Best Bangkok Attractions
With all the numerous Bangkok attractions to keep you busy for days on end, you probably won't know quite where to begin. If you should be coming over to the far east for the very first time and in particularly Bangkok, you will in all probability, be completely overwhelmed. But then again, that's fairly normal. I have travelled to many far-eastern countries including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Cambodia and was totally overwhelmed on arrival. I still continue to be amazed. I am in absolute awe of all things eastern but my love of Thailand, is still my all time favourite. I hope you too will marvel in all the splendor. In particular I have a love affair with Bangkok with it's vibrant atmosphere and cheerful people despite the pollution, excessive heat and crowds. Oh! and did I mention the dirty streets. Please do not be alarmed by all this as this is exactly what gives Bangkok it's alluring charm. There is just something about this place that keeps drawing me back for more and as I have made many friends here, as well as having a Thai girlfriend in the city, I hope to eventually settle in this wondrous crazy part of the world. Anyway once you have unpacked your bags you will probably want to take a good look around. The best place to start is perhaps a visit to the Royal Palace. The photo below will give you an idea of what you would be looking forward to.
Grand Palace in Bangkok
Bangkok AttractionsTemples and MonumentsWat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is situated within the grounds of the Grand Palace and is considered to be one of the most important Buddhist temple in all of Thailand.Wat Pho is the largest temple in Bangkok situated behind the Temple of the Emerald Buddha where you will discover the 46 metre long Reclining Buddha covered in gold leaf with beautifully decorated mother-of-pearl covering the Buddha's entire 3 metre long feet. Wat Arun is situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River and is a fine example of Thai architectural splendor. It is said that after King Taksin fled the city of Ayutthaya on the central plains of Thailand during the time of the Burmese invasion, he arrived at Wat Arun at dawn and later renamed it Wat Chaeng, also called the Temple of the Dawn. Wat Mahathat is situated a short distance in a northerly direction from the Grand Palace compound between the Silpakorn Fine Arts University and the University of Law and Sciences. The temple is considered to be an important centre for the study of Buddhism and meditation. Wat Saket is situated between Boriphat Road and Lan Luang Road just outside the new city walls. The temple is known as the Golden Mount and a well-known landmark in Bangkok and contains Buddha relics within the temple's 58 metre high chedi. You will be able to enjoy spectacular views over the city from here. Vimanmek Palace is situated on Ratchawithi Road behind the National Assembly and is considered the largest golden teak building in the world. It's an 81 room mansion containing a splendid collection of antique furniture, famous artifacts such as Faberge jewellery, ceramics and other objects d'art from around Europe.
Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
Bangkok AttractionsJim Thompson House MuseumA must see is Jim Thompson House Museum located in downtown Bangkok. This Thai-style home was timelessly constructed using material collected from several homes brought in from central Thailand. Jim Thompson was an American who came to Thailand at the end of the second world war and with time, revived the Thai silk industry until his mysterious disappearance in Malaysia during 1967.
Freedom Monument in Bangkok
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