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Best known for its nightlife and vibrant atmosphere, this sprawling metropolis boasts ancient temples, museums, and cultural venues.

Housing a 46m statue of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest temple in Bangkok also boasts Thailand's largest collation of Buddha images.

Home to the sacred Emerald Buddha, this 18C temple complex features exquisite architectural markers and several remarkable monuments.

Wander through streets lined with food carts, small shops, cafes, and cultural marks, taking in the incessant bustle of the center.

Located in the Dusit Palace, this elegant Italian Renaissance style hall houses the famous Arts of the Kingdom exhibit.

This lavish royal complex dates to the 18C, boasting many historic structures, lush gardens, and a rich cultural museum.

A significant Buddhist temple boasting an elaborate Khmer-style spire, rich ornamental details, and fine traditional architecture.

Home to the current monarch, this district is the heart of royal Bangkok and is full of palaces, historic buildings, and museums.

With 28 elaborate pagodas, traditional architecture, and fine sculptures, this 19C temple offers a great glimpse into Thai Buddhism.

Comprised of several reconstructed traditional Thai houses, this museum exhibits an impressive collection of Southeast-Asian art.

Studded with colorful signs and lined with eateries and shops, this bustling district offers a culinary and cultural adventure.

Boasting exquisite architecture, this 19C temple boasts fine statues and pagodas studded with elaborate decorative elements.

Dating to the 14C, this temple is home to a remarkable pure-gold statue of Buddha hidden beneath a layer of plaster for 200 years.

Located on a hill and offering great views over Bangkok, this ancient temple boasts a golden 58m spire and is dotted with sculptures.

Formerly a royal dwelling, Southeast Asia's largest museum hosts extensive collections of archaeology, ethnography, art, and history.

Explore this lovely district and discover a quaint village-like life with floating markets, winding canals, and stilt houses.

Escape the bustle for this lovely public park where you can relax by the artificial lake, jog, bike, or simply enjoy the greenery.

Thailand's center of Thammayut Buddhism, this beautiful temple is known for its beautiful murals and large golden Buddha statue.

Consisting of several traditional buildings, this museum exhibits Thai antiques and artworks, as well as 4,000-years-old ceramics.

This web of water canals covers all of Bangkok and can be explored on lean barge-like boats, offering a unique cityscape.

A rich museum exhibiting the royal barges with their elaborate figureheads, each boasting a wealth of ornate elements.

Adjacent to a research and vaccination institute, the snake farm offers its visitors daily shows of snake handling and venom milking.

Lavishly ornate, this shrine hosts a statue of a significant Hindu deity, and is the site of occasional Thai dance performances.

Comprised of both marine and safari parts, this wonderful zoo houses many mammal and aquatic species, and offers fun daily shows.

Formerly used for swing ceremonies, this massive swing was built in 1784 and is now a major tourist attraction.

A 19C temple complex erected by a King's friend, boasting pristine white walls and lavishly colored rooftops.

Set in the royal district, this zoo hosts over 1,600 animal species, also offering playgrounds and family-friendly attractions.

Housed in a 19C mansion, this museum exhibits traditional and contemporary Thai artworks dating from the 17C onwards.

Home to an aquarium, a planetarium, a computer section, and more, this interactive center is great fun for both adults and children.

A small temple with fine architectural details, famed for its array of fantastic murals dating from the 18C onwards.

A former royal villa boasting eclectic architecture inspired by Neoclassicism, this palace now houses a museum honoring King Rama V.

With roller coasters, water rides, and more, this exciting park offers a day of fun for both adults and children.

This unfinished skyscraper full of abandoned rooms and objects is popular with urban explorers for its post-apocalyptic feel.

Explore the insides of abandoned airplanes of all sizes, located in a yard in the suburbs of Bangkok.