Historic Sites in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok Historic Sites
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- Azriel_and_SmurfMurrumbateman, Australia577 contributionsIt was really busy when we went there. It’s King’s birthday celebration week. Some road closures and areas within the Grand Palace were also closed in preparation of the ceremony that evening.
Unique building and construction to showcase Thailand iconic carvings and religious symbolic statues.Written August 3, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LostagainadvisorHouston, TX772 contributionsIt's amazing how the monarchs like to be remembered. The buildings are impressive. It is also interesting how they reflect the sunlight. The grounds and buildings are in excellent shape.Written November 28, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kaushik GMumbai, India4,068 contributionsDuring our vacation in Bangkok we had visited the beautiful Grand Palace complex and the Upper Terrace is located within the complex. This is included in the 500 baht ticket price which includes the Wat Phra, Golden Stupa, Grand Palace, Queen Sirikit museum of textiles. The view from this place of the temple complex and the palace is mesmerizing and a paradise for all photography lovers.Written October 8, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jobst56Hamburg, Germany1,742 contributionsIf you want some peace and quiet, get off the (orange) boat at No. 6 Memorial bridge, walk across the bridge and within 10 minutes walk you are in this quiet and peaceful place.
In the museum you learn a lot about the mother of two kings, King Ananda and King Bhumipol.Written January 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Off their PManchester, UK4,078 contributionsThis pretty fort was right next to our hotel so we used to go past it all the time. It’s incredible that there is such history right in the city and it is definitely worth finding if you are out exploring.
Unfortunately, due to the current times, access was restricted but you can still get some great photographs from the outside.Written April 3, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Les MBangkok, Thailand73 contributionsThe house is in a wonderful park setting in central Bangkok. You can just walk around the park which has a number of really nice restaurants and take a personalised tour of the house which we did, it lasts about 50 minutes. The tour of the house was well worth it. The is a beautiful building constructed througout in teak, you get to find out the background as to whom built it and why and also learn about where the very large collection.of artefacts came from. The guide was very knowledgeable and easy to understand.Written March 31, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ash666Whitley Bay1,458 contributionsThis is about a 1km walk from Hua Lamphong MRT station.
Enter via the school entrance, off to the right of where you think it should be.
A relaxing atmosphere and beautiful stained glass windows.
The whole thing is beautifully decorated.
Recommended for a visit.Written August 9, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Roger TBangkok, Thailand7 contributionsI'm distraught to see many glorious mature trees being felled inside the palace.I always cherished the views of the Palace from outside,a sense of a wonderful nature oasis,a lovely area for people to stroll.Does anybody know why they are being felled?Written March 4, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chuck BSteilacoom, WA813 contributionsThe ramparts are more interesting than the fort, but they should have left the new white paint off them do. The historic feel is undone when the feeling of antiquity makes an old building look like a wedding cake. It’s okay, you can take a quick look while walking by on the way yo the Golden Mount. No harm, no foul.Written November 19, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Katrina AHong Kong4 contributionsBeing a fan of the film In the Mood for Love by Wong Kar Wai, I made sure to research on the filming locations that I can visit on my travels. Luckily, I had the chance to visit this place when I went to Bangkok last month. The place is old and abandoned but is still reminiscent of the Old Bangkok. Photos are not allowed to be taken but I managed to take a few since there was no guard watching. It is better to take photos from the other side (opposite where I took the photos) though. I suggest that you visit during daytime to see the beauty of the building. Get a cab or book a Grab so that you can directly get to the place.Written November 6, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HINA WIslamabad, Pakistan6,566 contributionsEast Asiatic Company was an international conglomerate which had operations all over the world. It dealt with shipping, trade and industry. It handled it’s asian operations from Bangkok and this building was it’s head office. The company also had it’s trading port on the Chao Phraya river where the Asiatique Mall stands now. It shipped out Teak from Siam and imported other goods. The East Asiatic Company building stands next to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on the Oriental Pier. It was built on classic Venetian lines in 1884 and has the company’s name on it’s facade. You can also see the company’s logo on it’s gable. The company was the brainchild of Captain Hans Andersen who was a Danish sea captain. It is a beautiful elegant building.Written October 3, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Little Wandering WrenPhuket, Thailand825 contributionsWe were drawn into this temple on our way to Baan Silipan the Artists House. It was definitely worth stopping by this Wat for an atmospheric introduction into this old riverside community, The ruins here date back 300 years to late Ayutthaya days. Nice murals, very peaceful. Wouldn't make a special trip to see.Written April 8, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chita & NigelBangkok, Thailand338 contributionsA month ago we made a reservation for Christmas Dinner here. When we rang to confirm our booking we were told that the person who made it had left and that since we were not members we could not book. Nothing wrong with that rule, but why were we not told this when we first booked. Very poor customer service, which suggests serious management issues.Written December 5, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bangkok
- These places are best for historic sites in Bangkok:
- The Grand Palace
- The Chakri Group (Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat)
- Phra Sumen Fort
- Nai Lert Park Heritage Home
- Holy Rosary Church
- These are the best places for budget-friendly historic sites in Bangkok:
- The Grand Palace
- The Chakri Group (Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat)
- Phra Sumen Fort
- The Upper Terrace
- Princess Mother Memorial Park






























