Bangkok self guided tour. Walking around Bangkok: photo report and expenses

Usually, tourists travel to the capital of Thailand by way of passage, as it is more popular beach holiday, so most visitors stay here for no more than three days. What to see in Bangkok in such a short time so that the impression of it is not blurred, we will consider in this article. The fact is that we ourselves compiled such a route and it helped us a lot with independent travel across Thailand. I will also give you some recommendations in which part of the city it is better to stop in order to make traveling to the sights convenient and less expensive. So, I invite everyone to walk around the city of Angels - Bangkok!

What to see in Bangkok in 3 days

If I were asked to describe the capital of Thailand in a nutshell, I would say that Bangkok for me is a Rubik's cube. You never know how the puzzle will turn out, what surprise this city has prepared for you at the next step. It is so multifaceted and amazing that every tourist will find something interesting in it. And if you miss a visit to Bangkok when visiting Thailand, you are missing out on a lot! This city has something to surprise, ranging from fried cockroaches in restaurants, skyscrapers in the style of New York City, ending with urban slums on the water. So, how to make a walk in Bangkok as intense as possible?

  • First, you need to choose the right place to live. It depends on which hotel you choose how many sights in Bangkok you will have time to visit and at the same time will not be a tourist exhausted in the heat with his tongue on his shoulder). If you look at the map of attractions in Bangkok, then all TOP places for tourists, located near the street (khaosan road) or on the Ratannakosin peninsula - this is the historical center of Bangkok. If you choose a hotel to stay in Khaosan, you won't have to spend money on taxis and tuk-tuks, all the big temples and palaces can be explored on foot. We did just that when we arrived in Bangkok, and we never regretted it. After all, a tourist who comes to a multi-million dollar metropolis for the first time does not really want to understand the urban transport system, especially when all the inscriptions in the metro are in hieroglyphs). To book hotels, we use hotellook.com, in the parameters you can specify the area, airport or metro station.
  • Secondly, you need to have on hand a map of Bangkok attractions in paper form, which can be taken for free at any local travel information agency.
  • Thirdly, download an application on your phone that works offline maps.me or something similar. Also, do not forget to take a backpack for a walk, in which you can put a bottle of water, wear comfortable shoes and a hat.

What to see in Bangkok on your own

1. Khaosan Road

KhaoSan road is not only the most convenient location in the city for the traveler, but also one of the attractions of Bangkok. The length of the street is only 400 meters, but only here you can fully feel how the life of the city boils. On Khaosan, they offer to try fried scorpions, drink a cocktail with snake venom, here you can buy a ticket to anywhere in Southeast Asia for a penny, merge with a crowd of tourists from all over the world, dance on the pavement and get the famous Thai massage for only 150 baht. Do not confuse Khaosan Road with the streets of Thailand with "night butterflies" such as Bangla Road or Walking Street.

Location: GPS coordinates - 13.758858, 100.497377

2. Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha

The top attraction that is advised to visit is, of course, the Royal Palace in Bangkok. And you will understand it one by one from the people in front of the gates of the attraction, so it is best to plan a trip to the Palace from the early morning, half an hour before the opening of the complex.

You have probably heard that Thailand is ruled by a king, but the Grand Royal Palace is not the residence of today's ruler, but of King Rama I and his descendants until 1945. However, despite the fact that today the royal family does not live here, they like to hold ceremonies, weddings and receptions of important guests in this place. The territory of the complex is not just large, but huge, there are many structures in the form of temples, more than 20 attractions in total, including the famous Temple emerald buddha. If you go to the Palace from Khaosan Road, then it will not be difficult to find it, you can recognize it by the high white wall that surrounds the territory.

Opening hours: 8.30 - 16.30, ticket office until 15.30 daily. Entrance - 500 baht. You need closed clothes, entrance to the shrines without shoes, rental of a sarong and shoe covers - 200 baht. From 10.00 every hour until 14.00 start free tours with a guide in English.

Where is the Grand Royal Palace: GPS coordinates - 13.750103, 100.491288

Where is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha: GPS coordinates - 13.751658, 100.492701

3. Temple complex of the Reclining Buddha Wat Pho

Another attraction in Bangkok that can be visited along with a visit to the Grand Royal Palace, because they are in close proximity to each other, is the Wat Pho temple complex.

For the sake of which crowds of tourists flock here every day - this is a huge 46-meter statue of the Reclining Buddha with feet covered with a layer of gold, under which the ashes of King Rama I rest. He is also called resting, sleeping, meditating and even dying. He looks the least like the latter, as he smiles)

Here, be sure not to forget to make a wish and improve your karma. To do this, at the entrance to the Temple, you need to give a small donation, take a dish with a handful of coins, and behind the Buddha, throw a coin into each of the 108 pots.

Also at the Temple there is a School of Massage, where you can learn the ancient Thai massage technique, as well as get a massage, the price list for services is not much different from the street ones.

Entrance - 200 baht, the ticket includes 0.33 liters. bottle of water. Opening hours 8.30 - 18.30.

Location: GPS coordinates - 13.746560, 100.492591

Personally, it was not the Buddha statue that made the greatest impression on me, but the pagodas located in the courtyard. They are so colorful, made in the form of stepped turrets, lined with colored glass mosaics on all sides. Each stupa was made in honor of a significant event or king.

There are also many original statues there, such as these statues of formidable warriors, reminiscent of the captain of the Flying Dutchman, with a beard consisting of tentacles. who watched Pirates caribbean, understand what I mean)

For tourists tired of the heat, there are places to rest on the territory of the Temple, such as benches under the trees next to an artificial pond and fish.

4. Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)

The main difference between this Temple and many other temples is a three-meter statue of the Buddha, made of pure gold with eyes adorned with sapphires and pearls. In troubled times for the country, many encroached on this value, and in order to protect it from theft, the monks covered the statue with a thick layer of plaster. This secret died along with those who knew it, so for 200 years, no one guessed what value was hidden under the whitewash, until one of the pieces of gypsum accidentally fell off.

The temple with the most expensive sculpture in the world weighing 4 tons of pure gold is located on Tri Mit Rd in the center of Bangkok in Chinatown, opening hours 9.00 - 17.00, entrance - 40 baht., GPS coordinates - 13.737711, 100.513569.

5. Temple of the Golden Mount (Wat Saket)

Golden Mountain Temple got its name not by chance, it offers a stunning panoramic view of the city - this is the most high point Bangkok, not counting the buildings, and if you like viewing platforms, I advise you to climb to its top.

But in the past, its main purpose was still not so pleasant, when the city crematorium was located here, and at the base of the mountain there are not gold deposits, as the name might suggest, but the remains of 60 thousand of the population of Bangkok. Another one interesting feature The temple, at its foot there is a composition consisting of a vulture eating the flesh of a person, I hope that the deceased, and statues of people who are watching this feast with interest.

The temple stands in the center of Bangkok, and if you are in the Khaosan area and you have a map at hand, then it will not be difficult for you to walk to it on your own, as we did.

Opening hours from 07.30 to 17.30, entrance - 20 baht.

Location: GPS coordinates - 13.753925, 100.506678

6. Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun)

Another observation point in Bangkok, located at the bed of the Chao Phraya River. it looks especially impressive in the morning, when the first rays of the sun fall on its surface, covered with gold and mosaics. If you look closely at the Temple of the Dawn, you might think that it is made of broken cups, which it really is. Once on the Chao Phraya River, a barge from China sank, carrying expensive porcelain. In order not to waste good, the Thais decided to get the remains of dishes from the bottom and decorate the Temple with them.

Wat Arun temple can be admired not only by climbing to its top, but also from the opposite bank of the river, for example, while having dinner in a cafe, at night it is spectacularly illuminated by spotlights.

The Temple of Dawn is located directly opposite the Royal Palace, only from the opposite bank of the river, so it is better to get here by water transport. You need to go to the pier, where a boat runs between the shores, which will take you to Wat Arun for a penny. The rest of the transport - a bus or a river bus, will go around, so before boarding it is better to inquire and ask how soon Wat Arun will stop, if you do not figure it out yourself, Thais usually advise where to transfer.

Opening hours from 8:00 - 18:00. Entrance - 50 baht.

Location: GPS coordinates - 13.743773, 100.488916

7. Temple of the Standing Big Buddha (Luang Pho To)

For the sake of interest, we nevertheless walked to another Buddha statue in Bangkok, but if you have been to all of the above Temples before, you can safely skip it. But if you are interested in what is unusual in it, read on. The building is considered the most tall buddha in Bangkok and has a height of 32 meters, covered with a layer of gold, which slowly falls off and lies right at the feet of the statue. But no one encroaches on these pieces of precious metal, on the contrary, the locals carefully rub gold into the feet of the Buddha, and they never come to the statue empty-handed, at the foot there is a lot of food, drinks and flowers. By the way, interesting fact, in the forelock of the statue are hidden the relics of the Buddha, which were brought from Sri Lanka. Near the Big Buddha there is a mini market with food, souvenirs and offerings, after a long walk, you can have an inexpensive bite to eat.

While we were walking to the Big Buddha, we passed through such picturesque alleys with windows. There was a great desire to look into the courtyard, but did not dare to violate private boundaries. To come to the Big Buddha in Bangkok, we did not need public transport, from Khao San it is quite possible to walk. Since the place is located in another part of the TOP attractions in Bangkok, there are no crowds of tourists here.

Entrance to the shrine is free.

Opening hours - daily from 8.30 - 20.00. Free admission

8. Chao Phraya River

If your brain is boiling from a huge number of Buddhas and Temples, then it's time to refresh yourself and make river trip. There are two types of boat trips in Bangkok, which I will tell you about now.

The first is, I would say, more of a transport trip, which is used by locals and tourists to quickly move without traffic jams, along the riverbed. main river Bangkok - Chao Phraya River. It can be done if necessary and just to get to know the city. To do this, you need to come to any pier in Bangkok and take the river tram. The ticket fee is symbolic - 13 baht, for which you will get a large-scale walk along the widest channel of the Chao Phraya River, see the tallest buildings in Bangkok and modern architecture. And in order to return back, it is enough to take a boat going in the other direction.

9. Bangkok canals or klongs

The second boat trip is no less interesting, it will show you Bangkok with its reverse side, and if you are still sure you know everything about this city, welcome to the most revealing excursion - the Klong river trip! No wonder I called it a tour, because you won’t be able to see the channels of Bangkok on your own, you will have to hire a boat with a boatman. But you will get a lot of emotions and impressions from another Bangkok.

To do this, you need to come to the pier Tha Chang pier, which is located right next to the Royal Palace. My advice is to come here in the morning from 8.00, so you have time to capture all the main events. You will immediately see a lot of travel agencies from which you can buy a klong tour. We hired a boat for 500 baht, and the driver took us for an hour with a breeze to ride around the most impressive places - the floating market (Floating Market), fish farm, Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun), Museum of Royal Boats (Royal Barge Museum) and slums on the water. Most of all, I was impressed by the houses standing right on the water, their residents swim to the store, and the children dive into the river from the threshold of the apartments.

In more detail about our route along the Bangkok klongs, I told

10. Floating market

If you don’t have enough time to walk through the Floating Market while walking along the canals or you decide to skip this tour, then you can go to one of Bangkok’s floating markets on your own. As you probably guessed from the name, this is the same market only on the water. Previously, for farmers from the outskirts of Bangkok, this was the most convenient way to deliver fresh products to city dwellers, but today, water markets have a slightly different function and are more aimed at entertainment for tourists. The reason why most visitors come to the market is to take a photo, see with their own eyes an unusual trade on the water and eat in an exclusive setting. Although they sell everything here that you can buy on the streets of Bangkok.

There are two large popular Floating Markets in Bangkok - Amphawa is located within the city and Bang Nam Phueng is located in Phra Pradaeng district of Bangkok. It is best to come to the market on Saturday or Sunday, these are the main working days. The rest are located outside the city and I recommend getting there with excursion groups and a guide.

11. Chinatown

Chinatown or Chinatown is located next to the Royal Palace in Bangkok on Yarowat Rd, the entrance to which begins with a large Chinese-style gate, so if you wish, you can take a walk on it after visiting the main attractions. Our walk around the quarter took place in the late afternoon, and I think this is the best time to visit it. Because Chinatown in Bangkok is more about shopping and the opportunity to have a bite to eat with the cuisine of the same name than some kind of excursion. True, not every tourist dares to try what they offer - shark fin soup or bird nests, ordinary dishes in Chinatown)

They sell not only Chinese consumer goods, of which our city is full, but also good Chinese drugs, medicinal teas, and pharmaceutical products. From food, you can buy dried squid, instant almond milk, Chinese porcelain, fish and seafood, dried mushrooms for a penny. If you are looking for unusual gifts for loved ones in Bangkok, this is the place for him. I am not a fan of wandering through the narrow streets among the numerous stalls, but for those who want to try exotic dishes or buy cheap goods, this is quite a great place.

Location: in the center of Bangkok, the main street of China Town - Yaowarat Road, GPS coordinates - 13.741273, 100.508197

12. Giant swing and Wat Suthat Thep Wararam

The giant swing in Bangkok is a structure of two red pillars 21 meters high, connected by a crossbar. They are no longer used as swings, but they have a special historical value for the city. An interesting fact is that they are made according to ancient technology from teak wood and decorated with hand carvings. In the last century, there was a ritual in which men competed in swinging on a giant swing, but after deaths, this custom was abolished.

Ten minutes is enough to see the swings, and then the walk can be continued to the Wat Suthat temple complex, which is located next door. The decoration of the interior of the Temple also contains elements of wood carving, hand-painted wall paintings. Special attention you can pay attention to the entrance doors to Wat Suthat, made of solid teak with five tiers of carvings, on which you can read the ancient legends of Thailand.

Entrance to the Wat Suthat complex - 20 baht. Open for tourists - Sat and Sun 8.30 - 16.00

Location: GPS coordinates - 13.751100,100.501060

13. Parks

My main advice to you is to dilute sightseeing tours in Bangkok with trips to the park. The fact is that in Thailand almost all year round there is a suffocating heat, it is especially felt in urban areas during long walks. And since in the metropolis there is no sea and no opportunity to freshen up, the most The best way to restore strength - this will go to the evergreen park. We did just that and it always saved us from fatigue, it is especially good to come to the park in the midday heat or after sunset. Damir liked to run along the paths, and I just sit on the grass and watch) Parks in Bangkok in the background tall skyscrapers look especially intriguing.

Also keep in mind that Bangkok parks have opening hours and usually after 21.00 the main gates are closed from visitors. And the main difference from Russian parks is that you can’t come here with dogs, smoking is also strictly prohibited.

TOP 3 most visited parks in Bangkok:

1. Chatuchak Park. Here you can not only enjoy the coolness, but also see two-meter monitor lizards calmly walking around the lawns, turtles and squirrels, take a walk through the banana and bamboo groves. Inside the park on weekends there is an opportunity to get acquainted with the history of creation railway in Thailand at the Train Museum.

Entrance is free, bike rental is 40 baht.

Opening hours: 4.30 – 21.00

Location: this is the most easily accessible park, the entrance is located at the station ground metro BTS "Mo Chit", underground MRT "Chatuchak Park", GPS coordinates -13.808153, 100.555919

2. Lumpini Park— this place is suitable not only for relaxation, but also for active rest, on the territory there are places for picnics, a swimming pool, fitness equipment. Lumpini Park is real corner nature in the heart of the metropolis, here you can see monitor lizards walking around the lawns, two-meter catfish swimming in a pond.

Opening hours: 4.30 – 21.00 daily

Entrance is free, a 40-minute catamaran ride is 20 baht, mat rental is 20 baht, at 17.00 pm fitness training is organized in the park, which anyone can join.

Location: MRT underground metro stop "Silom" and "Lumphini", GPS coordinates -13.731432, 100.541439

3. Queen Sirikit Park Built in honor of the anniversary of Queen Sirikit, the shape of the pond in the park repeats the initials of the ruler. On its territory there is a fountain, Botanical Garden, children's play center. And its most important advantage and difference from other parks is that it is almost deserted.

Opening hours: 5.00–20.00 daily

The entrance is free

Location: located next to Chatutak Park, MRT underground metro stop "Chatuchak Park", GPS coordinates - 13.807517, 100.550563

14. Night markets

If you come to Thailand for the first time, you should definitely visit the night markets at least once. At night, an unusual action takes place in Bangkok, when the streets, unremarkable during the day, transform into noisy and busy numerous rows with stalls. Huge cauldrons of boiling brew appear, the smells of spices mix in the air, blankets with the most diverse things unfold on the sidewalks - from old radios to exquisite jewelry and antiques.

In all the markets of Thailand, as in all crowded places, theft flourishes, so be extremely careful and do not put your wallets in the back pocket of your trousers or backpack.

TOP 3 most famous Night Markets in Bangkok:

1. Patpong Night Market. In addition to shopping, you can sit in a bar and listen to live music, as well as on Patpong there are places for lovers of "strawberries", go-go bars and massage parlors.

Opening hours: 19.00 – 02.00

Where is: next to the Skytrain metro stop "Sala Daeng", GPS coordinates - 13.728866, 100.531827

2. Night market Khlong Lod (Khlong Toei Market). This market is popular with the local population, so they prepare very specific dishes that are not tourist-oriented. But there are plenty of fresh fruits good prices. If you are not yet ready for the flavors of Thai dishes, then I advise you to come here full.

Opening hours: 6.00 – 2.00

Where is: next to a metro stop"Klong Toey station" and "Queen Sirikit", GPS coordinates - 13.718749,100.56027

3. Ratchada Rot Fai Night Market). An unusual format of the market, which was originally conceived as an auto parts market, but has grown into a flea market. It mainly sells used items, CDs, antiques, vintage clothes.

Opening hours: 17.00 - 01.00, Thursday - Sunday

Where is: next to a metro stop"Lad Phrao", GPS coordinates - 13.766655, 100.568361

15. Siam Ocean World

If you are visiting Bangkok with children, then the best tour for children there will be a visit to the largest oceanarium in Thailand, Siam Ocean World. But for adult visitors, it will seem impressive, especially if you are not a fan of watching fish while swimming in the sea. The oceanarium is divided into seven halls, each of which is dedicated to individual marine life, a hall with corals, an underwater reef, a rocky shore, an aquarium with jellyfish. By the way, the local inhabitants are not only fish, but also animals - otters, penguins, fur seals and turtles. The most spectacular hall is a glass tunnel, during the passage of which a realistic feeling of walking in the bowels of the ocean is created.

A ticket with a good discount can be bought online on the Siam Ocean World website in the "Online Ticket Purchase" section. It is better to come here on weekdays, otherwise on a weekend you will have to lose a lot of time in the queue before entering. The recommended time to visit the aquarium in Bangkok is the first half of the day, so as not to miss the show and fish feeding.

Entrance is THB 900 (adult), THB 700 (child), includes glass bottom boat ride, 7D cartoon, drink and popcorn.

Opening hours: 10.00 – 22.00, daily

Where is: next to a metro stop"Siam", GPS coordinates - 13.746233, 100.535328

16. Skyscrapers - viewing platforms

1. Baiyoke Sky Tower. Not the tallest building in the country, but at the same time the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia, therefore it is considered one of the most popular places among visitors. The Baiyoke Sky tower is also famous for the fact that an elevator with panoramic windows runs between the floors and on the top floor there is an observation deck that rotates 360 degrees. Any tourist can come to Baiyoke, buy a ticket for 300 baht, which also includes a cocktail at the Roof Top Bar, go up to the 84th floor to see all of Bangkok at a glance.

If you want to come to Bayok on your own, then the metro stop is Ratchaprarop. For those who are still uncertain about moving around the city, Baiyoke Sky organizes excursions that can be ordered via the Internet, which include a transfer, dinner at a restaurant, and visits to observation decks.

Opening hours: 10.30 – 22.00 daily

Location: GPS coordinates - 13.754200,100.540230

Despite the popularity of the Baiyoke Sky tower as a landmark of Bangkok, hotel accommodation at prices is affordable for any traveler.

2. Skyscraper MahaNakhon (Mahanakhon). The building occupies the second honorable position in the ranking of the tallest buildings in Thailand, its height is 314 meters! Notable for its unusual view, as if consisting of huge pixels. It houses restaurants, shops, as well as the most expensive apartments in Thailand. It is best to visit the skyscraper after sunset, the reward will be a 360-degree view through the glass balcony of the city and the river.

Opening hours: 10.00 – 00.00 daily

Ticket price for observation deck– 965 baht per person

How to get there, where it is located: by metro to the Silom MRT station, GPS coordinates - 13.723222, 100.528167

17. Shopping centers and shopping malls

Bangkok is not only stuffy premises of covered bazaars and street stalls, but also mega shopping centers that amaze with their design. In them you can buy not only things of famous brands and the latest model of a Porsche car. The most rated shopping centers in Bangkok among tourists:

1. Siam Paragon. For lovers of beautiful and expensive cars, there will be something to do here, because this shopping center on the 3rd floor presents the latest brands of luxury cars for sale: Aston Martin, Maserati, Jaguar, Rolls-Royce Phantom, MINI Cooper, Ferrari, Lamborghini.

Opening hours: 10.00 to 22.00 daily

Location: metro station "Siam station", GPS coordinates - 13.746626, 100.535220

2. Central World Plaza- a huge shopping center, it will take you a whole day to walk around, you can shop here - all the brands you know from Russia, such as Zara, Massimo Dutti, h&m, CKJeans, have a bite - two whole floors with food courts are dedicated to this, do Thai massage, and ride on largest in Asia ice rink from the height of the seventh floor.

Opening hours: 10.00 to 21.00 daily

Location: BTS Skytrain metro station, Siam station, GPS coordinates - 13.746826, 100.539125

3.Terminal 21 is another cool place for shopping in Bangkok, the main feature of this mall is its unusual design, the designers tried to turn the interior of each of the nine floors of the mall into countries of the world. Here you can immerse yourself in an environment reminiscent of Italy, France, England, Japan, Turkey or the USA.

Opening hours: from 10.00 - 22.00 daily

Location: BTS ASOK Skytrain Station (Exit 1), Sukhumvit Underground Station (Exit 3), GPS coordinates - 13.737574, 100.560233

18. Dusit Zoo

Another place for family vacation in Bangkok. Dusit Zoo is the oldest zoo in the city, but the residents and grounds are well cared for, with about two million tourists from all over the world visiting every year. Finding the zoo is not difficult, it is located next to the current residence of the King of Thailand, the Chitralada Palace, Phaya Thai metro station.

Since the area of ​​the zoo is huge, in order not to get lost, you need to bypass it with the help of a map that is given out at the entrance. For the same reason, you should come here in the morning, otherwise you risk not having time to get around all the numerous enclosures with animals. For a walk on the water in Dusit there is a rental of catamarans, for a small fee you will get an unforgettable river walk, you will see monitor lizards in their natural habitat.

Opening hours: from 8.00 - 18.00 daily, entrance - 150 baht, children up to 135 centimeters tall - 70 baht

Location: The zoo is a half hour walk from the Victory Monument, 3 kilometers from the tourist area of ​​Khaosan. The metro does not go here, but buses 12, 18 go to it, GPS coordinates are 13.770246, 100.516348

19. Museums of Bangkok

In order to get even more acquainted with the culture and history of Thailand, I advise you to visit the museums of Bangkok. The three most visited museums in Bangkok are:

1. National Museum. This museum is considered one of the main museums in Southeast Asia, because only in it you can see a collection of Thai art and historical artifacts. Also, its convenient location near the Royal Palace makes it one of the frequently visited attractions in Bangkok. The museum consists of about 15 buildings with different expositions, the visitor who visits national museum Bangkok at least once, learn a lot from the history of this state.

Opening hours: from 09.00 to 16.00, except Mondays, Tuesdays and national holidays. Entrance: 200 baht

Where is it, how to get there: in tourist area Bangkok, next to the Royal Palace (Grand Palace), GPS coordinates -13.757404, 100.492310

2. Museum of Royal Barges. Floating vehicles from the last century are exhibited here - these are huge barges, the control and movement of which was carried out with the help of special people - rowers. Each barge is impressive in size, some look like a complete ship and are made from a single piece of teak wood. By the way, the barges are still in working condition and during the celebrations they participate in festive processions along the Chao Phraya River. Eight colorful barges are moored at the museum's pier, which can be seen from a walk along the river and klongs.

Opening hours: 09.00 – 17.00 daily

Entrance: 100 baht, photo, video - from 100 baht

Where is it, how to get there: GPS coordinates - 13.761739,100.484645. From the Khaosan Road area, take the river tram and swim to the other side, stop at the Phra Pin Klao Bridge pier. Or walk along the Phra Pin Klao Bridge.

3. Museum wax figures(Madame Tussauds Bangkok). In this museum, such famous and significant people as presidents, including Putin, the Kings of the Chakri dynasty, artists and show business stars are presented in full growth. If you are interested in this format of entertainment, then you can visit this place, especially since it may well be a good alternative to Madame Tussauds in London.

Opening hours: 10.00 – 21.00. Entrance - 720 baht for adults, 540 for children and pensioners.

Location, how to get there: located on the 6th floor of the Siam Discovery shopping center, BTS Siam metro station, GPS coordinates -13.746414, 100.531682

20. Crocodile Farm (Samut Prakarn Crocodile Farm & Zoo)

You can come to the crocodile farm in Bangkok on your own, but it is better to do it with an excursion group, because it is located 10 kilometers from the city. To date, 60 thousand individuals live in the nursery, some of which are rare and endangered species. On the farm you can see not only crocodiles, but also ride elephants, visit the zoo with exotic animals.

Opening hours: 07.00-18.00.

Entrance: 300 baht, entrance fee to the dinosaur museum 60 baht, photos with monkeys, tigers - from 100 baht.

Where is it located, how to get there: by any transport going from Bangkok towards Pattaya (bus, taxi) to Samut Prakarn area (Samut Prakan), GPS coordinates - 13.572066, 100.597675

Of course, one week is not enough to visit all the sights in Bangkok, but if you correctly plan your route upon arrival, and my recommendations will help you with this, then the impression of the capital of Thailand will remain in your memory for a long time. I wish you all a productive and pleasant holiday!

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So welcome to Thailand! The flight is over, Bangkok is very close. All that was left was to get there. It all depends on which airport you need to leave from. You can leave Suvarnabhumi by train. Airport Air Link transports passengers in two ways. With the SA Express train, you can quickly get from the airport to the Bangkok air terminal. The trip to the city center takes 15 minutes. The train is coming non-stop to Makkasan air terminal.

So, if there is a great desire to learn as much as possible about Bangkok in the shortest possible time, then you should carefully review the following information.

The first day

The best place to start your visit is with Royal Palace. Just the name of this architectural structure speaks of its majestic beauty. On the walls, tourists from all over the world seek to get into the palace. The interior decoration is particularly graceful. The whole ensemble includes several buildings.

It is surrounded by four walls, the total length of which is 2 kilometers. Entering the palace is allowed only if the shoulders and knees are covered. If the clothes do not match, you will have to rent pants or a sarong for a fee. The cost of the entrance ticket is 350 baht. You can get there by taxi or public transport.

Temple of the Emerald Buddha

It is located in the center next to the Royal Palace. The Buddha statue is not emerald. The material from which it is made is green jadeite. The Thai king Rama himself prays in this temple. The painting on the walls will tell a lot of interesting things from the life of the Buddha. There are scenes where the Buddha is still a child. You can see how he gradually turns into a young man. His life ends with Nirvana, which is not so easy to achieve.

It is better to go around all the temples on the first day of your stay in Bangkok, so that you can immediately compare and compile them general impression about them. This temple can be reached by train. It is located in the Chinatown area. Unlike the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, here the statue is cast from a real expensive metal - gold. Photos against the background of this temple attract attention with bright colors.

Crocodile farm

On the first day, it is enough to study historical buildings. You need to somehow get distracted, change your mood, get new emotions. To do this, you can go to a crocodile farm. We'll have to get out of town in the town of Samutprakarn. It is not very far, about 10 kilometers from the center. The farm appeared in the 20th century. Now there are about 60 thousand crocodiles in it. Tourists visit the farm mainly because of the deadly reptile tamer show. Do not think that here you can see only crocodiles. There are also elephants, a snake farm and a mini-zoo with tigers, monkeys and many other animals. It’s impossible to leave the farm without a photo with a scary crocodile or a cute monkey. What then will be interesting to show to friends? What would Thailand be without a crocodile farm?

It's time to have lunch. It is best to do this in the Sirocco restaurant. It is located on the 64th floor of the Lebua at State Tower Hotel. From the skyscraper offers a gorgeous panorama of Bangkok. If you visit the restaurant in the evening, the impression of what you see will increase many times over. The whole city is lit up with lights. The restaurant is located directly below open sky. Now about the most important thing: about the price of dishes on the menu. The minimum cost is $35. This is an expensive, but very prestigious place.

Central World Shopping Center

In the evening, if you still have time and energy left, you should go to the shopping center, because on the second day you may not have enough strength for this. You just need to hurry up. Major centers close their doors at 22:00. Some even earlier. Central World has everything: books, shoes, clothes, banks, and cafes. You can spend half a day here and not notice how much time has passed. You don't have to worry about shopping.

You should take only what you can give as a souvenir. You can buy a few necessary or memorabilia for yourself. Everything, after that you need to go to the hotel to rest. Tomorrow is an exciting day full of adventures.

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Second day

Siam Water Park

The second day of your stay in Bangkok is better to devote to entertainment. This city should be remembered as one of the best in the world. So it would be wise to go to Siam Water Park after breakfast. You can spend the whole day in this park. The ticket costs 900 baht (adult). You can get there by taxi or by bus. The address of the park is 203 Suan Siam Rd. It is better to start your vacation not from the famous water park, but from the rides. Neither children nor adults will get bored here. There are carousels for kids, roller coasters, you can even take a flight on a magic carpet.

Extreme rides here are unforgettable. They are located in the center of the park. Almost everyone is delighted with the Vortex attraction. You might think that riding on rails is not scary at all. But after the belt is fastened and a few meters behind, the opinion will probably change into a straight forward opposite side. On rings and spirals it is so breathtaking that it is impossible to sit silently. Do not leave slippers on your feet. During the trip, it will be unrealistically difficult to keep them on their feet.

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If fear still has not prevailed over the mind, then forward to the Giant Drop! When falling from a height of 75 meters, fearlessness disappears instantly. After such an extreme, it would be nice to have lunch. Lunch has already been paid for and is included in the ticket price. After that, you should go to the water amusement park. The slides are quite high and fast. One of them is in the Guinness Book of Records. If you just want to sit in the water, then you can go into the huge pool, where an artificial wave appears from time to time.

Dream world park

Siam Park in Bangkok has an alternative - Dream World. In the "dream park" visitors can ride fun rides, look at the characters of well-known fairy tales, attend an exciting show program, and even go rafting down the river. "Snow City" will help you remember fun winter fun.

Snowball fights, sleigh rides, meeting with Santa Claus - all this awaits winter lovers at any time of the year. You can order an excursion to Dream World in almost every bureau. In this case, you will not have to worry about how to get to the park. The shuttle will take you there and back. You can get to the park on your own.

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The City of Angels can be compared to fast food for exotic lovers - in two days you will get a million impressions, see hundreds of extraordinary places, spend thousands of baht and be happy and satisfied. Mmmm... Bangkok is fun and tasty!

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When to go? Best time to travel to Bangkok

The best time to visit Bangkok is the winter season November to February. At the beginning of March, a sweltering heat sets in, which will last until mid-June. From June to the end of October in Thailand is the rainy season. As in all of Southeast Asia, the “rainy season” in Thailand is a relative concept, in most cases it is a 10-minute downpour, after which the sun begins to fry with a vengeance.

How to get to Bangkok

The main air transportation to Bangkok is carried out by the following airlines: Aeroflot(from Moscow), Thai Airways International(from Moscow), Transaero(from Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk), S7 Airlines (from Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk), Vladivostok Air(from Khabarovsk and Vladivostok) and nord wind (from the cities of the Siberian and Far Eastern regions). Transit flights from Moscow are operated by airlines Emirates, Qatar Airways,Uzbekistan Airways, Turkmenistan Airlines And Finnair.

We don’t know how anyone, but we really like Bangkok, we always visit this city with pleasure and every time we find something new and interesting in it. As a rule, tourists stay there for only 1-2 days, and the main questions that interest them in this regard are:

  • where is the best place to stay?
  • what to see in Bangkok on your own in a couple of days?

We have already talked about hotels and where is the best place to stay in order to have time to see the main attractions of Bangkok in the article “Hotels in the center of the old city”. Now we intend to answer the second question by offering you a variant of the route around Bangkok for one or two days.

What to see in Bangkok on your own?

Everyone has different interests, for this reason we offer a two-part route: one for the main attractions of Bangkok, the other for little-known ones.

But, first of all, we list the most important monuments in historical center Bangkok. In our opinion this is:

  • Grand Royal Palace
  • Temple of the Emerald Buddha
  • Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
  • Dawn (Wat Arun)
  • Giant Swing
  • Temple of Wat Suthat
  • Temple of the Golden Mount (Wat Saket)
  • Temple of Wat Ratchanadda (Wat Ratchanaddaram)

In addition to the above, there are still a great many other places unknown to most tourists, which are very beautiful, interesting and worth visiting. Therefore, we decided to make two separate routes:

  1. The first - according to the main monuments
  2. The second - in little-known places

If you plan to stay in the capital of Thailand for one day, then decide for yourself what is more interesting for you, but for those who stay in it for a couple of days or more, they will be able to go through both. By the way, we have opened a section in which we will talk about little-known places in the city, who wants to see what almost none of the tourists have seen, here -. And for those who need all the information about the Thai capital, see - a guide for independent tourists.

How to navigate in Bangkok?

For the successful implementation of your self-guided tour you will need the ability to navigate the place, in an unfamiliar city. Nowadays, it is not difficult at all. Personally, we have been successfully using the Maps.Me application as a navigator for several years and highly recommend it. Its main advantages are offline work, detailed and very accurate maps. Surprisingly, even in our Karelian forests he knows such paths that not all natives know about. In short - install, you will not regret it.

How to move along the route?

The route we propose can be passed:

Day 1. Top attractions in Bangkok

Route around Bangkok. Day 1

The entire route of the first day on the map is as follows. The map is interactive, feel free to click.


So, the first route. We start from Khaosan, assuming that you took our advice and stopped in this area. We recommend starting it with a visit to the Royal Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho.

  • Note. The corresponding stages of the journey are highlighted in red here and below.

All of them are concentrated in one place and combined into a single huge complex, inspection of which, even a cursory one, will require a lot of time and effort.



Next, go to the beautiful Temple of the Morning Dawn (Wat Arun), located on the other side of the Chao Phraya River. Getting to it will not present any difficulty. From the Reclining Buddha head to the Tha Tien pier, 300 meters to it.
Here, take a ferry that runs from one coast to the other. The cost of the crossing is 4 baht.

Be sure to climb the Wat Arun tower, admire the city and the river from above.
After - again on the ferry, ferry back and follow to the Giant swing and the Temple of Wat Suthat, along the way we examine the temple of Wat Ratchabopit SathitMahasimaram. From the pier to the swing just over 1.5 kilometers.
We recommend taking a short walk along Bamrung Muang Street, before reaching the Giant Swing, where shops and workshops specializing in Buddhist themes are concentrated, you can buy very interesting and unusual souvenirs, including jewelry. In this area in general interesting quarters.

The Big Swing is not particularly interesting, but the temple is worth the time.

Next, head to amazing place- to the temple of the Golden Mountain, the distance to it is only 700 meters.
We don’t know, someone might consider this Bangkok attraction mediocre, because it doesn’t have bright architecture and scale, but in our opinion, this is one of the best places in the city. It's just an oasis, among the "stone jungle".
At the same time, we got here when it was raining heavily and we must notice - this is something, a country of rivers and waterfalls. And when the bright sun came out after the rain - in general a fairy tale! It's a pity there aren't many photos left.

Although this place is known to many tourists, it is not visited by them en masse. And thank God! The energy in the temple, located on the very top of a man-made mountain, is amazing! It is also a good observation deck with views of Bangkok.

Leaving Wat Saket, be sure to look into the inconspicuous glass pavilion at the foot of the mountain. It houses a stunning relic - the oldest stone statue of Buddha, taken from Afghanistan. The energy from it just hits like a fountain.
The next on the route is the temple of Wat Ratchanadda, some 400 meters on foot to it.
This attraction is notable, first of all, for its unusual architecture and many black metal spiers (37 in total), representing the difficult path to enlightenment. Very beautiful. By the way, inside the complex you can buy all kinds of amulets. Unfortunately, all our photographs of this place have been lost.

On this, the 1st day of an independent walk around Bangkok can be completed. Firstly, visiting the listed sights will require considerable time, and secondly, it will take effort, and in the local hot climate you need a lot of them, especially if you are not used to it. In short, we return to our wonderful inexpensive hotel.
We recommend devoting the rest of the day and evening to rest and entertainment. Personally, we prefer a massage and a good dinner in one of the many Thai restaurants, and before going to bed, take a walk along the evening Khaosan Road and its surroundings.

Day 2. Little-known sights of Bangkok

Route around Bangkok. Day 2

We continue our story about what to see in Bangkok on your own. Route of the second day. It will be longer, and although we ourselves did it on foot, we still recommend using the services of tuk-tukers. Well, if you, like us, are drawn to adventure, and you are confident in the endurance of your legs, walking is much more interesting.

Route of the second day on the map


We start it from the Phra Arthit pier in the Khaosan area (we mean that you took our advice and settled there). Here you should use water transport Bangkok - take a boat and swim to the Rachawong pier (landmark - just behind the bridge over the river).
A little advice - do not use tourist boats, but local water trams, this is both more interesting and many times cheaper. Boats (by routes and classes) are distinguished by the color of the flag above them, the following will suit you: without a flag, with orange or green. Details about all the nuances of boat transport -.
We got off at the Rachawong pier, catch a tuk-tuk - your goal is the Prayurawongsawas Waraviharn temple.
It is currently being reconstructed and restored, but here the main interest is not in it, but in a huge Buddhist stupa, inside which you can enter. It's just class!




After you will find a small but very pleasant surprise - the Temple of the Turtles. It is 100 meters from the stupa to it (see the map). Another heavenly oasis in a hot metropolis.
The temple is tiny but worth a visit, especially if you love turtles and nature. There are hundreds of turtles here, and you can feed them yourself. Treats for these cute amphibians are sold right there, the cost is donation. Soon we will tell you in detail about this wonderful corner of the Thai capital.

A couple of notes on the above described part of the route from the pier to the Prayurawongsawas Waraviharn stupa and the Turtle Temple.

  • Note 1. As an option, you can cross the river not by the bridge, but by ferry from the Rachawong pier.
  • Note 2. If you walk from the pier, then you need to cross the river along the Memorial Bridge, it has a pedestrian part. Along the way, you can see the interesting Ratchaburana Ratchaworawihan temple, the King Rama I memorial, relax by the fountains next to it and admire the views of the Chao Phraya River from the bridge.






After resting in the Turtle Temple, again catch a tuk-tuk (or a taxi, if you prefer), go to the Temple of the Golden Buddha.

From the turtle temple to the Golden Buddha is about 2.6 kilometers.
The path lies through the Chinatown of Bangkok, which also has something to see and what to buy.
After that, take a taxi (tuk-tuk will be more expensive and longer) and go to Wat Benchamabophit temple. The distance from the Golden Buddha is about 6 km if by car and 5 if on foot.
Not to say that the Benchamabophit temple is a little-known place, it is simply located away from the main mass of the main attractions and many, often, simply do not have time to visit it. Unfortunately we don't have any photos of him.

After visiting Wat Benchamabophit, move to Wat Intharawihan and the huge statue of the standing Buddha.

Total distance – between them about 2.5 km.
Then - a beautiful and interesting temple Wat Bowonniwet Wihan, located just 400 hundred meters from Khaosan Road. Along the way, on the way from one to another, you can see the Tri Thotsathep temple.
Despite this closeness to tourist center, Wat Bowonniwet is not teeming with tourists, especially in the evening, you can safely wander in silence, enjoy its architecture and sculpture.



Well, we complete the route with a tour of the Chanasongkhram Ratchaworamahawihan temple.
The path to it on the map looks like this.
Amazingly, despite the fact that it is located directly at the intersection of Khaosan and Chakrabongse streets, tourists practically do not visit it, and many do not even know about its existence. And in vain, the place is beautiful and interesting. By the way, if you have time, you can visit the evening "service" and enjoy the sound of mantras.



In the future, we will definitely devote a separate article to it, especially since not only the temple, but also the surrounding area is interesting there.

So, in fact, we talked about what you can see in Bangkok on your own, in one or two days. Of course, this is not all the sights of this wonderful city. Interesting things are here on every corner and to see everything, you have to live here for more than one month, or maybe a year.

Have a nice rest and interesting routes!

updated: January 13, 2019 by: Sergei

"Big Mango" - a city of contrasts, to feel it, you are more than enough for a few hours. People fall in love with this city like the last time, and this city is hated with all their heart. Here, as you know, angels live and all the vices known to mankind, here in traffic jams spend hours, side by side, limited "Ferari" and carts "makashnits", here skyscrapers rest against the clouds, and in the neighborhood grubby children play in the slums. It is Bangkok that makes it possible to “understand” Asia, real, and without tourist embellishments.
Bangkok is a city for tourists more often in transit (and few people want to spend their well-deserved rest in the concrete jungle with constant +37). What to do when time is short, but you want to see a lot? One of the first and possibly the most helpful advice for travelers - if you value your time (and often nerves) - choose hotels in the city center. The ideal location of Khaosan Road, but, alas, it is not suitable for everyone. And yet, if you are young and open to adventure - feel free to look for a hotel here, because Khaosan is a cult center nightlife for tourists and backpackers from all over the world. Plus, it’s convenient to get to all places marked “must see” from here.
No matter how hard it may seem (especially after a noisy and fun night on Khaosan Road) - you have to get up early! It is ideal to set off as early as 09.00 am and start your day at the Royal Palace. Ticket price 500 baht interesting museums city ​​- Museum of Royal Gifts). dazzling a nice place where you want to wander looking at the details endlessly. Alas, in addition to you there will be a hundred more of the same people, so you should not linger in the palace. On the territory of the palace, be sure to look into the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew).
Exactly three minutes walk is the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho). Behind admission ticket you will have to pay another 200 Thai baht. This temple, in addition to its amazing beauty, is also famous for the academy of Thai massage. It is important to remember - massage should be on the territory of the temple! Look for the sign "Thai Massage" and enjoy. Have a rest? It's time to continue our journey! Literally 150 meters from the temple there is a pier, which you need to get to in order to cross to another truly magnificent temple complex Wat Arun. The ferry will cost only 4 baht. Temple of the Dawn is the oldest stupa 72 meters high, which you can climb. Ticket price 50 baht.
To take a break from busy cultural program, we recommend going straight from the temple to the holy of holies of Asian shopping - Siam! To do this, you need to cross again on the same ferry to the opposite bank of the Chao Phraya River and catch a taxi here. When communicating with nimble Thai drivers, always remember two things: the location and the password "taxi meter" (which means 35 baht for landing and then 3 baht per kilometer, which, believe me, is very cheap). So, Siam - remember! are three huge shopping centers where you can find literally everything: there is a “luxury” segment and boutiques of young Thai designers, here they sell Bentleys and plastic toys for kids, here there is niche perfumery and the cheapest Thai cosmetics. One of the most beautiful oceanariums in Asia is also located here, the ticket price is from 900 baht. And do not forget to go to the information desk, where you can get a set of discount cards for tourists for free.
Well, you can end this busy day like a king! The city of skyscrapers is much more interesting to consider "from above". Head to the world-famous Baiyoke Sky Hotel, where from the 84th floor, while sipping your favorite cocktail, you can admire the sunset and the endless "breath" of the City of Angels. It is better to be here before 17.30 - as it gets dark early in Asia. For 400 baht you get an entrance ticket to the observation deck and one free cocktail at the bar, and for 1200 baht you can dine on the 78th floor in a panoramic restaurant (buffet). And some useful information:

  • In Bangkok, it is recommended that you carry your ID at all times. You will need it when buying tickets to temples, when exchanging currency, or when filling out documents for VAT refund.
  • Frank clothing is not accepted in the capital, so choose light and most comfortable clothes and shoes (you will have to walk a lot). In temples, closed shoulders and closed knees are obligatory. Don't forget sun protection.
  • All taxis are comfortable and safe, do not be embarrassed if the taxi driver refuses to take you - he is probably just not on the way - feel free to stop another car. But tuk-tuks, although they look colorful, are still better to bypass. Most likely you will be marked very high price, and besides this, they can still ride through "evil" places.

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