The best sights in Bangkok

Best sights in Bangkok

The grandpalace (Wat Phra Keo)

The Grand Palace, the former royal palace is a must to see. This holy complex located near the river in the center of the city consists of buildings from different periods. Wat Phra Keo is located in the same complex. The Emerald Buddha is the most venerated image in Thailand. The Grand Palace is open daily from 08.30 to 15.30. Appropriate dress is required (shoulders and knees covered). Around the Sanam Luang, the oval square for the Grand Palace, we include the Museum of Modern Art, Thammasat University and National Museum. This building has a stunning collection of artifacts and works of art from the Bronze Age.

Wat Pho

Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, adjacent to the Grand Palace. The huge, gold-covered statue is 46 meters long and 15 meters high. The soles of the Buddha are inlaid with pearls. The 'School of Thai Massage’ is found in Wat Pho. In two weeks you will learn the intricacies.

Wat Arun

The Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) to the Chao Phraya River opposite the Grand Palace, is famous for its porcelain inlaid with pieces of 79 meters high central pagoda. The Vimanek Palace (the Heavenly accommodations) is the largest building in the world of teakwood.

The Chao Praya River

The best view of Bangkok from the river and we especially at night. A river dinner cruise is an ideal way to a tasty meal with a fantastic view to combine. Request more information in your hotel or your travel agent or tour operator. A swirling cultural show with an impressive decor you can attend at Siam Niramit Theatre. The theater, which opened in October 2005, is centrally located and offers the show also features a fully reconstructed Thai village where the lifestyle of four regions can experience. Before the start of the show at 20.00 you also have the option to dine in one of the three available restaurants.

Thai Boxing, Muay Thai

Lovers of Thai Boxing, Muay Thai can in two major boxing stadiums, Lumpini and Ratchadamnoen watch matches. Those interested in Buddhist meditation join themselves to the headquarters of the World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) on Sukhumvit Road 33, between Soi 1 and Soi 3.

Shopping malls

Thai love spending time shopping, so do most foreigners. Bangkok has the lowest prices throughout Asia, but there's always something to negotiate about. Remain friendly negotiation. The best and biggest shopping centers are at the beginning of Sukhumvit Road and along Ploenchit Road and Rama I road. Shopping Malls as Gaysorn, Mahboonkrong (MBK), Central World Plaza and Central Chit Lom offer everything a person could want. The brand new Siam Paragon is for the top of the market and includes shops and cinemas and also the largest aquarium in Asia (access is about 450 Baht).

Markets

The Chatuchak Weekend Market is a must for anyone who wants to come home with something typical Thai. It is a huge complex, with numerous shops on the Phaholyothinweg, opposite the northern bus station which is accessible by skytrain.