Things to Do

Things to Do in Bangkok

There are 63 attractions in Bangkok. Wat Arun, riverside 'temple of dawn' with a towering porcelain-clad spire, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Wat Arun
1
Wat Arun
Riverside 'Temple of Dawn' with a towering porcelain-clad spire
Temple
Grand Palace
2
Grand Palace
Royal palace complex and royal ceremonial site
Palace
Wat Pho
3
Wat Pho
Historic Bangkok temple housing reclining Buddha and massage school
Temple
Wat Phra Kaew
4
Wat Phra Kaew
Thailand's sacred temple housing the Emerald Buddha
Temple
Jim Thompson House
5
Jim Thompson House
Museum of Thai silk entrepreneur in traditional teak house
Museum
Wat Benchamabophit
6
Wat Benchamabophit
Bangkok marble temple exemplifying Thai Buddhist architecture
Temple
Bangkok National Museum
7
Bangkok National Museum
Thailand's primary museum displaying national art and history
Museum
Khaosan Road
8
Khaosan Road
Busy Bangkok street famed for backpacker nightlife and markets
Stream
Lumphini Park
9
Lumphini Park
Central Bangkok park offering lakes, jogging, recreation
Park
Siam Paragon
10
Siam Paragon
Major shopping mall by Siam BTS station
Mall
Yaowarat Road
11
Yaowarat Road
Main street of Bangkok Chinatown
Road
Chatuchak Weekend Market
12
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Huge Bangkok weekend market selling varied goods and food
Market
Democracy Monument
13
Democracy Monument
Bangkok monument commemorating Thailand's 1932 constitutional revolution
Monument
Erawan Shrine
14
Erawan Shrine
Popular Bangkok shrine revered for good fortune
Shrine
15
Wat Ratchanatdaram
Bangkok Buddhist temple featuring multi-tiered metal Loha Prasat spire
Temple
Wat Saket
16
Wat Saket
Historic Bangkok temple atop a man-made golden hill
Temple
Wat Suthat
17
Wat Suthat
Historic Bangkok temple housing giant bronze Buddha and swing
Temple
18
Wat Traimit
Buddhist temple in Bangkok housing the Golden Buddha
Temple
Assumption Cathedral
19
Assumption Cathedral
Prominent Roman Catholic cathedral in Bangkok's historic quarter
Church
Patpong Road
20
Patpong Road
Entertainment street and night market in Bang Rak
Road
Sanam Luang
21
Sanam Luang
Historic royal ceremonial square near Grand Palace
Plaza
Rajamangala Stadium
22
Rajamangala Stadium
Thailand's national stadium hosting football and large events
Stadium
Victory Monument (Bangkok)
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Victory Monument (Bangkok)
Prominent Bangkok roundabout monument honoring World War I veterans
Monument
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
24
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
Iconic Bangkok stadium for professional Muay Thai
Stadium
Suphachalasai Stadium
25
Suphachalasai Stadium
Historic Bangkok stadium hosting athletics and football matches
Stadium
MBK Center
26
MBK Center
Eight-storey shopping mall with about 2,000 shops
Mall
State Tower
27
State Tower
Mixed use skyscraper on Si Lom Road
Tower
Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen
28
Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen
Riverside royal Buddhist temple and meditation centre
Temple
Rajadamnern Stadium
29
Rajadamnern Stadium
Historic Bangkok stadium hosting professional Muay Thai bouts
Stadium
ICONSIAM
30
ICONSIAM
Riverside mall and mixed use complex
Mall
Siam Square
31
Siam Square
Central Bangkok shopping and entertainment area
Square
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
32
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
Royal reception hall in Dusit Palace
Palace
33
Safari World
Large open-air zoo and theme park in Bangkok
Zoo
Giant Swing (Sao Ching Cha)
34
Giant Swing (Sao Ching Cha)
Monument
Holy Rosary Church
35
Holy Rosary Church
Small Buddhist temple in Bangkok
Church
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
36
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
Temple
Wat Mahathat (Bangkok)
37
Wat Mahathat (Bangkok)
Temple
Museum Siam
38
Museum Siam
Museum
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
39
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
Temple
Wat Pathum Wanaram
40
Wat Pathum Wanaram
Temple
Suan Luang Rama IX
41
Suan Luang Rama IX
Bangkok park with lakes and botanical gardens
Park
Wat Bowonniwet
42
Wat Bowonniwet
Temple
National Museum of Royal Barges
43
National Museum of Royal Barges
Museum
Bangkok City Pillar Shrine
44
Bangkok City Pillar Shrine
Shrine
Asiatique The Riverfront Destination
45
Asiatique The Riverfront Destination
Open-air riverside mall on former docks
Mall
Benjasiri Park
46
Benjasiri Park
Small city park on Sukhumvit Road
Park
Terminal 21
47
Terminal 21
Theme-styled shopping mall at Asok, Sukhumvit Rd
Mall
48
M.R. Kukrit's Heritage Home
Museum
Wat Prayurawongsawat
49
Wat Prayurawongsawat
Temple
50
Tha Phra Chan Amulet Market
Market
Phra Sumen Fort
51
Phra Sumen Fort
Fort
52
Pak Khlong Talat
Market
14 October 1973 Memorial
53
14 October 1973 Memorial
Monument
Wat Chana Songkhram
54
Wat Chana Songkhram
Temple
EmQuartier
55
EmQuartier
Shopping mall linked to Phrom Phong BTS
Mall
Wat Tri Thotsathep
56
Wat Tri Thotsathep
Temple
Kamthieng House Museum
57
Kamthieng House Museum
Museum
58
Suan Pakkad Palace
Museum
59
Kudi Chin
Section of Populated Place
Chitralada Royal Villa
60
Chitralada Royal Villa
Royal residence in Bangkok, Thai monarchy's former home
Palace
Dusit Palace
61
Dusit Palace
Royal palace complex in Bangkok with governmental history
Palace
Dusit Zoo
62
Dusit Zoo
Urban zoo in Bangkok previously housing diverse animals
Zoo
Vimanmek Teak Mansion
63
Vimanmek Teak Mansion
Grand teak royal mansion and former palace museum
Palace