Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #11 in Bangkok, Thailand

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Number of sights 10 sights
Distance 9.2 km
Ascend 146 m
Descend 150 m

Experience Bangkok in Thailand in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in BangkokIndividual Sights in Bangkok

Sight 1: Grand Palace

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The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, resided at the Chitralada Royal Villa and his successor King Vajiralongkorn resides at the Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, both in the Dusit Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. The palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand, with over eight million people visiting each year.

Wikipedia: Grand Palace (EN), Mapillary

1607 meters / 19 minutes

Sight 2: Museum of Siam

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Museum Siam is a discovery museum that is located at Sanam Chai road in Bangkok, Thailand. The museum was established in 2007 in the former building of the Ministry of Commerce. It was created to teach the national identity and history of the people of Thailand, and their relationships with neighboring cultures. The motto of the museum is “Play + Learn = เพลิน” ; through a series of interactive exhibits, the museum shows the development of Thailand from the past to present.

Wikipedia: Museum Siam (EN), Website

975 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 3: Saranrom Park

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Saranrom Park is a public park in Bangkok. It is located opposite the Grand Palace, between Sanam Chai, Charoen Krung and Rachini roads in Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District. The park occupies the former grounds of Saranrom Palace, which was built in 1866 and served as the residences of several princes and royal guests. The palace gardens were converted to serve as a public park under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration in 1960.

Wikipedia: Saranrom Park (EN), Website

715 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 4: Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre

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Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre was originally a movie theatre in Bangkok, Thailand built in Modernist style on Charoengkrung Road. It was opened on 3 July 1933. After serving as a cinema for many years it now hosts performances of classical Thai dance.

Wikipedia: Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre (EN), Website

563 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh Sabha

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Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh Sabha

Located in Bangkok in the Phra Nakhon district, in the Phahurat or Pahurat district, better known as Little India, the Sri Guru Singh Sabha gurdwara is the place of worship of a Sikh community that has been living in Thailand for about a century and has created textile businesses that are still flourishing today.

Wikipedia: Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (FR)

1501 meters / 18 minutes

Sight 6: Wat Mangkon Kamalawat

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Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, previously known as Wat Leng Noei Yi, is the largest and most important Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It hosts celebrations of a number of year-round events, including Chinese New Year, and the annual Chinese vegetarian festival.

Wikipedia: Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (EN)

275 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 7: Wat Khanika Phon

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Wat Khanikaphon is a Thai private temple in the Maha Nikaya tradition of Buddhism, It is at Phlapphla Chai, Khwaeng Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok, in front of the Phlapphla Chai police station.

Wikipedia: Wat Khanikaphon (EN)

1574 meters / 19 minutes

Sight 8: Wat Saket Ratchaworamahawihan

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Wat Saket Ratchawora Mahawihan, usually shortened to Wat Saket, is a Buddhist temple (wat) in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, Bangkok, Thailand.

Wikipedia: Wat Saket (EN), Website

562 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 9: Wat Sitaram

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Wat Sitaram is a Thai monastery in Bangkok, located on the Damrong Rak Road near Khlong Maha Nak canal between Wat Saket and Bobae Market, considered to be the temple that is closest to Wat Saket, or temple of Golden Mount.

Wikipedia: Wat Sitaram (EN)

1379 meters / 17 minutes

Sight 10: Wat Borom Niwat Ratchaworawihan

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Wat Borom Niwat Ratchaworawihan ; also simple known as Wat Borom Niwat or Wat Borom) is a second class royal Thai Buddhist temple, located in the Rong Mueang Subdistrict, Pathum Wan District, downtown Bangkok.

Wikipedia: Wat Borom Niwat (EN)

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