10 Best Things to Do in Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is such a vibrant city full of interesting things to do. I鈥檝e been to Bangkok a few times now. The first time was back in 2017. It was my first stop on my solo trip in Asia and my first time ever traveling solo. Later, I flew in and out of Bangkok quickly without much time to see things. But this year, I went back with my husband and mom and we spent a few days checking off all the best things to do in Bangkok. Here鈥檚 the ones we loved the most.
For a cultural experience, Wat Pho is one of the most beautiful temples in the city. The compound has a massage parlor, Thai medicine school, museum about Thai massage, as well as tons of gorgeous stupas to look at. It鈥檚 most famous for housing a 46m long reclining Buddha. (That鈥檚 150 feet for my American readers.) The original date it was built is unknown, however, it is believed that some part of it was built in 1688. But it鈥檚 possible it may even predate that. In the 1700鈥檚 the capital of Thailand was moved to Bangkok and the Grand Palace was built near Wat Pho. In the late 1700鈥檚 the temple was renovated by King Rama I. It was renovated again in the 1800鈥檚 by King Rama III. Today, it鈥檚 maintained beautifully and is recognized by the聽UNESCO Memory of the World Programme. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
For a cultural experience, Wat Pho is one of the most beautiful temples in the city. The compound has a massage parlor, Thai medicine school, museum about Thai massage, as well as tons of gorgeous stupas to look at. It鈥檚 most famous for housing a 46m long reclining Buddha. (That鈥檚 150 feet for my American readers.) The original date it was built is unknown, however, it is believed that some part of it was built in 1688. But it鈥檚 possible it may even predate that. In the 1700鈥檚 the capital of Thailand was moved to Bangkok and the Grand Palace was built near Wat Pho. In the late 1700鈥檚 the temple was renovated by King Rama I. It was renovated again in the 1800鈥檚 by King Rama III. Today, it鈥檚 maintained beautifully and is recognized by the聽UNESCO Memory of the World Programme. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 10 Best Things to Do in Bangkok, Thailand
Guide Location: Thailand » Bangkok
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Michelle Della Giovanna
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Guide Location: Thailand » Bangkok
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Michelle Della Giovanna
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Wat Pho
- Grand Palace
- the Chinatown market
- The Chatuchak Weekend Market
- The Golden Mount
- Chingcha Thai Massage
- Pad Thai
- Thipsamai
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