With over a thousand Buddhist temples in Bangkok, there is definitely no shortage of temple-hopping options to observe and experience Buddhist practices and architecture

Wat Arun
‘Temple of Dawn’. Recommended to catch this temple on the opposite side of the river for a spectacular sunset view

Wat Po
Largest and oldest temple in Bangkok. Home to the reclining Buddha

Wat Phra Kaew
Part of the Royal Palace and home to the Emerald Buddha

Wat Saket
300 stair climb for a golden stupa sitting atop Bangkok. Great for views of the city!

Muay Thai, or Thai Kickboxing, is an ancient Thai martial art, originally developed for use in military combat.

It is a widely popular sport in Thailand with plenty of gyms offering Muay Thai classes for exercise and stadiums regularly holding action packed professional matches.

Thai massage is a traditional therapeutic system based on Ayurvedic principles that originated in India. It uses acupressure and assisted yoga postures to realign the body’s energy lines. The massage therapist usually begins at the feet and moves upwards, applying rhythmic compressions to certain pressure points along the body. They also help the client through a series of stretches and flowing movements to help release both physical and mental stress. Each session can be tailored and modified to a client’s needs, and different studios and spas often offer their own unique variation of a traditional massage.

Chatuchak Market
Open from Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, Chatuchak Weekend Market covers an area of more than 140,000 square meters and contains more than 10,000 merchant stalls. The market is a bargain shopper’s paradise with 27 sections featuring everything from pet food to antiques. Join the more than 200,000 visitors who flock to the market every weekend, and don’t forget to grab a map when you arrive!

Floating Markets
Bangkok has such a large network of interconnected canals that it is often called “the Venice of the East,” and travel by boat was once the standard. As a result, local merchants often hawked their goods from boats that could easily move from one village to another. As roadways developed and land travel became the preferred mode of transport, floating markets were no longer a necessity, but they have remained a mainstay of Thai culture and very popular tourist attractions. No one should visit Bangkok without experiencing the immense pleasure of eating coconut ice cream, pad thai, or a perfectly ripe mango purchased from a floating vendor.

Parks are very popular places to exercise. Most of Bangkok’s larger parks offer gym equipment and evening aerobics classes, yoga classes and tai chi. Note that it is best to exercise either in the early morning or late at night to avoid the heat. Wear a hat and drink plenty of water.
Lumpini Park (BTS Saladaeng)
Benjasiri Park (BTS Phrom Phong)
Benjakitti Park (BTS Asoke)

Bang Krachao
Go on an active day trip by biking around Bang Krachao, Bangkok’s lush green forest which is five times larger than New York’s Central Park.
Visit popular destinations such as the Betta Museum, Thatched Cottage Floating Market, and Tree House Hotel.
You can even learn how to make local handicrafts such as batik and natural incense with your guide.

City cruises are a low-key way to see a lot in a comfortable amount of time. The list of sights you can see from Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River is monumental ranging from Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Temple of Dawn, Grand Palace until Khaosan road.
There are different types of boat you can enjoy on the tour including Chao Phraya Express, Ferries, Private River Cruise, Long Tail Boats and Canal boat.

Dinner Cruises: These cruises combine the unique beauty of the city from the Chao Phraya River and nearby waters while treating you to the rich array of flavors and texure that have made Thai cuisine a favorite around the world.