Suvarnabhumi Airport 49 min
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan (35 min) Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire). Vimanmek Mansion (32 min) The golden teakwood mansion built in 1900 by Thai King Rama V houses his photographs & personal art. Pratunam Market (36 min) Bustling market lined with stalls offering clothing, shoes, accessories & street food. Jim Thompson House Museum (35 min) Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson offering guided tours in many languages. National Museum (35 min) Museum, buddhism, and artifact Ko Kret (1 hr 16) Rural, artificial island & Mon settlement, with locally produced earthenware & food for purchase. Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan (29 min) This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha. Lumphini Park (31 min) Central urban park featuring manicured lawns, playgrounds & an artificial lake with boat rentals. MBK Center (34 min) Sprawling shopping complex with over 2000 shops, restaurants, cafes & department stores. Chatuchak Weekend Market (24 min) Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram (29 min) Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design. The Grand Palace (30 min) Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors. Wat Phra Kaew (Wat Phra Si Rattana Sasadaram) (28 min) On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha. SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World (35 min) Spacious aquarium offers hundreds of marine species on display, 4-D films & underwater experiences. Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong) (31 min) Ayutthhaya-era (1350-1767) Buddhist temple & pilgrimage site commanding extensive city views. |