Sights and Attractions in Bangkok – Discover the Best of the City

Locally referred to as Talad Nam the floating market is quite an attraction in Bangkok where shoppers enjoy a slow browse while drifting along the canals. The market winds its way past the colourful canal vendors and meandering its way across the lush plantations to end in Wat Ban Nam Pueng. The recently renovated floating market boasts cleaner environs and is the ideal location for acquiring local favourites of elephant ear curry, local sausage varieties and desserts. The market is open on weekends and offers the added allure of taking up biking trails across the lush plantations.

The wonders of Asiatique are varied offering fun for the whole family. Shopping and dining is amalgamated for an astounding experience where over 1500 boutiques and 40 restaurants make up the malls, night bazars and bustling food courts. A not to be missed experience when in Bangkok Asiatique is open from 5 pm onwards and is located just ten minutes from Saphan. Kids will love the variety of entertainment offered in the form of Thai puppet shows and calypso bands. Relish shopping for just about anything while tasting any cuisine your taste-buds fancy within the vibrant confines of Asiatique.

A treat for all culture buffs the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew showcases the traditional cultural wonders of vibrant Bangkok. The impressive golden structure of the palace is enclosed within 2kms of wall that is engraved with beautiful lotus carvings. Within the palace are royal chambers, servant's quarters and a dungeon as the palace has had additions made to it since its construction in 1782. The Wat Phra Kaew known as the Emerald Temple houses a fragment of Buddha's breast bone. One of Thailand's foremost worship sites the impressive structure boasts colourful interiors that lead off to smaller temples and statues of many deities. Explore the best of Bangkok's serene historical sites in comfort by choosing one of the luxury Bangkok resorts that offer impeccable service and stunning environs in which to relax. You may want to consider the lovely Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa.

A shopaholic's paradise the Chatuchak market boasts a staggering array of merchandise guaranteed to thrill any hard-core shopper. A favourite amongst all tourists the market spreads across 35 acres and boasts over 8000 stalls; making navigation across the stalls quite a task for first timers. Well worth the effort do reserve a day to explore the wonders of Chatuchak Market.

Locally known as Wat Chaeng the temple is located on the western banks of the Chao Pharaya River. In fact if you are residing at a luxury riverside resort along the Chao Phraya River you may see the glowing outline of Wat Arun. The glowing spires and intricate design of the temple sets it apart from the traditional designs of Thailand's temples. The best way to arrive here is via a river boat cruise from Saphan Taksin. If you opt for a sunset cruise the impressive sight of Wat Arun as it lights up the night sky are guaranteed to awe.

Exploring the canals of Bangkok are quite an adventure as you glide through shanty settlements busy markets and lush plantations, the rides offer one an insight to the traditional and everyday aspects of the city while an exhilarating river cruise along the Chao Phraya is quite an event. Choose from a sunset dinner cruise or sightseeing tour and watch as the banks of the river are infused in a golden glow of magical lights.