Top 5 tourist places to visit in Bangkok – Be amazed by the brilliance of Bangkok

Savour a glimpse of the good old days of Thailand with insightful stories to be learnt about the country's much-adored monarchy. Having served as the former residence of King Rama who ruled during the times of the Rattanakosin Kingdom, the edifice currently caters to elaborate ceremonies where time can be spent inspecting every facet of its magnificence. Further, an entry fee of just 500 Baht will afford you access to a slew of landmarks located within the compound which include the Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall, Vimanmek Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

Dubbed the 'River of Kings,' the Chao Phraya River is rated as the nation's primary river and is the result of 4 major tributaries whose waters commune and thereafter, flow south through the city en route to emptying at the Gulf of Thailand. What makes a ferry ride or a dinner cruise all the more spectacular and captivating is the fact that you are presented with a wonderful opportunity to call by and admire some of the capital's finest cultural highlights. A favourable period to head over will be from December to February as the winter season in Thailand is conducive to travelling about which is in stark contrast to what you will experience across most parts of the globe with such weather.

Often described as being "breathtaking," "educational," and "thrilling" by those enthused by the marine world and all its inhabitants, Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World is all this but so much more. Well placed to afford an underwater adventure like no other, intrepid travellers can set about discovering a staggering 30,000 marine mammals that call Ocean World home. Imagine strolling through glass tunnels while sharks and rays swim over your head, well then Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World is the place to be at. Getting there would entail reaching No. 991 Rama 1 Road and finding your way to the Siam Paragon Shopping Mall where this fascinating attraction is located two storeys below the former.

Move through diverse vistas pausing only to pick out a catchy souvenir or clothing item when at the stunning Chatuchak Weekend Market. Although only opening its doors to the general public over the weekend as its name indicates, this popular stopover in the city will escort you through a maze of overflowing stalls, bargaining buyers & sellers and a side of Bangkok, hardly replicated elsewhere. With no entrance fee, the visitor can spend as much time as he or she wishes with a chance to exchange pleasantries with the locals always available. Found a stone's throw from Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort which is one of the Bangkok resorts from where similar travels might be planned out, journeying through the Chatuchak Weekend Market will leave you with a newfound fondness for the city.

Splashes of Bangkok's cultural allure and value will be visibly evident should you have time on your schedule for an outing to Rose Garden. Also, a perfect location to host family picnics and go sightseeing with those closest to your heart, the Garden which is called 'Sampran' is where one might delight in Tahi cultural shows that successfully depict the ways of life and traditional practices of the Thais in no uncertain manner. The Rose Garden remains open daily from 8 am to 6 pm and is found at No 32. Phetkasem Road, Sampran, Nakhon Pathom.