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Overview

Same same, but different. This Thailish T-shirt philosophy sums up Bangkok, a city where the familiar and the exotic collide like the flavors on a plate of pàt tai.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Wat Pho

Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

Wat Pho is our absolute favorite among Bangkok's biggest sights. In fact, the compound incorporates a host of superlatives: the city's largest reclining…

Grand Palace

Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

The Grand Palace (Phra Borom Maharatchawang) is a former royal residence in Bangkok that was consecrated in 1782. Today, it’s only used on ceremonial…

Wat Arun

Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

Wat Arun is the missile-shaped temple that rises from the Chao Phraya River's banks. Known as Temple of Dawn, it was named after the Indian god of dawn,…

Wat Phra Kaew

Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

Architecturally fantastic, the Wat Phra Kaew temple complex is also the spiritual core of Thai Buddhism and the monarchy, symbolically united in what is…

Golden Mount

Banglamphu

Even if you're wát-ed out, you should tackle the brisk ascent to the Golden Mount. Serpentine steps wind through an artificial hill shaded by gnarled…

Lumphini Park

Bangkok

Named after the Buddha’s birthplace in Nepal (Lumbini), Lumphini Park is central Bangkok’s largest and most popular park. Its 58 hectares are home to an…

Wat Suthat

Banglamphu

Other than being just plain huge and impressive, Wat Suthat also holds the highest royal temple grade. Inside the wí·hăhn (sanctuary for a Buddha…

Wat Benchamabophit

Bangkok

You might recognise this iconic temple from its impression on the back of the ubiquitous Thai 5B coin. Also referred to as the Marble Temple, it was…

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

There are endless things to do in bustling Bangkok, the Asian megacity incarnate. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, start with this list of 17 of the best.

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Best Time to Visit

With three seasons – hot, rainy and (comparatively) cool – Bangkok offers very different experiences throughout the year. Here's the best time to visit.

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Things to Know

Bangkok is a sprawling, bustling city that can be a sensory overload to first-time visitors. Here's what you need to know before you go.

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Transportation

Think the tiger of Thailand’s biggest city can only be tamed by taxi? Mere mortal, here’s how to get around Bangkok.

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Free Things to Do

With golden temples, captivating monasteries and a famed backpacker strip, Bangkok is a top budget stop. Here are the best free things to do.

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Best Neighborhoods

Get to know Bangkok's best areas with this neighborhood guide, from sights and nightlife to places to stay.