7 Must see places?

Question

I'm going to Bangkok next month for 7 days. I'm also planning to visit some of the surrounding villages. If you can suggest one thing to do every day for a week what would it be. I like seeing strange stuff and is not full of non-sence with food too. I've read that the Grand Palace is great and the there's the Golden Tempel, what else is there that's worth visiting.

Answer 1

Grand Palace

Tel: [phone]) This city landmark contains several buildings with highly detailed architectural features. Wat Phra Kaeo within the same compound, is a treasure house of Thai arts, and houses the Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand.
To help tourists enjoy their tour of the Grand Palace, a Personal Audio Guide can be rented at 100 Baht for two hours. Discs are available in seven languages-English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Mandarin.
The complex is open daily from 8.30 a.rn.-3.30 p.m. Admission fee is 200 Baht. (including a ticket to Vimanmek Royal Mansion). Proper attire is essential.

Wat Pho

Tel: [phone] This large and extensive temple neighbors the Grand Palace enclave on Thai Wang Road and contains a gigantic gold plated Reclining Buddha some 46 meters long and 15 meters high with inlaid mother of pearl soles. The temple is also regarded as the first center of public education and is sometimes called Thailand's first university.
It is open to the public daily from 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Admission fee is 20 Baht.

China Town

Bangkok's China Town is an old business centre covering a large area around Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Roads. There are many small streets and alleys full of shops selling all types of goods. The area is always lively and market stalls abound. It has been the main centre for trading by the Chinese since they were moved from their old site some 200 years ago. Nearby is Phahurat Market, one of the city's renowned cloth centres.



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Wat Arun

Located on Thon Buri side (or the west bank of the chao Phraya River), the temple can be reached either by Arun Amarin Road or by boat from Tha Tien Pier, near Wat Pho. The most attractive structure in this temple is the 79-metre-high pagoda or "Phra Prang", which is decorated with ceramic tiles and fragments of multi-cikiyred oircekaub. Wat Arun was restored during the brief Thonburi period to be the Royal Chapel of King Taksin. It is called the "Temple of the Dawn", and the most beautiful view of it is from the east side of the river at sunset.

Jim Thomson's Thai House

Tel: [phone] This collection of traditional Thai-style houses, fashioned into one dwelling, belongs to the man who helped restore the Thai silk industry after World War II, and, today, preserved as a museum, contains a priceless collection of Asian objects art. The canal side museum is located in Soi Kasemsan 2 on Rama I Road opposite the National Stadium.
It is open Monday-Saturday, 9.00 a.m. until 4.30 p.m. Admission is 100 Baht.

Wat Suthat and "The Giant Swing "

Located on Bamrung Muang Road, this temple is noted for its superb 19th century murals in the main chapel. The distinctive Giant Swing outside the temple was once used in Brahmanic ceremonies long since discontinued. Nearby shops stock a very comprehensive range of Buddhist religious supplies.

jatujuk or JJ mall

Answer 2

1. The Grand Palace and Wat Po can be seen at the same time.
2. Ayuttaya the former capital of Thailand is about 45 minutes from Bangkok. Lots of Ruins from 300+ years ago when Burma burned it to the ground and lots of history. Can take an elephant tour as well.
3. Surika Waterfall Nakon Nayok, again about 45 minutes from Bangkok. Simply beautiful and you can also visit the large Ta Da Dam there.
4. Sampharn Elephan Park
5. Khao Yai National Forest is great to, you can rent a cab to stay with you all day for 1500 baht and take you out there. A national forest with no borders, with many wild animals such as elephants, tigers, deer, baboons, etc all in the wild. The mountains (small) are nice, the air is fresh, the jungle is cool. Can do this and Surika waterfall in the same day.

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This way you can see the exact photos of what you want to do on your trip to Thailand.

By seeing actual photos, you will be able to determine for yourself, what is interesting to you and what you will want to go visit.

This website is like taking a virtual tour of Thailand, before ever leaving your PC.

Have a fun trip

Answer 3

I have never been to Kyushu, but I would like to visit these seven: 1. Nagasaki 2. Mount Aso 3. Yakushima (part of Kagoshima, but it's its own island) 4. Dazaifu 5. Usuki 6. Kashima 7. Beppu I don't think my list is completely typical, but Nagasaki is definitely a must. Yakushima is a dream for many, although less people actually go there.

Answer 4

Tour bus to Kanchanaburi for Bridge over the River Kwai, J.E.A.T.H War Museum (which stands for Japan England Australia Thailand Holland).
We booked this tour from Sawasdee Smile Inn, near Kao San Rd (the backpacker area) in Bangkok, although other places would be able to organise for you.

Answer 5

you know, there is lots to do according to your mood and interest - most hotels and travel agents will have a fairly extensive list of day tours that you can take - - Ayutthaya could be fun, but you decide by looking through a book or brochures - this is the best way to pursue this.. have fun

Answer 6

The tiger temple in Kanchanaburi is a must if you like petting big kitties.

Answer 7

Here's my itinerary last March:.

DAY 1: Visits to three of Bangkok's most unusual Buddhist temples: Wat Traimit, Wat Po and Wat Benchamabophit. Visit Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha) boasting the world's largest solid-gold Buddha, believed to be cast over nine centuries ago. The seated statue is nearly 10 feet high, weighing 5.5 tons, and carved in the ancient Sukhothai style. Pass through Chinatown to visit Wat Po (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, before continuing to Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple) to view the "Phra Buddhajinaraja" (Bronze Buddha). BANGKOK

DAY 2: Morning tour to the colorful floating market at Damnoen Saduak. Tour to the Grand Palace, Thailand's finest example of an ancient Siamese court. For centuries, the Grand Palace was used as a royal residence for the Kings of Bangkok and their administrative parties. Here, you'll tour the beautiful courtyards and various palaces within the complex, including the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the Emerald Buddha Temple. BANGKOK

DAY 3: Depart Bangkok for Ayuthaya, the historic capital of Siam. Here you will view the giant bronze statues at Wat Mongkol Borpitr, and continue to view Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, known as the "Great Temple of Auspicious Victory." Stop briefly at Wat Chai Watthanaram, before continuing to Lopburi via the massive stone sanctuary of Prang Sam Yod. Originally a Hindu temple in the early 14th century, the pagoda is famous for its three sandstone spires (prangs) signifying the sacred trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva PHITSANULOK

DAY 4 This morning, visit Wat Maha Dhat Phitsanulok with its grand Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Jinaraj. Following your visit, depart for Sukhothai, one of Thailand's earliest and most significant historical settlements, where you will visit Wat Maha Dhat Sukhothai. Continue to the historic city of Sri Satchanalai where you will find Wat Phra Si Ratana Maha Dhat. Standing on the site of the ancient Khmer fort "Chalieng," Wat Phra features a massive Principal Buddha Image, ornately constructed in the Sukhothai style. Continue to Lampang this afternoon. LAMPANG

DAY 5: Drive to Ko Kah to view the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Dhat Lampang Luang. Depart for Phayao, a historic rural town in Northern Thailand, with a short stop at Kwan Phayao, Thailand's largest natural lake. Continue to the ancient fortified city of Chiang Saen, the former capital of the first Thai Lanna Kingdom, situated on the banks of the Mekong River. By boat, visit the famed Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos converge CHIANG RAI

DAY 6: Enjoy the morning tour by boat to visit some local hilltribe villages and hamlets. Board a long-tailed boat and sail the Kok River to the water shed headquarters at Pa Kaew, where you will visit the Akha tribe. This afternoon, travel to the town of Mae Sai, the northern-most point of Thailand on the border of Myanmar, and visit a jade cutting factory and local market. CHIANG RAI

DAY 7: Depart for Chiang Mai, the largest and foremost cultural city in Northern Thailand. Travel northwest along the Mae Sa Valley, with its scenic botanical gardens and tiered waterfalls, to visit the Mae Sa Elephant Training Camp. See the elephants bathing in the running streams or demonstrating their daily feats of skill and strength in a show with music and dance, a soccer match, or an abstract painting demonstration. Even more impressive is the Camp's goal to protect the endangered Thai Elephant by controlled breeding, a program which has flourished since 1995. At an additional charge, you may choose to ride on the back of a Thai Elephant, making for a truly memorable experience. Enjoy the evening, attend a Kantoke dinner with traditional dances from Northern Thailand. CHIANG MAI

DAY 8: Visit to Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep, erected in 1384 A.D. It is Northern Thailand's most sacred temple, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha and a copper-plated chedi topped by a tiered-gold parasol in its interior cloister. Equally impressive is the mythological Naga (Dragon-headed serpent) staircase, consisting of more than 300 steps leading up to the temple grounds . CHIANG MAI

If you opt to stay in Bangkok, you can also go shopping at Chatuchak Weekend Market (opens every Saturday and Sunday only).

You can also go to Chinatown, I was amazed watching how people carry out their daily routines and chores.