10 Best Things to Do in Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok is such a vibrant city full of interesting things to do. I’ve been to Bangkok a few times now. The first time was back in 2017. It was my first stop on my solo trip in Asia and my first time ever traveling solo. Later, I flew in and out of Bangkok quickly without much time to see things. But this year, I went back with my husband and mom and we spent a few days checking off all the best things to do in Bangkok. Here’s the ones we loved the most.

For a cultural experience, Wat Pho is one of the most beautiful temples in the city. The compound has a massage parlor, Thai medicine school, museum about Thai massage, as well as tons of gorgeous stupas to look at. It’s most famous for housing a 46m long reclining Buddha. (That’s 150 feet for my American readers.) The original date it was built is unknown, however, it is believed that some part of it was built in 1688. But it’s possible it may even predate that. In the 1700’s the capital of Thailand was moved to Bangkok and the Grand Palace was built near Wat Pho. In the late 1700’s the temple was renovated by King Rama I. It was renovated again in the 1800’s by King Rama III. Today, it’s maintained beautifully and is recognized by the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).