The
Capital city of Bangkok is one of the most exotic and colorful cities of the
world. It has a wide variety of attractions ranging from temples, palaces,
bustling open markets to mesmerizing nightlife. Some of the most popular Bangkok
attractions are -
1. Chao Phraya River:
Cruising along the Chao Phraya River is one of the best ways of exploring the
city of Bangkok and among the major Thailand attractions. There are several boat tours during the day as well as dinner
cruises in the evenings, which give the visitors an opportunity to dine in
luxury while watching the lit-up old buildings and beautiful skyline of the
city. There are magnificent temples and architectural buildings on both the
sides of the river. The Floating Markets here are also very popular among the
Bangkok attractions and give an idea about the way people buy and sell things,
especially when you visit Bangsai Floating Market, and Taling Chan. The Floating
Markets are crowded with hundreds of vendors and purchasers floating in their
small rowing boats selling and buying agricultural products and local food,
which are mostly brought from their own nearby orchards.
2. Royal Grand Palace
Royal Grand Palace has many popular temples of Thailand. The grand palace itself is not lived in by the king but is used by on ceremonial occasions.
The palace is made up of smaller buildings, most notably the Wat Mahatat (the Palace Temple) and the Wat Phra Keow (the Royal Chapel), which houses the famous Emerald Buddha sculpted from a single piece of jade, and is one of the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. The Emerald Buddha is tiny in comparison to many of the Buddha statues in Thailand, but it is of immense significance. This is among the popular Bangkok attractions and should certainly be visited.
3. Chatuchak Market
The Chatuchak Market of Bangkok is truly a shoppers paradise, it is open only on Saturdays and Sundays and consists of more than 10,000 stalls stretching as far as the eyes can see. One can find anything in this spectacular market ranging from food , home accessories, trendy fashions to antiques, jewellery, gems and other precious stones. The Chatuchak Market is a popular Bangkok attraction that receives more than 100,000 visitors every Saturday and Sunday.
4. Royal Barges National Museum - Bangkok attractions
The Royal Barges National Museum of Bangkok houses several ornately decorated boats with magnificently carved prows. Most of these barges served as war vessels at one point and can be dated back to 1357. Today, these vessels are only used is state ceremonies and special occasions, the barges were last used in 1999 to celebrate the king's 72nd birthday. Royal Barges National Museum is among the popular Bangkok attractions, since the barges here reflect the Thai history and culture.
5. Wat Pho - The Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Wat Pho is one of the oldest and most popular temples of Bangkok. It houses the massive "Reclining Buddha" along with over 1,000 statues of Buddha. The Reclining Buddha is a gold plated image of Buddha that is 46 meters long and 15 meters high depicting Buddha's passing into Nirvana. It is also the center of Thai traditional medicine, particularly, Thai massage, one of the most spectacular sights of Thailand and among the most popular Bangkok attractions.
6. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
This popular Bangkok attraction is almost 80 kilometers west of Bangkok and is accessible by regular bus from the Southern Bus Terminal. It is an escape from the western style shopping malls of Bangkok into the traditional Thai culture revealing the centuries old way of life of the Thai people. Everyday, hundreds of vendor boats crowd the market area in the early mornings till noon. To see the attractions of this famous market, the best way is to explore by hiring a boat.
Bangkok has several museums that are a must see for every tourist. The most popular Bangkok Museums are - National Museum, Rare Stone Museum, Philatelic Museum, National Gallery Museum, Royal Barge National Museum, Suan Pakkard Museum, Vimamnek Mansion Museum, Bangkok Doll Museum, Museum of Imagery Technology, Hall of Railway Heritage, Prasart Museum, Thai Human Imagery Museum, Science Center for education, The Khamthieng House, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Center, Jim Thomson's Thai House, Thai Life Permanent Exhibition Hall, Ancient City.
8. Popular Bangkok Temples
One of the popular Bangkok attractions is its temples that depict the Thai heritage and culture. Bangkok attractions consist of many temples but the most popular ones are - Wat Mahathat, Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo, Wat Arun, Wat Ratchabophit, Wat Suthat and 'The Giant Swing, Wat Ratchanatdaram, Wat Thepthidaram, Wat Bowon Niwet, Wat Indravihan, Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple), Wat Saket and The Golden Mountain, Wat Trai Mit, Erawan Shrine, Wat Paramal Ylkawat, Wat Phal Lom, Wat Bang 0l Chang, Wat Pho Bang O, Wat Sao Thong Thong, Wat Suwannaram, Wat Si Sudaram or Wat Chi Pakhao and Wat Ko are popular Bangkok attractions. You will find temples throughout Thailand.
Other Popular Bangkok Attractions
Sanam Luang, Pak Khlong Talat, Democracy monument, China Town, Princess Mother Memorial Park, King Rama Royal Park, Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, Dusit Zoo, Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo, Safari World, Crocodile Farm, Snake Farm, Rose Garden, Bang Pa In Summer Palace, Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Center and Kanchanaburi are popular Bangkok attractions.
