Because there are endless things to do and see in Bangkok, I figured it deserved another post.  If you’ve traveled to this wondrous city, perhaps you’ve done some of these?  And if you’re considering a trip, maybe one of these attractions will be the deciding factor!

Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

A cruise along the Chao Phraya River and Thonburi’s vast network of canals is an experience no other Asian capital can offer.  You’ll see traditional old houses, temples, shops and the Floating Market on the trip. The price is 70 Baht ($2.35CDN) per person, plus the cost of your dinner.  You can get on the Sky Train to the Saphan Taksin stop and get on the river boats there.

Bangkok Tram City Night Tour

See the sights of inner Bangkok from an electric city tram. You’ll have a professional guide describing the attractions as you take in a myriad of sights and sounds from Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, to Wat Ratchanaddaram, before the tour culminates in a beautiful night walk around Wat Pho. The tram tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes and starts from the Hotel De Moc, located only a few minutes’ walk away from the world famous Backpacker area, Khao san Road.

The Rose Garden

This tourist attraction is located on Petchakasem Road, 32 km. from Bangkok. There are a multitude of beautiful floral displays of great variety. Thai-style houses; parts of the area are hotels, lodges, and a golf course. It also features an attractive Thai cultural show that commences daily in the afternoon. It is open daily from 8:00-18:00. An entrance fee to the garden is 10 Baht ($0.33CDN). Admission as well as shows fee cost 300 Baht ($10CDN) for all.

Joe Louis Theater

Joe Louis Theater is the only spot in Bangkok where you can see a live puppet show. It has one-hour daily show, from 10-11am, which includes the story of the Ramayana as well as legends from neighboring Myanmar and India. From 9:30-10am, before the show, you can watch how Thai traditional masks are made. Night shows are usually held on Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm. The visiting fee is 200-600 Baht ($6-20CDN).

Grand Palace

The outstanding Grand Palace is an architectural marvel and the gem of Bangkok’s impressive collection of temples and palaces. The four main buildings are incorporated in the grounds of the glittering Wat Phra Keo. The entrance fee is 250 Baht ($8.33CDN) which includes entrance to Vimanmek Palace and Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall. The opening hours are from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Erawan Shrine

Erawan Shrine is built in one of Bangkok’s consumerism hubs. This very popular shrine is devoted to Brahma and Erawan, his elephant. It is located next to the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel. The shrine was beset by a series of accidents during its construction in the 1950s. You can often see traditional Thai dancing here. It is a public place and is free to visit 24 hours a day.

Wat Arun

Wat Arun gets its name from Aruna, the Indian god of the dawn, hence its common name The Temple of Dawn. The main Buddha image is believed to have been designed by King Rama II.  Wat Arun is one of the most remarkable visual identities of Bangkok. The imposing Khmer-style prang or tower is 104 meters tall and decorated with bits of porcelain that was used as ballast by boats coming from China.  As with most Buddhist temples, appropriate dress code applies.

River City

Touch the Thai magic at River City. Founded in 1984, this shopping adventure is located on the Chao Phraya River next to the Royal Orchid Sheraton.  It features 192 shops, and presents an ideal place to look for hand-woven Thai silk and cotton, gems and jewelry, decorative objects, leather goods, antiques, handicrafts and other souvenirs. A free shuttle service runs to and from nearby major hotels located on the river. You can get there by BTS to Saphan Taksin Station. There’s also a free shuttle boat service to the River City available at Sathorn Pier every day from 10:00 to 20:00.

Wat Pho

Also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon, situated just behind the extravagance of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. The most attractive point other than the Buddha’s face are the soles of the Buddha’s feet, 45 meters (150 feet) away from the head, which have been inlaid with mother-of-pearl to display the 108 auspicious signs which distinguish a true Buddha.  Moreover, Wat Pho is also Thailand’s oldest learning center and a respected Thai massage school that operates teaching techniques to the eager and providing massages to the weary. The entrance fee is only 20 Baht ($0.66CDN).

Bonus – Lumpini Park!

This central public park is large and diverse, with many different statues, monuments, and areas to explore.  Additionally, each morning, the park fills with fitness buffs looking to do some public aerobics, weight lifting, and any exercise imaginable!  This we had to see for ourselves, and yes, it was quite a sight to behold.  However, keep in mind that if you’re walking through in the morning and hear a loud siren followed by music, STOP, and stand still (like everyone around you).  This is their national anthem, and when it starts, it looks like the world has frozen.  Very cool to see and to be a part of.

For even more Bangkok attractions, check out this post!