Things to do in Bangkok Old Town

Activities, attractions and tours

Wat Saket which includes a high rise building, a city and heritage architecture
Wat Saket which includes a high rise building, a city and heritage architecture
Grand Palace featuring a temple or place of worship as well as a small group of people
Temple of the Emerald Buddha featuring interior views, a temple or place of worship and religious elements
Temple of the Emerald Buddha featuring religious elements and a temple or place of worship
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Top places to visit

1. Khaosan Road

The notorious Khao San Road has been attracting budget travellers since the 1980s, and is now Bangkok’s backpacker hub. Expect to see anything and everything on this short street that’s full to overflowing with hawkers, travellers, tour operators and revellers. By day you can pick up cheap clothes and jewellery, and at night you can get a Thai tattoo and party until the sun comes up.
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Khao San Road which includes nightlife, street scenes and markets

2. Grand Palace

The Grand Palace complex is the first stop for many of the city’s visitors. Home to the highly revered Emerald Buddha and a number of different statues and temples, there are endless photo opportunities to be had both inside and out. The Grand Palace complex is Bangkok’s most recognisable landmark, and offers a great insight into the city’s history.
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Grand Palace featuring heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

3. Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Known to visitors as “the Temple of the Emerald Buddha”, Thai people believe that this is the oldest sculpture of Buddha in the world, and it is this, combined with its mesmerising green glow, that makes it such an important religious icon.
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Temple of the Emerald Buddha showing a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

4. Wat Pho

Wat Po is also where people come to train in traditional Thai massage, and is one of the oldest public universities in the country.
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Detailed view of golden Buddha statues at Wat Pho in Bangkok highlighting Thai culture and spirituality

5. Bangkok National Museum

The museum first opened in 1874 in what is now the Grand Palace complex, but later moved to nearby Wang Na. King Rama V wanted to display the exquisite treasures and artworks left to him by his father and it is these, along with other pieces added by later kings, that make up the bulk of the museum’s collection.
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National Museum Bangkok

What to do in Bangkok Old Town

Popular places to visit

Khao San Road which includes nightlife, street scenes and markets

Khaosan Road

4/5(320 reviews)

A hot spot for backpackers, budget travellers and revellers, this street is crammed with raucous bars, cheap hostels, bargain clothing and party people.

Khaosan Road
Grand Palace showing heritage architecture and a park

Grand Palace

4.5/5(355 reviews)

A beautiful Asian-European style palace complex with stunning intricate architecture and jaw-dropping details at every turn. A must-see for every visitor to Bangkok.

Grand Palace
Temple of the Emerald Buddha showing a temple or place of worship as well as a large group of people

Temple of the Emerald Buddha

4.5/5(181 reviews)

The most sacred and revered object in the Kingdom of Thailand, the Emerald Buddha sits on an oversized golden throne inside Wat Phra Kaew.

Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Wat Pho featuring interior views, a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Wat Pho

4.5/5(241 reviews)

Famous for its huge Reclining Buddha and home to more Buddha statues than any other temple in Thailand, Wat Po is one of Bangkok’s most visited attractions.

Wat Pho
A yellow building with Thailand flag on the roof at Thammasat university, Bangkok

Thammasat University

4/5(6 reviews)

Explore the campus of Thammasat University during your visit to Bangkok. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Thammasat University
Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Grand Palace, and Sanam Luang field, Bangkok, Thailand

Sanamluang

Sanamluang is just one of the places to see in Bangkok, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within Chinatown or visit the notable monuments in this culturally rich area.

Sanamluang
National Museum Bangkok

Bangkok National Museum

4/5(52 reviews)

A fascinating glimpse into Thai history and cultural heritage, from royal treasures to ancient Buddha statues and classical Thai architecture.

Bangkok National Museum
Giant Swing ,Suthat Temple, Bangkok, Thailand

Giant Swing

Learn about the local history of Bangkok when you take a trip to Giant Swing. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Giant Swing
Democracy monument with blue sky in Bangkok, Thailand. The Democracy Monument is a historical of constitution monument

Democracy Monument

4/5(3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Bangkok with a stop at Democracy Monument. Visit the notable monuments and temples in this culturally rich area.

Democracy Monument

 

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