Posted: 8/17/20 | August 17th, 2020

Bangkok. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s a vibrant, chaotic, international, funhouse. A city 600 square miles and with a population of over 8 million, you could spend months here and you’d still only scratch the surface.

I’ve visited the city more times than I can count. I even lived there for a couple of years . I’ve watched the city change and grow in so many ways since I first landed here in 2004.

While there’s not a lot of traditional touristy things to do in the city (those fill a day or two), there’s a lot of food and culture based activities here that can give you a sense of what life is really like in Bangkok beyond the tourists.

To help you, here are my top 22 things to see and do in Bangkok:

1. Take a free walking Tour

One of the first things I do when I arrive in a new destination is take a free walking tour. You’ll get to see the main sights, learn a little history, and start to get a sense of the culture. best of all, you’ll have an expert local guide with you who can help answer any questions you have and give you suggestions and recommendations.

Bangkok walking tours has a few different tours available every day that provide a solid overview of the city. just be sure to tip your guide!

2. See the Grand Palace

The Grand palace was built over the course of three years between 1782-1785 by King Rama I when the capital moved from Thonburi to Bangkok. It’s the official residence of the king, though he doesn’t live there anymore (it’s just used for ceremonies).

The palace was originally constructed from wood as supplies were short. Eventually, after raiding other sights in the region, they were able to find the building materials they needed. hidden behind high concrete walls, the palace isn’t one large building but rather a collection of wats (temples), chedis (mound-like structures containing Buddhist relics), carvings, statues, and the famous 15th century emerald Buddha.

Na Phra Lan Road, +66 2 623 5500, royalgrandpalace.th. open daily from 8:30am-3:30pm. Admission is 500 THB. Be sure to wear clothes that cover your legs and shoulders. You can rent pants or shirts at the palace if you need them.

3. visit Wat Pho and Wat Arun

Wat Pho, known as the temple of the Reclining Buddha, is famous for its massive golden reclining Buddha statue. built in 1832, the statue is 15 meters tall and 46 meters long. It’s one of the most popular sights in the city.

The temple is the size of a city block and there are tons of reliefs, statues, courtyards, temples, and spires to see. but there is more than just a photo opportunity here. The prestigious Thai traditional medical and massage school is also located on the grounds. When you are done seeing the sights, get in line for a massage (it’s considered the best massage school in the country). Be sure to arrive early in the morning or late in the afternoon, otherwise you’ll have to wait at least 45 minutes for your massage.

Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) is a gorgeous Buddhist temple on the edge of the Chao Phraya River (it’s just opposite the Grand palace on the other side of the river). From the top of the main spire, you get sweeping views of the city. The intricately tiled facade reflects the light beautifully during sunrise and sunset. It’s my favorite temple in the city.

Wat Pho: 2 Sanamchai Road, Grand palace Subdistrict, +66 2 662 3553, watpho.com. open daily from 8am–6:30pm. Admission is 100 THB. massages cost around 260 THB for 30 minutes.

Wat Arun: 158 Wang Doem Road, +66 2 891 218. open daily from 8am–6pm. Admission is 50 THB. Be sure to dress appropriately for both temples.

4. Experience Khao San Road

This is the backpacker capital of the world. Khao San road (along with Soi Rambuttri) has been the hub of backpackers in Asia since the 80s. While it’s a full-on tourist trap now, with non-stop bars, hawkers, and street stalls, it’s still a fun place to spend some time — even if you’re not staying in the area. grab a drink, order some banana pancakes, and spend some time meeting other travelers and watching the world go by.

5. explore Chinatown

This is one of the biggest Chinatowns in the world. It’s home to some delicious restaurants and street food as well as places to shop. but the main draw here is the food. There are tons of vendors selling food you’ve likely never see anywhere else in the city.

If you’re a fan of seafood, be sure to spend some time wandering the narrow streets and sampling everything. If you’re not sure where to eat, just pick a stall that has lots of locals eating there.

6. Take a River Cruise

To see the city from a different perspective, take a tour of the Chao Phraya River. The river stretches over 370km (229 miles) and river cruises offer a relaxing way to enjoy the view see the city in a new light. That said, avoid taking an overpriced river cruise. Instead, just ride a water taxi upर नदीको केवल केही डलरको लागि। तपाईं केन्द्रीय पियरीमा सुरू गर्न सक्नुहुनेछ, अन्तमा जानुहोस्, र फिर्ता आउनुहोस्। तपाईंले पैसा बचत गर्नुभयो र अझै पनि नदीको आनन्दको भ्रमण प्राप्त गर्नुहुनेछ जुन शहर भरको रूपमा।

The। फ्लोटिंग बजार जाँच गर्नुहोस्

जबकि फ्लोटिंग बजार एक सानो पर्यटक हो, तिनीहरू सुपर रमाईलो छन् र छुटाउन सकिदैन। शहरमा दुई मुख्य फ्लोटिंग बजारहरू Khlongl numblocu हरू हो र ल l ्गल चान (पछिल्लो सबैभन्दा लोकप्रिय) हो। स्थानीयले पानीको वरिपरि आफ्ना साना डु boats ्गाहरू प्याडल गर्ने छन् र तपाईं केवल पसल गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ जसरी उनीहरूले तपाईंलाई पास गर्छन्। यो निश्चित रूपमा एक अद्वितीय अनुभव हो!

बजारहरू अराजक र सुगन्धित छन् र संवेदी ओभरलोड हुन सक्छ। चाँडै आइपुग्नुहोस् (विशेष गरी लिंग चानमा) ताकि तपाईं भीड र टूर समूहहरूलाई हराउन सक्नुहुन्छ। यहाँ धेरै सस्तो खाना पनि छ त्यसैले भोकाएको यो राम्रो छ। म जहिले पनि मार्केटको लागि बिर्सन्छु कि म के नमूना गर्न चाहन्छु भनेर हेर्नका लागि मँ

San। सियामको संग्रहालयको भ्रमण गर्नुहोस्

200 2007 मा खोलियो, यो संग्रहालयले थाईल्याण्ड र यसको संस्कृतिको उत्पत्ति हाइलाइट गर्दछ। 1 th औं शताब्दीको युरोपेली शैली भवनमा भएको, संग्रहालय पूर्ण अन्तरक्रियापूर्ण छ। त्यहाँ ग्यालरीहरू, चलचित्रहरू, चलचित्रहरू, र मल्टिडियाले प्रदर्शन संस्कृति, इतिहास, बौद्ध, युद्ध, र आधुनिक थाइल्यान्डको बनाउने प्रदर्शन गर्दछ। संग्रहालयले चीजलाई रमाईलो र शैक्षिक राख्दछ।

Ma महमा मुसा आरडी, +66 2 2257777. 10 AMBAR AMB-6PM बाट। प्रवेश 300 thr हो।

The। Bangkok मल्ल भ्रमण गर्नुहोस्

बैंककमा मल्लहरू अन्य धेरै देशहरूमा मल्ल जस्तो हुँदैनन्। एसीको लागि धन्यबाद, तिनीहरू सामाजिक हब्स जस्ता छन् जहाँ स्थानीय ह्युबहरू जस्तै छन्, र गर्मीबाट भाग्न बाहिर जान्छन्। यहाँ खाद्य पदार्थहरू वास्तवमै स्वादिष्ट छन्, आरामदायक वा काम गर्न कफि पसलहरू पनि छन्, र त्यहाँ पनि फिल्महरू थिएटरहरू र बलिंगहरू छन्। छोटकरीमा, तिनीहरू ह्या hang ्ग आउट गर्न र शहरको कम विरोधी अनुभवहरूमा लिन रमाईलो गर्छन्।

केहि सबै भन्दा राम्रो मल्लहरू टर्मिनल 21 (मेरो मनपर्ने मल्ल), MBK केन्द्र (इलेक्ट्रोनिक्स र नक-अफहरूको लागि), Siam प्यारागन (अपस्केल), र ईन्स्केक्स)।

10. थप मन्दिरहरू

यदि तपाईं अधिक मन्दिरहरू भ्रमण गर्न चाहानुहुन्छ भने, बैंककको प्रशस्त मात्रामा धेरै प्रस्ताव छ। तपाईं एक दिनको लागि एक दिनको लागि एक दिनको लागि एक दिनको लागि लैजाने एक दिनको लागि लिन सक्नुहुन्छ (वा कम्तिमा मुख्य व्यक्तिहरू)। मेरा मनपर्ने मन्दिरहरू केहि हुन्:

Wat Saktt – यो शहर मा मेरो एक मनपर्ने को एक हो किनभने यसको उच्च सुनको मन्दिर र यसको शीर्षबाट अद्भुत विचारहरु को। प्रवेश 10 TB हो।

वाट बेनचमेपोफिट – यो मन्दिर 5-बाहुट सिक्काको पछाडि चित्रण गरिएको छ र यसले विभिन्न बौद्ध मौराण (रिटाइट इशाराहरू) को नेतृत्वमा 53 yal बुद्ध छविहरू छन्। प्रवेश 20 THB हो।

WAT रक्षक – 1 18400 को दशकमा निर्माण गरिएको, यस मन्दिरलाई सम्पूर्ण संसारमा काँसाको छतको साथ सम्पूर्ण संसारमा केहि मन्दिरहरू मध्ये एक हो। प्रवेश स्वतन्त्र छ।

वाट ट्रेमिट – चिनटाउन मा अवस्थित, यो मन्दिर विशाल ठोस-सुनको बुद्ध मूर्ति (यो wons टन तौल हो!)। प्रवेश 400 THB हो।

वाट महत – यो शाही मन्दिर थाईल्याण्डको सबैभन्दा पुरानो संस्थानको घर हो। यसले एक साप्ताहिक अमरण बजार पनि आयोजना गर्दछ जहाँ तपाईं भाग्य, प्रेम, पैसा, र अधिक मद्दत गर्न तपाईं एम्प्लेट किन्न सक्नुहुन्छ। प्रवेश 600 TB हो।

11. जिम थॉम्पसनको घर भ्रमण गर्नुहोस्

जिम थॉम्पसन दोस्रो विश्वयुद्ध एक अमेरिकी जासूसी र थाईल्याण्डमा रेसम व्यापारी 600 को दशकमा रेशम व्यापारी थिए। उहाँ रहस्यमय रूपमा 1 19 6767 मा हराइसकेका हुँदा मलेसियाको क्यामरून उच्च भूमिमा छ। कसै-कसैले भन्छे कि ऊ हराएको छ वा पैदल हिँड्दा उसले आफू आफैं हराएको बताएको छ भने (ऊ जासूस थियो, सबै पछि)।

जब उनी युद्ध पछि निजी उद्योगमा फर्के, उनले थाइल्याण्डको डुब्ने रेशम उद्योग उद्योगलाई लगभग एक्लो हातले पुनरुत्थान गरे। बैंककमा बसिरहेको बेला उहाँ परम्परागत थाई घरमा बस्नुहुन्थ्यो। यो सुन्दर धुलो काठले सजाइएको थियो र सुन्दर बगैचाले घेरिएको थियो। आज, तपाईं घर भ्रमण गर्न र आफ्नो जीवनको बारेमा सिक्न सक्नुहुन्छ, रेशम उद्योग र किन थाइजहरूले उनीहरूको घरहरू डिजाइन गर्न सक्छन्।

1 Khwaeng वा gan ्ग माई, +66 2 21 216868, जिमथोम्पसन.com। बिहान 9 बजे सम्म खोल्नुहोस्। प्रवेश 200 Thb छ।

दक्षिण पूर्व एशियाको यात्राको योजना गर्दै हुनुहुन्छ?

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मलाई मेरो सल्लाह पठाउनुहोस्!

12. पटिंग्चक सप्ताहन्त बजारमा पसल (र खानुहोस्)

यो विशाल, स्प्रेडबलिंग बजार केहि फुटबल मैदानहरूको आकार हो र विश्वको सब भन्दा ठूलो खुला हावा बजार हो। त्यहाँ 1 15,000 भन्दा बढी स्टालहरू र बुथहरू छन् र बजार 40000,000 आगन्तुकहरूको माथि देख्छन्।

यो शहर मा सबै भन्दा राम्रो स्थान हो उपहार वा स्मृति को किन्न, नकदार, सार्टर,and eat delicious food. There are maps around the market so you can navigate the various sections though it always gets crowded and hectic so come prepared.

Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, +66 2 272 4813. chatuchakmarket.org. open Wednesday-Thursday from 7am-6pm, Fridays from 6pm-12am, and Saturday-Sunday from 9am-6pm.

13. watch a Muay Thai Fight

Muay Thai (Thai boxing) is a martial art/combat sport involving striking and clinching. It’s one of the most popular sports in the country and is taken very seriously (much like football in Europe). Fighters train for years to master the art and you can catch bouts at Rajadamnern Stadium.

Matches typically last around 25 minutes unless there is a knockout and there are usually 7-9 fights per night. There are lots of food hawkers here as well so you can grab a bite while you watch the violent spectacle.

1 Ratchadamnoen Nok Rd, +66 2 281 4205, rajadamnern-boxing-stadium.business.site. main fights are on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Tickets range from 1,000-2,000 THB.

14. relax in Lumpini Park

Spanning over 140 acres, this is one of Bangkok’s largest parks. It’s home to bicycle lanes, jogging paths, picnic and chess tables, tai chi classes, plenty of trees, and rowboats for rent on its pair of small lakes. There’s a lot to do here, and in a city that really, really, really lacks green space, it’s a blessing to have. grab a book, pack a lunch, and come and lounge in the shade and watch the afternoon go by. It’s a nice change of pace from the hectic flow of the rest of the city (it’s a no-smoking area too).

192 Wireless Rd, +66 2 252 7006. open daily from 4:30am-9pm.

15. See the national Museum

Established in 1874, this museum focuses on Thai culture, with highlights that include a large collection of musical instruments, recorded music, ornate royal funeral chariots, and impressive wooden carvings. It houses the largest collection of local art and artifacts and has been undergoing renovations over the past few years so it’s slowly becoming more interactive and English-friendly (though some sections still don’t have English signs). Nevertheless, it’s still incredibly interesting to see the artifacts and items in the collection. They offer English tours on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30am.

Na Phra That Alley, +66 2 224 1333, virtualmuseum.finearts.go.th/bangkoknationalmuseums. open Wednesday-Sunday from 9:30am-4pm. प्रवेश 200 Thb छ।

16. Take a cooking Class 

Thai cuisine is one of the most delicious in the world. If you want to learn how to make some of the country’s mouth-watering dishes, take a cooking class. You’ll learn about Thai cuisine and cooking and be able to take your new knowledge and skills home with you. here are some companies worth checking out to help you get started:

Chef Leez

Silom Thai cooking School

May Kaidee’s cooking school (vegetarian only)

Baipai Thai cooking School

17. Hang Out at Soi Nana

There are two areas in Bangkok called Soi Nana. One is a sex tourism hub and not the one you should visit. The Soi Nana I’m referring to is known for its fun, hip nightlife. located near the train station in Chinatown, this street is filled with bars and cocktail lounges making it a great place to have a few drinks and get a feel for the city’s wild nightlife.

Some of my favorite bars in the area are Pijiu (Chinese beer bar), Teens of Thailand (first gin bar in Thailand), Ba Hao (four-floor Chinese-inspired bar), El Chiringuito (Spanish tapas), 23 Bar & Gallery (bar in an art space).

18. enjoy an event at the Bangkok Art and culture Center

If you’re a fan of live music, art, and performance, be sure to visit the city’s culture center to see if anything is happening while you’re in town. opened in 2007, the BACC hosts art, music, theater, film, design, and cultural events in its exhibition and performance spaces. There is also an art lib