Woman walking on a bridge to Buddhist temple in Thailand during sunset.

Bangkok

Same same, but different. This Thailish T-shirt philosophy sums up Bangkok, a city where the familiar and the exotic collide like the flavors on a plate of pàt tai.

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Wat Pho
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Wat Pho is our absolute favorite among Bangkok's biggest sights. In fact, the compound incorporates a host of superlatives: the city's largest reclining…
Grand Palace
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
The Grand Palace (Phra Borom Maharatchawang) is a former royal residence in Bangkok that was consecrated in 1782. Today, it’s only used on ceremonial…
Wat Arun
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Wat Arun is the missile-shaped temple that rises from the Chao Phraya River's banks. Known as Temple of Dawn, it was named after the Indian god of dawn,…
Wat Phra Kaew
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Architecturally fantastic, the Wat Phra Kaew temple complex is also the spiritual core of Thai Buddhism and the monarchy, symbolically united in what is…
Lumphini Park
Bangkok
Named after the Buddha’s birthplace in Nepal (Lumbini), Lumphini Park is central Bangkok’s largest and most popular park. Its 58 hectares are home to an…
Golden Mount
Banglamphu
Even if you're wát-ed out, you should tackle the brisk ascent to the Golden Mount. Serpentine steps wind through an artificial hill shaded by gnarled…
Wat Suthat
Banglamphu
Other than being just plain huge and impressive, Wat Suthat also holds the highest royal temple grade. Inside the wí·hăhn (sanctuary for a Buddha…
Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)
Chinatown
The attraction at Wat Traimit is undoubtedly the impressive 3m-tall, 5.5-tonne, solid-gold Buddha image, which gleams like, well, gold. Sculpted in the…

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Things to Know

Bangkok is a sprawling, bustling city that can be a sensory overload to first-time visitors. Here's what you need to know before you go.

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Best Neighborhoods

Get to know Bangkok's best areas with this neighborhood guide, from sights and nightlife to places to stay.

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Day Trips

Bangkok is big, bold and boisterous and it's easy to feel a little overwhelmed. Escape the city crowds on these fun-filled day trips from Bangkok.

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Money and Costs

Bangkok has so much to see and do that it can be easy to burn through your baht. Here's how to visit without blowing your budget.

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Transportation

Think the tiger of Thailand’s biggest city can only be tamed by taxi? Mere mortal, here’s how to get around Bangkok.

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Free Things to Do

As one of the world's favorite budget travel playgrounds, Bangkok has freebies galore. Here are the best free things to do in the fun-filled Thai capital.

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Traveling with Kids

From magnificent museums to thrilling theme parks via some fun-filled túk-túk rides, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Bangkok with children in tow.

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