Things to Do in Bang Len

There are 2 attractions in Bang Len. Wat Arun, riverside 'temple of dawn' with a towering porcelain-clad spire, is the most popular.

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Wat Arun

Riverside 'Temple of Dawn' with a towering porcelain-clad spire

Temple

2

Grand Palace

Royal palace complex and royal ceremonial site

Palace

3

Wat Pho

Historic Bangkok temple housing reclining Buddha and massage school

Temple

4

Wat Phra Kaew

Thailand's sacred temple housing the Emerald Buddha

Temple

5

Jim Thompson House

Museum of Thai silk entrepreneur in traditional teak house

Museum

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Wat Benchamabophit

Bangkok marble temple exemplifying Thai Buddhist architecture

Religious Site

7

Bangkok National Museum

Thailand's primary museum displaying national art and history

Museum

8

Khaosan Road

Busy Bangkok street famed for backpacker nightlife and markets

Stream

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Chatuchak Weekend Market

Huge Bangkok weekend market selling varied goods and food

Area

10

Democracy Monument

Bangkok monument commemorating Thailand's 1932 constitutional revolution

Monument

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Wat Ratchanatdaram

Bangkok Buddhist temple featuring multi-tiered metal Loha Prasat spire

Temple

12

Vimanmek Teak Mansion

Grand teak royal mansion and former palace museum

Palace

13

Wat Saket

Historic Bangkok temple atop a man-made golden hill

Religious Site

14

Wat Suthat

Historic Bangkok temple housing giant bronze Buddha and swing

Religious Site

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Wat Traimit

Buddhist temple in Bangkok housing the Golden Buddha

Temple

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Dusit Palace

Royal palace complex in Bangkok with governmental history

Palace

17

Chitralada Royal Villa

Royal residence in Bangkok, Thai monarchy's former home

Palace

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Sanam Luang

Historic royal ceremonial square near Grand Palace

Plaza

19

Victory Monument (Bangkok)

Prominent Bangkok roundabout monument honoring World War I veterans

Monument

20

Dusit Zoo

Urban zoo in Bangkok previously housing diverse animals

Museum

21

Phra Pathommachedi

Largest Buddhist stupa in Thailand, significant pilgrimage site

Religious Site

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Suphachalasai Stadium

Historic Bangkok stadium hosting athletics and football matches

Stadium

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Rajadamnern Stadium

Historic Bangkok stadium hosting professional Muay Thai bouts

Stadium

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Thammasat Stadium

Multi-purpose stadium at Thammasat University near Bangkok

Stadium

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Wat Kan Wa

Small Buddhist temple in Bangkok

Church

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Phutthamonthon

Large Buddhist park with monumental seated Buddha

Monument

27

San Chaopho Suea (Sao Chingcha)

Shrine

28

Pak Khlong Talat

Market

29

Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre

Royal-supported craft center showcasing Thai folk arts.

Museum

30

Kudi Chin

Section of Populated Place

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Wild Asia Crocodile Show

Live crocodile show and tourist attraction

Zoo