Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. More than anywhere else, Bangkok is the center of modern progress and cultural heritage.
Grand Palace
Royal Grand Palace was constructed at the start of the Chakri Dynasty in Bangkok in 1782. It was used as Royal Residence for King Rama I through King Rama V while being the governing center of the country.
Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Temple of the Emerald Buddha was built in 1782 and has been used as the Royal Temple attached to the Grand Palace for various royal functions to this day.
Wat Po
A 46 meters long Reclining Buddha Statue with both soles fixed with pearl shells of 108 auspicious strips. It is considered the most beautiful Reclining Buddha statue in Thailand.
Loha Prasart (Iron Castle)
The temple was built in 1846 during the latter part of King Rama III’s reign to celebrate the birth of his beloved granddaughter – Princess Sommanaswattanawadee.
Bangkok Flower Market
Biggest wholesale and retail fresh flowers market in Bangkok.
Bang Krachao – The Oasis of Bangkok
Amidst the bustling capital of Thailand, embraced by the dramatic curve of Chao Phraya River, Bang Krachao is the largest and almost the last natural green zone of Bangkok.
Klong Bang Luang – Bangkok’s Local Way of Life
A community of artist families have been residing peacefully on these two banks of this charming little canal on the west side of Chao Phraya River for a century, nurturing their craftsmanship and passing it on to their children here.
National Museum
A community of artist families have been residing peacefully on these two banks of this charming little canal on the west side of Chao Phraya River for a century, nurturing their craftsmanship and passing it on to their children here.
Jim Thompson House Museum
Jim Thompson House is the home of famous James H. W. Thompson, the American pioneer in Thai silk. The house consists of a complex of six traditional Thai-style teak wood houses. Here you can also admire his extensive art and antique collection, predominantly of Asian origins including sculptures, paintings, porcelains and other collectible items.
Suan Pakkard Palace
Suan Pakkard Palace is a collection of five traditional Thai-style houses including the Lacquer Pavilion which dated from Ayutthaya Period. The buildings are now home to a priceless Asian Antique collection and exquisite wood carvings.
The Ancient Siam
The Ancient Siam is the world’s largest living outdoor museum, built on a 200-acre site, contains reproductions of Thai architectural forms, the shrines, the palaces and the stupas. Each Thai province is represented and all structures are realistically reproduced to scale of one-third to three fourth of the originals.
Wat Saket
The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya period, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I (1737–1809) renovated the temple and gave its present name.
