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Excursions in Bangkok with a Russian guide- how to choose, where to go, what is better to see? So that you don't rack your brains, we have selected the best excursions in Bangkok for you, indicated the description and prices in 2019.
Bangkok is a huge metropolis with skyscrapers, hotels, markets, shopping centers and kilometer-long traffic jams. This is a city with a distinctive culture, ancient history and beautiful nature. You can visit any excursion in Bangkok on your own, or by ordering from a street agency or on our website. Prices for all excursions in Bangkok can be viewed (excursions in Bangkok with a Russian guide).
Sightseeing tour of Bangkok
Duration: 10 hours
Individual excursion in Bangkok with a Russian guide. You will see Lumpini Park, the best cat cafe in Bangkok, the flower market, the Temple of the Reclining Buda, the tallest building in the city, the Temple of the Morning Dawn, ride a river tram, visit the famous Chinese, Indian and Japanese quarters, dine on delicious ramen. All this, accompanied by stories about history and interesting places cities. Take a long skirt with you so you can enter the temples. Also socks, because when entering Buddhist shrines you need to take off your shoes.
First day in Bangkok
Duration: 5 hours
This is a walk through Bangkok with a Russian guide who will tell the history of the city and the characteristics of the Thais. You will find Wat Arun Temple, Wat Po Temple, Wat Saket Temple of the Golden Mount and the observation deck, BTS subway ride, ride on the Chao Phraya River, Saranrom Park, Siam Square, where you can visit Madame Tussauds wax museum or the oceanarium. For dinner, you can choose to stay in the Bayoke Sky high-rise with an observation deck or the Siam Center shopping center.
Shopping in Bangkok
Duration: 8 hours
Shopping excursion in Bangkok with a Russian city connoisseur - visiting Chatuchak market, the largest in Asia! Next, you will visit a restaurant where you will taste real paella. After that, drive to the Siam Suar boutique area, visit Siam Paragon and MVK, Queen Sirikit Park and a cafe with cats. Dinner will be held at a Japanese restaurant.
Bangkok Zoo Walking Tour
Duration: 5 hours
Excursion in Bangkok with a Russian guide to the cutest cafes with animals. A café with cats, foxes, marmots and rabbits awaits you. Today you can massage a raccoon, watch an owl dance, touch a fenech, hug a malamute and take a picture with a small kangaroo. You will learn the secrets of Bangkok from a local resident, you can ask any questions about shopping, interesting places. They will tell you a lot about animals and how to make friends with them. A sea of positives is guaranteed.
Bangkok excursions, prices 2019: Siam Niramit
Phuket. Duration: 5 hours
Another excursion from Bangkok is Siam Niramit, a world-class stage show reflecting Thailand's historical and spiritual heritage. It's an exciting journey with over 150 performers, colorful costumes and modern special effects. The first act describes how Siam became a crossroads where civilizations met. The second is how karma binds the Thai people. And the final act shows how religious ceremonies reflect the merits of Thais in this life. In addition to shows, you can visit replicas of Thai villages from the country's rural areas and buy Thai artisan products. You can order an excursion by following the link.
Excursions in Bangkok 2019, prices and description: Temples and the Grand Palace
Old city. Duration: 3.30 hours
There are hundreds of temples in Bangkok, but this particular tour is a must-see as it introduces you to three of Bangkok's most dazzling temples. It is primarily a religious site: the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Phra Kaew, a spiritual icon carved from jade that towers above all others in its holiness. You can order this excursion in Bangkok by the link.
Excursion in Bangkok to Ayutthaya (Ayutthaya)
Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya (Ayutthaya). Duration: 8 hours
Excursion to Ayutthaya from Bangkok. Some excursions provide so much information, facts about sights and history that there is hardly time for yourself. One such excursion is a day trip to the city of Ayutthaya, the former Siamese capital, ravaged by war. The excursion is quite voluminous and informative, it is recommended for hardy tourists. The most pleasant and comfortable excursion to Ayutthaya is by boat, because in the morning you explore the ruins of the temple, and in the afternoon you can relax on the deck. You can order an excursion to Ayutthaya following the link.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Damnoen Saduak, Ratchaburi. Duration: 5 hours
The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is considered a must-see destination for excursions from Bangkok, although there are a lot of tourists here. Imagine small canals with boats that sell fresh produce, prepare mouth-watering food and sell souvenirs. ...
Excursions in Bangkok on the River Kwai
Kanchanaburi. Duration: 10 hours
River Kwai from Bangkok excursion. The River Kwai is more than a tourist attraction, it is a guided tour of Kanchanaburi, a pristine province bordering Burma. The tour includes a visit to the Road of Death, an overview of the River Kwai Bridge and Memorial Museum, combined with an overview of the surrounding rugged landscapes, and elephant trekking. You can order an excursion by following the link.
Bangkok excursions, prices 2019: Cruise on the Chao Phraya river
Riverside. Duration: 1.45 h.
Bangkok river excursion. Don't miss the opportunity to see the amazing temples of Bangkok at night from the water, namely the Chao Phraya River. While embarking on a cruise, passengers are treated to a delicious Thai dinner, while they enjoy the legendary view. The boat ride takes 1 hour and 45 minutes, and passes by the temple of Wat Arun and contrasting neighborhoods of the city. A dinner cruise can be booked here.
Siam Ocean World
Siam. Duration: full day
A tour of Siam Ocean World promises to be fun for the whole family. One of the largest underground aquariums in Southeast Asia, Siam Ocean World dazzles you with an innovative world-class spectacle and features over 30,000 species of creatures that curiously look at visitors from different depths. This excursion can be taken independently, tickets are sold at the box office shopping center in front of entrance.
Location: Siam Paragon Mall, ground floor.
Siam Paragon opening hours: 10: 00-22: 00.
Address: 991/1 Rama I Road
How to get there: Siam station
Website: www.siamparagon.co.th
Thonburi Canals and the Grand Palace
Riverbank, Old Town. Duration: 5 hours
Bangkok's canals are not just relics of the past. Many still function as transport arteries that play a significant role in the life of the city. Thonburi Canals and Grand Palace is an excursion from Bangkok dedicated to the scenic waterways of Thonburi. During the excursion, you sail past the houses of local residents, admire the colorful landscapes and dock at the temple of the morning dawn of Wat Arun.
Dream World
Rangsit. Duration: full day
Dream World is a day spent in a dream world in which you and the children will appreciate the exciting atmosphere of this huge amusement park and enjoy exciting shows. There are beautiful landscaped gardens, paths, swimming pools, legendary castles and more than 15 exciting attractions. Great excursion from Bangkok on vacation with children. You can order an excursion in Bangkok by following the link.
Ayutthaya. 2 day cruise
Riverside. Duration: 2 days
Excursion to Ayutthaya from Bangkok is a cruise along the picturesque river with an overnight stay. On this tour, you will discover a treasure trove of architectural treasures from two different eras - modern Rattanakosin and ancient Ayutthaya.
Where to buy excursions in Bangkok
In conclusion, we add that you can visit all excursions yourself. We have already written about such topics as earlier. How to get on your own to other interesting places in Bangkok, we will write in our next articles. You can also book excursions at street agencies, of which you will find a huge number in Bangkok, although they will all be on English language... If you are interested in Russian-language excursions, there is a useful service for ordering excursions online - and. They can be beneficial if you are traveling with a company. On the service you can buy excursions in Bangkok, ask your guide a question, and much more. Compare prices and choose what is right for you.
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Usually, tourists travel to the capital of Thailand in transit, as it is more popular beach vacation, therefore, most visitors stay here for no more than three days. What to see in Bangkok in such a short time so that the impression of it is not blurred, we will consider in this article. The fact is that we ourselves made up such a route and it helped us a lot when traveling on our own in Thailand. I will also give you some recommendations in which part of the city it is better to stop in order to make getting around the sights convenient and less expensive. So, I invite everyone for a walk in the City of Angels - Bangkok!
What to see in Bangkok in 3 days
If I were asked to describe the capital of Thailand in a nutshell, I would say that Bangkok for me is a Rubik's cube. You never know how the puzzle will turn out, what kind of surprise this city has prepared for you at the next step. It is so multifaceted and amazing that every tourist will find something interesting in it. And if you miss a visit to Bangkok when visiting Thailand, you have a lot to lose! This city has a lot to surprise, from fried cockroaches in restaurants, skyscrapers a la New York City, to urban slums on the water. So how do you make your walk in Bangkok as intense as possible?
- First, you need to choose the right place to live. How many sights in Bangkok you will have time to visit and at the same time will not be a tourist exhausted in the heat with a tongue on your shoulder depends on which hotel you choose. If you look at the map of Bangkok attractions, then all the TOP places for tourists to visit are located near the street (khaosan road) or on the Ratannakosin peninsula - this is historical Center Bangkok. If you choose a hotel to stay in Khaosan, you will not have to spend money on taxis and tuk-tuk, all large temples and the palaces can be visited on foot. Upon arrival in Bangkok, we did so, and never regretted it. After all, a tourist arriving for the first time in a multi-million dollar metropolis does not really want to understand the system of city transport, especially when all the inscriptions in the metro are on hieroglyphs). We use hotellook.com to book hotels, in the parameters you can set the area, airport or metro station.
- Secondly, you need to have on hand a paper map of Bangkok attractions, which can be borrowed for free at any local travel agency (travel information).
- Thirdly, download an application that works offline maps.me or something similar to your phone. Also, do not forget to take a backpack for a walk, in which you can put a bottle of water, put on comfortable shoes and a headdress.
What to see in Bangkok on your own
1. Khaosan Road
KhaoSan Road is not only the most convenient location in the city for a traveler, but also one of the attractions of Bangkok. The length of the street is only 400 meters, but only here you can fully feel how the city life is in full swing. On Khaosan, they offer to try fried scorpions, drink a cocktail with snake venom, here you can buy a ticket to anywhere in Southeast Asia for a penny, merge with a crowd of tourists from all over the world, dance on the pavement and do the famous Thai massage for only 150 baht. Do not confuse Khao San Road with the streets of Thailand with "night butterflies" such as Bangla Road or Volkin Street.
Where is: GPS coordinates - 13.758858, 100.497377
2. The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
The most top attraction that is advised to visit is, of course, the Royal Palace in Bangkok. And you will understand this in turn from the people in front of the gate of the attraction, so it is best to plan a trip to the Palace from early morning, half an hour before the opening of the complex.
You have probably heard that Thailand is ruled by a king, but the Grand Royal Palace is not the residence of the current ruler, but of King Rama I and his descendants until 1945. However, despite the fact that today the royal family does not live here, they love to hold ceremonies, weddings and receptions of important guests in this place. The territory of the complex is not just large, but huge, there are many structures in the form of temples, more than 20 attractions in total, including the famous Temple of the Emerald Buddha. If you go to the Palace from Khaosan Road, then it will not be difficult to find it, you can recognize it by the high white wall that surrounds the territory.
Opening hours: 8.30 - 16.30, ticket office until 15.30 daily. Entrance - 500 baht. You need closed clothes, entrance to shrines without shoes, rent a sarong and shoe covers - 200 baht. Free guided tours in English start from 10:00 every hour until 14:00.
Where is the Grand Royal Palace: GPS coordinates - 13.750103, 100.491288
Where is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha: GPS coordinates - 13.751658, 100.492701
3. Temple complex of the Reclining Buddha Wat Pho
Another attraction in Bangkok that you can visit with a visit to the Grand Royal Palace, because they are in close proximity to each other, is the Wat Pho Temple complex.
What crowds of tourists flock here every day is a huge 46-meter statue of the Reclining Buddha with feet covered with a layer of gold, under which the ashes of King Rama I rest. He is also called resting, sleeping, meditating and even dying. He looks like the latter least of all, since he smiles)
Here, be sure to make a wish and improve your karma. To do this, at the entrance to the Temple, you need to give a small donation, take a dish with a handful of coins, and behind the Buddha toss a coin into each of the 108 pots.
There is also a massage school at the Temple, where you can learn the ancient Thai massage technique, as well as do a massage, the price list for services does not differ much from the street ones.
Entrance - 200 baht, the ticket includes 0.33 liters. a bottle of water. Opening hours 8.30 - 18.30.
Where is: GPS coordinates - 13.746560, 100.492591
I was personally impressed not by the statue of Buddha, but by the pagodas located in the courtyard. They are so colorful, made in the form of stepped turrets, lined with colored glass mosaics on all sides. Each stupa was made in honor of a significant event or king.
There are also many original statues, such as these statues of formidable warriors, reminiscent of the captain of the Flying Dutchman, with a beard consisting of tentacles. Who watched the Pirates Caribbean, understand what I mean)
For tourists who are tired of the heat, there are places to rest on the territory of the Temple, such as benches under the trees next to an artificial pond and fish.
4. Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
The main difference between this Temple and many other temples is the three-meter statue of Buddha, made of pure gold with eyes decorated with sapphires and pearls. In turbulent times for the country, many encroached on this value, and in order to protect it from theft, the monks covered the statue with a thick layer of plaster. This secret died along with those who knew it, so for 200 years, no one guessed what value was hidden under the whitewash, until one of the pieces of gypsum accidentally fell off.
The temple with the most expensive sculpture in the world weighing 4 tons of pure gold is located on Tri Mit Rd in the center of Bangkok in China town, opening hours 9.00 - 17.00, entrance - 40 baht, GPS coordinates - 13.737711 , 100.513569.
5. Temple of the Golden Mountain (Wat Saket)
Golden Mountain Temple got its name for a reason, it offers a stunning panoramic view of the city - this is the highest point in Bangkok, not counting buildings, and if you like observation decks, I advise you to climb to its top.
But in the past, its main purpose was still not so pleasant, when the city crematorium was located here, and at the base of the mountain there are not gold deposits, as you might think from the name, but the remains of 60 thousand people of Bangkok. Another interesting feature of the Temple, at its foot there is a composition consisting of a vulture that eats human flesh, I hope that the deceased, and statues of people who are watching this feast with interest.
The temple stands in the center of Bangkok, and if you are in the Khao San area and you have a map at hand, then it will not be difficult for you to walk to it on your own, as we did.
Opening hours from 07.30 to 17.30, entrance - 20 baht.
Where is: GPS coordinates - 13.753925, 100.506678
6. Temple of Morning Dawn (Wat Arun)
Another vantage point in Bangkok, located at the bed of the Chaopraya River. it looks especially impressive in the morning, when the first rays of the sun fall on its surface, covered with gold and mosaic. If you take a closer look at the Temple of Dawn, you might think that it is made of broken cups, which it really is. Once on the Chaopraya River, a barge from China, carrying expensive porcelain, sank. In order not to be lost for good, the Thais decided to get the remains of dishes from the bottom and decorate the Temple with them.
You can admire the Wat Arun temple not only by climbing to its top, but also from the opposite bank of the river, for example, having dinner in a cafe, at night it is effectively illuminated by searchlights.
The Temple of Morning Dawn is located directly opposite the Royal Palace, only from the opposite bank of the river, so it is better to get here by water transport... You need to go to the pier, where a boat runs between the banks, which will take you to Wat Arun for a penny. The rest of the transport - bus or river tram, will go round, so before boarding, it is better to inquire and ask how soon the Wat Arun stop will be, if you have not figured it out yourself, Thais usually advise where to change.
Opening hours from 8:00 - 18:00. Entrance - 50 baht.
Where is: GPS coordinates - 13.743773, 100.488916
7. Temple of the Standing Big Buddha (Luang Pho To)
For the sake of interest, we still walked to another Buddha statue in Bangkok, but if you have been to all of the above Temples before, you can safely skip it. But if you are wondering what is unusual about it, read on. The structure is considered the tallest Buddha in Bangkok and has a height of 32 meters, covered with a layer of gold, which slowly falls off and lies right at the feet of the statue. But no one encroaches on these pieces of precious metal, on the contrary, the locals carefully rub gold into the feet of the Buddha, and never come to the statue empty-handed, the foot is full of food, drinks and flowers. By the way, interesting fact, in the forelock of the statue are hidden the relics of the Buddha, which were brought from Sri Lanka. Near the Big Buddha there is a mini market with food, souvenirs and gifts, after a long walk, you can have an inexpensive snack.
While we walked to the Big Buddha on foot, we passed such colorful alleys with windows. There was a great desire to look into the courtyard, but they did not dare to violate private boundaries. We didn't need to come to Big Buddha in Bangkok public transport, from Khaosan it is quite possible to walk. Since the place is located in a different part from the TOP attractions in Bangkok, there are no crowds of tourists here.
The entrance to the shrine is free.
Opening hours - daily from 8.30 - 20.00. Free admission
8. Chaopraya River
If your brain is boiling with a huge number of Buddhas and Temples, then it's time to freshen up and commit river walk... There are two types of boat trips in Bangkok, which I will now tell you about.
The first is, I would say, more of a transport trip, which is used by locals and tourists to quickly move without traffic jams, along the river bed main river Bangkok - Chaopraya River. It can be done if necessary and just to get to know the city. To do this, you need to come to any pier in Bangkok and take a river tram. The ticket fee is symbolic - 13 baht, for which you will get a large-scale walk along the widest channel of the Chaopraya River, see the tallest buildings in Bangkok and modern architecture. And to get back it is enough to take a boat going in the other direction.
9. Channels or klongs of Bangkok
The second boat trip is no less interesting, it will show you Bangkok from its other side, and if you are still sure that you know everything about this city, welcome to the most revealing excursion - a river walk through the klongs! It is not for nothing that I called it an excursion, because I will not be able to see the channels of Bangkok on my own, I will have to hire a boat together with a boatman. But you will get a lot of emotions and impressions from another Bangkok.
To do this, you need to come to the pier of Tha Chang pier, which is located right next to the Royal Palace. My advice is to come here early in the morning from 8.00, so you have time to capture all the main events. You will immediately see many travel agencies from which you can buy a klong tour. We hired a boat for 500 baht, and the driver rode us with a breeze to the most impressive places for an hour - the Floating Market, a fish farm, Wat Arun, the Royal Barge Museum and the slums on water. Most of all, I was impressed by the houses standing right on the water, their residents go to the store by swimming, and the children dive into the river from the doorstep of the apartments.
In more detail about our route through the klongs of Bangkok, I told
10. Floating market
If you don't have enough time to walk at the Floating Market while walking through the canals, or you decide to skip this tour, you can go to one of Bangkok's floating markets on your own. As you probably guessed from the name - this is the same market only on the water. Previously, for farmers from the vicinity of Bangkok, it was the most convenient way to deliver fresh produce to city dwellers, but today water markets perform a slightly different function and are more focused on entertainment for tourists. What most visitors come to the market for is to take a photo, see with their own eyes the unusual trade on the water and eat in an exclusive setting. Although they sell here everything that can be bought on the streets of Bangkok.
Bangkok has two large popular Floating Markets - Amphawa, located within the city limits and Bang Nam Phueng, located in the Phra Pradaeng area of Bangkok. It is best to come to the market on Saturday or Sunday, these are the main days of work. The rest are located outside the city and I recommend getting there with excursion groups and a guide.
11. China town
Chinatown or Chinatown is located next to the Royal Palace in Bangkok on Yarowat Rd, the entrance to which begins from a large Chinese-style gate, so if you wish, you can walk on it after seeing the main attractions. Our walk around the block took place in the late afternoon, and I think this is the best time to visit it. Because Chinatown in Bangkok is more about shopping and a bite to eat with the cuisine of the same name than some kind of excursion. True, not every tourist dares to try what is offered there - shark fin soup or bird's nests, ordinary dishes in Chinatown)
They sell not only Chinese consumer goods, of which our city is full, but also good Chinese medicines, medicinal teas, and pharmaceuticals. From food you can buy dried squid, instant almond milk, Chinese porcelain, fish and seafood, dried mushrooms for a penny. If you are looking for unusual gifts for loved ones in Bangkok, then this is the place for him. I'm not a fan of wandering around the narrow streets among the many stalls, but for those who want to try exotic dishes or buy cheap goods, this is quite a great place.
Location: in the center of Bangkok, the main street of China Town - Yaowarat Road, GPS coordinates - 13.741273, 100.508197
12. Giant swing and Wat Suthat Thep Wararam
The giant swing in Bangkok is a structure of two red pillars 21 meters high, connected by a crossbar. They are no longer used as a swing, but they have a special historical value for the city. An interesting fact is that they are made of teak wood according to ancient technology and decorated with hand carvings. In the last century, there was a ritual in which men competed in swinging on a giant swing, but after deaths, this custom was abolished.
Ten minutes are enough to inspect the swing, and then the walk can be continued to the Wat Suthat temple complex, which is located next door. The decoration of the interior of the Temple also contains elements of woodcarving, hand-painted wall paintings. Particular attention can be paid to the entrance doors to Wat Suthat, made of solid teak with five tiers of carving, on which you can read the ancient legends of Thailand.
Entrance to the Wat Suthat complex - 20 baht. Open for tourists - Sat and Sun 8.30 - 16.00
Where is located: GPS coordinates - 13.751100,100.501060
13. Parks
My main advice to you is to dilute sightseeing tours in Bangkok with trips to the park. The fact is that in Thailand almost all year round there is a stifling heat, especially in urban conditions during long walks. And since there is no sea and no opportunity to refresh yourself in the metropolis, the best way to recuperate is to go to an evergreen park. We did this and it always saved us from fatigue, it is especially good to come to the park in the midday heat or after sunset. Damir loved to jog along the paths, and I just sit on the grass and watch) Parks in Bangkok against the backdrop of tall skyscrapers look especially mesmerizing.
Also keep in mind that Bangkok parks have opening hours and usually after 21.00 the main gates are closed from visitors. And the main difference from Russian parks is that you cannot come here with dogs, smoking is also strictly prohibited.
TOP 3 most visited parks in Bangkok:
1. Park Chatuchak (Chatuchak Park)... Here you can not only enjoy the coolness, but also see two-meter monitor lizards calmly walking along the lawns, turtles and squirrels, walk along the banana and bamboo groves. Inside the park, on weekends, there is an opportunity to get acquainted with the history of the creation of the railway in Thailand at the Train Museum.
Admission is free, bike rental is 40 baht.
Opening hours: 4.30 - 21.00
Location: This is the most easily accessible park, the entrance is located at BTS BTS station "Mo Chit", underground MRT "Chatuchak Park", GPS coordinates -13.808153, 100.555919
2. Lumpini Park- this place is suitable not only for relaxation, but also for active rest, on the territory there are places for picnics, a swimming pool, fitness equipment. Lumpini Park is a real corner of nature in the heart of the metropolis, here you can see monitor lizards walking on the lawns, swimming in a pond of two-meter catfish.
Opening hours: 4.30 - 21.00 daily
Admission is free, a trip on a catamaran 40 minutes - 20 baht, rental of rugs - 20 baht, at 17.00 in the evening, fitness training is organized in the park, to which anyone can join.
Location: MRT underground metro stop "Silom" and "Lumphini", GPS coordinates -13.731432, 100.541439
3. Queen Sirikit Park. Built in honor of the anniversary of Queen Sirikit, the shape of the pond in the park repeats the initials of the ruler. On its territory there is a fountain, a botanical garden, a children's play center. And its most important advantage and difference from other parks is that it is almost deserted.
Opening hours: 5.00–20.00 daily
The entrance is free
Location: located next to Chatutak Park, MRT underground metro stop "Chatuchak Park", GPS coordinates - 13.807517, 100.550563
14. Night markets
If you are visiting Thailand for the first time, you should definitely visit the night markets at least once. At night, an unusual action takes place in Bangkok, when streets that are unnoticeable during the day transform into noisy and lively numerous rows with counters. Huge cauldrons with a seething brew appear, the smells of spices mix in the air, blankets with the most diverse things unfold on the sidewalks - from old radios to exquisite jewelry and antiques.
In all markets in Thailand, as in all crowded places, theft is rampant, so be extremely careful not to put your wallets in the back pocket of your trousers or backpack.
TOP-3 most famous Night Markets in Bangkok:
1. Patpong Night Market... In addition to shopping, you can sit in a bar and listen to live music. Patpong also has places for strawberry lovers, go-go bars and massage parlors.
Opening hours: 19.00 - 02.00
Where is: next to the Skytrain stop "Sala Daeng", GPS coordinates - 13.728866, 100.531827
2. Khlong Toei Market. This market is popular with local population, therefore, very specific dishes are prepared here that are not tourist-oriented. But there is a lot of fresh fruit at good prices. If you are not yet ready for the aromas of Thai dishes, then I advise you to come here full.
Opening hours: 6.00 - 2.00
Where is: next to the metro stop Klong Toey station and Queen Sirikit, GPS coordinates - 13.718749,100.56027
3. Ratchada Rot Fai Night Market). An unusual format of the market, which was originally conceived as a market for auto parts, but has grown into a flea market. It mainly sells used items, CDs, antiques, vintage clothing.
Opening hours: 17.00 - 01.00, Thursday - Sunday
Where is: next to the metro stop"Lad Phrao", GPS coordinates - 13.766655, 100.568361
15. Aquarium Siam Ocean World
If you come to Bangkok with children, then the best excursion for children there will be a visit to the largest aquarium in Thailand, Siam Ocean World. But for adult visitors, it will seem impressive, especially if you are not a fan of watching fish while swimming in the sea. The oceanarium is divided into seven rooms, each of which is dedicated to individual marine life, a room with corals, an underwater reef, a rocky shore, an aquarium with jellyfish. By the way, the local inhabitants are not only fish, but also animals - otters, penguins, seals and turtles. The most spectacular hall is a glass tunnel, during the passage of which a realistic feeling of walking in the bowels of the ocean is created.
A good discount ticket can be purchased online on the Siam Ocean World website under the Online Ticket Purchase section. It is better to come here on weekdays, otherwise on the weekend you will have to lose a lot of time in the queue in front of the entrance. The recommended time to visit the Bangkok Aquarium is in the morning, so as not to miss the show and fish feeding.
Entrance - 900 baht (adult), 700 baht (child), includes boat ride with glass bottom, 7D cartoon, drink and popcorn.
Opening hours: 10.00 - 22.00, daily
Where is: next to the metro stop"Siam", GPS coordinates - 13.746233, 100.535328
16. Skyscrapers - observation decks
1. Baiyoke Sky Tower. Not the tallest building in the country, but at the same time the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia, therefore it is considered one of the most popular places among visitors. The Bayoke Sky Tower is also famous for the fact that an elevator with panoramic glazing runs between the floors, and on the top floor there is an observation deck rotating 360 degrees. Any tourist can come to Bayok, buy a ticket for 300 baht, which also includes a cocktail at the Roof Top Bar, go up to the 84th floor to see the whole of Bangkok at a glance.
If you want to come to Bayok on your own, then the metro stop is Ratchaprarop. For those who are still uncertain about moving around the city, Baiyoke Sky offers excursions that can be ordered via the Internet, which includes transfers, dinner at a restaurant and visits to observation decks.
Opening hours: 10.30 - 22.00 daily
Where is located: GPS coordinates - 13.754200,100.540230
Despite the popularity of the Baiyoke Sky Tower, as the attractions of Bangkok, hotel accommodation is affordable for any traveler.
2. Mahanakhon skyscraper. The building occupies the second position of honor in the ranking of the tallest buildings in Thailand, its height is 314 meters! It is remarkable for its unusual appearance, as if consisting of huge pixels. It houses restaurants, shops, as well as the most expensive apartments in Thailand. It is best to visit the skyscraper after sunset, the reward will be a 360-degree view of the city and river through the glass balcony.
Opening hours: 10.00 - 00.00 daily
Price per ticket to the observation deck - 965 baht per person
How to get, where is: by metro to Silom MRT station, GPS coordinates - 13.723222, 100.528167
17. Shopping centers and shopping malls
Bangkok is not only stuffy indoor bazaars and street stalls, but also mega shopping centers that amaze with their design. In them you can buy not only things of famous brands and the latest model of Porsche cars. The most rated shopping malls in Bangkok among tourists:
1. Siam Paragon. For lovers of beautiful and expensive cars, there will be something to occupy themselves with, because in this shopping center on the 3rd floor there are the latest brands of luxury cars for sale: Aston Martin, Maserati, Jaguar, Rolls-Royce Phantom, MINI Cooper, Ferrari, Lamborghini.
Opening hours: 10.00 to 22.00 daily
Location: metro station "Siam station", GPS coordinates - 13.746626, 100.535220
2. Central World Plaza- a huge shopping center, which will take you a whole day to walk around, you can shop here - all brands familiar to you from Russia, such as Zara, Massimo Dutti, h & m, CKJeans, have a bite to eat - two whole floors with food courts are dedicated to this, to do a Thai massage , and ride on largest in Asia ice rink from the height of the seventh floor.
Opening hours: 10.00 to 21.00 daily
Location: BTS Skytrain metro station, Siam station, GPS coordinates - 13.746826, 100.539125
3. Terminal 21- another cool place for shopping in Bangkok, the main feature of the mall is its unusual design, the designers tried to turn the interior of each of the nine floors of the shopping center into the countries of the world. Here you can immerse yourself in an environment reminiscent of Italy, France, England, Japan, Turkey or the United States.
Working hours: from 10.00 - 22.00 daily
Location: BTS ASOK BTS station (exit 1), Sukhumvit underground metro station (exit 3), GPS coordinates - 13.737574, 100.560233
18. Dusit Zoo
Another place for family vacation in Bangkok. Dusit Zoo is the oldest zoo in the city, but the inhabitants and the territory are well looked after, annually visited by about two million tourists from all over the world. It is not difficult to find the zoo, it is located next to the current residence of the King of Thailand, Chitralada Palace, Phaya Thai metro station.
Since the area of the zoo is huge, so as not to get lost, you need to go around it with the help of a map that is issued at the entrance. For the same reason, you should come here in the first half of the day, otherwise you risk not having time to go around all the numerous enclosures with animals. For a walk on the water in Dusit there is a catamaran rental, for a small fee you will get an unforgettable river trip, you will see monitor lizards in their natural habitat.
Opening hours: from 8.00 - 18.00 daily, entrance - 150 baht, children up to 135 centimeters tall - 70 baht
Location: The zoo is a half hour walk from the Victory Monument, 3 kilometers from the Khao San tourist area. The metro does not go here, but buses 12, 18 go to it, GPS coordinates - 13.770246, 100.516348
19. Bangkok museums
In order to get even more familiar with the culture and history of Thailand, I advise you to visit the museums of Bangkok. Three of the most visited museums in Bangkok:
1. National Museum. This museum is considered one of the main museums in Southeast Asia, because only in it you can see a collection of Thai art and historical artifacts. Its convenient location near the Royal Palace makes it one of the most visited attractions in Bangkok. The museum consists of about 15 buildings with different expositions, a visitor who visits the National Museum of Bangkok at least once, learns a lot from the history of this state.
Opening hours: 09.00 - 16.00, except Mondays, Tuesdays and national holidays. Entrance: 200 baht
Where is it, how to get there: in tourist area Bangkok, next to the Royal Palace ( Grand Palace), GPS coordinates -13.757404, 100.492310
2. Museum of the Royal Barges. Here are exhibited floating vehicles from the last century - these are huge barges, the control and movement of which was carried out with the help of special people - rowers. Each barge is impressive in size, some look like a full-fledged ship and are made from a single piece of teak wood. By the way, the barges are still in working order and during the celebrations they take part in festive processions along the Chaopraya River. Eight colorful barges are moored at the pier of the museum, which can be seen from a walk along the river and klongs.
Opening hours: 09.00 - 17.00 daily
Entrance: 100 baht, photo, video - from 100 baht
Where is it, how to get there: GPS coordinates - 13.761739,100.484645. From Khaosan Road, take a waterbus and cross to the other side, stop at Phra Pin Klao Bridge. Or move on foot along the Phra Pin Klao Bridge.
3. Wax Museum (Madame Tussauds Bangkok). In this museum, such famous and significant people as presidents, including Putin, the Kings of the Chakri dynasty, artists and show business stars, are presented in natural growth. If you are interested in this format of entertainment, then you can visit this place, especially since it may well constitute a good alternative to Madame Tussauds in London.
Opening hours: 10.00 - 21.00. Entrance - 720 baht for adults, 540 for children and seniors.
Where is it, how to get there: located on the 6th floor of the Siam Discovery shopping center, BTS Siam metro station, GPS coordinates -13.746414, 100.531682
20. Crocodile Farm (SamutPrakarn Crocodile Farm & Zoo)
You can come to a crocodile farm in Bangkok on your own, but it is better to do this with an excursion group, because it is located 10 kilometers from the city. Today, 60 thousand individuals live in the nursery, some of which are rare and endangered species. On the farm you can see not only crocodiles, but also ride elephants, visit the zoo with exotic animals.
Opening hours: 07.00-18.00.
Entrance: 300 baht, entrance fee to the dinosaur museum 60 baht, photos with monkeys, tigers - from 100 baht.
Where is it, how to get there: by any transport going from Bangkok towards Pattaya (bus, taxi) to the Samut Prakan area, GPS coordinates - 13.572066, 100.597675
Of course, one week will not be enough to visit all the sights in Bangkok, but if you correctly draw up your route upon arrival, and my recommendations will help you with this, then the impression of the capital of Thailand will remain in your memory for a long time. I wish everyone a productive and pleasant stay!
Tourists who come to Thailand seek to spend time on the sandy shore or are in a hurry to plunge into the world of inexpensive exotic shopping, where for just a few hundred dollars you can become the owner of high-quality counterfeit goods of famous European and Japanese brands. But can those who pay special attention to visiting historical and cultural attractions can count on an interesting excursion program?
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- AF500guruturizma - a promo code for 500 rubles for tours from 40,000 rubles
- AFTA2000Guru - a promo code for 2,000 rubles. for tours to Thailand from 100,000 rubles.
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To answer this question, we suggest using our travel guide, which will allow you to visit the most interesting corners of the main city of Thailand. Your attention is saturated one day excursion in the center of Bangkok.
As a starting point of our route, we suggest choosing a local landmark with a special meaning - Lak Muang. It is a pillar three meters high and symbolizes the beginning of something. As a rule, there are such monuments in every Thai city and they were installed at the time of the formation of the first settlements.
The pillar is located next to the Grand Palace, so it is not surprising that for many tourists it remains unnoticed. There is also a chapel around it for the spirits, who are considered the guardians of Bangkok.
Wat Mahathat
One of the main relics of the city is the Wat Mahathat temple complex, many walls and buildings of which were repeatedly destroyed. Even today, the efforts of the authorities have failed to fully recreate the iconic religious complex in its original form. For many centuries, the most valuable relic of the temple has been a statue of Buddha, made of solid gold. According to legend, the statue possessed the gift of fulfilling desires. But after it was moved to another temple, tourists come to see the stone head of the Buddha, which for hundreds of years has been slowly entwined by the roots of the trees growing here.
By the way, for lovers of meditation visit temple complex will be especially memorable. It is here that everyone, under the guidance of monks, will be able to approach the knowledge of the truth one more step.
Bangkok National Museum
As in any other country in the world in Thailand, they pay special attention to their centuries-old history and carefully collect artifacts that help to study even more deeply and in more detail the way of life, the peculiarities of life and traditions of the ancient Thais. That is why all tourists who are not indifferent to history are invited to visit the exhibition halls of the capital National Museum... The collection of relics collected under one roof is considered not only the most significant in Thailand, but for several years in a row it has held the palm among similar museum expositions throughout South-East Asia.
Among the exhibits you can find the first tools of labor of ancient settlers, and objects that were created in the present time, are of particular value. Weapons, jewelry, objects of life and everyday life, as well as valuable relics of religious significance and those that were used in the implementation of rituals. In the local halls you can find out which crafts were held in high esteem in different historical eras, with the help of which inventions the Thais tried to conquer nature and achieve the desired result. An impressive collection of national costumes and art objects deserves special attention.
Khaosan street
Well, the most famous street of the capital, Khaosan, is recommended to visit to all tourists who are used to spending the evening and night time easily and cheerfully. Here everyone can find something to do at affordable prices and for every taste. By the way, this street is also famous for its low housing prices, so there are many tourists here who travel on their own and try to save on everything. In hostels, everyone will be offered good conditions for an overnight stay for only $ 2-3 per person.
Well, you can refresh yourself in cafes located on Khaosan Street "cheap and cheerful" by choosing the type of street food you like or fast food popular all over the world. Every evening, numerous bars lure guests of the city with loud music, and on every corner, in search of new customers, sellers of exotic dishes, medicines, amulets and other mysterious nonsense are deploying their trade. Here you can also book an interesting excursion that will allow you to get to know Bangkok and all its delights even better.
Democracy Monument
Every self-respecting tourist is simply obliged to find time and visit another significant monument in the center of Bangkok - the Democracy Monument. They created an unusual building in 1939 in honor of the victorious war for the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in Siam.
Giant swing
Do you like attractions? Then hurry to the huge swing, which in the 18th century played not just an entertaining role, but were also able to give a sea of vivid impressions, a surge of adrenaline, and even promised wealth to the most desperate and dexterous participants.
The structure is 42 meters high, and the principle of operation is as follows. A group of daredevils was housed in a cradle, swinging which they tried to reach the bag with gold coins, which was attached to the post at a height of 25 meters. There was one important nuance: it was necessary to rip off the bag with your teeth. Many were so zealous that they were injured, and sometimes the celebration was even overshadowed by the death of daredevils.
Unfortunately, today it is not possible to ride a giant swing. Under the influence of the destructive force of nature, the wooden parts of the attraction gradually fell into disrepair and collapsed. The last time the swing worked was back in 1935.
Siam Museum
One of the most unusual museums in Thailand is the Siam Gallery. Unlike other similar establishments, visitors are offered to plunge into the history of the country with the help of modern virtual programs and manipulators. The main guides and exhibits of the museum are dozens of holograms, animations and sensory projections.
For example, tourists can personally fire a cannon at an enemy ship, play an educational game with markets and merchants, or even make new card Siam, inflicting villages and settlements on it.
Phahurat market
Well, and how to bypass the exotic market, the counters of which are simply scattered by the variety of spices, fabrics and souvenirs presented! It is here that people come for first-class silk, snow-white cotton and Indian cambric. At affordable prices, you can always buy ready-made products from silk and other fabrics - outfits, national clothes and bags.
Bangkok is the heart of Thailand, its capital. And Thailand itself is not just a country, but a real kingdom, in the culture and architecture of which east and west are fancifully intertwined. We suggest starting our acquaintance with this region from the main city of the Kingdom of Thailand, and excursions in Bangkok will help us with this.
The capital of Thailand can hardly accommodate 8 million residents and crowds of tourists who come to see the extravagant and controversial Bangkok. In it, two opposite cultures converge and calmly coexist: the west and the east. Here the past (temples, museums) and the present (tall business centers and residential buildings) collide. And finally, the cultural city turns into an extravagant attraction, twinkling with hundreds of lights during the day at night!
Where to buy excursions in Bangkok in Russian
The 21st century is good because in the heat you no longer need to wander around hot and stuffy Bangkok or any other city in search of decent quality and not exorbitant excursion offers. Yes, excursions in Bangkok are offered at every corner, but most of the managers are Thais, who are often unable to correctly convey the pros, cons and content of a particular program. It is also far from easy to find excursions in Bangkok with a Russian-speaking guide. All this is very offensive, because most tourists use Bangkok as a transit point on their way to the chic Thai islands. They do not stay in the capital for long, but I want to see a lot.
So, in the 2018-2019 season, excellent and informative routes at affordable prices can be ordered directly on the Internet. For example, through the site of excursions from local residents -. On this resource you can find the best individual excursions in Bangkok 2018-2019, their prices and descriptions.
We can also advise you on a very popular excursion portal all over the world - there are no excursions with Russian guides on it, but tickets to almost all popular attractions in the city are sold, and at prices lower than at the box office or in street agencies.
If you want to know more about the delights of the Tripster portal, then here is ours. Well, below you will find prices for excursions in Bangkok, as well as a detailed description of all popular routes.
Prices for excursions in Bangkok for 2019
The cost of excursions in Bangkok varies widely due to the fact that they differ in both the type (individual or group) and the duration of the route and the means of transportation, and whether or not the payment for various entrance tickets is included in the price.
Traditionally, the most low prices fall on group excursions and tickets for various show programs. Among the individual sightseeing tours around the city, the cheapest will be - its cost 138 $ for 1-2 persons... Well, the most expensive will be a rather unusual tour at a price of $ 300 for one and $ 165 for each next tourist.
You can find more detailed information about the current prices for excursions below and on the websites of the services.
Individual excursions in Bangkok
Individual excursions with a personal guide are very popular in Bangkok. The fact is that it is completely inconvenient to ride around the city in a big bus with a bunch of tourists - eternal traffic jams, crush, inability to hear among the noise of the city what the guide is saying there, etc. etc. In addition, when ordering a walk from a personal guide, you can both choose in advance the most optimal route for yourself from those already proposed, and make adjustments to it, and sometimes rewrite it entirely for yourself. This is very convenient, you will have the opportunity to visit only those places that are really interesting to you. Well, or trust your guide entirely, because as a rule, individual excursions are conducted by guides who know the city very well, its most non-trivial places and best routes movement.
If we talk about prices, then often such private tours cost either the same as group tours, or slightly more expensive in terms of the number of participants in the walk. As a family or couple, such walks are usually not very burdensome on the budget. The best private tours of Bangkok you can find on the Tripster's portal. It contains routes from several guides who permanently reside in Bangkok and know it perfectly.
Sightseeing tours in Bangkok in Russian
For the initial acquaintance with the city, tourists usually prefer sightseeing tours, which allow literally in a few hours to learn how to navigate the area, as well as to get acquainted with the main "visiting cards" of the city under study. And sightseeing tours in Bangkok are in steady demand. You can watch all available reviews with Russian-speaking guides, and we will focus on the three most popular ones:
This is an individual excursion around Bangkok with a Russian-speaking guide, within which you will discover the favorite corners of the locals, see Business Cards cities and visit the most colorful neighborhoods of Bangkok. This walk will begin with a visit to Lumpini Park, and then you will find the Temple of the Recumbent Buddha, the Temple of Dawn, the tallest building in Bangkok, the park in the middle of the cemetery and many other interesting places, including the Chinese, Japanese and Indian quarters of the city! The cost of this excursion is 138 $ for a company for 1-3 people.
A walking tour for those who want to visit the unusual places of Bangkok, discover this city, understand it and get useful life hacks for a wonderful holiday throughout the kingdom. This path will appeal to both experienced travelers in the capital and those who came here for the first time. You will discover the city from a non-touristy side and get to know the true spirit of the heart of Thailand. The excursion includes a walk through the Indian and Chinese quarters, the opportunity to visit exotic temples, a boat trip on the Chao Phraya River, tasting awesome Thai cuisine and acquaintance with Thai culture and life. You will pay for such an exciting adventure in 7.5 hours $ 200 for 1-2 people.
Another individual sightseeing program for Bangkok. As part of this route, you can feel the contrasts of Bangkok, visit the most remarkable temples of the city, and, of course, have time to navigate in various cultural and historical aspects of Thailand. If we talk about specific places that you will visit with a visit, then these are Saranrom Park, Siam Square, the temples of Wat Arun, Wat Po and the temple of the Golden Mount Wat Saket, where you will also visit the observation deck. On this day, you will also have trips on the BTS skyline and boat trips along the canals, do not think that you will have to go around all these places only on foot. 🙂 This excursion is worth it 130 $ for a group up to 5 people.
Bangkok is incredibly large and diverse, but outside of it there are also a huge number of interesting places and attractions that are available to tourists both on their own and as part of an excursion from Bangkok. Most of these are offered on the GetYourGuide website and you can see them at this link. Well, we will list only the most popular ones!
Excursion from Bangkok to the River Kwai in Russian
One of the most popular tours from Bangkok, in which you will immerse yourself in Thai exoticism as much as possible! This trip will last 2 days and on the first you will visit the famous market on the railroad, and then the floating market. Next, you will find the dazzling white temple of Wat Rong Khun, and after lunch, the Erawan waterfall, in which you will have a chance to swim. Well, after that, the main dish of the program, directly rafting on the River Kwai, at the end of which you will spend the night in a hotel on the water.
Do you think that's all? No matter how it is! On the second day, you will have time to swim in the hot springs and take part in the tea ceremony and look at the famous bridge on the River Kwai, as well as the picturesque section of the famous Railroad of death. This incredibly rich program is worth it - 105 $ per person.
Excursions from Bangkok to Pattaya and Ayutthaya
- Excursion from Bangkok to Ayutthaya
Another popular excursion from Bangkok is to the former capital of Thailand Ayutthaya. This is not just an excursion, this is a real cruise! The cost of such a tour is approximately 55 $ per person.
- Excursion from Bangkok to Pattaya - Day Trip with Private Driver
This tour is well suited for those for whom Pattaya is not the main purpose of traveling in Thailand, but you do not want to completely ignore the popular resort of the country. In one day, you will have time to see the most interesting places in Pattaya - various temples, beaches and observation decks. Such a trip is worth about $ 125 for a group of up to two people.
Evening excursions and shows in Bangkok
Bangkok at night is a completely different sight than daytime. Therefore, we strongly recommend visiting one of the evening excursions in order to get to know the city from all sides and get from it a full range of emotions.
- Dinner at the Bayoke Sky Hotel
Dine in the tallest building in Bangkok and get a bird's eye view of the metropolis is an amazing idea! The cost of dinner ranges from $ 34 per person and this also includes a visit observation deck... But the transfer and drinks are not included in the price. The event will last 2 hours and the guide will not be present.
- Calypso Cabaret Show
This leisure with a group is for those who want a "sharper" show :-). Beautiful scenery, fiery dances, wonderful acting and ultra-modern lighting design await you. Show cost - from ~ $ 30 per person... There is also an option with an included dinner.
- Siam Niramit evening show
An epic Thai show that everyone who comes here should definitely watch. This is one of the world's largest productions, a world-class show based on Thai cultural heritage and art. Tickets for the performance will cost from ~ $ 40 per person for a standard ticket. VIP seats and buffet will cost more.
This group excursion- the most successful for those who want to enjoy the night views of Bangkok. Cruise on the Royal River in a traditional Thai style boat. In addition, the cruise includes a full dinner, as well as a vibrant show program with songs and dances. The entire river walk will take 2 hours and will cost from just 35 dollars per person.
Read ours, where we, among other things, tell you how you can save when buying this excursion.
Tickets for shows and entertainment in Bangkok
We recommend purchasing tickets for various show programs on the GetYourGuide portal. It has everything you need at prices significantly lower than buying the same tickets from official ticket offices or local agencies. You can compare it yourself! 🙂 The entire list of available tickets for various shows, water parks, amusement parks and much more can be seen at this link, well, we will focus on the most popular offers.
- Aquarium Siam Ocean World
Siam Ocean World is the largest oceanarium in Southeast Asia, which is definitely worth visiting on your own or with children. For a couple of hours that you need to visit this aquarium and dive into the mysterious underwater world of Thailand, you will pay - $ 22 per adult.
- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
One more popular place in Bangkok among tourists is the wax museum of the famous Madame Tussauds. Telling what it is is probably pointless. 🙂 You can get here by paying only ~ $ 22 per person and for inspection you will need about an hour and a half.
One of the most popular amusement parks among both Bangkok residents and vacationers in Pattaya. In the 90s, Michael Jackson himself rode on local attractions! 🙂 Now you can ride too. Park tickets start at ~ $ 20 per person. This price also includes lunch. But the option with a transfer will cost more.
Read our detailed review Siam's park. There we share our life hacks on how to save money on buying tickets to the park.
Of all the most popular excursions in Bangkok with a Russian guide, the section on unusual routes is in great demand. Such walks, as a rule, are booked by both experienced travelers and beginners immediately after sightseeing tour... First, they get acquainted with the most popular tourist sites, and then proceed to the exotic. For a full list of unusual Bangkok tours, visit the Tripster.
Many tourists visit Bangkok, including for shopping, which, by the way, is very worthy here. A specially trained Russian-speaking guide to Bangkok will help you navigate the variety of markets and boutiques, in whose company you will spend this hopefully busy day with shopping. This shopping tour is worth it in the company of a guide. 4000 baht per group up to 5 people.
Spending the day with an avid cat lady visiting the best zoo / cat cafes in Bangkok one by one - how do you like that idea? If it seems to you quite attractive, then you should know that such a pleasure will cost nothing - 1 500 baht for 1-2 people. 🙂
You can have a million experiences in just two days in Bangkok! The sights will amaze you with their uniqueness, and the Thai people will delight you with their irresistible smile. How to get to know the most interesting places of the capital of Thailand in a couple of days? Where and when to go? Our guide will tell you about all this.
A nice bonus only for our readers is a discount coupon when paying for tours on the site until August 31:
- AF500guruturizma - a promo code for 500 rubles for tours from 40,000 rubles
- AFTA2000Guru - a promo code for 2,000 rubles. for tours to Thailand from 100,000 rubles.
And you will find many more advantageous offers from all tour operators on the website. Compare, choose and book tours at the best prices!
So, welcome to Thailand! The flight is over, Bangkok is very close. It remains only to get to him. It all depends on which airport you need to leave from. You can leave Suvarnabhumi by train. Airport Air Link transports passengers in two ways. The SA Express train provides a quick connection from the airport to Bangkok Air Terminal. The trip to the city center takes 15 minutes. The train runs non-stop to Makkasan air terminal.
So, if you have a great desire to learn as much as possible about Bangkok in the shortest possible time, then you should carefully review the following information.
The first day
The best place to start is from the Royal Palace. The name of this architectural structure alone speaks of its majestic beauty. On the walls, tourists from all over the world are eager to get to the palace. The interior decoration is particularly graceful. The entire ensemble includes several buildings.
It is surrounded by four walls, the total length of which is 2 kilometers. It is only allowed to enter the palace if the shoulders and knees are covered. If the clothes do not match, you will have to rent pants or a sarong for a fee. The entrance ticket is 350 baht. You can get there by taxi or public transport.
Temple of the Emerald Buddha
It is located in the center next to Royal palace... The Buddha statue is not emerald. The material from which it is made is green jadeite. The Thai king Rama himself prays in this temple. The painting on the walls will tell you a lot of interesting things from the life of Buddha. There are scenes where Buddha is still a child. It can be seen how he gradually turns into a young man. His life ends with Nirvana, which is not so easy to achieve.
It is better to get around all the temples on the first day of your stay in Bangkok, so that you can immediately compare them and make a general impression of them. This temple can be reached by train. It is located in the Chinatown area. Unlike the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the statue here is cast from a real expensive metal - gold. Photos against the background of this temple attract attention with bright colors.
Crocodile farm
On the first day, it is enough to study the historical structures. It is necessary to somehow get distracted, change the mood, get new emotions. To do this, you can go to a crocodile farm. We'll have to get out of town to the town of Samutprakarn. It is not very far, about 10 kilometers from the center. The farm appeared in the 20th century. Now there are about 60 thousand crocodiles in it. Tourists visit the farm mainly for shows of deadly reptile tamers. Don't think that you can only see crocodiles here. There are also elephants, a snake farm and a mini zoo, which is home to tigers, monkeys and many other animals. Leaving the farm without a photo with a scary crocodile or a cute monkey, well, you can't. What, then, will be interesting to show your friends? What Thailand can be without a crocodile farm?
It's time for lunch. The best place to do this is at the Sirocco restaurant. It is located on the 64th floor of the Lebua at State Tower. The skyscraper offers a gorgeous panorama of Bangkok. If you visit the restaurant in the evening, the impression of what you see will increase many times over. The whole city is sparkling with lights. The restaurant is located directly in the open air. Now about the most important thing: the price of dishes on the menu. The minimum cost is $ 35. This is an expensive but very prestigious place.
Central World Shopping Center
In the evening, if you still have the strength and time left, you should go to the mall, because on the second day you may not have enough strength. You just need to hurry. The largest centers close their doors at 22:00. Some even earlier. There is so much in Central World: books, shoes, clothes, banks, and cafes. You can stay here for half a day and not notice how much time has passed. You should not get carried away with shopping especially.
You should only take what you can give as a souvenir. It is possible to buy several useful or memorabilia items for yourself. That's it, after that you have to go to the hotel to rest. An exciting day full of adventure awaits tomorrow.
Bangkok route on the map - 1 day
Second day
Siam Water Park
The second day of your stay in Bangkok is better to devote to entertainment. This city should be remembered as one of the best in the world. So it makes sense to head to Siam Water Park after breakfast. You can spend the whole day in this park. The ticket costs 900 baht (adult). You can get there by taxi or by bus. The park's address is 203Suan Siam Rd. It is better to start your vacation not from the famous water park, but from the attractions. Neither children nor adults will get bored here. There are carousels for kids, roller coasters, you can even take a flight on a flying carpet.
Extreme rides are unforgettable here. They are located in the center of the park. Almost everyone is delighted with the Vortex ride. One might get the impression that rolling on the rails is not at all scary. But after the belt is fastened and behind a few meters, the opinion is likely to change in the opposite direction. The rings and spirals are so breathtaking that it is impossible to sit silently. Do not leave slippers on your feet. During the trip, it will be unrealistically difficult to keep them on their feet.
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If fear still has not prevailed over reason, then forward to the Giant Drop! When you fall from a height of 75 meters, fearlessness disappears instantly. After such an extreme it would be nice to have lunch. Lunch has already been paid, it is included in the ticket price. After that it is worth going to the water amusement park. The slides are quite high and fast. One of them is in the Guinness Book of Records. If you just wanted to sit in the water, you can go into the huge pool, where an artificial wave appears from time to time.
Dream World Park
Siam Park in Bangkok has an alternative - Dream World. In the "dream park", visitors can ride fun attractions, look at the characters of well-known fairy tales, attend an exciting show program, and even take a river rafting. "Snow City" will help you remember the merry winter fun.
Snowball games, sleigh rides, meeting Santa Claus - all this awaits winter lovers at any time of the year. You can order an excursion to Dream World in almost every office. At the same time, you will not have to worry about how to get to the park. Transfer will take you there and back. You can get to the park on your own.