Attractions in Bangkok

Wat Phra Kaeo is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It is on the grounds of the Grand Palace which makes it convenient for seeing both places.

Wat Arun is the Temple of Dawn. It can be seen in combination with a long tail boat ride across the Chao Phraya River and through some of the canals off the river.

Wat Po has a giant reclining Buddha and numerous buildings in traditional Thai style.

Wat Traimit is famous for its 5 meter high, 5 and a half ton pure gold Buddha image. Wat Sutat is the home of the giant swing ceremony.

SPECIAL NOTE: Most temples and special buildings have a dress code. Short pants, tank tops, mini skirts or other revealing clothing are not allowed.

Sandals and flip-flops aren't either. You will be refused entry if you are deemed to be dressed inappropriately.

At Chatuchak Market, you can not only dress any way you like, but you can probably find anything you are looking to buy.

And finally, while you need not necessarily do it in Bangkok, you should, somewhere on your trip, find a time to see monks on their morning alms rounds.

You need to get up early because it is usually finished by 8 AM or earlier. This need not be done at a big famous temple.

In fact, there is something special about doing it near a regular neighbor temple.

Wat Phra Kaeo is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It is on the grounds of the Grand Palace which makes it convenient for seeing both places.

Wat Arun is the Temple of Dawn. It can be seen in combination with a long tail boat ride across the Chao Phraya River and through some of the canals off the river.

Wat Po has a giant reclining Buddha and numerous buildings in traditional Thai style.

Wat Traimit is famous for its 5 meter high, 5 and a half ton pure gold Buddha image. Wat Sutat is the home of the giant swing ceremony.

SPECIAL NOTE: Most temples and special buildings have a dress code. Short pants, tank tops, mini skirts or other revealing clothing are not allowed.

Sandals and flip-flops aren't either. You will be refused entry if you are deemed to be dressed inappropriately.

At Chatuchak Market, you can not only dress any way you like, but you can probably find anything you are looking to buy.

And finally, while you need not necessarily do it in Bangkok, you should, somewhere on your trip, find a time to see monks on their morning alms rounds.

You need to get up early because it is usually finished by 8 AM or earlier. This need not be done at a big famous temple.

In fact, there is something special about doing it near a regular neighborhood temple.