GUIDE TO TRAVELING PLACES BANGKOK TRAVELING IN ONE DAY!

Welcome to Bangkok, a beautiful city full of charm and diversity. The city offers all visitors splendid holiday experiences in terms of arts and culture, magnificent atmosphere of rivers, excellent foods, great shopping venue and best treatment for mental and physical problems. With so many attractive things to see and do, it is not surprise that Bangkok is the major destination for local tourists and foreign tourists. Fullfill your holiday and enjoy the traditional festivals and many interesting activities from the city of Bangkok. I many many routes Recommended you.

Traveling around Rattanakosin Island - Dusit Area

Route No.1 Travel around Rattanakosin Island
Start by worshiping the Emerald Buddha, the respectable Buddha statue of Thailand and enjoy the wonderful architecture of the Grand Palace. Then, visit the old office of the Ministry of Defense noticecable from the old cannons situated in front of the building. Next is the City Pillar Shrine, a respectable place for the Thais since the beginning of the Rattanakosin Era. Next, visit The Giant Swing and enjoy the red giant sculpture across Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Office. Besides taking pictures, you can enjoy lunch in this area where many classic restaurant are located. After that, we can pay respect to Phra Sri Sakyamuni in Wat Suthatthep wararamworamahawihan. This is the biggest Buddha statue in Thailand and made from mixed metal. Enjoy the classic architecture and historical houses in Sam Prang Area. Fullfill your senses with variety of well known food such as Gor Panich Sticky Rice, Prang Nara Pork Ball, dark soup pasta square, coconut milk ice cream and ancient Thai pancake

*** You can travel around the Rattanakosin Island by tram service. Tickets are available for sale at the service booth in the Royal Plaza area in front of the Grand Palace.

*** The Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple open from 08.30 am to 03.30 pm. (Ticket for foreigner is 350 Bahts and please wear polite attire)

*** Tram is in service from 09.00 am. to 05.00 pm.(Ticket is 30 Bahts)

Route No 2. Discover Thai Civilization in the Museum

Visit Bangkok National Museum where national antique are collected. You can enjoy the art exhibition at the National Art Gallery(Chao Fa road). The building is constructed in western style and used to be the mint industry during king Chulalongkorn era. You can enjoy local menu at Tha Pra Chan, then take the ferry across the Chao Phraya River to Tha Wanglhung(Siriraj) and visit Siriraj Medical Museum in Adulyadejwigrom Building of Siriraj Hospital. Finish your day with romantic dinner at Chaophraya riverside restaurants

- Bangkok National Museum/ National Art Gallery (Chao Fa Road) open Wednesday - Sunday from 9.00 am - 04.00 pm(Entrance fee is 200 Baht for foreigners)

- Siriraj Medical Museum opens Monday - Saturday from 09.00 - 16.00 (Entrance fee 40 Baht for foreigners)

Route No.3 Back to the Glorious past amidst Historical places


Enjoy th views from the highest point of Wat Saket, Phrabarombanpot or known simply as the Golden Mount. The building represents the Mountain with circulating staircase lead to the top where holy relic situated. Nearby is the mighty Mahakan fort, one of the two forts that still standing today. In the past, Bangkok Used to have 14 forts situated along the city wall. You can walk from Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, where Democracy Monument is located, to Khaosan Road, one of Bangkok favorite destination , then to Phra Athit road where another fort is located, Phra Sumen fort. At the end of the day, you can relax at Santi Chaiprakan Park and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Rama VIII Bridge as well as enjoy a nice meal in many fine restaurants.


Route No.4 Get in touch with Thai culture with Museum Siam

Visit Museum Siam where the story of Thai is told from the past to current. Then you can travel to pay respect to the most beautiful reclining Buddha is called "Phra Buddhasaiyas" located in Wat Phra Chetupon Vimolmangklaram Rajworamahavihan (Wat Po), the temple with 99 pagodas, the highest number of pagodas in a temple. The temple provides authetic Thai massage. Then you can take ferry across Chao Phraya River from Tha Tian port to visit the stupa of Wat Arun Ratchawararammahavihan(Wat Jang) that stands out days and nights or you can go to Pak Khlong Market, the biggest flower market in Bangkok. You can also shop in night market at Pathombarombaromrajanusorn Bridge or Sapan Buddha, the first bridge connecting Bangkok side with Thonburi side. The middle section of this bridge can be raised by electricity so that large cruise can pass through with no difficulty.

- Museum Siam opens Tuesday - Sunday from 10.00 am. to 06.00 pm.(Entrance fee is 300 Baht for foreigners)


Route No.5 Pay respect to Buddha at 9 important temples for spiritual comfort

Visit Holy places and gain spiritual comfort by clearing your mind and worshipping. You can start at Wat Phra Keaw with a chance to gain prosperity. Then go to Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklaram(Wat Po) and enjoy the peace in mind. Next stop is Wat Chanasongkram Woramahavihan. Many people believe it will help you win against any obstacles in your life. Forth is Wat Bovoranives Vihara will attract good things into your life. Fifth is Wat Suthatthepwararam Woramahawihan, you will gain great vision and charm at this place. Sixth is Wat Saket Rajworamahavihan where you will gain good thinking. Seventh is Wat Arun Ratchawararam where your life will flourish everyday. The last temple, Wat Kalayanamit Woramahavihan is believed to bring safe trips and good friendship.

- Visitors should wear polite attire when entering the temple complex.

Enjoy Secnic Throughout Dusit area

Be Mesmerized by the beautiful scenery of Wimanmek Palace, which built from the biggest teak with highly detailed and complicated structure. Next is the Anantasamakom Palace built during King Rama V Era. This building consists of marbles and builds along Western style architecture. Inside the palace, you can enjoy the art exhibition from the Professional Training Center-Suan Chitralada. Then, pay respect to the statue of King Chulalongkorn of Phra Boromma rupe song ma, a reminder of thai people's love for this king. Next, be amazed by the beautiful marble temple and pay respect to Phra Buddhachinaraj replica in Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram Ratchaworaviharn, If you seed some fun time with the family, you should go for a walk at Dusit Zoo or Khaodinwana. This place is full of wildlife which is difficult to find anywhere in the world and on the brink of extinction

*** Wimanmek Palace onens everday from 09.00 - 15.00 (Entrance Fee 100 Baht)

*** Dusit Zoo opens Monday to thursday From 08.00 - 18.00 and Friday to Sunday From 08.00 - 21.00(Entrance fee: Children 50 Baht and Adults 100 Baht for foreigners)

Thai Silk and Modern shopping malls

Jim Thompson is a well - known brand of Thai silk. Discover the beauty of Thai cloth and Thai house in Jim Thompson Museum at Ban Krua community. Next, enjoy the art at Bangkok Art Gallery located near Pathumwan Intersection. From this place, you can discover the best shopping and dinning experience at various leading shopping malls such as MBK, Siam Discovery, Siam Center, Siam Paragon, etc. Apart from these activities, you can entertain yourself with other choices such as movies, bowling, and karaoke. If you seek a relaxing and spiritual moment, you should pay a visit to Wat Pathumwararamworamahaviharn, where you can enjoy a good standard Thai massage.

Jim Thomson House Museum opens daily from 09.00 - 16.30 (Entrance fee is 100 Bahts for adults and 50 Bahts for Children)

- Bangkok Art Gallery opens daily from 09.00 - 16.30

- Shopping malls open daily from 10.00 - 22.00

Worship of 6 Gods in Ratchaprasong area

Worship 6 Hindu Gods, respectable by Thais and other Asian. The intersection is called "6 Gods intersection". The first God is Brahma, who is the creator of everything, located in front of Erawan Hotel. Second is Trimurati, Goddess of love in Hindu mythology. Next is Phra Pikanes or God of art and success located in front of Central World shopping complex. Another one is Phra Narai Song Suban, a God of protection, located in front of the Intercontinental Hotel Bangkok. Fifth is Laksami, Goddess of Virtue, which located in front of Gaysorn Plaza. And last but not least, Ammarindrathiraj(Phra Indra), which is god of mercy and ruler of heaven, located in front of Ammarin Plaza.

Low Price shopping
Have fun shopping at various shopping complex such as Pantip Plaza and Platinum fashion Mall. Then cross the street and taste the famous chicken rice in Pratu Nam Area and enjoy shopping around Pratunam Complex. Nearby, you can go up to Baiyok 2 tower. It is a highest building in Thailand with 85 stories and 304 meters in height.
You can enjoy the views of Bangkok on the 77 th and 84th Floor of Baiyok Tower, opening for service between 10.30 AM - 10.30 PM (Fee = 200 Bahts)

Silom - Yaowarat Area
Route : Have fun in Silom Area
Select of high quality, Thai handmade jewelry from Jewelry Trade Center or relax with beautiful photos at the photo gallery. You can walk to Wat Phrasrimaha Umadevi(Wat Khak) to pay respect to Phrasrimaha Umadevi - highest goddess in Shakti of Hinduism Mythology. The Southern Indians who live in the area founded this temple. Then, you can shop at Soi Lalaisap next to the headquarters of Bangkok Bank Public Co., Ltd. Next destination is a shopping quest at Silom shopping complex or a relax time at herbal massage scattered throughout the area. Spend the last hours of your day trip at Suamlum Night Bazaar, where you can enjoy a puppet show at Joe Louis Theatre that showcase delicate puppet play or view the spectacular Thai boxing at Lumpini Boxing Stadium nearby.
** Naatayasala(Joe Louis) Theater open daily from 08.00 pm to 09.15 pm.
** There are two boxing stadiums
1. Lumpini Boxing Stadium opens from 06.30pm. to 10.00pm. every Tuesdays and Fridays and on Saturdays from 05.00pm. - 08.00pm. with second round from 08.30pm. to 12.00 am. except on Buddhist holidays.
2. Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium opens every Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 06.30 pm to 10.00 pm and on Sundays from 05.00pm. - 08.00pm. with second round from 08.30pm. to 12.00am. except on Buddhist holidays.

Route : Thai Chinatown, Land of Dragon in Yaowarat area
Pay respect to the golden Buddha, the biggest in the world, at Wat Traimitwittayaram and enjoy the view of the " King honoring gate " or " Thai - Chinese culture gate " on Saithongkam Road or Songwad Road where Chinese New Year event is held annually by local Thai - Chinese citizens. Then pay respect to Guan Im at Tian Fa Foundation. This place is established for patients with lack of fund and provides treatment for people from all backgrounds. Then go and visit a "To Gung Gold Museum." Nearby is Wat Mungkornkamalawas on Charoenkrung Road. At this place, you can pay respect to the gods and explore the marvelous Chinese architecture. You can end your trip with shopping and dining at well known Chinese restaurant. Take a Chance to experience famous dishes such as shark fin, seafood, bird nest, chestnut, specially selected fruits in the area.

Route ; Chatuchak - Ratchada area
You can select various foods from MOS Market(Marketing Organization for Farmers) and cross the street to Chatuchak weekend market, the biggest one in Bangkok. If you are tired with shopping, you can hide away from the crowd and take a relaxing moment at Wachirabenjatas Park or Suan Rodfai where rental bike are available. Then, enjoy the study of butterflies at Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectariums. From here, you can travel to the Hall of Railway Heritage and learn about the history of railway from the past to present. Other options are Children Museum of Bangkok and Central-Lad Prao or Union Mall. From these places, you can take underground train (MRT) from Pahollayothin Station to Thailand Cultural Center Station and shop for more at Esplanade or enjoy the great show at Siam Niramit.
*** Chatuchak weekend marker opens every Saturdays and Sundays from approximately 08.00 am. to 06.00 pm.
*** Suan Rodfai open daily from 05.00am. - 09.00pm.
*** Children Museum of Bangkok opens Tuesday to Friday from 09.00am - 05.00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10.00am to 06.00pm. It closes on Monday and the entrance fee is 70 bahts for adults and 50 bahts for children
*** Siam Niramit opens daily from 06.00pm to 10.00pm(The show starts at 08.00pm) entrance fee is 1,500 bahts
*** Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectariums opens from Tuesday to Sunday and on public holiday from 08.30am to 04.30pm

Route ; Marvelous architectures along Chao Phraya River
Enjoy Thai lifestyle along Chao Phraya River. This river serves as the main route of transportation and continues to the present day. The trip should start at Taksin Bridge. After getting off from the sky train, you should go to Satorn port and take the boat trip(Express Boat Company) along Chaophraya River. The sceneries along the way include the view of Galva Church, the stupa of Wat Arun, Wat Kalayanamit, The Grand Palace, Santichaiprakan Park, Prasumen Fort, Bangkhunprom Palace, etc. These are places of historical importance. The boat trip should end at Rama VIII Bridge. It is a bridge designed by King Bhumibhol, the current monarch of Thailand.
You can get on or off the boat at various places along Taksin Bridge and Rama VIII Bridge which are Satorn port, Oriental port, Siphraya port, Sampantawong port, Sapanbuddha port, Tha Tian port, Tha Chang port, Tha Wanglhung port, Tha Phra Athit and Rama VIII bridge port.

Route ; Tour of 3 floating markets
Take long - tailed boat seviced to Khlong Bangkoknoi, Khlong Chakphra and visit 3 floating markets, which are Talingchan Floating Market, Wat Sapan Floating Market and Khlongladmayom Weekend Market (only on weekends). Local products include plants, orchids, seasonal local fruits or other types of commodities such as baskets and hats are selling throughout the markets.
For more information, please contact this number 02-881-3829 The trip start on Saturday - Sunday from 08.00am to 04.00pm. It takes 2 hours for each round and costs 70 bahts for adults and 30 bahts for children.
Traveling by cars ; Talingchan Floating Market locates near Talingchan District Office, Wat Sapan Floating Market: enter from Wat Grajomethong exiting from Rachapruk Road near Phrabaromrachachonni heading to Petch Kasem Road, Khlong Ladmayom Floating Market is on Bangramad Road exiting from Ganjanaphisek Road across from Southern People Association, shortcut to Charansanitwong 35.

Route ; Sail along the main canals

From Chaophraya River, you can travel through the main canals such as Klong Bangkoknoi, Khlong Chakphra, and Khlong Bangkokyai by long - tailed boat to visit the National Museum of Royal Barges where famous vassals such as Supannahong Barge, Anantanagaraj,etc. are displayed on stand. Along the route, you can observe beautiful temples such as Wat Hongratanaram where statue of King Taksin the Great is located. Another one is Wat Indraram, an important temple that contains the ash of King Taksin. Last but not least is Wat Kampang. Apart from these temple, you can also visit Thonburi Snake Farm where many types of local snakes are put on show. End your day with a visit to the orchid farm.

*** National Museum of Royal Barges opens daily from 09.00am - 05.00pm. Entrance Fee is 100 Bahts for foreigners. Photo fee is 100 Baht and VDO taking fee is 200 Baht.

*** You can get on or off the boat at Tha Chang for Bangkoknoi - Bangkokyai route from 06.00am to 09.00pm

*** Crossing Furry : Start at Tha Prachannuer, Thonburi Train Station Port and Yai Pla Port and get off at Museum Port

*** Foreigners can rent long - tail Boat