What to do in Bangkok? The 10 essentials
Discover at a glance 10 tourist sites and activities not to be missed during a stay in Bangkok! From a visit to the Royal Palace to discovering the local gastronomy, you won't know where to start.
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Capital of Thailand, Bangkok is a city that is both modern and traditional. Now that the country has reopened its doors and eased its sanitary measures, Flight Exchange gives you a guide to the 10 things to do in the Thai capital. Follow the guide to find out what to do in Bangkok!
1 – Visit the Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo
The Royal Palace and the former residence of the King of Thailand. You will be captivated by the richness of the building's architecture. Inside is a temple called Wat Phra Kaeo which houses the Emerald Buddha statue. All in jadeite, this statuette is venerated throughout Thailand.
2 – Discover Wat Pho
Bangkok's oldest temple houses two masterpieces. The first is the statue of seated Buddha, perched on a three-tiered pedestal and under which are the ashes of the king. The second is the Reclining Buddha statue. Entirely covered in gold, this statue represents Buddha on his deathbed before he reached Nirvana.
3 – Climb Wat Arun
The Temple of Dawn stands on one of the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Climb to the top of the temple to enjoy stunning views of the old city and the waterway.
4 – Take a cruise on the Chao Phraya River
To visit the city differently and at a lower cost, opt for a cruise on the Chao Phraya River. You will do honor to the city that is nicknamed the Venice of the East!
5 – Shop at Chatuchak market
With nearly 15,000 stalls, this market is the largest in Thailand. It takes place every weekend. You will find clothes and accessories, handicrafts, decoration, food, plants, a pet shop, books...
6 – Breathe at Lumphini Park
Lumphini Park is a haven of greenery and tranquility. Lawns, an artificial lake, trees, playgrounds for children... You will forget for a moment that you are in one of the liveliest cities in the world.
7 – Visit Bangkok through its shopping malls
Bangkok is a city with a large number of shopping centers (malls). Each center specializes in a field: MBK is the temple of electronics, Terminal 21 is a specialist in ready-to-wear, Siam Paragon brings together luxury boutiques... There is something for everyone!
8 – Taste the street food
Street food is present absolutely everywhere in Bangkok. It even made it into the Michelin guide. Mango sticky rice, pad thai, chicken satay, take your pick!!
9 – Have a drink in a rooftop bar
Bangkok has a lot of skyscrapers. At the top of a number of them have been installed bars. You will be able to enjoy a 360° view of the Thai capital with a cocktail in hand. Among the best known are the Vertigo Bar or the sky bar of the Lebua State Hotel, made famous thanks to the second part of Very Bad Trip. Ideal at sunset!
10 – Try Thai massage
To relax after a day of visiting the anthill in Bangkok, let yourself be tempted by a Thai massage… Relaxation guaranteed!
You now know what to do in Bangkok, a city that will surely charm you!
We take you on this new travel vlog to visit Bangkok by night and by tuk-tuk between night markets, street stalls and famous or secret traditional restaurants. A food tour that allows you to taste Thai culinary specialties but also to visit the Wat Pho and Wat Arun temples by night. A beautiful evening full of surprises, flavors and emotions that we recommend if you come to visit Bangkok!
Good to know
As of July 1, 2022, the Thailand Pass is abolished for international travellers. Thanks to this reduction in sanitary measures, tourists will no longer have to register to obtain a QR code in order to enter Thailand. Only the vaccination certificate (for vaccinated travelers) or a negative Covid test result (for non-vaccinated travelers) will now suffice. Similarly, travel insurance with a minimum coverage of US$10,000 is no longer required. You will also be pleased to learn of the removal of temperature screening measures and respiratory symptoms at international entries and exits. Likewise, wearing a mask outdoors is no longer mandatory.
In Bangkok, it is not difficult to gain height. Most tourists visiting the capital go for a drink on one of the many roof tops. As we never want to be like everyone else (lol), we found a more difficult tower to access. However, the view is incomparable.
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