What's up guys! We're here in Bangkok,
Thailand. It's a really chaotic city, but there's delicious food and
amazing temples. So in this video, we're going to show you the best things
to do here. So hope you enjoy it. Bangkok is located in the center of Thailand. As
a convenient and major transport hub, it's usually the first place you'll visit on your trip around
the country. And while Bangkok is noisy, crowded, and overwhelming at times, it's also exciting
and fascinating. You can find an abundance of vibrant food markets, historic temples and
palaces, and excellent nightlife. In this video, we highlight 10 of the best things to do in and
around Bangkok for your first or second visit. Make sure to watch until the end because we also
share three travel tips for the city as well as a couple exciting day trips from Bangkok in
case you have more time. Now let's dive in! We're Zac and Ine. We make helpful videos about destinations around the world so you
can easily plan your own adventures. One of the first things you should do in
Bangkok is to try the diverse street food. You'll find food stalls all around the city
center, offering local cuisine that is both affordable and delicious. A dish generally
costs between 1 and 3US Dollars and ranges from small snacks like barbecue chicken and
steamed dumplings, to famous main dishes, and tasty sweet desserts. Some of the most
diverse street food can be found in Chinatown, Banglamphu, and around Khao San Road. We've
included more markets and places to eat in our blog post and you can find a
link to that in the description. The Grand Palace is Bangkok's most impressive
and most popular tourist attraction. Established in 1782, this complex was the royal
residence for generations and is still used for important ceremonies today. The Royal Compound is
enormous, covering over 200,000 square meters or 2 million square feet. The highlight is undoubtedly
the colorful Temple of the Emerald Buddha. So we're here exploring around the Grand Palace,
it actually closes pretty early in the day, so recommend coming like a couple hours
before closing time and it's a lot less busy. Located only a few blocks from the Grand Palace,
Wat Pho is a beautiful Buddhist temple that can easily be combined with your palace visit.
Known as one of Bangkok's oldest temples, this place has a rich history and is
home to an impressive Reclining Buddha, measuring 46 meters or 147 feet in length and
15 meters or 49 feet in height. We visited later in the day and were greeted with Chinese
New Year celebrations and Buddhist ceremonies. For more entertaining market experience, you
should head to one of the floating markets near Bangkok. Located on a series of canals, these
vibrant markets sell fresh and delicious foods as well as handcrafted souvenirs. The most
popular Floating Market is Damnoen Saduak, which is about a one and a half hour drive
from the city center of Bangkok. A visit here is usually combined with the Maeklong Railway
Market, where trains pass by a few times per day. We really enjoyed this tour as it was
something we had never experienced before and we left a link to the tour that
we did in the description below. But if you want to stay closer to the
city you can also choose to visit floating markets closer to the downtown area, such
as Taling Chan and Wat Sai floating market. They're easier to access by public transportation
but make sure to check opening hours before going. For a true escape from the hustle and bustle
of Bangkok, take a stroll in Lumpini Park. This big green oasis offers several
lawn areas, paved walking paths, trees, playgrounds, and an artificial
lake where you can rent boats. Since the park is located in modern Bangkok,
skyscrapers rise all around it. It's a great place to spend an afternoon enjoying the fresh air
and shade. But keep an eye out for these big guys. It is really big. There's actually quite
a few in the park as we've seen already. So it's kind of interesting to
come here and just see them. Another great thing to do in modern day
Bangkok is to get an elevated view of the city. And when it comes to rooftop bars and
restaurants, you have a lot of choices. We visited the Mahanakhon building, home
to Bangkok's highest observation deck, which provides spectacular views over the city
and river. There's also a glass ceiling that you can stand on to look down on the buildings
below as well as a bar and seating area. The best time to visit is in the early
evening when the sun slowly sets over Bangkok. But be aware that this is also the busiest time. With roots steeped in centuries-old history
and Buddhist culture, you can find hundreds of temples in Bangkok. In addition to visiting
the most popular ones, it's also worth visiting the less-known temples. We visited a few
in the Banglamphu area in downtown Bangkok with a local guide. While embracing the local
culture with its unique traditions and beliefs, we saw Bangkok from a different perspective and
got a real insight into the history of Thailand. We highly recommend getting a local
guide at least once during your visit and you can find a link to the
tour that we did in the description. You can't leave Bangkok without visiting its
infamous backpacker district. Khao San Road is a vibrant street, packed with hostels, food
vendors, clothing stalls, bars, restaurants, and travelers from every corner of the globe.
It's colorful, loud, and exciting in its own way. If you're feeling adventurous, try some of
the fried insects, such as grubs or scorpions. After having a few Chang beers at the bar, the
insects might become a little more enticing. Known as Thailand's largest market,
Chatuchak comes alive every weekend. On Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 6 PM, thousands
of shops open their doors to sell food, clothing, souvenirs and home goods. It's a great
place to mingle with locals and shop for souvenirs at a more affordable price
than the tourist areas of Bangkok. You can easily get here by metro as
the market is next to the MRT station. Flowing through Bangkok, the Chao
Phraya River is the city's lifeblood. During the day, many locals use the ferries and
boats to commute to work here, and during the early evening; the city lights up with beautiful
colors. From one of the rooftop bars next to the river, you can watch the sunset over Wat Arun.
It's a great way to end the day. And if you're looking for some more excitement, it's also
possible to take a boat trip down the river. While Bangkok will easily keep you busy for a
few days, it's also worth exploring some of the amazing places nearby, and we added links to a
few great day trips in the description below. One of the best day trips goes
to the country's former capital Ayuttaya, located only one and a
half hours to the north of Bangkok. Here, you'll find remarkable temple ruins the
date from between the 14th and 18th centuries. Another great day adventure is to the historic
Kanchanaburi and breathtaking Erawan National Park, where you can find one of Thailand's
most beautiful waterfalls. The movie called "Bridge Over the River Kwai" is what put this
place on the map. But kanchanaburi is in fact way more than that. We highly recommend staying
a few days if you can. We have a full video all about the best things to do in Kanchanaburi, so
check it out if you're considering going there. As we promised at the beginning of our video, we'll now share three things that we learned
in Bangkok that will help your own trip. First, we recommend taking the MRT Metro or
BTS SkyTrain for longer distances in the city. The traffic in Bangkok is horrible, so it's not
only the cheapest but it's also the quickest way to move around, especially during rush hour. You
can also download the Grab App to book a ride. Secondly, the best place to stay for your
first time in Bangkok is in the Old Town or Sukhumvit area. We added a link to the place
that we stayed in the description below. Finally, when visiting Buddhist temples you
should dress appropriately to respect the culture. This means shoulders and anything above the knees
should be covered up. There are also a few more things to do in Bangkok that we didn't mention and
we've included a list of those on the screen here. If you're planning your Thailand trip,
we recommend keeping things organized with our interactive travel planner.
Find a discount code below. We also included important links that you'll need
for your Bangkok trip in the description, such as a full travel guide with where to
stay, where to eat, and an interactive map, so you can get to each spot that we mentioned.
We'll catch you on the next adventure.
