Bangkok is a beautiful city with dazzling temples, spectacular palaces, world-famous floating market and the colorful Chinatown. Bangkok might not seem like a glamorous place but one can find many famous places in the city like temples and museums. It is home to some of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in the world. Bangkok has become one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Asia.
1. The Grand Palace
Located next to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most majestic and recognizable landmark used to be the main residence of precious monarchs. With the current monarch choosing to live at Chitlada Palace, it has become a regular venue for important state and religious functions.
2. Temple of the Emerald Buddha
An exquisite, sparkling structure with golden stupas. It houses the Kingdom's most holy relic, the Emerald Buddha. Located within the Grand Palace compound, the temple was built in 1782. Made from jade, the 75-centimeter tall Emerald Buddha is dressed in golden robe.
3. The Erawan Shrine
This popular shrine, built in honor of Brahma, the Hindu god of creation, draws devotees daily from every corner of the globe seeking blessings and good fortunes through dances, incense-burning and floral offerings.
4. Temple of Dawn
One of the more famous temples in Bangkok, it is found across the Chao Phraya River from Wat Po. Its towering Khmer-style pagoda is a mosaic of colorful Chinese porcelain, making the temple glow at sunset. Built during the Ayutthaya era, it got its name after a dawn visit by King Rama I.
5. Vimanmek Mansion
Built in 1901 as the royal residence of King Rama IV, it is the largest golden teak structure in the world. Now a museum for royal memorabilia, this three-story, L-shaped building has 81 rooms and halls.
6. Marble Temple
Built in 1901 during the reign of King Rama V, this differs from other Buddhist temples of the time because of its European ecclesiastic design. It is primarily made of rich marble from Italy.
7. Royal Barge Museum
This museum houses a fleet of royal barges used occasionally for special ceremonious on the Chao Phrya River by the King or other members of the royal family. The barges are long and ornately decorated.
8. Temple of the Golden Buddha
Home to the largest solid gold Buddha image in the world weighing more than five tons the temple is located near Chinatown (Yaowarat). It is one of Bangkok's top tourist attractions.
9. Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall
Now the Kingdom's first handicrafts museum, this one-story teak building was built to serve as a throne hall during the time of King Rama V.
10. Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
Another throne hall built during the later years of King Rama V, this two-story structure has opulent Italian Renaissance and Neoclassic architecture. Its rich marble exterior was imported from Italy.
11. City Pillar Shrine
Erected to mark the founding of Bangkok more than two centuries ago, the wooden pillar draws a daily flock of devotees in colorful costumes who come to present offerings and perform dance rituals.
12. Temple of Reclining Buddha
It is the Temple of Reclining Buddha, home to the famous Reclining Buddha. It is one of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok. It is also a training center for Thai massage and traditional medicine.
1. The Grand Palace
Located next to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most majestic and recognizable landmark used to be the main residence of precious monarchs. With the current monarch choosing to live at Chitlada Palace, it has become a regular venue for important state and religious functions.
2. Temple of the Emerald Buddha
An exquisite, sparkling structure with golden stupas. It houses the Kingdom's most holy relic, the Emerald Buddha. Located within the Grand Palace compound, the temple was built in 1782. Made from jade, the 75-centimeter tall Emerald Buddha is dressed in golden robe.
3. The Erawan Shrine
This popular shrine, built in honor of Brahma, the Hindu god of creation, draws devotees daily from every corner of the globe seeking blessings and good fortunes through dances, incense-burning and floral offerings.
4. Temple of Dawn
One of the more famous temples in Bangkok, it is found across the Chao Phraya River from Wat Po. Its towering Khmer-style pagoda is a mosaic of colorful Chinese porcelain, making the temple glow at sunset. Built during the Ayutthaya era, it got its name after a dawn visit by King Rama I.
5. Vimanmek Mansion
Built in 1901 as the royal residence of King Rama IV, it is the largest golden teak structure in the world. Now a museum for royal memorabilia, this three-story, L-shaped building has 81 rooms and halls.
6. Marble Temple
Built in 1901 during the reign of King Rama V, this differs from other Buddhist temples of the time because of its European ecclesiastic design. It is primarily made of rich marble from Italy.
7. Royal Barge Museum
This museum houses a fleet of royal barges used occasionally for special ceremonious on the Chao Phrya River by the King or other members of the royal family. The barges are long and ornately decorated.
8. Temple of the Golden Buddha
Home to the largest solid gold Buddha image in the world weighing more than five tons the temple is located near Chinatown (Yaowarat). It is one of Bangkok's top tourist attractions.
9. Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall
Now the Kingdom's first handicrafts museum, this one-story teak building was built to serve as a throne hall during the time of King Rama V.
10. Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
Another throne hall built during the later years of King Rama V, this two-story structure has opulent Italian Renaissance and Neoclassic architecture. Its rich marble exterior was imported from Italy.
11. City Pillar Shrine
Erected to mark the founding of Bangkok more than two centuries ago, the wooden pillar draws a daily flock of devotees in colorful costumes who come to present offerings and perform dance rituals.
12. Temple of Reclining Buddha
It is the Temple of Reclining Buddha, home to the famous Reclining Buddha. It is one of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok. It is also a training center for Thai massage and traditional medicine.
