Créé par Emilie, le 7 mai 2026
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Welcome to the capital of Thailand, which many call "the land of smiles"! Bangkok is a place highly prized by visitors, who all find a host of activities to do, as varied as they are diverse. The little extra? It has the perfect balance between modernity and traditions: it sounds crazy, but you can visit temples and historic sites that are several generations old in the morning, while in the afternoon, you can take a little stroll along the streets and buildings hundreds of meters long! This is one of Bangkok's assets.
If among all this you don't know where to turn (we understand you), here is a detailed list of some sites, monuments, and activities to prioritize if you want to settle down for some time in Bangkok, "city of angels". Ready?
What to do in Bangkok?
1. The Royal Palace
Category: €€/Cultural
Description: Since 1785, this grand residence has been the official residence of the kings of Thailand. It has also been the administrative seat of government for nearly 150 years. Consequently, it is one of the most important and most visited places in the entire country: it consists of several pavilions that are inhabited notably by temples and courtyards. If you have questions about the dimensions of this gigantic edifice, know that it spreads over more than 29 hectares, with walls of nearly 2 kilometers. Yes, just that! Moreover, one of the most idolized rooms is undoubtedly that of the "Emerald Temple". Necessary little info: the dress code is quite strict, you must cover your knees, your shoulders, and avoid wearing tank tops. Located in one of the most famous districts of Bangkok, "Phra Nakhon", the Royal Palace is open from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM every day.
2. The Chao Phraya River
Category: €€/Cultural/Unusual
Description: A long-tail boat ride, does that tempt you? Nicknamed the Venice of the Orient, Bangkok never ceases to amaze its visitors each year by making them sail on its many canals. It's not for nothing that it's called "The Grand Duke of Thai rivers". The "Chao Phraya" river plays an important role in irrigation and river transport, as it cuts the capital in two. It constitutes a beautiful walk, with pleasant temperature, and lovely shots on its route. It's clearly the kind of activities to do as a couple! In an excursion of about 1h 30, boat agencies take care of making you discover the city from another original angle. It will be an opportunity for you to understand how local life works by watching the Thais take care of their little daily tasks. Ready sailor?
3. The Wat Pho
Category: €/Cultural
Description: "The Temple of the Reclining Buddha" is of all beauty. This one contains the largest and most imposing statue in the entire country: 46 meters wide by 15 meters high. Covered with gold leaves, you can see at the back of the temple just behind the statue about ten bowls, with next to them urns containing coins: this is the worthy Buddhist tradition of alms. In addition to that, it is possible for you to take Thai massage classes (we know how much Thailand is renowned for its gentle medicine and its therapeutic virtues). A way for you to learn more about the history of the country, while relaxing! "Wat Pho" is located only 500 meters from the Royal Palace, and is open from 8 AM to 1 PM every day. A beautiful day ahead!
4. The Wat Arun
Category: €/Cultural
Description: "The Temple of Dawn" constitutes an essential place, as it keeps in memory certain terrible events that the capital and the country itself have experienced. We won't tell you more, you'll have plenty of time to discover all that during your visit. Placed on the banks of the "Chao Phraya" river, like a king sitting on his throne, "Wat Arun" takes its name from the god "Aruna", figure of Hindu mythology, which means "Aurora". The temple is actually an architectural version of "Mount Meru", which is none other than the center of the world in its greatest purity, in Buddhist cosmology. It's a place whose magnetic aura permeates our spirits and stirs all our senses. The best time to go there? Although it is open every day from 9 AM to 5:30 PM, we advise you to come at the end of the day, during sunset, when "Wat Arun" is illuminated!
5. Street food stalls
Category: €€/Gastronomy
Description: If you didn't know it yet, Bangkok is considered THE world capital offering the most food in street stalls (inexpensive), and delicious. Varied, Asian cuisine is among the best in the world, and when visiting a country, we are interested as much in its history, its cultural heritage, but also in its gastronomy. Right? In absolutely all neighborhoods of the city, you will have the right to a range of varied street-food: salty, sweet, spicy, flavored...Paradise! You can thus take time to snack while visiting the various monuments and tourist places, the dream!
6. Lumpini Park
Category: Sports
Description: Discovering the mythical places of the country is certainly an interesting task, but know that taking a little time and walking in a bit of greenery is also a fantastic activity. This allows you among other things to take time for yourself and meditate. "Lumpini Park" is the most beautiful park in the capital and it offers close to 58 hectares in the center of Bangkok! Athletes, families having a picnic, lovers hand in hand, and even groups of friends wandering around, love to walk and stroll in this place similar to an "oasis of greenery". It feels good from time to time to get away from the big buildings of the city and take a good breath of fresh air in a calm and serene atmosphere. Don't you agree? Located near "Pathum Wan", the park is open every day from 4:30 AM to 10:00 PM.