Places to Visit in Bangkok

Known as the “City of Angels” (Krung Thep), Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand, the center of trade and commerce in the country. It’s one of the most interesting places in Southeast Asia as it offers broad entertainment to its visitors, catering for many diverse interests. But what to visit in Bangkok, you might ask.

Places to visit in Bangkok include leisure hubs like discos, pubs, bars, and shopping centers, which are scattered throughout the city. While those looking for some Thai culture will find it preserved in numerous places throughout the city, such as in its cultural museums, theaters, and palaces. There is also an amazing selection of hotel and accommodation options in Bangkok, ranging from 5 to 2 stars throughout the city.

To ensure your visit is complete, we have assembled a list of the top five places to visit in Bangkok.

• The Grand Palace indeed one of the best attractions in Bangkok, it was built in 1782 and home to Thai royalty for about 150 years. Decorated with elegant structures and brilliant guardian statues, Wat Phra Kaew, as it’s known in Thai, will definitely bring you closer to the real Thai culture.

•  Chinatown found in the oldest part of the city, the Big Swing marks its location. There you can find a number of market stalls, eateries, gold pawnshops, hotel and open air restaurants. The greatest attractions in Chinatown are Wat Trai Mit, Wat Ratchaburana, and King’s Birthday Celebration Arch.

• Khao San Road popular with travelers who are on a tight budget, there are multitudes of travel agents, cheap hotels and entertainment establishments in the area such as pubs, clubs, bars, tattoo studios, as well as internet cafes. Khao San Road is best reached by taxi or riverboat.

• The Riverside covering the banks of Chaopraya River, this area encloses a number of interesting attractions including ancient temples, theaters, hotels (the world famous Mandarin Oriental and Shangri-La) and wonderful parks.

• Chatuchak Market is quite simply the biggest outdoor market in the world! Chatuchak, or simply JJ Market, is a place where you can buy anything at all! More than 4,000 stalls hidden in a labyrinth of small alleyways selling clothed, souvenirs, shoes, bags, CDs, DVDs, trinkets for your home, animals (yes, animals!) and a whole lot more besides. The ultimate shopping experience if ever there was one.

And there you have it, the top five places to visit in Bangkok. Do not forget to take pictures as these sceneries would really complement your photo albums.