Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)

At the heart of Bangkok's Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew enshrines the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most sacred statue. Gilded roofs, epic frescoes and 18th-century royal architecture.

Wat Kalayanamitr Woramahawihan

On the western bank of the Chao Phraya in Thonburi, Wat Kalayanamitr shelters a towering seated Buddha and a monumental bronze bell within a 19th-century Sino-Thai setting, far from the crowds of Rattanakosin.

Wat Intharawihan

Wat Intharawihan, nestled in Bangkok's Banglamphu neighborhood, houses a stunning 32-meter standing Buddha statue adorned with golden mosaics. An active, authentic temple off the well-trodden path, just a stone's throw from Khao San Road.

Musée du patrimoine de Yaowarat Chinatown

Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Museum

On the first floor of Wat Traimit in Bangkok, the Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Museum traces three centuries of Chinese immigration to the Kingdom of Siam.

Le Wat Traimit ou le temple du Bouddha d'Or

Wat Traimit or the Temple of the Golden Buddha

In Bangkok, Wat Traimit preserves a solid gold Buddha measuring 3 meters tall and weighing 5.5 tons, whose golden identity was only revealed in 1955.

Le Wat Suwannaram

Wat Suwannaram

On the western bank of Bangkok Noi Canal, Wat Suwannaram blends Ayutthaya architecture, Jataka murals and the royal heritage of Siam.

Wat Saket

Wat Saket

Wat Saket, or the Golden Mount temple, dominates Bangkok from its artificial hilltop. History, ascent of the golden chedi and visiting advice.

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Wat Phra Kaeo

The royal temple of the Emerald Buddha, at the heart of Bangkok's Grand Palace, founded in 1783 by Rama I on the island of Rattanakosin.

Le Wat Pho

Wat Pho

Just south of Bangkok's Grand Palace, Wat Pho houses a 46-meter reclining Buddha, 400 statues, and a Thai massage school recognized by UNESCO.

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Wat Bang Khae Noi

A Buddhist wooden sanctuary founded in 1868 in Amphawa, Wat Bang Khae Noi is visited by ferryboat from the Amphawa pier, on the Mae Klong River.

Wat Arun

Wat Arun

Wat Arun, or the Temple of Dawn, dominates the west bank of the Chao Phraya in Bangkok with its 70-meter prang adorned with intricate porcelain mosaics.

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Taling Chan Floating Market

Weekend floating market in Bangkok, created in the 1980s on Khlong Chak Phra: floating restaurants, boat trips and neighbourhood atmosphere.

Siam Square

Siam Square

An open-air shopping district in the heart of Bangkok, Siam Square blends Thai designer boutiques, international brands, and a vibrant student atmosphere.

Safari World

Safari World

Located 40 km from Bangkok, Safari World combines a drive-through animal route and a marine park. Practical guide, access details, and ethical considerations.

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Phra Nakhon District

Phra Nakhon concentrates Bangkok's foundational heritage: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaeo, Wat Pho, the National Museum, and the Indian quarter of Phahurat.

Phra Khanong District

Southeast of Bangkok, Phra Khanong is home to the 95-meter stupa of Wat Dhamma Mongkhol, a replica of the Bodh-Gaya temple, and a thriving contemporary art scene.

Quartier de Patpong

Patpong District

An emblematic nightlife district in Bangkok, Patpong brings together a night market, bars, and a museum tracing its singular history since 1946.

Pak Khlong Talat

Pak Khlong Talat

Historic flower market in Bangkok, open around the clock near the Chao Phraya River, supplying hotels, restaurants and temples throughout the capital.