Suvarnabhumi Airport 1 hr 9
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan (37 min) Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire). Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market (28 min) Floating market & food venue with vendors in wooden boats filled with goods & souvenirs for sale. Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho - Temple of the Reclining Buddha) (40 min) Large landmark temple offering serene grounds with a giant reclining Buddha, historic art & statues. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram (39 min) Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design. Wat Phra Kaew (Wat Phra Si Rattana Sasadaram) (36 min) On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha. Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan (43 min) This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha. Giant Swing (38 min) Temple, buddhism, and history Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong) (39 min) Ayutthhaya-era (1350-1767) Buddhist temple & pilgrimage site commanding extensive city views. MBK Center (49 min) Sprawling shopping complex with over 2000 shops, restaurants, cafes & department stores. ASIATIQUE The Riverfront (38 min) Illuminated at night, this sizable Ferris wheel in an open-air mall offers scenic river views. Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworahawihan (39 min) Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple, famed for its 20-m. red teak Giant Swing & 8 m. bronze Buddha. Rattanakosin Island (39 min) Bangkok's riverside Old Town, home to such landmarks as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Saranrom Park. Jim Thompson House Museum (47 min) Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson offering guided tours in many languages. National Museum (45 min) Museum, buddhism, and artifact The Grand Palace (41 min) Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors. |