Suvarnabhumi Airport 54 min
Rattanakosin Island (30 min) Bangkok's riverside Old Town, home to such landmarks as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Saranrom Park. Giant Swing (31 min) Temple, buddhism, and history National Museum (36 min) Museum, buddhism, and artifact Manam (31 min) Park, running, and garden Victory Monument (32 min) This tall obelisk with military statues memorializes Thailand's victory in the Franco-Thai War. Ko Kret (50 min) Rural, artificial island & Mon settlement, with locally produced earthenware & food for purchase. Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong) (32 min) Ayutthhaya-era (1350-1767) Buddhist temple & pilgrimage site commanding extensive city views. The Grand Palace (31 min) Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors. Baiyoke Tower II (40 min) 3rd-tallest building in Bangkok, antenna-topped & containing a hotel, lounge & public observatory. Chatuchak Weekend Market (29 min) Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets. Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworahawihan (30 min) Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple, famed for its 20-m. red teak Giant Swing & 8 m. bronze Buddha. Wat Phra Kaew (Wat Phra Si Rattana Sasadaram) (29 min) On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram (32 min) Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design. Vimanmek Mansion (32 min) The golden teakwood mansion built in 1900 by Thai King Rama V houses his photographs & personal art. Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho - Temple of the Reclining Buddha) (30 min) Large landmark temple offering serene grounds with a giant reclining Buddha, historic art & statues. |