No. 01 · Landmark
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
Royal compound housing the Emerald Buddha
Built in 1782 as the Chakri dynasty's seat — a walled complex of gilded chedis, throne halls, and the country's most revered Buddha image.
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Bangkok
Temples, tuk-tuks, and street food until 3 AM
A river city of gilded temples and night markets, where 7-Eleven sits next to a 200-year-old monastery and dinner is always under $5.
When to go
November–February: dry, cooler, and the high season. March–May is hot, June–October is rainy.
Getting around
The BTS Skytrain and MRT cover central Bangkok; Grab is cheap. Use Chao Phraya river boats for the old city.
Bangkok highlights
Don't miss
The top places to start with if you only have a day or two — the essentials before you go deeper.
No. 02 · Landmark
Wat Arun
Porcelain-clad spires on the west bank of the river
The Temple of Dawn — a 70-metre central prang encrusted with shards of Chinese porcelain, named for Aruna the dawn god.
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Chatuchak Weekend Market
15,000 stalls across 27 sections
One of the world's largest weekend markets — clothing, art, antiques, plants, pets, and food spread across 35 acres in northern Bangkok.
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4 hand-picked
A curated mix of landmarks, neighborhoods, and museums worth your time in Bangkok, Thailand — grouped by type below.
Landmarks
2 places
Attraction
1 place
Where to stay
1 place
Where to stay in Bangkok
4 neighborhoods
Bangkok is dense and traffic is brutal — stay near a BTS or MRT station and the city shrinks dramatically.
Sukhumvit (Asok/Phrom Phong)
Malls, restaurants, BTS access
Best for: Easy first Bangkok trip with the BTS at your door
Silom / Sathorn
Business by day, rooftop bars by night
Best for: Nightlife and skyline views
Riverside
Grand hotels, river views, temples nearby
Best for: Luxury and romantic stays
Old City (Rattanakosin)
Temples, palaces, no skytrain
Best for: History-focused short trips
A 3-day itinerary, your way
If you only have a long weekend in Bangkok.
Day 1
Temples & River
Grand Palace at opening, Wat Pho, ferry to Wat Arun, sunset rooftop drink in Silom.
Day 2
Markets & Modern
Chatuchak Weekend Market (or MBK), lunch at a food court, Jim Thompson House, dinner in Sukhumvit.
Day 3
Day Trip
Ayutthaya or Damnoen Saduak floating market, return for a Thai massage, street food dinner on Yaowarat.