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Skytrain (rot fai fah)
Ollie #1 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 2,276 reviews

Easy, cheap and safe. This is easily the best mode of transport if you want predictability to go to places in Bangkok as the traffic jams can play havoc on your planning and... more »

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Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)
As featured in 3 days in Bangkok
Ollie #2 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 1,630 reviews
Owner description: One of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok features the famous Reclining Buddha, which is the largest in Thailand measuring more than 150 feet...... more » Owner description: One of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok features the famous Reclining Buddha, which is the largest in Thailand measuring more than 150 feet in length. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites
Distance  2.3 miles from city center
Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun)
Ollie #3 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 838 reviews
Owner description: This temple is considered to be the most famous and photographed temple in Bangkok, which features a soaring 70-meter-high spire decorated with tiny...... more » Owner description: This temple is considered to be the most famous and photographed temple in Bangkok, which features a soaring 70-meter-high spire decorated with tiny pieces of colored glass and Chinese porcelain. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaeo)
Ollie #4 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 879 reviews
Owner description: Located inside the grounds of the Grand Palace, Thailand’s most valued temple features the magnificent Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th...... more » Owner description: Located inside the grounds of the Grand Palace, Thailand’s most valued temple features the magnificent Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  2.3 miles from city center
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The Oriental Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Ollie #5 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 72 reviews
Owner description: Good health and beauty through meditation, massage and use of natural herbal remedies is a time-honored quest in Thailand. Voted the “Best in the...... more » Owner description: Good health and beauty through meditation, massage and use of natural herbal remedies is a time-honored quest in Thailand. Voted the “Best in the World” by Travel & Leisure magazine, The Oriental Spa is the first hotel spa in Bangkok, pioneering holistic therapy and wellness philosophy. With our location across the river, guests journey over water to our oasis of therapeutic tranquility. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
The Grand Palace
As featured in 3 days in Bangkok
Ollie #6 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 1,708 reviews
Owner description: Bangkok's famous palace complex was built in 1782 and features several magnificent buildings including Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha),...... more » Owner description: Bangkok's famous palace complex was built in 1782 and features several magnificent buildings including Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which contains a beautiful Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Castles; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Government Buildings; Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Museums
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Paragon Cineplex
Ollie #7 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 117 reviews
Attraction type  Movie Theaters
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
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Jim Thompson House
Ollie #8 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 720 reviews
Owner description: This former home of an American named Jim Thompson, who started the Thai silk industry after World War II, houses a magnificent collection of Asian...... more » Owner description: This former home of an American named Jim Thompson, who started the Thai silk industry after World War II, houses a magnificent collection of Asian art and many unique displays. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Specialty Museums
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
Siam Paragon
As featured in 3 days in Bangkok
Ollie #9 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 938 reviews

www.paragoncinepl... Despite it's crowdiness, Siam Paragon is the best. Siam Paragon is located in the heart of Bangkok, surrounded by so many attractions. Siam Paragon has... more »

Attraction type  Malls; Movie Theaters
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Chao Phraya River
As featured in Bangkok for young kids
Ollie #10 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 910 reviews

While looking to get to "Tha Chang Pier" where long-tail boats offer excursions on the river and khlongs, a reluctant taxi driver instead suggested Shangri La pier, becouse it was... more »

Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
Siam Niramit
Ollie #11 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 385 reviews
Owner description: Located in the centre of Bangkok, Siam Niramit is a state-of-the-art 2000-seat theatre, open every day, presenting one of the world's largest stage...... more » Owner description: Located in the centre of Bangkok, Siam Niramit is a state-of-the-art 2000-seat theatre, open every day, presenting one of the world's largest stage productions. In the grounds of the theatre are three restaurants, and an authentic traditional Thai village that visitors can stroll through and savour the atmosphere of Thai life in bygone times. « less
Attraction type  Theaters
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Spa Athenee
Ollie #12 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: Spa Athénée has been imagined, designed and created from scratch to give a composed and sophisticated spa and beauty experience. Thai + French...... more » Owner description: Spa Athénée has been imagined, designed and created from scratch to give a composed and sophisticated spa and beauty experience. Thai + French inspirations invoke fresh perspectives and, uniquely in Thailand, treatments are coded to blood types, synthesizing meticulously formulated oils, lotions and aromas with the essence of the individual. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  1.9 miles from city center
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Wat Pho Thai Traditional Massage School
Ollie #13 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 213 reviews
Attraction type  Spas; Educational Sites
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)
As featured in Bangkok for free
Ollie #14 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 196 reviews
This temple is known for the Golden Mount or Phu Khao Thong, a high hill that offers stunning views at its summit over Rattanakosin Island.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Mountains; Lookouts
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Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
Ollie #15 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 259 reviews
This highly revered temple contains the Golden Image Buddha, which is made of solid gold and weighs approximately 5 ½ tons.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Bangkok Shooting Range
Ollie #16 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
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Central World Plaza
Ollie #17 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 415 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Malls
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
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Wat Pho Thai Traditional Massage School Sukhumvit
Ollie #18 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  3.3 miles from city center
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Health Land Spa & Massage (Pinklao)
Ollie #19 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4 of 5 stars 229 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  3.7 miles from city center
Erawan Museum
Ollie #20 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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