Suvarnabhumi Airport 54 min
Rattanakosin Island (34 min) Bangkok's riverside Old Town, home to such landmarks as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Saranrom Park. Wat Phra Kaew (Wat Phra Si Rattana Sasadaram) (34 min) On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha. Bangkok Flower Market (32 min) This airy, bustling market, open 24 hours, offers a vast array of flowers, fruits & vegetables. Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong) (35 min) Ayutthhaya-era (1350-1767) Buddhist temple & pilgrimage site commanding extensive city views. The Grand Palace (35 min) Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors. Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho - Temple of the Reclining Buddha) (34 min) Large landmark temple offering serene grounds with a giant reclining Buddha, historic art & statues. Lumphini Park (29 min) Central urban park featuring manicured lawns, playgrounds & an artificial lake with boat rentals. Giant Swing (35 min) Temple, buddhism, and history ASIATIQUE The Riverfront (25 min) Illuminated at night, this sizable Ferris wheel in an open-air mall offers scenic river views. MBK Center (33 min) Sprawling shopping complex with over 2000 shops, restaurants, cafes & department stores. Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan (33 min) Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire). Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworahawihan (33 min) Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple, famed for its 20-m. red teak Giant Swing & 8 m. bronze Buddha. MahaNakhon (29 min) National Museum (40 min) Museum, buddhism, and artifact Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan (27 min) This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha. |