Places to See Near Bangkok

Travel to Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya was the Thai capital for 417 years, before being replaced by Bangkok. Thanks to its tenure as Thai capital, Ayutthaya hosts many magnificent ruins and artworks. Ayutthaya was ruled by kings of several dynasties, bringing in so many architectural styles for Ayutthaya.

Travel to Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi, a choice of backpackers, is at two to three hours journey from Bangkok. Tourist attractions in Kanchanabari are Death Railway, Bridge of River Kwai, the museums, Erawan National Park, Sai Yok National Park, Prasat Muang Sing Historical Park and Caves.

Travel to Ko Kred

Ko Kred, a man-made island on Chao Phraya River, is located 20 km off Bangkok in Nonthaburi province. A visit there would enable you to catch a glimpse of traditional rural life in Thailand. Mon people have been living on the island for generations and pottery is their only meaning to earn a livelihood. Their way of life hasn’t changed for centuries.

Travel to Lopburi

Lopburi, a neighboring province of Bangkok, formerly known as Lawo, was an important place during 10th to 13th centuries. King Narai set up Lop Buri as his second capital with the help of French architects. The period is known as Ayutthaya period in Thai history.

Fairs and Festivals in Bangkok

• Chinese New Year
• The Golden Mount Fair
• Loy Krathong
• Royal Ploughing Ceremony
• Songkran Festival
• Thai Beer Festival

Museums in Bangkok

Thai Air Force Museum – Ancient City Museum – Bank of Thailand – Museum of Buddhism Art – Children’s Discovery Museum – Doll Museum – Jim Thomson House – King Prajadhipok Museum -National Museum -
Philatelic Museum – Thailand Railway Hall of Fame -Rare Stone Museum – Royal Barges Museum -
Siriraj Museum – Suan Pakkard Palace – Thai Labor Museum -Vimanmek Mansion,

Visit Monasteries & Temples in Bangkok

Wat Arun – Wat Benchamabophit – Wat Bowon Niwet – Wat Intharawihan – Wat Mahathat – Wat Pho -
Wat Phra Kaeo – Wat Ratchabophit – Wat Ratchanatdaram – Wat Saket- Wat Suthat

Tourist Attractions in Bankok

Ananda Samakhom – Chao Phraya River – Chinatown Bangkok – City Pillar Shrine – Siam Niramit -
Democracy Monument – Dusit Zoo – Erawan Shrine – Golden Mount – Grand Palace – King Rama V Statue -
Monument to the Expeditionary – Queen Saovabha Memorial – Safari World – Siam Ocean World -
Victory Monument – Vimanmek Palace

Amusement Parks in Bangkok

• Dream World
• Siam Park
• Wonder World Fun Park

Parks & Gardens in Bangkok

Benchasiri Park – Chatuchak Park – King Rama IX Royal Park – Lumpini Park – Princess Mother Memorial Park – Queen Sirikit Park – Sanam Luang – Santiphap Park

Bangkok Travel Guide