner, it's time to relax and lie somewhere in the shade. You can do this in Lumpini Park, for example.
Gaze at the monitor lizards that walk imposingly throughout the park, sit by the lake, dream and take a lot of beautiful photos.
Lumpini Park in Bangkok – Where to go in Bangkok?
We get to Lumpini in the same way that we arrived (we sit on the side where Wat Pho is on the boat) and take the metro to the Lumpini metro station, where we exit and get into the park.
Lumpini opening hours - from 4:30 am to 21:30
The entrance is free
Since Lumpini is the center of the city, you can try to get to a few more interesting places from here, but I'm afraid you won't have the strength left.
Exit to Lumphini Park - Metro MRT - Silom Lumphini, BTS - Ratchadamri
Dinner in a skyscraper overlooking Bangkok at night
I propose to end the first day in Bangkok with dinner at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel or a similar restaurant, where there is a beautiful view of the whole of Bangkok.
A similar excursion program in Bangkok is called Bangkok Classic and costs 1,750 baht per adult and 1,000 baht per child. It includes a visit to the three listed temples + dinner on the 78th floor
in Baiyoke Sky, no overnight stay.
If you need contacts, write - I will send the contacts of the company to which we apply for excursions. Prices for the season may increase slightly, check.
If you come by yourself and plan to stay overnight in Bangkok, then I recommend choosing a hotel in the center, as the next day in Bangkok will be devoted to shopping, and then you yourself understand, you can’t waste a minute :)
All the most central “places of power” of the shopper are located next to Bayok Sky.
We get by metro from Lumpini to Siam station and go on foot or by tuk-tuk for 20-40 baht to the selected hotel.
Hotels in the center of Bangkok – which one to choose?
What to see in Bangkok - second day - shopping and aquarium
We woke up early in the morning, had breakfast at the hotel and went for a walk, shopping and admiring the scope of local shopping centers.
Those who have a lot of money and are interested in expensive brands have a direct road to Siam Paragon. The largest mall in Thailand, which is owned by the royal family.
It’s hard to get around it even in a whole day, huge areas, many floors, all kinds of entertainment and an oceanarium are also there.
When a princess comes to Paragon for shopping, it is completely closed. Fantastic!
In my opinion, it's realistic to visit 3 malls and try to squeeze in another oceanarium before leaving.
For inexpensive, interesting things, bags, shoes, goods for children and men, jewelry, etc., we go to the Platinum shopping mall.
It is located opposite the Amari Watergate Hotel, right in it is a hotel Novotel Platinum
, and Bayok sky across the road.
I don’t know about you, but the very first time, when I had 2 days in Bangkok, and for 1 ruble they gave 1 baht, I spent two days there, with occasional breaks to sleep and eat.
The husband at this time yearned in the hotel.
Husbands, by the way, can be sent to the MBK shopping center next to Platinum, where there are countless floors of electronics and other equipment.
So. First, we go to the Platinum Mall for a few hours, buy everything we wanted, check into a hotel, have lunch and go to Paragon.
You can take your husband and children to Paragon. It houses the largest oceanarium in Thailand, which is equally interesting for both adults and children. Entrance there costs 900 baht. Sometimes there are discounts.
Holders of Thai rights are always discounted.
Opens at 10 am.
Also in Siam Paragon there is KidZania. This is such an interesting entertainment for children from 5 years old, where they try on various professions, earn "money", which they can then cash out for all sorts of local bonuses.
Children under 5 years old will not be interested there, and over 14 too. Located on the 5th floor of the complex.
Please note that the oceanarium needs at least 2-3 hours. Kidzania no less.
I recommend to have a bite to eat at the Siam Paragon food court,
If for some reason you are not interested in Siam Paragon, then you can still go shopping to Central World.
There are many branded stores and boutiques of local designers. Central World is a middle class complex, unlike Siam Paragon.
Tired but happy, we return to the hotel. And if we have the strength, we take a taxi or a tuker and go to celebrate purchases on the cheerful Khao San Road.
Everyone remembers the movie The Beach, where Leonardo DiCaprio's character started his journey to the "beach" from Khaosan.
It makes no sense to go to Khaosan before 21 pm. You have to get out there at night, sit on the top floor of the veranda of some rock cafe and sip a “bouquet” (this is a bucket of an alcoholic cocktail with ice of your choice),
look at the merry audience. Those who are more cheerful can go to the dance themselves and get acquainted with the local European youth, of which there are always many in Khaosan.
If you checked out from the previous hotel, you can stay at Khaosan and go to the airport or to Pattaya, where you were still going there, already from here.
Hotels on Khaosan Road
Inexpensive and very nice hostel 3Hovv, with a high rating and good reviews, for only 500 baht per person
Inexpensive, but pleasant, beautiful Buddy Lodge hotel with a high rating from visitors, with a pool in the heart of Khaosan
If you don’t want to live in the center of Khaosan Road itself, then I advise a classy hotel nearby (700m), a stylish Chillax Resort hotel.
Everything you need to relax and enjoy your stay in the center of Bangkok.
Chillax Resort - stylish and beautiful hotel near Khaosan Road
How to save on insurance?
You need insurance abroad. Any admission is very expensive and the only way not to pay out of pocket is to choose an insurance policy in advance. For many years we have been making out on the site, which give the best prices for insurance and selection, along with registration, takes only a couple of minutes.
To be continued.
01.11.2013
Article text updated: 01/05/2019
New Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport
So, it doesn’t matter if we are flying from Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk or Moscow, we all arrive at the new airport of the capital of Thailand, which is correctly called Suanaphum or Suvannapum, which means “Golden Land” in Thai (this was the name of the ancient kingdom, which was located as the Thais believe, in the territory where Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) now stands). But among Russian tourists, the name-transliteration from the Latin spelling "Suvarnabhumi" has taken root more.
Note: The text you are currently reading was rewritten in January 2015, so don't be surprised if some of the information is more recent than it was in 2010. But the basis is the data that I took on a trip in 2010, so please double-check my data.
Suvarnabhumi Airport was put into operation in 2006. It is one of the largest in Southeast Asia and in the world. In the capital of Thailand, there is also the old Don Mueang Airport (Old) Bangkok International Airport), in which low-cost airlines are now based, domestic air transportation is carried out.
This fact must be taken into account when planning your schedule and route for an independent trip to Thailand. So, in 2010, we flew to Bangkok with the Transaero airline to Suvarnabhumi Airport and then flew to Krabi from it with the Air Asia low-cost airline. But since the end of 2012, Air Asia has moved flights to Don Muang and now you will need to book time to travel from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Mueang.
How to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the center of Bangkok
The latest information on how to get from Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport and back can be found on the official website of the airport https://www.bangkokairportonline.com/. The main ways: to get there by metro, bus or taxi.
From the city center to the airport is laid metro line Suvarnabhumi Airport City Line (SA City Line). The fare is between THB 15 and 45 per person, depending on how many stations you need to pass to get to the airport. Metro operating hours from 6:00 to 24:00. To take the SA City Line train, you need to go down to the basement following the signs "Basement B".
You can also take the Suvarnabhumi Airport Express-Makkasan (Makkasan Express Line) from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the center of Bangkok. This is also a subway, but the train goes non-stop. The ticket price is 90 baht one way or 150 baht round trip. Travel time from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Makkasan Station takes 15 minutes.
Also, the express runs on the route Suvarnabhumi Airport Express - Phaya Thai (Phaya Thai Express Line). Tickets cost the same 90 and 150 baht. Travel time 17 minutes.
The second option on how to get to the city is to go by Taxi. As in Russia, when leaving the customs zone, taxi drivers will attack you with calls “Taxi, taxi” and, as in your homeland, you can get to a razvodilovo, or rather, a limousine service with exorbitant prices. We need to go outside in the Arriaval area (1st Floor, Gates 4 and 7), where the Public taxi counter is located. Here, aunty will write you an itinerary receipt. Landing fee 35 baht, plus airport tax 50 baht, plus toll road (25 baht if available on the route). Usually they take you from the airport according to the meter (if not, remind the driver about it) and, according to independent travelers, the fare to the center is from 300-400 to 500 baht.
In Bangkok itself, there are taxi drivers who refuse to drive according to the meter, then either bargain or send a forest and look for another car. If in the provinces you are lucky on the counter every first driver, then in the capital - every fifth. By the way, when the car is free, a red Thai character is lit on its windshield. And the counter displays two numbers: how many kilometers you have traveled and how long you have been on the road (the beginning of the count is from 35 baht - landing).
city buses arrive and depart at the Bangkok Airport public transportation center, which is served by a free Shuttle buse (bus route inside the port). There are several shuttle lines in total: Express Line and Routes A-D. Shuttle bus "A" carries passengers from the passenger hall on the 1st level (2nd floor, since the 1st is the basement) to Gate 3 and 8, route "B" - from the arrival hall (Arrival Hall) to Gate 5, lines "C" and "D" - express between the arrivals / departures halls and Gate 5.
Well, the city routes are as follows:
- 550 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Happy Land/On Nut Road - Praves District - On Nut Intersection - Bangkapi Intersection - Happy Land (ticket price THB 34 per person)
- 554 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Rangsit: Ram Intra Road - Lak Si - Vibhavadee Ransit - Don Muaeng - Rangsit (price THB 34)
- 555 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Ransit (Rama 9 Expressway) Dindaeng â€" Suthisarn - Vibhavadee Rangsit - Kasetsart University - LakSi - Don Muaeng Airport - Rangsit (THB 34). Departs every 15-20 minutes (from 00 to 02.00 every hour)
- 558 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Central Rama 2 - Expressway - Wat Son-Suksawas Road –Ram 2 Road – Central Rama 2 – Samae dam Garage (THB 34).
And there are many minibuses (Public Van). How to get to them, see the website of Suvarnabhumi Airport, the link to which I gave above.
In 2014, my wife and I from the airportSuvarnabhumi AirportWe went to Pattaya by bus. Went down to the 1st floor (1Level), where package tourists go out into the street. There is a box office where you can buy tickets. There are 4 routes per day that take you to the bus station by the beachJomtienfor 125 baht per person, and several routes that take you directly to the hotel for 250 baht per passenger.
We missed the cheap route, took the bus for 250THB. Travel time - 2 hours. We arrived somewhere at the northern bus station of Pattaya (I think), where we were transferred to minibuses and taken to the hotel entrance.
Where to stay in Bangkok
Of course, it is better to live in the city center so that you can easily get to the main attractions. But what is considered the center? Tourist guides say that you need to choose a hotel on Khao San Road, or Silom Street ( สีลม) with its skyscrapers of the financial center, or, for lovers of spicy, live in Patpong (Patpong) - famous for everything the world's red light district and Nana (Nana Plaza), because at night there is the main movement.
Katya and I decided to follow the advice of those travelers who claim that for the purpose of independent excursions around Bangkok, it is better to choose a hotel in the area of the World Trade Center ( World Trade Center(WTC)), skytrain stations SIAM station BTS Skytrain, the largest shopping center in Southeast Asia, Siam Paragon ( Siam Paragon shopping mall). A little further away from this area is the famous high-rise hotel bayok sky, on the upper floors of which there is an observation deck and seafood restaurants with breathtaking views of Bangkok.
By the way, one of the largest oceanariums in Southeast Asia is located at the lower level of the Siam Paragon shopping center. We did not have time to enter it, but the next year, while in Shanghai, we visited the local marine aquarium - an unforgettable experience! Check out my review of the Shanghai Aquarium tour and you will definitely want to take the time to visit the marine aquarium in Bangkok.
I was told that from Khao San Road (Khao San) only close to the royal palace and the river. But, in terms of the accessibility of the metro, shopping centers and markets Pratunam (Pratunam) and Bo Bae (Bo Bae Market), the presence of a shipping channel with tram boats, it is more pleasant to settle in the World Trade Center area and at the Baiyoke Sky Tower.
In general, we did not know all this information in 2010 and booked the Bel-Aire Princess Hotel, which is now called BelAire Bangkok(Hotel address: 16 Sukhumvit Road Soi 5, Bangkok 10110 Thailand) as it is easily accessible by public transportation. You can get to the hotel like this: take the Airport Rail Link train to Phaya Thai station and transfer to the BTS skytrain to get to the Nana station stop. We leave on the left and go along the lane Sukhumvit Soi 5 to the end (the path takes no more than 5-10 minutes). The ticket price for the City Line is 45 baht to Phaya Thai and another 31 baht to Nana.
2. Review of the BelAire Bangkok hotel. Good location, but expensive… Next time I will look for cheaper accommodation for one night in Bangkok.
We really liked the BelAire Bangkok hotel. We lived somewhere on the 20th floor of the tower, around - skyscrapers. My review of it is the most positive! Only now, having gained experience of independent travels in China, Mexico, Sri Lanka and a second trip to Pattaya, I would not settle in it. Why pay pretty decent money for one night in Bangkok (we checked in, left our things and roamed around the city until late at night, and already went to the airport early the next morning)? It was more profitable to find an inexpensive hostel. That's what I'll do next time.
Note from 04/19/2015: In February 2014 we went on holiday to Thailand for the third time. Now we rented a car and drove around the country for about 3,500 kilometers. Including, we spent 1 day in Bangkok. This time we stayed at the hotel. Astera Sathorn Hotel. I recommend! It is located 5 minutes from the skytrain station.Saphan Taksin. Here is the boat pier.Sathorn pier, from which it is easy to get to the Royal Palace or Wat Arun. The room is cheap (less than 2000 rubles), but everything is clean and tidy. Nearby is a night mini-market with cheap food.
What to ride in Bangkok
All independent travelers are advised to take free tourist cards at the airport and other places, which show the main attractions of the capital of Thailand.
Usually, the green and red lines on the map indicate the lines of the upper metro - BTS Sky, where you can quickly get to various tourist places, including the Chao Phraya River.
On the maps, you can see that a river channel runs parallel to the green line and below the railway, along which boats travel, which are full-fledged public transport. Ticket price 10-20 baht. They are very convenient to get without traffic jams to various attractions. Public boats also travel along the Chao Phraya River itself.
What you can see in Bangkok in a few hours
I will briefly tell you how our tour of the capital of Thailand went, so that you have an idea of what sights you can see in Bangkok in one day.
- We flew from Krabi to Suvarnabhumi Airport at 13:40. We received our luggage, on the high-speed metro with a transfer, as described above, we got to our hotel. We settled in, had lunch, as we really wanted to eat.
- We got to the pier where the river buses stop and swam to pier number 8 (Ta Tien), from it we went to the right and in a couple of minutes we saw the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho, Wat Pho).
5. In the courtyard of the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho). The most resting golden Buddha can be seen in the 1st part of the Thailand trip report on your own.
In general, next to Wat Pho is the Royal Palace (The Grand Palace), which may not be marked on the maps, since it is located on the same territory as Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Phra Kaew, in Thai: วัด พระแก้ว). I think the recommendation from the site will be useful to youtripadvisorhow to get there using river transport, its features will become clearer.
The Royal Palace is located on the same side of the river as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), which is a few steps away from it, and directly opposite another famous temple in Bangkok -Wat Arun(Wat Arun or Temple of Dawn).
Option 1. If you are in the areaSukhumvit, Sathorn, Silom, Siam, Ploenchit, Phayathai, Victory Monumentor anywhere else with access to skytrain stationsbts sky train, then we sit down and go to the stationSaphan Taksin. Might have to change at the bus stopSiam, depending on where you start your Bangkok tour. At the stationSaphan Taksinwe leave and go down to the pierSathorn pierlocated under the metro line. This pier is also calledCentral pier. Do not buy tickets for 150 baht for a tourist boat at the box office (if you want a tour with an English-speaking guide talking about the main attractions of Bangkok, then buy a ticket for a trip along the river for 40 bahtChao Phraya River (Chao Phraya River) on a tourist boat). Tourist boats are marked with a blue flag.
A diagram and description of Bangkok's river transport can be viewed.
To take the city boatChao Phraya Express boat, go to the left pier (may be crowded in high season). Get on a boat without a flag, with an orange or green flag. Fare is paid to the conductor on board. To him need to say"Tha Chang" (pier№ 9, pier 9). Price travel 13-15 baht. Get off at Pier 9 "Tha Chang” and walk until you see a large white wall. Follow it to the left and then turn right toSanam Luang(a large open green area) was on your left, and the wall of the palace was on your right. You will walk about 200 meters until you reach the main entrance.
You may be approached by a polite, well-dressed man (or woman), sometimes even in some special uniform (such as a black T-shirt with "Tourist Police" written on it), who will tell you that the palace is closed for some special reason, or, that the entrance to the palace will be opened in a few hours. And they will offer you to visit another temple, or a cheap tuk tuk tour. DO NOT TRUST them as they are scammers.
Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) is located directly behind the Royal Palace (the Grand Palace). If you want to walk to it, go around one block to get to the main entranceWat Pho.
If you want to get to the templeWat Arun, go back to the pierTha Tien(No. 8), from where you can take a ferry for 3 baht to the other side.
Option 2. From Khao San street ( Khao San road) AndPhra Athityou can take the express boatChao Phraya express boat, which comes to the right from the pierTha Phra Athit(pier number 13) and get off at berth number 9 (Tha Chang pier). Also from there you can walk in 30 minutes to the Royal Palace and on foot.
We did not know about the ferry to the other side of the river. And it was already getting dark, so we looked at the Wat Arun temple from our shore and went to the Baiyoke Sky hotel. This is the tallest skyscraper in the country. At the top is a viewing platform. And below - the floors with restaurants.
What to do in Bangkok in the evening? Dine at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel
Many Russian tourists try to stay in this hotel, but I have read reviews dissuading them from deciding to live in Bayok. Imagine: every day there will be crowds of tourists in the elevator at the entrance to the hotel! I agree with those who recommend just coming here for a romantic dinner.
Restaurants are located on the 76th and 78th floors. Buffet service. Before the trip, I read that one of them offers a 50% discount if you buy a ticket for a time after 20:00 hours. That is, instead of the regular price of 900 baht, pay 450 baht. The cafe is open until 22:00, so you can eat calmly and admire the night city.
We arrived at the hotel, went up to the 18th floor, where the aunt said that there were no places at 19:00, you need to take a walk until 19:30. I asked if it was true that after 8 pm everything would be half price. She confirmed. We decided that we would walk a little nearby (there is a market with souvenir shops), and with the money saved we would buy gifts for our relatives.
We returned at 20:00. The choice in the restaurant is huge. Finally ate some seafood. Alcoholic drinks - for a fee.
We went up to the observation deck. It is fenced with a metal mesh, but you can stick the lens through. True, the roof of a skyscraper rotates around its axis ...
7. From the observation deck on the tallest building in Bangkok, the Baiyoke Sky Hotel offers an impressive view. Can you imagine how romantic it is to have a dinner with a view of the night metropolis?
What other places to visit in Bangkok
My wife and I managed to see only three of the above attractions in half a day: the temple complex of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun, Wat Arun) from the opposite bank of the Chao Phraya River (Chao Phraya, Menam Chao Phraya) and have dinner at The tallest building in Thailand is the Baiyoke Sky Hotel.
If we had more free time, we could visit the following sights of Bangkok:
- Wat Saket or Golden Mountain (Golden Mount or ‘Phu Khao Thong’) and Phra Sumen Fort.
- Metal Temple Loha Prasart (the Metal Castle).
- You can choose to go see the Democracy Monument (อนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย Anusawari Prachathipatai, Anusawari Prachathipatai, Democracy Monument) and the above-mentioned Royal Palace (open daily from 8:30 to 15 :30), Temple of the Reclining Buddha or take a tour of Wat Suthat ), which is remembered for its Giant Swing gates).
- At pier number 7, you can rent a longtail boat for a trip across the river to Old Bangkok, which is also called the Venice of the East (Venice of the East, in Thai khlong, คลอง). The main thing is that the boat should be long-tailed, as ordinary boats travel very slowly ...
- Take a tour of the Bangkok Aquarium at Siam Paragon Shopping Mall.
- You can visit the Bangkok Safari Park (Safari World, Safari World) - a zoo in which visitors pass inside cages, and animals live outside.
- Go to the ancient city of Ayutthaya (พระนครศรีอยุธยา, Ayutthaya) combined with an excursion to the summer residence of King Bang Pain (Bang Pa In).
- I want to get to the historical park, Mueang Boran open-air museum (Mueang Boran, Ancient City).
- Go for an evening walk along the Chao Phraya River, flooded with lights. Swimming takes place on a national junk or on a ship. The tour is called "Grand Pearl Dinner Cruise - Bangkok Thailand". Landing - at the "River City". Music plays, you have dinner and admire the beauties of the city at night.
Here is such a small report on what we managed to see in Bangkok in 1 day and what you can see if you spend more time in the Thai capital, I did it. I think the next time we fly on vacation to this beautiful country, I will definitely go to Mueang Boran Park (Mueang Boran, Ancient City) and visit the Bangkok Aquarium.
Summarizing my report on the first independent trip to Thailand in my life, I want to say that Katya and I really liked the country. After that, we went twice to China, wandered around the Philippines as savages, drove a rented car around half of Mexico and almost all of Sri Lanka. But we were still drawn to Tai. In 2014, in March, after a repeated busy trip through the outback of China, we decided to spend 5 days again in Pattaya (I will write a report on this later).
1 - MoChit Bus Terminal, from which buses depart to the North, to Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya Historical Park or Sukhothai.
2 – Railway station Hua Lampong Station (Hua Lampong).
3 - Makkasan station (Makkasan) - the final express train Suvarnabhumi Airport Express-Makkasan.
4 - Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
5 is the terminus of the skytrain from Suvarnabhumi Airport City Line (SA City Line).
6 - Saphan-Taksin skytrain station. Here is the Sathorn pier and the Astera Sathorn Hotel, which I recommend.
7 - the temple of the dawn Wat Arun (Wat Arun).
8 - the temple of the reclining Buddha Wat Pho (Wat Pho).
9 - the royal palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).
10 - Wat Suthat temple and Giant Swing gate.
11 - Democracy Monument.
12 - Golden Mountain (Golden Mount) or Wat Saket.
13 - Siam station, where the aquarium is located.
In the winter of 2015, Katya and I went to Thailand on our own for the third time. Now we decided to spend one free day in Bangkok on. What to say? Incredibly beautiful! But ... Expensive: 700 baht per person and not as interesting as, say, in the Nong Nooch Botanical Garden in Pattaya, where you can admire the landscapes, or you can visit the menagerie, see the show of elephants.
And I am sure that I will go to Thailand as a savage more than once. Because, having visited the country twice, I never saw it ... I will rent a car and drive through the national parks, through Northern Thailand ... These are the verses that come to mind when I think of Tai.
“... For those who hear the call of the East, the motherland is not sweet.
Not the fatherland is dear to them -
Spicy spirit, like from a cauldron,
The land where palm trees are splashing and bells are ringing ... "
Wealthier tourists can take advantage of the Sputnic8 offer and book a tour in advance. Perhaps this service is more suitable for those tourists who do not know the language well and feel insecure in a big city abroad.
Update as of October 11, 2015. Little-known tourist attractions in Bangkok
If you are planning to create your itinerary for a self-guided trip to Thailand, I recommend that you read the following articles (see link below). I also advise you to go to the section of the site "Independent travel" and familiarize yourself with. Hua Hin is located just 200 km from the capital, and there are stunning national parks around. Maybe you don't want to go to noisy Pattaya...
During the week I flew on a business trip, on the plane I leafed through the Aeroflot in-flight magazine with an article about the sights of Bangkok. I want to add a few places where I would like to go on excursions if I still have a chance to relax in Thailand on my own. Maybe the information will be useful to you when planning your own trip or help you have fun if you have a few free hours and you want to see something in the city, and not sit at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Firstly, I would very much like to visit the theater show Siam Niramit (Siam Niramit). It is held on the island of Phuket and in the capital of the country. Here is the official website (page in Russian): http://www.siamniramit.com/show.php
Just imagine how grandiose the performance is: 150 actors, special effects on the huge stage of the Ratchada Theater (11.5 meters high). Hall - for 2000 spectators.
For 90 minutes, the Siam Niramit stage unfolds a breathtaking action: how ancient Siam became a crossroads where civilizations meet, how the laws of karma bind the people of Thailand into one whole, and how religious ceremonies and festivals help a person accumulate merit to go to heaven.
Tourists can buy a simple ticket to the Siam Niramit show, or you can buy it with dinner. I think if everyone around eats, it will suck in the stomach, so I advise you to fork out a little.
The Siam Niramit show is open from 17:30 to 21:20, although the performance itself starts at 20:00. Simply, vacationers can arrive in advance to walk around the "Thai village", eat, ride elephants - in general, enjoy the traditional entertainment for Thailand.
How to get to the Ratchada Theater where Siam Niramit is performed. This attraction of Bangkok is located on Tiamruammit Road, directly opposite the Thai Cultural Center. To get to it, we take the underground metro (I remind you that in Bangkok it is called MRT, in contrast to the elevated one - BTS Skytrain) and get off at the Thailand Cultural Center station. You need to go outside through Exit 1. From here, from 18:00 to 20:00, free buses run that take you to Siam Niramit.
At the link at the end of the article, you can see a photo report about visiting the Alcazar Show cabaret in Pattaya. We really liked it there, I'm sure that in Bangkok the show is even bigger. Another similar show can be seen during an excursion to the Nong Nooch Botanical Park - there is a very beautiful performance of actors in national costumes. Therefore, although I myself have not visited Siam Niramit, I recommend it to everyone.
Another attraction in Bangkok that I would like to visit as a photographer is Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temple. It is located 16 kilometers from Don Muang Airport. The religious building is the center of the sectarian Buddhist Dhammakaya Movement, which was founded in 1970 by a certain Phramonkolthepmuni.
Wat Phra Dhammakaya looks like a flying saucer or a stadium rather than a traditional Thai temple. 1 billion dollars was spent on its construction.
In the center of the structure is the huge Dhammakaya Cetiya stupa, which is decorated with 300,000 bronze Buddha statues covered with gold. Another 700,000 sculptures are installed inside the temple. The Golden Stupa is the Founder's Memorial Hall. Surrounding the temple is a huge concrete platform serving as the Amphitheater of Meditation.
To get to Wat Phra Dhammakaya, you need to take bus 29, 34, 39, 59, 95, 185, 503, 504, 510, 522 and 538 from BTS Skytrain Mo Chit station to get to Rangsit Future Park (price fare - from 7 to 22 baht, depending on the availability of air conditioning). Travel time is from 30 to 60 minutes.
Another attraction that can be seen near Bangkok is Temple of the Dragon (Wat Sampharan). It is a 17-storey building, on the walls of which a huge dragon crawls. How to get there by public transport, I did not find. Here are the GPS coordinates: 13.735295, 100.214892 - this is in Khlong Mai village. The distance from Bangkok is about 40 kilometers.
If you have already traveled to various interesting places in the capital of Thailand, and have had enough of the aquarium and the Siam Niramit show, you may be interested in a walk along King Rama IX Park (Suan Luang King Rama IX Park). Judging by the photos of tourists, according to reviews, this is a very beautiful and peaceful place, almost the same as the open-air museum of Muang Boran (Ancient Siam, Muang Boran), where we went on an excursion in the spring of 2015 during the third trip around the country while driving rented car.
King Rama IX Park is located 15 kilometers from the city center. To get to it, you need to take the skytrain to Udom Suk station. Here you can already take a taxi, which will take you to Suan Luang King Rama IX Park in about thirty minutes. Fare: 100-150 baht. Park opening hours: from 05:00 to 18:00. Ticket price - 10 baht.
Koh Kret Island It was formed in 1722 on the Chao Phraya River, when a bypass channel was being built there. Tourists come here on an excursion when they want to see how the Thais lived in ancient times. The fact is that Mons settlements, which were the dominant nation earlier in Thailand, have been preserved here. I don’t know how touristy this place is, in 2015 my wife and I visited a fishing village near the city of Chumphon, and were delighted. But there we are the only tourists for many months.
You can get to Koh Kret by the Chao Phraya Express boat, which departs from the Central Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin) once a week, on Sundays at 9:00, carries tourists to several attractions and returns by 15:30. Ticket price - 300 baht per person, excluding lunch. Also, many travel agencies sell tours to the ancient city. Ayutthaya with a stop on the island Ko Kret.
If you are traveling around Thailand with children, you can visit one of the largest entertainment complex in Southeast Asia in Bagkok: Thai Disneyland, which is called "Dream World" (Dream World). Here, carousels, water rides, playgrounds, cinemas, a mini-zoo, a miniature park, etc. are collected on a vast territory. True, you need to tune in that such an excursion will take the whole day, and not several hours, and you need to go here purposefully for a family vacation.
Here is a video in which you can see what Disneyland in Bangkok is like.
Dream World amusement park opening hours: from 10:00 to 17:00 (until 19:00 on weekends). Ticket price - 1200-1375 baht per person for the whole day (unlimited) depending on the selected package (package): carousels - snow slides - water slides - zoo - buffet - transfer (cheaper without snow). You can buy an excursion in Pattaya: up to 1200 baht or take a minibus to the Mo Chit bus station for 140 baht (see chapter No. 1 with a review of a trip to Thailand in 2017).
Official site in English: http://www.dreamworld.co.th/panoramic/en/index.php .
Shopping places in Bangkok
We go on vacation not for shopping, so it’s always a pity to carve out time for shopping trips. If you want to go shopping in Bangkok, you can go to night market Asiatique the Riverfront. Take a free boat at the end of the pier at the already known Central Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin) and in 10 minutes sail to the former trading port, which has been converted into a night market. There are 1500 boutiques and 40 restaurants. You can buy anything.
Asiatique the Riverfront shopping area opens at 17:00 and is open all night. If in Pattaya you did not go to the show of transvestites in Alcazar or Tiffany, you can visit the equally famous Calypso Cabaret Show at Asiatique.
Another famous mall in Thailand is called Terminal 21. It opened relatively recently. It is a 9-storey building, the design of which resembles an airport. Each floor is decorated in the national style: Caribbean, Rome, Paris, Tokyo and so on. If you look at the photos, you can go there as if on an excursion.
Getting to the Terminal 21 shopping center is easy: take the skytrain to Asok Station, from which you can go directly inside to the 600 boutiques and 50 restaurants waiting for you.
Another famous shopping attraction in Bangkok is night market Rot Fai Market (Train Market), where you can buy anything you want: from antiques to modern things. It is located at Srinakarin Soi 51, just behind the Seacon Square Shopping Mall. They get there by taxi, but there are traffic jams on Friday and Saturday, so you need to take the skytrain to On Nut Station and look for a car there.
A visit to Bangkok will leave an indelible impression on every tourist. This city is an explosive mix of traditional Asian culture and global cosmopolitanism, the abject poverty of the slum dwellers along the Chao Phraya River and the indecent luxury of business districts.
Many foreigners consider Bangkok to be the quintessence of the spirit of a true Asian metropolis: noisy, mind-numbingly hot, fast-paced, liberated, and sometimes obscenely exotic. On the one hand, the magnificent architecture of the majestic Buddhist temples, on the other hand, the bacchanal of Khaosan Road, and on the third, a real gastronomic feast.
The Thai capital is worth seeing at least once in order to try to understand the mysterious people who inhabit the once mighty Siam. It is not for nothing that this state has never been under colonial oppression.
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The main attractions of the Thai capital, which previously served as the residence of kings. The complex was built at the end of the 18th century under Rama I, when the capital was moved to Bangkok. The plan of the Royal Palace was modeled after the residence in the ancient capital of Siam - Ayutthaya. On the large territory of the palace complex there are fanciful temples, galleries decorated with the heroes of the Thai epic, and administrative buildings.
Built entirely of pinkish teak wood (no nails were used), it is said to be the largest wooden structure in the world. The palace was built for King Rama I. Translated from Thai, "Vimanmek" means "heavenly palace." The architecture is close to the English Victorian style. Initially, the palace was located on the island of Sichagn, but was moved to Bangkok.
Renaissance and neoclassical mansion built in 1915 by Italian architects. Previously, Ananta Samahom served as the royal throne room, now it houses a museum dedicated to Thai arts and crafts. The facade of the building looks elegant and simple at the same time; many marble elements were used in the decoration of the walls, which gives it a resemblance to European palaces.
The main Buddhist temple in Thailand, located in the heart of Bangkok next to the Royal Palace. The complex was erected in the period 1782-1785. The main shrine of the temple and at the same time a popular tourist attraction is the jade Buddha statue, which is associated with many legends. According to one version, the statue was created in heaven and lowered to earth with the help of the heavenly king.
Temple of the middle of the XIX century, erected during the reign of Chessadabodindra. The 79-meter pagoda of the temple rises above the Chao Phraya River, the walls are decorated with ceramic tiles and porcelain trim (shards of dishes). Steps lead to the top of the pagoda, symbolizing the difficulty of the righteous path of knowledge. The sun's rays are reflected from the porcelain surface of the walls and from afar it seems that Wat Arun sparkles with "divine light".
A traditional Buddhist temple, which houses the world's largest statue of Buddha, made of gold (according to the Thais themselves). The sculpture weighs five tons and reaches a height of three meters. Researchers claim that the age of the Golden Buddha is almost 700 years. There are many interesting stories associated with the statue. During the Burmese attack on Thailand, it was hidden under a layer of plaster, and then lost. Only thanks to an accidentally broken piece of alabaster, the Golden Buddha returned to its place.
One of the oldest temples in Thailand. From the 12th to the 18th centuries This place was a Buddhist monastery. Under King Rama I, it was significantly rebuilt and expanded; also, by the will of His Majesty, a 41-meter-high stupa was erected. To date, there are 95 stupas on the territory of the temple. The statue of the reclining Buddha is the largest statue of this god in the world. In length, it reaches 95 meters in height - 15 meters.
The building of the temple is built of metal, which is why it is often called the “iron temple”. The structure was erected in the 20th century in honor of the princess Wadhanavadi (the granddaughter of the then ruling king). Wat Ratchanadda is built in the classical Ceylon architectural style. The temple pagoda contains 37 sharp spiers, representing the virtues - the steps on the path to the highest Buddhist enlightenment.
The temple was erected at the beginning of the 19th century. It is located in the historical part of Bangkok on the island of Rattanakosin. The interior painting of the building reflects typical Buddhist ideas about the structure of the universe. There are 156 Buddha statues along the walls of the temple, inside there is an 8-meter bronze statue of a god. Near the temple there is a giant teak swing, on which during the ceremony in honor of the harvest, people swayed in the hope of getting a bag of coins. Due to the risk of injury, this ritual was canceled in 1932.
The temple building rises 70 meters above the city, so from here you can see the picturesque panorama of the Thai capital. The Wat Saket temple complex is located on a fairly large area, the buildings are surrounded by a green park. Multicolored statues are scattered along the road for visitors. Especially for people who are tired of the tiring climb to the temple, there are benches and cozy areas at different levels of the stairs.
As the name implies, the temple is built entirely of marble, which is quite rare in Thailand. Other material was specially imported from Italy. The building was erected at the end of the 19th century under the ruler Rama V, and his ashes are buried here. Around the building there is a park with a river and a pond, where you can enjoy the silence and peaceful landscapes of the surroundings.
The museum is located near the Royal Palace complex in central Bangkok. The building was erected at the end of the 18th century. On the territory of the museum there is a royal chapel and a religious statue of Buddha Sihing. Having studied the collection, you can get acquainted with the history of Siam, the complex and exotic cultural traditions of the Thai nation, comprehend the worldview foundations of the traditional peoples of Southeast Asia.
The museum, created on the basis of the collection of Southeast Asian art connoisseur D. Thompson. Here exhibits from Burma, Cambodia, Laos, China and Thailand are collected. Thompson collected his collection in the 50s and 60s. XX century. The building itself is an example of traditional Siamese architecture. For unknown reasons, the collector disappeared during one of his travels, and his home was given over to the museum.
The museum collection consists of 8 traditional Thai boats, completely carved from a teak trunk. Each ship is richly decorated with intricate carvings, lavish decor, and expensive decorative elements. Boats are rarely used for special ceremonies involving royalty. They can anchor for months and wait in the wings. The largest barge, Suppanahong, is 46 meters long.
The building of the museum is a figure of a huge elephant with three heads. Erawan was founded in 1967 with the aim of preserving the cultural heritage of the Thai people. The main goals pursued by the founder L. Veriapan are: to acquaint the general public with the values of local culture, to include the museum collection in the world heritage fund of mankind, to engage in educational work among the younger generation.
Museum of Modern Art, opened in 2008. The main goal of the cultural center is the development of current trends in art, the support of progressive masters, and the provision of a constructive dialogue between traditional and modern culture. For the organization of permanent exhibitions, the works of both Thai and foreign masters are used. The museum was founded with the participation of the Bangkok city government.
Perhaps the most famous and crowded street of the capital of Thailand. Here, 24 hours a day, a motley crowd of tourists from all over the world makes noise, trying street food, choosing souvenirs or visiting massage parlors. Khaosan Road is popular with backpackers, as you can rent very inexpensive accommodation here. The street rose to prominence in 1982 after the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Bangkok.
One of the most "evil" areas of Bangkok with numerous restaurants, Chinese shops, shops, alternative medicine rooms and other establishments. Tourists come here in search of adventure and exotic. The real extravaganza begins here on the days of traditional Chinese holidays - the whole quarter is decorated with garlands, and festive processions pass through the streets.
The main market of Bangkok with a huge range of various exotic goods at very affordable prices. On some days, the number of buyers, sellers and ordinary onlookers in the market reaches 200 thousand people. Here you can buy rare ivory and silk products, any gadgets, clothes, jewelry, food, souvenirs and almost any household goods.
Skyscraper 302 meters high with an observation deck and a restaurant. From a height of 84 floors, a panoramic view of the entire city opens up, in clear weather you can even see the distant Gulf of Thailand. The building was erected in 1997. The first 12 floors are occupied by parking, the hotel is located above. The easiest and most inexpensive way to get to the top is to pay for a visit to the observation deck.
A skyscraper in Bangkok's business district, built in 2001 by architect Rangsan Torsuwan. It reaches a height of 247 meters and consists of 68 floors. The building is decorated with architectural delights in the form of neoclassical balconies and a gilded dome. Inside there are apartments, a hotel, offices and commercial premises. There is an outdoor restaurant on the 64th floor.
An imposing eight-story mall, a real paradise for shoppers. The total area of retail premises is 550 thousand m². On the territory of the shopping center there are more than 300 shops with a wide variety of goods. The upper floors housed an entertainment center with Asian restaurants, fast food stalls, a 4D cinema and an ice palace.
Siam Paragon is considered the largest shopping and entertainment center in Southeast Asia. In addition to a myriad of shops, there is a huge gastronomic market, a cinema with 15 halls, its own aquarium, art gallery, concert hall, karaoke club and bowling club. The parking lot of the shopping center is designed for the simultaneous placement of 4 thousand cars.
A green array spread over an area of 56 hectares right in the middle of a noisy metropolis. It is perfect for sports, relaxing walks, family holidays, picnics. Residents and guests of Bangkok are happy to spend their free time in the park and relax from the tiring heat and bustle of the capital. There are two ponds in the park, so if you wish, you can rent a boat and take a boat trip.
The city zoo occupies a small area of 18 hectares, it is located almost in the center of Bangkok. Turtles, large monitor lizards and schools of fish are found in the local reservoir. Dusit is the oldest zoo in Thailand. Some animals are housed in open enclosures, but most of the inhabitants are kept in cages. Sometimes it is difficult to see the animal through the thick bars.
The largest oceanarium in Southeast Asia, located in the shopping center Siam Paragon. The aquarium is divided into seven zones, in which various types of marine life are placed: fish, moray eels, molluscs, corals and other representatives of marine fauna. The main aquarium of Siam Ocean World reaches a height of 6 meters, inside it a tropical coral reef ecosystem has been created.
Park and open-air museum, located 32 km. from Bangkok. On its territory there are more than 100 buildings belonging to different historical eras. A small part of the houses was delivered from remote regions of Thailand, the rest of the buildings are exact copies of historical buildings. There is also a group of buildings created by Thai architects and sculptors.
An amusement park for the whole family, where various animal performances take place. Here you can watch the performance of sea lions, dolphins, shows of trained monkeys and parrots. There are several performances throughout the day. You can also feed the giraffes in the park for a small fee. One of the popular rides is a boat ride through an impromptu wild jungle.
Thai "Disneyland", where the characters from fairy tales and cartoons loved by children live. You need to come here with the whole family for the whole day in order to have time to see as much as possible. The park is divided into four thematic zones. The first one contains miniatures of world sights, the second one recreates a fabulous garden, the third and fourth ones contain numerous attractions.
The main waterway of Bangkok, through which you can get to all the main attractions of the capital. The length of the main channel of the river is 372 km., It flows through several Thai cities, including the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. Chao Phraya is constantly running city ferries and pleasure boats for tourists. During the evening rush hour, for many Thais, the waterway remains the only available way to somehow get home.
In every major city there are many places where you can walk and relax, relax, play sports, learn a lot of new things and get a lot of impressions. Bangkok is no exception here. If you find yourself in this wonderful city of Thailand and don't know what to do with yourself, our article will help solve your problem. In Bangkok, you can simply move in the direction "where your eyes look" and almost everywhere you stumble upon everything interesting and amazing.
Grand Royal Palace. This building consists of several temples and palaces, is the main one in Bangkok. Its construction dates back to 1782. The palace serves as the current residence of the king. Sanctuaries, temples and several throne rooms are open for tourists to visit. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and Oceanarium. These two "attractions" are located at the bottom of the shopping center Siam Paragon. Each hall of Madame Tussauds has its own theme: politics, art, science, sports, world stars of music and cinema. There are many figures of Thai idols among the exhibits. In the aquarium you can admire the inhabitants of sea waters: sharks, penguins and many others. In the very center there is a huge bookstore, clothes of various brands, a department of sporting goods, etc.
As part of this article, we have covered only a tenth of the exotic places in Bangkok. This city of many faces can truly satisfy the most refined taste of any tourist. Welcome to the Kingdom of Thailand!