Suvarnabhumi Airport 55 min
The Grand Palace (41 min) Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors. Ko Kret (2 hr 41) Rural, artificial island & Mon settlement, with locally produced earthenware & food for purchase. Jim Thompson House Museum (40 min) Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson offering guided tours in many languages. Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan (34 min) This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha. Chatuchak Weekend Market (30 min) Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets. Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong) (37 min) Ayutthhaya-era (1350-1767) Buddhist temple & pilgrimage site commanding extensive city views. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram (34 min) Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design. MBK Center (40 min) Sprawling shopping complex with over 2000 shops, restaurants, cafes & department stores. SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World (40 min) Spacious aquarium offers hundreds of marine species on display, 4-D films & underwater experiences. Wat Phra Kaew (Wat Phra Si Rattana Sasadaram) (39 min) On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha. National Museum (46 min) Museum, buddhism, and artifact Pratunam Market (41 min) Bustling market lined with stalls offering clothing, shoes, accessories & street food. Victory Monument (32 min) This tall obelisk with military statues memorializes Thailand's victory in the Franco-Thai War. Lumphini Park (36 min) Central urban park featuring manicured lawns, playgrounds & an artificial lake with boat rentals. Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan (46 min) Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire). |