10 popular places in Bangkok you have to visit
The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew · Wat Pho · Wat Arun. (Updated May 12, 2026.)
Temples, palaces, markets and viewpoints: the places in Bangkok that travel guides and travellers recommend most.
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Top 10
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Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
Built in 1782, home of the Emerald Buddha and Bangkok's most famous landmark.
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2
Wat Pho
Temple of the 46 m Reclining Buddha and birthplace of Thai massage.
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3
Wat Arun
Riverside prang on the Chao Phraya, most beautiful at sunset.
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4
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Huge weekend market with more than 15,000 stalls.
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5
Yaowarat (Chinatown)
Bangkok's Chinatown, famous for night-time street food.
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6
ICONSIAM
Riverside mall with the SookSiam zone showcasing Thai culture.
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King Power Mahanakhon SkyWalk
Glass-floored observation deck at the top of the 314 m Mahanakhon tower.
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Jim Thompson House
Traditional Thai teak house of the American silk king.
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Chao Phraya river boat
The Chao Phraya Express boat passing temples, palaces and riverside landmarks.
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10
Khao San Road
Famous backpacker street in the Banglamphu area.
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11
Lumphini Park
Central park where monitor lizards roam freely.
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12
Kudeejeen community
Old riverside community in Thonburi with Santa Cruz Church and Portuguese-style cakes.
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Chatuchak on a weekend, wear comfortable shoes and bring water.