Best Bangkok Attractions
Local Expert Attraction Recommendations
Local Expert Attraction Recommendations
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About Bangkok Attractions
Besides its famous shopping and infamous nightlife Bangkok is also a place with plenty else to see and do. While certain sights like the Grand Palace and Wat Pho get a lion's share of the press, and of course are well worth a visit, there are also plenty of other off the beaten path locations such as the quaint little car free island in the Chao Phraya River of Koh Kret or the huge green space city escape of Bang Krachao. Despite the ultra modern look of most of Bangkok, visitors can still escape to the narrow lanes of Chinatown or take in the architectural wonders of old Thai teak at the less visited Vimanmek Mansion or Suan Pakkad Palace. Other fun for the whole family attractions include the well orchestrated displays at the Queen Saovabha Snake Farm or taking in a traditional floating market at Taling Chan. One thing is for certain, you wont be bored!
About Dave Stamboulis
Dave Stamboulis is a travel writer/photographer based in Bangkok. Born in Athens, Greece and growing up in the U.S., Dave first discovered Bangkok while on a 45,000-kilometer bicycle trip and moved there for good in 2005. Dave's photos appear in publications around the world. He's the author of Odysseus' Last Stand, which received the Silver Medal for Travel Book of... Read More
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Expert Tips for Bangkok Attractions
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Loft Thai Spa: "The nearest BTS station for Loft is Thonglor, and then you'll need to walk or hop a motorbike taxi down Soi 38. Soi Sansa-ngob is about six sub-alleys down 38 on your right."
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Erawan Shrine: "You can take the BTS to Ploenchit and walk the Skywalk above the street to get to the shrine, as well as for great views."
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Ayutthaya Historical Park: "While there is no fee to get into the historical park, each temple charges around 50 baht for entrance. You can get a 220 baht ticket covering six of the most important and most popular ones like Wat Mahathat or Phra Ram, which is better value. Getting here requires either a 2 hour bus journey from Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal up near Chatuchak, or better yet, take the early morning fast train from Hualamphong, which gets to Ayutthaya in less than 90 minutes."
