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In this article, you will get information about the best tourist places of Bangkok. Bangkok city is the capital of Thailand and tourists from all over the world visit Bangkok. Yes, you can also say that Bangkok is heaven for tourists.

Every age group people visit Bangkok whether youngster, couple, or family to spend some quality time and enjoy the life of Bangkok. This city has a rich cultural heritage with modern life, parties, nightlife, street food, shopping, a Buddhist temple, etc.

This city has a number of tourist places.

So here are the major tourist places of Bangkok that you can visit.

Bangkok City Tour

1. Bangkok Safari World (Marine Park and Safari Park)

If you want to visit the best Tourist places in Bangkok then Safari World is the no 1 tourist place to visit in Bangkok. It is 40 to 45 kilometers from Bangkok City. Safari World’s opening time is 9 am so come as early as possible because to explore the safari world you need the whole day.

So the entry ticket for the safari park is 1,000 Thai baht and for the marine park, the price is 13,00 Thai baht Remember price may change.

If you want to explore only one park then take a ticket to either the marine park or the safari. If you planning to explore both parks then take a combo ticket for marine and safari parks.

You can book from a different website or you may book a ticket directly from the counter it totally depends on you.

Safari World area is very huge it is almost 500 acres.  Inside the complex you will get everything you will find a number of restaurants, street food, Thai food, and Indian restaurant, you can also do shopping there is a huge shopping market.

In the safari park, the bus will take you inside the jungle it is an open safari park where you can see different types of animals very closely and it is a 50-minute bus ride or you can also take a private car.

In the marine parks, a number of shows, and each show has a different time. The show such as cowboy shows, dolphin shows, bird show, elephant show, lion show, and much more. So book the whole day if do not want to miss any shows.

You can book pick and drop the private car from your hotel or you can take a shuttle bus from downtown Bangkok.

2. Dhammakaya  (World’s largest Buddhist temple)

It is one of the largest Buddhist temples in the world here you will get to see 1 million Buddha statues. It is also a mediation center so people from all over the world visit Dhammakaya to do mediation.

From Bangkok city it is 50 km yes it takes almost a whole day to explore this biggest Buddhist temple.

It is a must-visit place in Bangkok. To enter the temple you need to wear a white dress If you do not have a white dress then no problem they will offer a white dress free of cost.

3. Wat Arun:

Wat Arun temple is a very famous temple in Bangkok city this temple is full of tourists and locals. It is located near the river so the name of the river is Chao Phraya. By boat, you can reach this temple.

Wat Arun temple is very beautiful and it is decorated with colorful glass and tiles it has a very huge tower. It is a must-visit tourist place in Bangkok.

4. Wat Phra Kaew and grand palace

Wat Phra Kaew is a most popular tourist attraction in Bangkok city. It is located inside the complex Grand Palace. Wat Phra Kaew is a Buddhist temple and grand palace.

Every year in Bangkok, millions of tourists come to see the palace of the king. The grand palace is very big it is not possible to see this palace in 1 day you need to come as early as possible it takes at least 7 hours to explore the grand palace properly.

You will also get to see the chapel of the Emerald Buddha. People from all over the world come to see the Buddha statue which is from the 15^th century.

The emerald Buddha statue is to be considered the most important Buddha statue in Thailand. The camera is not allowed inside the temple. There are many buildings inside the grand palace complex and there is a story for every building. Visit this palace as early as possible it opens at 8:30 in the morning.

So the Grand Palace is one of the best tourist places in Bangkok.

5. Wat Pho

Entry ticket is 200 Thai baht and the main attraction Wat Pho is huge and long with gold-plated recycling Buddha statute. The recycling Buddha statute is 46 meters long and 15 meters high.

As you can see in my picture above I was very tied as you know the climate of Bangkok is very hot and humid.

Recycling Buddha images shows the passing of Buddha into final nirvana. Wat Pho is also a famous Buddhist temple in Bangkok.

If you are in Bangkok then you must visit the Buddhist temple and palace it is also a major tourist place of Bangkok. So do not forget to visit the temples in Bangkok.

And it is the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok it was built in the 18th century and the area is more than 80,000 square meters.

In the complex of the Wat Pho Temple, you will find more than 1,000 Buddha statues. Take your time to explore the complex properly as there is so much to see in the Wat Pho temple.

6. Khao San Road

It is the craziest street and very famous among travelers especially youngsters, solo travelers, backpackers, and budget travelers because on Khao San Road you will get very affordable hostels, and hotel rooms to stay in.

This road is famous for its nightlife parties, restaurants, street food, pubs, bars, live music, and Thai massage. Kha San road is full of happening and electrifying at night.

If you are a street food lover then Khao San Road is a paradise for you here you will get everything to eat from vegetarian to non-vegetarian.

7.Chatuchak Weekend Market

As the name itself has the meaning. yes, it is one of the biggest shopping markets in Bangkok. In This market, you will get almost everything for shopping such as clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, restaurants to eat, and street food. With bargaining, you can do shopping at very a cheap rate.

8. Chinatown

I highly recommend you to visit Chinatown you can visit it day or at night but you must visit Chinatown. In Chinatown, you will also get to see a Buddhist temple on a road. Here you will get to see too much crowd, traffic noise, people enjoying shopping, eating food and having a seat down street food restaurant.

Come to Chinatown and feel the vibrancy of the city a lot of street performer is performing on the road just enjoy and have fun.

9. Lumphini Park

Lumphini Park is in the center of Bangkok which is a great place for tourists, locals, children, families, and couples to relax and feel nature Also there are two artificial lakes in the park.

Lumphini Park is green all around and also it is a great place for exercise, morning walks, jogging, meditation, and playing sports it has an open gym in the park. In Lumphini Park, you also get to see lizards.

It is the largest public park in Bangkok it is pretty huge which is almost 144 acres. So from a tourist point of view yes Lumphini Park is the best option for you to visit in the evening or you may visit early in the morning to get fresh air.

10. Asiatique The Riverfront

Asiatique The Riverfront is located on the bank of the river so the river’s name is Chao Phraya River. Here you will get to see a variety of shops, a number of restaurants, bar and it is the best place for entertainment.

For entertainment, it has cultural shows and performer showing their art through dance,  music, etc.

The main attraction of Asiatique is a giant Ferris wheel and just below Ferris there is a food truck and over on the other side of the walkway there were even more food stalls.

In Asiatique complex has an outdoor seating area where lots of people enjoy their food plus there is also a mystery mansion haunted house.

During sunset, the Chao Phraya River looks amazing. Asiatique the riverfront is the best tourist place of Bangkok, so do not forget to visit this place.

Also, read my first impression of Bangkok

Is Bangkok Safe For Solo Female Travelers?

Yes, generally Bangkok is very safe for female solo travelers. But you must be aware of what’s happening around you. You must always be careful as a tourist in any country you visit.

Do not worry Bangkok is very safe but it is better to stay in a good area and hotel especially when you traveling solo and for the first time. So that you will enjoy your trip and never get worried.

Always use your instincts don’t rush and also do not carry too much cash with you and do not get drunk very heavily because not everyone around you is friendly.

By following these simple steps you will save a lot of trouble.

You can do a party and have fun stay at late night but you must know when to stop at the end you must know your limit do not try to be a hero.

Yes, I can say Bangkok is one of the safest countries in the world. Follow the rules and don’t do the things that get you in trouble, you are in a foreign country. So respect their culture and enjoy the life of Bangkok.