# Wat Pho (Temple of The Reclining Buddha) 7 

This vast Buddhist temple complex, situated directly south of the Grand Palace, dates to 1688 and is world-famous for housing the magnificent "Reclining Buddha", a 46 m-long (150 ft) and 15 m-high (72 ft) sculpture, completely covered with gold.

The soles of the feet of the Buddha are inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Made from brick and gilded plaster it depicts the posture of the Buddha while entering nirvana. 

Buddhist Temple Completed: 1688

# Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) 7

The main feature of this striking 19th-century temple named after the Indian God Aruna is its climbable 79 m-high (260 ft) central prang (Khmer-style tower), which is encrusted with colorful porcelain.

At each corner of the building stands a smaller satellite prang. Visitors can climb the very steep white steps of the central prang to get breathtaking views of the city.

Buddhist Temple | Viewpoint Completed: 1824–1851 | Total Height: 79 m / 260-ft.

by Preecha.MJ / CC BY-SA 4.0

# Siam Paragon 5 

With a total retail floor area of 400,000 m2 and 250 stores over eleven floors Siam Paragon, which opened in 2005, is one of the largest shopping malls in the world.

We highly recommend visiting the excellent food court on the ground floor. Siam Paragon, one of Bangkok’s most upmarket shopping malls, is located prominently just in front of Siam BTS Skytrain station, with several other huge shopping centers (Siam Center, Siam Discovery, Central World, Siam Square, and MBK Center) nearby.

Shopping Center Opened: 2005 | Shops: 250 | Retail Floor Area: 400,000 m2 / 4,305,564 sq ft]

# National Museum 5 

This Museum displays Thailand’s largest collection of local art and artifacts from the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya eras through to the modern Thai Kingdom.

Archaeological Museum Highlight of the Collection: King Ramkhamhaeng Inscription (end of the 13th century)

# Chao Phraya River 5 

Also known as the River of Kings, the Chao Phraya River is the lifeblood of Bangkok with many iconic landmarks scattered along the banks and five public and several tourist boat lines.

River

# Chatuchak Weekend Market 5 

Chatuchak is one of the largest markets in Asia with more than 15,000 market stalls and twenty-six sections which range from Food, Art, Antiques, Fashion, and much more.

Market Stalls: ca. 15,000 | Area: ca. 35 acres / 14 hectares

by BrokenSphere / CC BY-SA 3.0

# Wat Suthat and the Giant Swing 5 

Wat Suthat is one of the most important and most impressive Buddhist temples in Bangkok. In front of the temple, is twenty-seven meters (88 feet) tall, decorated swing.

Buddhist Temple Completed: 1848

# Jim Thompson House 5 

These traditional wooden teakwood houses covered in greenery exhibit the art collection of American businessman and architect Jim Thompson, credited with reviving traditional silk weaving in Thailand.

Museum in Historic Buildings

by Deror_avi / CC BY-SA 3.0

# Lumphini Park 5  

Lumphini Park, located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, spans 142 acres and offers a lush green retreat from the bustling city, complete with a large artificial lake where visitors can rent paddle boats.

Park

by Terence Ong / CC BY-SA 4.0