The Grand Palace is definitely the most amazing tourist attraction in Bangkok and also the most popular. This royal palace is open for tours but requires that visitors wear long sleeves and long pants/dresses. If you are not dressed properly, you could be turned away from this incredible attraction. Admission costs around 200B.


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The National Museum is close by to both the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha. The collection here is so large you can expect to spend hours viewing it all. You'll get to see priceless art and sculpture, as well as antiquities like gold jewelry and much more. Admission costs around 40B.


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The Golden Buddha temple, also called Wat Traimit, is one of the premier destination for tourists in Bangkok. The draw, of course, is the amazing Buddha statue that stands approximately 10 feet tall and is made of gold. Admission is free but donations of approximately 20B are encouraged.


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Wat Arun, also known as Temple of the Dawn, is another one of Bangkok's most famous temples. It features a Khmer style tower that is surrounded by four prangs. This temple is the only real attraction located on the Thonburi side of the river. A ride to the temple on a ferry costs 2B, while admission to the temple costs around 20B. Donations are also encouraged here.


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The Temple of the Reclining Buddha is also known as Wat Po and is another famous Bangkok temple. This temple is the biggest, and oldest in all of Bangkok, dating back to the 16th century and the reign of Rama I. Admission costs are 20B, although you can hire a helpful English speaking tour guide for around 200B.


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