Places to Visit in Bangkok - Best Attractions and Sightseeing

The capital of Thailand, Bangkok is known for its vibrant street life and ornate shrines. From the colourful Chinatown to dazzling temples and floating markets, there are several picturesque places that you will come to see during your Bangkok trip. In this post, we will take you through a complete guide and discuss about the best places in Bangkok that you should consider visiting during your Thai trip.

Wat Pho

Located in the Phra Nakhon District, Wat Pho is a Buddhist temple complex. The temple is mainly famous for the statue of the gigantic reclining Buddha. In Wat Pho, you will also come to see the collection of various inscriptions, murals and sculptures. In this temple complex, you will also come to see a landscaped garden decorated with glazed porcelain and stone sculptures.

Wat Arun

Wat Arun is also known as the temple of dawn. This is a highly recognised Southeast Asian temple which is popular for its towering spires. Wat Arun also symbolises the rise of the Rattanakosin Period and the foundation of the new capital.

Grand Palace

This palace is located in the heart of the city. If you don't visit here, then your trip will remain incomplete. This palace used to be the home of the king Rama of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. By visiting the Grand Palace, you will get a glance of the royal life.

Floating Markets

The floating markets of Bangkok are another Popular Thai tourist destination. In these markets, you will get fresh vegetables, tropical fruits, local foods, coconut juice etc. Some of the most popular floating markets in the city are as follows:

  • Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
  • Bang Khu Wiang Floating Market
  • Tha Kha Floating Market
  • Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market
  • Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • Amphawa Floating Market
  • Taling Chan Floating Market

Safari World

This is not an ordinary zoo. Safari World is Thailand's most popular safari park. This park is also known as the home of exotic wildlife. Here you can enjoy live shows and taste local cuisines. The park is open from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Chinatown

This is an exotic and the most colourful part of the city. Chinatown is also known for its pleasingly chaotic nature. If you want to see Chinatown at its best, then you should consider visiting the area during Vegetarian Festival or in Chinese New Year. That time the spirit of joy and the dynamism blowouts the area like wildlife.

Lumphini Park

If you love the shades of nature, then you should consider visiting this park. If you have kids in your group even then you should visit here.

So these are some of the best places that you should consider visiting in Bangkok. If you want to make your trip more memorable, then you can also consider getting a traditional Thai tattoo. There are some professional tattoo studios that offer tattoo Thailand in Bangkok. You can visit one of them to get a traditional Thai tattoo. In this way, you will be able to make your trip memorable.

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