Suvarnabhumi Airport 30 min
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (13 min)
Big, modern exhibition & performance venue for contemporary arts with a cafe, bookshop & library. ASIATIQUE The Riverfront (21 min)
Illuminated at night, this sizable Ferris wheel in an open-air mall offers scenic river views. Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan (27 min)
Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire). SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World (10 min)
Spacious aquarium offers hundreds of marine species on display, 4-D films & underwater experiences. Erawan Shrine (7 min)
Hindu shrine featuring a gilded statue of the god Brahma & often the site of rituals & dances. Lumphini Park (8 min)
Central urban park featuring manicured lawns, playgrounds & an artificial lake with boat rentals. Wat Phra Kaew (Wat Phra Si Rattana Sasadaram) (20 min)
On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha. Victory Monument (10 min)
This tall obelisk with military statues memorializes Thailand's victory in the Franco-Thai War. Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan (17 min)
This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha. Chatuchak Weekend Market (15 min)
Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets. MBK Center (12 min)
Sprawling shopping complex with over 2000 shops, restaurants, cafes & department stores. Pratunam Market (11 min)
Bustling market lined with stalls offering clothing, shoes, accessories & street food. Jim Thompson House Museum (18 min)
Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson offering guided tours in many languages. Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong) (18 min)
Ayutthhaya-era (1350-1767) Buddhist temple & pilgrimage site commanding extensive city views. The Grand Palace (23 min)
Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors. | 
