Bangkok
King's Resplendency
Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, is a true tourist destination, with exquisite temples and low prices. Behind the highly developed commercial districts, is a deep cultural heritage.
The Siam Dynasty of Bangkok
Taksin the Great is a national hero to the people of Thailand, he fought off the Burmese invaders and moved the capital to Thonburi to keep Siam alive. Later generations named Wat Arun after him to commemorate his great deeds.
Wat Arun
Giant Tower, Symbol of Thailand
Situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Wat Arun is named after the Thai national hero, Taksin the Great. The temple houses a 79-meter pagoda surrounded by small pagodas and porches, all of which are decorated with colored porcelain tiles. The image of the pagoda is iconic in Thailand.
When King Rama I took the throne from Taksin the Great in 1782, a new era began in Siam – the Rattanakosin Kingdom. The Rama family is still revered by the Thai people as the kings of Thailand. The Bangkok City Pillar Shrine, the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha on the banks of the Chao Phraya River are the witnesses to the rise and prosperity of the Bangkok dynasty.
The Grand Palace
Splendid Thai Royal Palace Complex
The Grand Palace in Bangkok was built in 1782 on the orders of King Rama I. The Thai royal family lived in the Grand Palace for over a hundred years. The Grand Palace in Bangkok houses buildings such as the Chakri Maha Prasat Hall and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Temple Of The Emerald Buddha / Wat Phra Kaew
The 14th Century National Treasure
Located in the northeast corner of the Grand Palace of Bangkok, Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is the highest-ranked Buddhist temple in Thailand. The temple houses a national treasure Emerald Buddha statue made of jadeite, and most of the buildings inside the temple, such as the Emerald Buddha Hall, the Library, and the Golden Stupa, have gorgeous and stunning exterior decorations.
Bangkok City Pillar Shrine
Birthplace of Bangkok Dynasty
In 1782, King Rama I erected a pillar in the new capital as the patron saint of the city, which became the present-day Lak Mueang, the Bangkok City Pillar Shrine. The Lak Mueang is now dedicated to the two pillars erected by Rama I and IV, as well as to the Buddhas and the five patron deities inside.
Wat Pho
46-meter Long Golden Reclining Buddha
Wat Pho in Bangkok is located south of the Grand Palace, and is named after the 46-meter-long reclining Buddha inside the temple. It is a royal temple of Thailand, with a massive Golden Buddha Hall and four 42-meter-high pagodas commemorating kings Rama I-IV.
Developed Commercial Districts in Bangkok
Bangkok has a youthful and trendy Siam Commercial District, low-priced street markets, retro-inspired riverfront shopping areas and popular floating markets. As a true tourist destination, Bangkok satisfies the needs of visitors of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities from both East and West.
Siam Commercial District
Mega International Shopping District
The Siam Commercial District is the busiest part of Bangkok, where international shopping malls, high-end hotels and modern office buildings can be found everywhere. You can feel the youth, vibrancy and vitality of Bangkok while shopping and enjoy your life in Siam.
Asiatique The Riverfront
Ferris Wheel and Nostalgic Warehouses
Asiatique The Riverfront was formerly a trading wharf along Bangkok's Chao Phraya River, and has been transformed into an open-air mall with a nostalgic atmosphere. You can enjoy shopping and dining, theater performances, and romantic rides on the Ferris wheel here among 1,500 specialty stores in ten warehouses.
Train Night Market Ratchada
Crowded Foodie Paradise
Opened in 2015, Train Night Market Ratchada is one of the most popular night markets in Bangkok, with thousands of stalls. Initially open only on weekends, the Train Night Market Ratchada continues to be crowded every evening after being converted to daily operation due to the high volume of visitors.
Khao San Road
Bustling Street of Fun
Khao San Road, once home to Bangkok's rice market, is now jammed with snacks and bars. Khao San Road Night Market attracts tourists from all over the world. Bar-hopping and eating rice noodles with friends on Khao San Road are must-dos of many backpackers and young tourists.
