Sightseeing in Bangkok - what to see. Complete travel guide

Travellers, who prefer to stay at authentic historic hotels in Bangkok, are recommended to pay attention to smaller hotels and guest houses. The Bhuthorn Bed & Breakfast, which is located in …
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The picture of The Peninsula Bangkok, which is located on the riverside of Bangkok, can be often found on postcards. This only proves the reputation of the hotel that belongs to a large …
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Located in the Chinese quarter, Shanghai Mansion Boutique Hotel is a wonderful place for travellers who seek unusual experience. The motto is this hotel-boutique is unusual instead of …
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Bangkok is just perfect for shopping. You will find state-of-the-art malls, original shops and markets here. Siam Paragon claims to be one of the largest and most popular shopping centers of …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Bangkok and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Bangkok
♥ Shopping area ' Bobae' Bangkok, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Phahurat - Sampeng' Bangkok, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Victory Monument' Bangkok, 2.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Ratchaprasong' Bangkok, 2.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Si Lom' Bangkok, 2.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Bobae' Bangkok, 0.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Phahurat - Sampeng' Bangkok, 1.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Victory Monument' Bangkok, 2.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Ratchaprasong' Bangkok, 2.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Si Lom' Bangkok, 2.9 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Bangkok
♥ National Park 'Khuen Si Nakarin' , 4.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Khlong Lamngu' , 14.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Nunthaburi' , 15.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Phra Budda Chai (Khao Samlan)' , 90.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Na Haew' , 111.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Khuen Si Nakarin' , 4.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Khlong Lamngu' , 14.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Nunthaburi' , 15.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Phra Budda Chai (Khao Samlan)' , 90.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Na Haew' , 111.5 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Bangkok and around
♥ Art museum 'Bangkok Art and Culture Centre' Bangkok, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Silpakorn University Art Gallery' Bangkok, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Gallery of Thailand' Bangkok, 2.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Bangkok National Museum' Bangkok, 2.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Thavibu Gallery' Bangkok, 3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Bangkok Art and Culture Centre' Bangkok, 1.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Silpakorn University Art Gallery' Bangkok, 1.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'National Gallery of Thailand' Bangkok, 2.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Bangkok National Museum' Bangkok, 2.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Thavibu Gallery' Bangkok, 3 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Bangkok from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Bang Na Expressway
From the series “The Longest Bridges in the World”
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Distance from Bangkok center - 18.9 km.
The bridge was built over the busy 34 motorway, which is considered one of the city's traffic-congested and difficult streets. The leading engineers and architects from Thailand and the USA, whose number was also Gin M.Mullers, have participated in the development of the bridge project. The bridge construction has demanded more than 1.8 million cubic meters of concrete, which ensures the high reliability and resilience of the bridge. …
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Sky Bar
From the series “The Most Extraordinary Bars and Café on the Planet”
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Distance from Bangkok center - 3.2 km.
The bar has no special decoration. The tables and armchairs were placed in the open-air terraces and the main decoration of the bar is the artistic lighting. The bar works from 6 o’clock in the evening and if you want to visit it, reserve the table in advance. Fans of "Hangover II" will be delighted. They can order the original cocktail Hangovertini, which was made up especially for the ceremony of the film’s ending. …
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Bangkok
From the series “Permanently Sinking Cities and Regions”
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Distance from Bangkok center - 3.2 km.
The ground slumps are active thanks to the development of the tourism sphere. On the territory of the city were built a lot of high houses which are very heavy for the ground. The ice melting on poles also influence on the present situation. The magazine "Geophysical Research Letters" had an article, where there were explained the danger of the ice melting. First of all, this is crucial for equator states and islands. Superfluous water from the poles congregates near the equator due to the Earth’s gravity field. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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02.02.2023
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.

02.02.2023
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