Bangkok Attractions

 
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One of the most famous tourist attractions in Bangkok is the Grand Palace. The associated Wat Phra Kaeo houses the Jade statue of Buddha.

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The wooden houses, collectively known as 'Jim Thompson's Houses', are named after the American who brought them from Ayutthaya to Bangkok by boat. The houses are located in a picturesque garden.

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Bangkok is famous for its many lively Markets which are in operation all day, and occasionally through the night.

Read More National Museum (Wang Na Palace)

The extensive National Museum and associated Wang Na Palace are popular attractions to visit in Bangkok. Visitors can take guided tours around the Museum and Palace grounds.
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Wat Arun, meaning the Temple of Dawn, is a budhist site and a prominent symbol of the city. The Temple is famed for the unparalleled views of the sunset that can be seen from the top.
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Read More Wat Benchama-bo-bitr (Marble Temple)

Amongst the most charming temples in Bangkok is the Wat Benchama-bo-bitr or the 'Marble Temple'. The Temple is made from a distinct white Tuscan marble imported from Italy.
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Known as a place of healing, Wat Pho is the oldest and grandest temple in the city. The temple features a striking interior with red and gold ceilings.

Read More Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)

An impressive and towering 5.5 ton statue made from solid gold, Wat Traimitr dates back to the Sukothai period.

Read More Giant Swing

The Giant Swing is a 27 m high apparatus which was once used in a religious ceremony, but eventually banned because it was deemed too dangerous..
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A few floating markets remain on the klongs in Thonburi, maintained largely for tourists and sightseers.

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Read More Wat Suthat

This Buddhist temple is thought to be one of the oldest in Bangkok. This striking temple is also home to some unique wall paintings.

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Gold entrance, Grand Palace, Bangkok.Grand Palace, Bangkok
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) stands 82 meters tall across the river from Bangkok.Wat Arun, Bangkok
Wat Pho (Po) Temple, Bangkok.Wat Pho, Bangkok
Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) is made from white Carrara marble, Bangkok.Wat Benchama-bo-bitr / Marble Temple, Bangkok
River taxis on the khlong (canal) in Bangkok.Klongs, Bangkok
Statues from the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok.Wat Phra Kaeo / Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Bangkok
The Temple of the Reclining Buddha in Bangkok.Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Bangkok
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