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Bangkok attractions

7 top sights, in our order of priority for a first visit.

  1. 1Grand Palace & Wat PhoMuseums & culture · Allow 3 hThe former royal residence, with the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and nearby Wat Pho, which holds the huge Reclining Buddha.
  2. 2Street Food TourFood & drink · Allow 3 hPad thai, mango sticky rice, boat noodles and grilled seafood along Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown, which comes alive after dark.
  3. 3Floating Market & Railway MarketDay trips · Allow Full dayA day trip to the Damnoen Saduak floating market and the Maeklong Railway Market, where the stalls fold away as the train passes.
  4. 4Ayutthaya Ancient CityDay trips · Allow Full dayThe ruins of Siam's former capital, an hour north of Bangkok, with towering prangs, ruined temples and a famous Buddha head in tree roots.
  5. 5Chao Phraya River Dinner CruiseCruises · Allow 1 h 30 minAn evening on the river passing Wat Arun and the Grand Palace, lit up after dark.
  6. 6Wat Pho & Wat ArunMuseums & culture · Allow 3 hThe Temple of the Reclining Buddha and the Temple of Dawn, on opposite banks of the Chao Phraya River.
  7. 7Muay Thai Fight NightEvening · Allow 3 hAn evening of live Thai boxing at Rajadamnern or Lumpinee-style stadiums, with ringside or general seats.