17 Top Tourist Spots in Bangkok
13. Siam Paragon[SEE MAP]
A cavernous place, Siam Paragon is one of the largest shopping malls in the whole of Thailand and there are a wealth of things for people to see and do apart from just shopping.
In addition to its endless array of shops and restaurants, the complex is home to an aquarium, an art gallery that showcases Thai art, and an opera concert hall that puts on some dazzling performances.
With karaoke, bowling and 15 huge cinema screens also on offer, Siam Paragon is the perfect mix of culture, cuisine, and entertainment all mixed into one.
12. Wat Saket[SEE MAP]
Built during the Ayutthaya Era, Wat Saket is a fascinating place to visit – in large part due to the amazing murals that it contains of what Buddhist heaven and hell look like.
A steep hill – partially made out of a collapsed chedi – is enclosed within the temple compound, and the views of Bangkok from what is now known as the Golden Mountain are delightful.
Now a popular attraction, this historic and religious site is well worth checking out when in the capital.
11. Wat Traimit[SEE MAP]
The Wat Traimit temple in the Chinatown area is best known for it’s more than 3 meter (10 foot) high golden Buddha image weighing more than five tons.
Cast in the Sukhothai style, the image is about 900 years old and was covered in plaster to hide its value. Only in 1957 it was discovered that the statue was pure gold, when the image was moved to a new building and slipped from a crane. The temple itself is said to date from the early 13th century.
10. Dusit Palace[SEE MAP]
Dusit Palace is the name of the compound of Royal residences, constructed in European style between 1897 and 1901 for King Rama V.
The most prominent building is the Vimanmek Mansion, built of golden teak wood. The world’s largest wooden mansion, it contains 31 exhibition rooms as well as the throne room, bathrooms and bedrooms.
If you visit the Grand Palace before this one make sure you keep your ticket as it gives you free entry into the mansion.
