Suvarnabhumi Airport 55 min
National Museum (32 min) Museum, buddhism, and artifact Vimanmek Mansion (29 min) The golden teakwood mansion built in 1900 by Thai King Rama V houses his photographs & personal art. Rattanakosin Island (26 min) Bangkok's riverside Old Town, home to such landmarks as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Saranrom Park. Ko Kret (1 hr 41) Rural, artificial island & Mon settlement, with locally produced earthenware & food for purchase. Victory Monument (33 min) This tall obelisk with military statues memorializes Thailand's victory in the Franco-Thai War. Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan (32 min) Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire). Wat Phra Kaew (Wat Phra Si Rattana Sasadaram) (25 min) On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram (28 min) Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design. Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworahawihan (25 min) Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple, famed for its 20-m. red teak Giant Swing & 8 m. bronze Buddha. The Grand Palace (27 min) Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors. Giant Swing (26 min) Temple, buddhism, and history Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho - Temple of the Reclining Buddha) (26 min) Large landmark temple offering serene grounds with a giant reclining Buddha, historic art & statues. Bangkok Flower Market (29 min) This airy, bustling market, open 24 hours, offers a vast array of flowers, fruits & vegetables. Chatuchak Weekend Market (26 min) Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets. Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong) (28 min) Ayutthhaya-era (1350-1767) Buddhist temple & pilgrimage site commanding extensive city views. |