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Friday, August 27, 2010

25. Bangkok Tourist Attractions

What to see in Bangkok
If you decide to do a tour of the temples and the Grand Palace, be aware that the Grand Palace is not included in the temples tour, so if you're on a budget rather than paying two lots of money, if you do book a tour, choose the temples one, then see the Grand Palace by yourself.




Top Tourist Attractions
1. Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
2. Wat Pho (Wat Phra Chetuphon or Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
3. Wat Arun - (The Temple of Dawn)
4. Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)
5. Vimanmek Mansion
6. Chao Phraya River - take a boat ride
7. Bangkok National Museum
8. Khaosan Road
9. Chinatown (Yaowarat)
10. Chatuchak Weekend Market


The Old City
Below is a map of the "Old City" of Bangkok - you will find many of the temples etc are in this part of Bangkok.

Above: The old city

Another popular pastime is to go to Emporium Park, stroll around the lake or sit one of the seats and feed the doves. Pack a picnic lunch and you're all set.

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