Places worth the detour in Bangkok
148 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Bangkok, Thailand, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (69). Best known: Grand Palace. 125 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 148
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 88 are on the map and on the Thailand pages.
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1.Grand Palace
Built landmarks · 18th century · Renowned
Official residence of the King of Thailand since 1782
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6.Emerald Buddha
Built landmarks · 15th century · Notable
Statue considered the Palladium of Thailand
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10.Golden Buddha
Built landmarks · 12th century · Notable
5.5 tonnes golden Buddha statue in Bangkok, Thailand
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20.Assumption Cathedral
Sacred sites · 19th century · Notable
Principal Roman Catholic church of Thailand
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23.Chitralada Royal Villa
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Notable
Royal residence in Bangkok, Thailand
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31.Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Art museum and cultural center in Bangkok
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33.Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Bangkok
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Amman Temple in Bangkok, Thailand
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34.Kanchanaphisek Bridge
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
Thai road bridge over the Chao Phraya
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35.Memorial Bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Bridge crossing Chao Phraya River, Thailand
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36.Chatuchak Park
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Public park just north of Chatuchak Weekend Market
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37.Wat Ratchabophit
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand
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46.Safari World
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Tourist attraction in Bangkok that consists of two parks named Marine Park and Safari Park
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54.Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand
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57.Phra Pok Klao Bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Road bridge in Bangkok, Thailand
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58.The Museum of Siam
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Discovery museum in Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok
