Top Sights in Bangkok

The city's most iconic landmark: a dazzling complex of gold spires and mosaics that served as the royal residence for 150 years.

The 'Temple of Dawn,' an architectural marvel covered in colorful porcelain and seashells on the west bank of the river.

Home to the massive 46-meter long gold-leaf Reclining Buddha and the historic birthplace of traditional Thai massage.

The local way to travel: a high-speed river transit system offering a breezy, scenic perspective of the historic skyline.

A sensory assault of neon lights and sizzle in Chinatown, serving as the world's greatest open-air seafood and street food buffet.

A therapeutic art form using rhythmic pressure and yoga-like stretching to release physical and energetic tension.

Bangkok's premier urban park, offering a peaceful lake, running tracks, and the famous resident water monitor lizards.

The 'Art of Eight Limbs': a high-energy combat sport and deeply respected part of Thai cultural identity.

Sophisticated bars focused on high-fidelity sound and curated vinyl collections ranging from vintage Thai pop to global jazz.

A stroll through one of Bangkok's oldest neighborhoods where scrap metal yards sit alongside historic mansions and street art.

A massive jungle island in a bend of the river, accessible only by boat and best explored on two wheels.

One of the world's largest outdoor markets, featuring over 15,000 stalls selling everything from vintage fashion to furniture.

Trendy, modern night markets featuring white tents, hipster food stalls, live music, and photogenic 'Instagram' food.

Bangkok's primary flower market: a 24-hour operation that is a riot of color, fragrance, and frenetic midnight logistics.

High-altitude cocktail bars offering dramatic, panoramic views of the city's neon-lit sprawl and the winding river.