The most beautiful places in Bangkok
The best of Bangkok
Bangkok, as the capital of Thailand, offers mainly magnificent monuments in the form of colorful Buddhist temples with thousands of golden Buddha statues. In addition, there is a wonderful aquarium and many other attractions. Let's take a look at places that are definitely worth a visit and are among the most interesting and beautiful places in Bangkok
Wat Phra Kaeo
The holiest Buddhist temple in Thailand
Wat Phra Kaeo Buddhist Temple is located in the very center of Bangkok, within the grounds of the Royal Palace. The name in translation means Temple of the Emerald Buddha. The emerald Buddha statue itself is considered the most sacred relic in Thailand continue reading
Wat Pho
The Temple of the reclining Buddha
Wat Pho also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon is known mainly due to the huge lying Buddha. It is considered as one of the biggest attractions in Bangkok. The surroundings of the main building with a variety of nicely decorated pagodas is also nice. continue reading
Wat Arun
The Temple of Dawn
On the west bank of Chao Praya river stands the Temple of Dawn – Wat Arun. The central prang built in the Khmer style is surrounded by other smaller towers. Almost at the very top of the temple thrones three-headed elephant Erawan. continue reading
Wat Saket
Golden Mouth
Wat Saket stands on a single ridge in an otherwise completely flat Bangkok. This artificially created Golden Mountain is overgrown with lush vegetation, so the climb itself is worth it. At the top of the hill stands a beautiful temple. Besides, it is also an interesting view of the whole city. continue reading
Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World
The most beautiful aquarium in Thailand
Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World (originally called Siam Ocean World) or simply Bangkok Aquarium is the most beautiful aquarium not only in Thailand, but throughout Southeast Asia. You will find not only a huge main aquarium with a lot of sharks and mantas or a pavilion with penguins, but also many other aquariums with huge fish, turtles, but also forest frogs. continue reading
Wat Ratchanatdaram
Iron Castle
Wat Ratchanatdaram, is located within sight of the more famous and visited Wat Saket Temple on Golden Mountain. However, this temple is also very impressive and photogenic, especially in the late afternoon. It was exhibited by King Rama III. for his granddaughter in the nineteenth century. Built in Burmese style, it is quite different from other temples in Bangkok continue reading
Wat Rakhang
Tourists neglected temple
Situated close to Bangkok's most famous landmarks and being located across the river from the Royal Palace, Wat Rakhang is rarely visited by tourists. Most of them will only look at it from the ship on the way to Wat Arun. Yet as a royal temple offers a lot of interesting continue reading
Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
The last resting place of two Thai kings
Wat Bowonniwet Vihara, a little-known temple for tourists, is famous not only for its huge gilded pagoda, but also for the fact that two Thai kings are buried here. If you want to walk through a beautiful temple without going through the crowds, be sure to come here. continue reading
