Suvarnabhumi Airport 48 min
Safari World (41 min) Zoo & entertainment park featuring safari rides, marine attractions, live feedings & stunt shows. Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan (27 min) This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha. The Grand Palace (35 min) Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors. MBK Center (33 min) Sprawling shopping complex with over 2000 shops, restaurants, cafes & department stores. Chatuchak Weekend Market (23 min) Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets. Wat Phra Kaew (Wat Phra Si Rattana Sasadaram) (32 min) On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha. Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan (39 min) Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire). Jim Thompson House Museum (34 min) Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson offering guided tours in many languages. Dream World (33 min) Festive amusement park offering roller coasters & other rides, theater performances & restaurants. Victory Monument (25 min) This tall obelisk with military statues memorializes Thailand's victory in the Franco-Thai War. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram (27 min) Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design. Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong) (30 min) Ayutthhaya-era (1350-1767) Buddhist temple & pilgrimage site commanding extensive city views. Ko Kret (2 hr 51) Rural, artificial island & Mon settlement, with locally produced earthenware & food for purchase. Pratunam Market (34 min) Bustling market lined with stalls offering clothing, shoes, accessories & street food. Lumphini Park (29 min) Central urban park featuring manicured lawns, playgrounds & an artificial lake with boat rentals. |