Bangkok

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Erawan Shrine

This is an exotic shrine popular amongst locals as well as foreigners. People pay their respects to Brahma and take in the grandeur of this shrine.

Temple of Dawn

This is one of Bangkok's most renowned temples. Numerous steps have to be climbed and while the ascent is strenuous the stunning view more than compensates for that.

Take a boat along the Chao Phraya River and stop over at the Royal Barges where visitors will be treated to the view of unique sailing vessels elaborately designed and painted with different etchings.

Siam Ocean World

Children and adults alike will love to watch the sharks and penguins being fed and can gaze for hours on end at the under water creatures through the glass which encloses the deep reef zone.

Ban Thai Museum

This is a fantastic museum showcasing Thai culture and living across various time periods. The garden is not to be missed; beautiful native Thai flowers are grown here. This museum was Jim Thompson's House.

The Golden Buddha

This is an important site for Thai locals. Dating back to the 1200s the image of Buddha is spectacular. This 10 foot statue weighing in at over 5 tons consists of solid gold.

City Pillar Shrine

Inside are the four gods revered by the Thais including Phra Seua Muang, Phra Song Muang, Phra Lak Muang and Phra Siam Devathiraj.

Temple of the Holy Jewel Image

This is located within the grounds of the Grand Palace. It is home to a statue of Buddha made of green jasper and referred to as the Emerald Buddha.

Temple of the Great Relic & the Amulet Market

Next to it is the amulet market where different amulets, talismans, icons and other religious symbolic pieces are available which are said to bring good luck and good fortune to the person using them.

Temple of the Reclining Buddha

This temple dates back to the 1500s and is the oldest in Thailand. The reclining Buddha located in the northern section was made in the 1800s and is almost 150 feet long and 15 feet high.

The National Museum

This building was originally a palace until it was converted into a museum in the 1880s. It is a treasure house of Thai art and archaeology.

The Grand Palace

This is arguable the most famous of Bangkok's attractions. The Grand Palace which once housed the Thai Royal Family is a sight to behold.

The Golden Mount

This mount is an important cite for Buddhists since the Golden Chedi that sits atop it houses a relic from the subcontinent gifted to King Rama IV by the British.

Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall

This royal building was commissioned by King Chulalongkorn. The exterior and interior of this building is an amalgamation of Thai and Western architectural styles.