Explore the parks in the heart of the city
Many tourists when coming to Bangkok are quite surprised because they do not think that this city has parks, and even parks covered with trees. If you want to enjoy the feeling of walking in the fresh air, Sanam Luang Park, Benjakiti Park, Benjasiri Park, and Queen Sirikit Park... are great suggestions.
Catch a glimpse of local fashionistas on Khao San Road
If you want to update the latest fashion trends or see Thai fashionistas, the simplest thing you need to do is to take a walk around Khao San area of Bangkok. This is also the most crowded and bustling area for foreign tourists with a system of bars, pubs, and loud music all day. Thai dance groups sometimes choose this area to perform for free for everyone.
A tour around the flower market
Bangkok's Pak Khlong Talad flower market is a little-known spot. It is the city's main wholesale flower market.
Coming to this market, besides admiring the fresh, colorful flower bushes such as roses, orchids, lilies, etc., visitors can also buy them at very cheap prices. That is in case you know how to bargain reasonably with the seller.
Explore Ko Kret Island
Located peacefully in the middle of the Chao Phraya River (Nonthaburi district), 15 km north of Bangkok, Koh Kret Island is also known as the pottery island of the Golden Temple country thanks to its unique traditional pottery craft.
In particular, the pottery here is very sophisticated, a traditional craft passed down from ancient times by the indigenous people. This is also what attracts tourists to this island. When walking around the island, visitors will see kilns everywhere and beautiful ceramic products for sale.
The road around the island is narrow and not suitable for traveling by car. Therefore, visitors must choose to travel on the island by bicycle or on foot. This also helps you enjoy a relaxing and peaceful time here.
Explore Chatuchak Weekend Market
Once a cheap market exclusively for those who specialize in Thai goods, Chatuchak Bangkok Market (JJ Market) has gradually become a large market and a famous tourist destination for all tourists who love shopping in Bangkok. With a large area, this market owns more than 15,000 stalls with all kinds of goods: clothes, fashion accessories, shoes, souvenirs, jewelry, essential oils or even Buddha statues, feng shui stones, amulets, ...
Attend a free concert at Lumpini Park
If you come to Bangkok in the fall, you can enjoy a relaxing time immersing yourself in the musical space performed by the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra at Lumpini Park every Sunday afternoon, starting at 5:30 pm.
This show is completely free, and open to everyone.
A tour of the exhibitions and museums
Art lovers around the world will be delighted to know that Bangkok is also a city of art, where countless exhibitions are open to the public for free. Some exhibitions and museums that are regularly open to visitors in Bangkok include the Bangkok Museum of Contemporary Art, Jerada Techno Museum, WTF Bangkok Gallery, Bangkok University Gallery, etc.
Visit ancient temples in the heart of the city
Almost all temples in Bangkok are open to visitors for free, including famous places such as Wat Ratchabophit, Wat Ratchapradit, Wat Bowoniwet, Wat Saket...
Take a check-in photo at Chinatown
If you come to Bangkok’s Chinatown to take photos, you will discover that there seems to be no place that you can’t take photos of. From the bustling shops, the crowded traffic, to the colorful signs and delicious street food. Whether it’s day or night, you can take beautiful and cool photos.
Slow living on Bang Krachao Island
Bang Krachao is considered the green lung of Bangkok, a small island, without the city's dust, without skyscrapers, just a simple life with nature on the side of the Chao Phraya River (roughly translated as Mother of Water). Thai people consider this Chao Phraya River as a mother, gently flowing peacefully through the city.
Covered by coconut trees and lush green papaya trees, the temperature here is a few degrees lower than the inner city. There are quiet, deserted roads suitable for cycling and watching Thai people's life in a more simple way.
Watch the brilliant sun at Wat Arun
This is an extremely ideal place for tourists who want to admire the beauty of Bangkok at sunrise or sunset. Wat Arun has a unique design, built with bricks and covered with porcelain on the outside. From this temple, you can see the whole view of Chao Phraya River and the bustling city of Bangkok.
