Tourist routes on Bangkok

Bangkok is a city designed to amaze, with a blend of well-known attractions for first-time visitors and hidden gems for those acquainted with the Kingdom of Thailand's capital. Here are some of Bangkok's most popular walking routes that will captivate everyone.

Discovering Bangkok's Fascinating Places

While exploring the capital of Thailand, you can craft your own walking route, encompassing the most captivating sights Bangkok has to offer.

Historic City Walk

The Old City boasts numerous globally renowned cultural landmarks:

The Golden Mountain Temple or Wat Saket, depicted on the back of the two Thai Baht coin;
The Giant Swing, a 25-meter tall statue erected in gratitude to the god Shiva after a record-breaking rice harvest in the late 18th century;
Khaosan Road, a bustling tourist street in the neighborhood of the same name, with notable sites like Rama Bridge and Pra Sumen Fort;
The Grand Palace housing the famous Emerald Buddha Temple;
The Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun, and The Temple of the Reclining Buddha or Wat Pho;
The architectural beauty of the Asiatique Waterfront along the Chao Phraya River.

A guided tour of these landmarks with an English-speaking guide typically costs around 1,600 THB, allowing you to explore Bangkok's historical treasures within 8-12 hours.

Bangkok from Above

For those who want to witness the capital from more than just ground level, there are exceptional additions to traditional walking routes – Bangkok's observation decks:

Skywalk at King Power MahaNakhon, on the 78th floor of the city's tallest structure (entrance to the building starts at 900 THB, while access to the bar located on the observation deck begins at 1,100 THB);
Baiyoke Sky at the hotel of the same name, on the 84th floor of Bangkok's tallest hotel, featuring a restaurant on the observation deck, with table reservations starting at from 1,000 THB.

For travelers with limited time in Bangkok, consider staying at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel. This will provide you with the opportunity to enjoy the city's nighttime views and minimize travel time to its prominent landmarks.

One-Day Walking Routes in Bangkok

If you have limited time to explore the capital of Thailand, you can opt for a route that takes approximately 3 hours on average. We've curated a selection of itineraries that will enable you to capture some of Bangkok's most fascinating places through your camera lens.

Bangkok Tourist Route #1

Begin your journey in the heart of the old city, where you'll find the Royal Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the National Museum. Your next two stops include the Royal Barge Museum and the Temple of Dawn, which you can reach by a boat ride costing 3 THB. Your evening is planned for shopping at Saphan Phut Market.

Bangkok Tourist Itinerary #2

Start your walk at the Temple of the Golden Buddha. Your itinerary will also include visits to the Sea Shell Museum, a snake farm, the vibrant Lumpini Park, and shopping at Khlong Toey Fresh Market.

Bangkok Tourist Itinerary #3

Your starting point is the Teak Palace. Your route will take you to the Ananta Samakhom Marble Temple Throne Hall, the Suan Pakkad Palace Museum, and finally, the Baiyoke Sky Tower.

Extended Tourist Itineraries

Visitors to the capital of the Kingdom of Thailand, staying in the city for 2-3 days, can enhance their introduction to the city with one or more captivating sights:

China Quarter (Chinatown or Yoawarat Road) is within walking distance of the MRT subway terminus. It's a bustling market district where you can find just about anything. An official guided tour of Chinatown through an agency typically takes around 5 hours.
Lumpini Park, one of Bangkok's largest green havens, conveniently located near the MRT subway station of the same name. The park is home to various wildlife, turtles, and exotic fish in its ponds. It's a favorite spot for locals who often come here for morning workouts.
M.R. Kukrit's Heritage Home is a former opulent Thai mansion transformed into a museum.
Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market, one of Bangkok's renowned floating markets. Besides the vibrant boat trade, visitors come to explore the remnants of an ancient temple and a fish museum.
Elephant Museum or Erawan. Recognizable by the elephant head on its roof, the museum can be reached by taking the BTS subway terminus and then walking or taking a taxi.
The fashion house of Jim Thompson, the visionary behind Thai silk. His clothing collections seamlessly blend Asian elegance with a Western sense of style.
Siam Square, one of the premier shopping districts in the city, conveniently located near the BTS subway station of the same name.