Suvarnabhumi Airport 28 min
The Grand Palace (23 min)
Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors. Jim Thompson House Museum (19 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. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram (15 min)
Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design. Erawan Shrine (13 min)
Hindu shrine featuring a gilded statue of the god Brahma & often the site of rituals & dances. SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World (17 min)
Spacious aquarium offers hundreds of marine species on display, 4-D films & underwater experiences. Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan (15 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. 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. MBK Center (16 min)
Sprawling shopping complex with over 2000 shops, restaurants, cafes & department stores. Lumphini Park (14 min)
Central urban park featuring manicured lawns, playgrounds & an artificial lake with boat rentals. Pratunam Market (17 min)
Bustling market lined with stalls offering clothing, shoes, accessories & street food. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (18 min)
Big, modern exhibition & performance venue for contemporary arts with a cafe, bookshop & library. Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan (27 min)
Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire). Victory Monument (11 min)
This tall obelisk with military statues memorializes Thailand's victory in the Franco-Thai War. | 
