11 tourist attractions in Bangkok that you should not miss out
With the reopening of Thailand, tourist attractions in Bangkok gradually welcome visitors back. After nearly 3 years of the pandemic, many places have changed and closed. In this post, let’s go through 15 tourist attractions in Bangkok that are ready to welcome you back in 2022.
Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn)
Wat Arun – one of the tourist attractions in Bangkok
Wat Arun or The Temple of Dawn is an icon of Bangkok sitting by the Chao Phraya River. It is one of the tourist attractions in Bangkok due to its unique design and decoration with porcelain bits. Especially, the place is perfectly beautiful in the afternoon.
Ticket fee: 100 THB / person
Opening hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Location: 158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600 (See map)
Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is home to the temple of Emerald Buddha
Grand Place is established in 1782 and served as the residence of the Kings of Thailand and administrative offices until 1946. The palace is now known as one of the popular tourist attractions in Bangkok due to its architecture. Also, the Grand Palace is home to Wat Phra Keaw (The Emerald Buddha Temple) – one of the most sacred temples in Bangkok. The temple is well-known for its emerald Buddha statue. Every year, the King will come and change the clothes for the emerald Buddha when seasons change.
Ticket fee: 500 THB / person
Opening hours: 08:00 AM – 03:30 PM
Location: Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 (See map)
Wat Pho (The Temple of Reclining Buddha)
The Reclining Buddha Statue is an icon of Wat Pho
Wat Pho is famous for being the oldest temple in Thailand. It is also the traditional massage school in Thailand. Visitors usually come to Wat Pho to contemplate the reclining Buddha statue and enjoy a massage session.
Ticket fee: 200 THB/ person
Opening hours: 08:00 AM – 06:30 PM
Opening hours for massage: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: 2 Sanam Chai Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 (See map)
Wat Saket (The Golden Mount)
A small model of The Golden Mount is placed at the entrance of the temple
Wat Saket is built on the only hill in Bangkok during the Ayuttaya period. It is a popularly historic and religious place in Bangkok. Visitors are allowed to ring the bells in this temple. Also, taking 320 stairs uphill from the entrance will award you a panorama view of Bangkok city. This temple is really tranquil in the afternoon around 4 PM to 6 PM during the sunsets.
Ticket fee: 150 THB/ person
Opening hours: 07:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Location: 344 Thanon Chakkraphatdi Phong, Ban Bat, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100 (See map)
Chatuchak Market
Chatuchak market is one of the favorite places among tourists due to its variety of goods
Chatuchak Market is a famous weekend market in Bangkok. It offers plenty of goods such as clothes, food, and handcrafts, etc. This market is one of the tourist attractions in Bangkok that can satisfy all types of visitors. If you have a chance to come here, do not forget to treat yourself to some local food. You will not be disappointed
Ticket fee: Free
Opening hours: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM on Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue
07:00 AM – 06:00 PM on Wed, Thur
06:00 PM – 00:00 AM on Friday
Location: สวนจตุจักร Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 (See map)
Khao San Road
Khao San Road is a favorite street among backpackers in Bangkok – Internet
Khao San Road is considered a Western street as many foreigners come here day and night to enjoy the vibrance of Bangkok life. Nowadays, Khao San is well-known among backpackers due to its cheap accommodations including dorms, hostels, and hotels, and bars, restaurants, travel agencies, etc. Khao San is really one of the best tourist attractions in Bangkok you should not miss.
Ticket fee: Free
Opening hours: 24 hours
Location: Talat Yot, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 (See map)
China Town
Billboard in Chinese is a popular thing in China Town – Internet
China town is the biggest Chinese community in Thailand. During the daytime, China Town is a street of gold shops, Chinese herbal shops, Chinese restaurants, and cafes. There is a retail market in this area as well. When the sun goes down, there are hundreds of food stalls along Chinese Town streets. Coming to China Town, you will feel like you get lost in a small China in the heart of Bangkok.
Ticket fee: Free
Opening hours: 24 hours
Location: Yaowarat Road Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100 (See map)
Jim Thompson House
Jim Thompson House is now a museum showing Jim’s business and his contribution to the Thai Silk Industry – Internet
Jim Thomson is a famous American entrepreneur who has a lot of contributions to the Thai Silk Industry. He was awarded the Order of the White Elephant, which is an honor given to a foreigner with huge contributions to Thailand. Nowadays, Jim Thompson House is turned into a museum with insights about his life, his business, and the development of the Thai Silk Industry.
Ticket fee: 200 THB/ adult, 100 THB/ U22 guest, and free for children accompanied by parents
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM except for Tue.
Location: 6 Kasem San 2 Alley, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330 (See map)
MOCA Bangkok
An art piece at the entrance of MOCA Bangkok
MOCA Bangkok is the Museum of Contemporary Art in Bangkok showcasing many exceptional artworks. The museum is established in 2012 by a Thai businessman named Boonchai Bencharongkul. If you are a fan of art, don’t miss this place and prepare to be amazed by the perfect art pieces in this museum
Ticket fee: 250 THB/ person
Opening hours: 10 AM – 6 PM, every Tuesday – Sunday
Location: 499 Kam Phengphet Road, 6 Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 (See map)
Lumpini Park
Lumpini Park is a green oasis in the heart of Bangkok
Lumpini Park is an oasis in the center of Bangkok to ease the chaos of the city. Taking a walk in the park, enjoying the tranquility in the afternoon, or taking a boat ride are perfect activities in this place. If you are tired of the traffic noise or the overwhelm of skyscrapers in Bangkok, visiting Lumpini Park will definitely release you from these pieces of stuff.
Ticket fee: Free
Opening hours: 05:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Location: 192 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330 (See map)
Icon Siam
Icon Siam at night – gorgeous look from a ferry across Chao Phraya River
Established in 2018, Icon Siam is a mix-used complex sitting by the Chao Phraya River. It offers high-end brands, an indoor floating market, an exhibition space, etc. Icon Siam is one of the tourist attractions in Bangkok due to its perfect location, shopping service, and daily music water show. Visitors also love to come here to go shopping and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.
Ticket fee: Free
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Location: 299 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600 (See map)
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