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What to See in Bangkok and Its Surroundings
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Bangkok region has only one UNESCO-listed site.
Ayutthaya (1991)
The country's former capital is home to countless traces of its past. These are mainly grouped together in the Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The country's former capital is home to countless traces of its past. These are mainly grouped together in the Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Ayutthaya
The country's former capital is home to countless traces of its past. These are mainly grouped together in the Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The country's former capital is home to countless traces of its past. These are mainly grouped together in the Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Bangkok
Bustling and vibrant, Thailand’s capital is more compelling for its people and neighbourhoods than for its museums and monuments (mainly temples and palaces), which are surprisingly few for a megacity of this size.
Bustling and vibrant, Thailand’s capital is more compelling for its people and neighbourhoods than for its museums and monuments (mainly temples and palaces), which are surprisingly few for a megacity of this size.
Chachoengsao
The city's only attraction is Wat Sothon, one of the largest temples in the world, and the weekend market held there.
The city's only attraction is Wat Sothon, one of the largest temples in the world, and the weekend market held there.
Chanthaburi
Provincial capital on the route to Cambodia. Despite some historical remnants (including the country's largest church), its appeal lies primarily in its surroundings. You'll find a few beaches, but most notably beautiful waterfalls amid forests perfect for hiking.
Provincial capital on the route to Cambodia. Despite some historical remnants (including the country's largest church), its appeal lies primarily in its surroundings. You'll find a few beaches, but most notably beautiful waterfalls amid forests perfect for hiking.
Damnoen Saduak
The small town is visited for its floating market, which hosts hundreds of merchant boats every day.
The small town is visited for its floating market, which hosts hundreds of merchant boats every day.
Kanchanaburi
On the banks of the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi is known for its famous Bridge over the River Kwai (along with its museums and monuments), built in 1942 by Commonwealth prisoners of war.
On the banks of the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi is known for its famous Bridge over the River Kwai (along with its museums and monuments), built in 1942 by Commonwealth prisoners of war.
Lopburi
This small town in central Thailand is known not only for its thriving macaque population but also for its many Thai and Khmer historical monuments.
This small town in central Thailand is known not only for its thriving macaque population but also for its many Thai and Khmer historical monuments.
Muang Sing
A Khmer temple dating from the late 12th century, located in the historical park of the same name.
A Khmer temple dating from the late 12th century, located in the historical park of the same name.
Nakhon Pathom
This is the city that is home to Phra Pathom Chedi, which, at 127 m, is the tallest stupa in the world.
This is the city that is home to Phra Pathom Chedi, which, at 127 m, is the tallest stupa in the world.
Pattaya
Though Pattaya has little in common with the rest of the country, it remains Thailand’s top beach resort. Beyond the beaches, the city offers a range of attractions—some more successful than others (zoos, aquariums, theme parks, etc.)—and, above all, a nightlife that’s as intense as it is often seedy, largely built around sex tourism.
Though Pattaya has little in common with the rest of the country, it remains Thailand’s top beach resort. Beyond the beaches, the city offers a range of attractions—some more successful than others (zoos, aquariums, theme parks, etc.)—and, above all, a nightlife that’s as intense as it is often seedy, largely built around sex tourism.
Samut Prakan
On the outskirts of the capital, the city is home to "Ancient Siam," an open-air museum showcasing all of Thailand’s traditional habitats. Samut Prakan is also where you’ll find the world’s largest crocodile farm.
On the outskirts of the capital, the city is home to "Ancient Siam," an open-air museum showcasing all of Thailand’s traditional habitats. Samut Prakan is also where you’ll find the world’s largest crocodile farm.
Islands and Archipelagos
Ko Chang
One of the country’s largest and most beautiful islands, with several waterfalls. It’s a destination for beaches, diving, and hiking (including elephant treks), as well as wildlife (birds, monkeys). Together with several smaller neighboring islands, Ko Chang forms the national marine park of the same name.
One of the country’s largest and most beautiful islands, with several waterfalls. It’s a destination for beaches, diving, and hiking (including elephant treks), as well as wildlife (birds, monkeys). Together with several smaller neighboring islands, Ko Chang forms the national marine park of the same name.
Ko Samet
The island is primarily known for its beaches, diving, and a certain nightlife. Its proximity to the capital and Pattaya also makes it a very popular destination.
The island is primarily known for its beaches, diving, and a certain nightlife. Its proximity to the capital and Pattaya also makes it a very popular destination.
Ko Sichang
While the island doesn’t have stunning beaches, it does feature several interesting caves and the ruins of an old royal palace.
While the island doesn’t have stunning beaches, it does feature several interesting caves and the ruins of an old royal palace.
Natural Heritage
Erawan National Park
The site offers waterfalls and caves, along with beautiful landscapes perfect for hiking and observing birds and butterflies.
The site offers waterfalls and caves, along with beautiful landscapes perfect for hiking and observing birds and butterflies.
Sai Yok National Park
The park is primarily known for its waterfalls and caves, as well as its landscapes. You can also go hiking, canoeing, and rafting here.
The park is primarily known for its waterfalls and caves, as well as its landscapes. You can also go hiking, canoeing, and rafting here.
Must-see & highly recommended
Ayutthaya
★★★★ The country's former capital is home to countless traces of its past. These are mainly grouped together in the Ayutthaya Historical Park, a…
Ko Chang
★★★★ One of the country’s largest and most beautiful islands, with several waterfalls. It’s a destination for beaches, diving, and…
Recommended
Damnoen Saduak
★★★ The small town is visited for its floating market, which hosts hundreds of merchant boats every day.
Worth a look / Other
Bangkok
★★ Bustling and vibrant, Thailand’s capital is more compelling for its people and neighbourhoods than for its museums and monuments…
Ko Samet
★★ The island is primarily known for its beaches, diving, and a certain nightlife. Its proximity to the capital and Pattaya also makes it a…
Lopburi
★★ This small town in central Thailand is known not only for its thriving macaque population but also for its many Thai and Khmer historical…
Muang Sing
★★ A Khmer temple dating from the late 12th century, located in the historical park of the same name.
Nakhon Pathom
★★ This is the city that is home to Phra Pathom Chedi, which, at 127 m, is the tallest stupa in the world.
Erawan National Park
★★ The site offers waterfalls and caves, along with beautiful landscapes perfect for hiking and observing birds and butterflies.
Sai Yok National Park
★★ The park is primarily known for its waterfalls and caves, as well as its landscapes. You can also go hiking, canoeing, and rafting here.
Samut Prakan
★★ On the outskirts of the capital, the city is home to "Ancient Siam," an open-air museum showcasing all of Thailand’s traditional…
Chachoengsao
★ The city's only attraction is Wat Sothon, one of the largest temples in the world, and the weekend market held there.
Chanthaburi
★ Provincial capital on the route to Cambodia. Despite some historical remnants (including the country's largest church), its appeal lies…
Kanchanaburi
★ On the banks of the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi is known for its famous Bridge over the River Kwai (along with its museums and monuments)…
Ko Sichang
★ While the island doesn’t have stunning beaches, it does feature several interesting caves and the ruins of an old royal palace.
Pattaya
★ Though Pattaya has little in common with the rest of the country, it remains Thailand’s top beach resort. Beyond the beaches, the…