Travel Guides
Thailand
Bangkok - The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782. The Grand Palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand.
Access:
Take BTS to Taksin station, exit at Exit 2 to the Central Pier. Take the ship to the N9 station, and turn right at the first corner.
Bangkok - The Wat Arun
The Wat Arun is named after Aruna, the Indian God of Dawn. Wat Arun is one of the most famous landmarks of Thailand. The glittering monument can be seen from the east side of the river at sunset, when the spires of Wat Arun make an impressive silhouette against the skyline. The Wat temple is an architectural representation of Mount Meru.
Access:
Take BTS to Wongwian Yai station, exit at Exit 2, then it takes 15-20 minutes by taxi.
Bangkok - Amphawa Floating Market
Amphawa Floating Market is the second most popular floating market near Bangkok, with visitors almost exclusively Thai. Amphawa Floating Market is located 50 km away from Bangkok and it is already present in the mid-Seventeenth Century. It attract a lot of Thai weekenders that food stalls have grown from the riverbanks and stretched far into the surrounding streets.
Access:
Take BTS to N3 Victory Monument station, exit at Exit 4.
Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak Market
One of the well-known floating market of Thailand is Damnoen Saduak Market, and the bustling scene is a timeless snapshot of the exotic Thailand. Located 100km from downtown Bangkok, it is easily for anyone to see this beautiful sight for themselves. You will get picked up bright and early in an air-conditioned minivan and taken out of the city, towards Samut Songkram Province. Once you arrive at the market you will take to the water in a traditional long-tail boat and have your own driver paddle you between hundreds of boats selling fresh products, souvenirs and delicious Thai food.
Access:
Take BTS to Victory Monument station, exit at Exit 4.
Bangkok - Wat Phra Kaew
Wat Phra Kaew is the most sacred Buddhist temple (wat) in Thailand. The Emerald Buddha housed in the temple is a potent religion-political symbol and the palladium of Thai society. It is located in Phra Nakhon District, the historic centre of Bangkok, within the precincts of the Grand Palace.
Access:
Take Silom Line of MRT to Saphan Taksin Station, then take the ship to N9 station.