The Grand Palace and in the same enclosure the Buddhist temple Wat Phra Kaew, are like 5th Avenue, Trafalgar Square or La Sagrada Familia –i.e. visits that are usually included on the first trip to New York, London or Barcelona.
The Wat Pho is one of the best-preserved monasteries in the country, so it is well worth wandering around the various rooms, although it’s famous because it houses the enormous reclining Buddha.
The sight of Wat Arun next to the Chao Phraya River is stunning and the first lights of the morning and also in the afternoon, just before sunset, enhance its beauty. Besides, the views of the city from the terrace of the central ‘prang’ are excellent.
The Chinese diaspora, settled in Bangkok from the beginning, has played an essential role in the country and today its neighbourhood still retains the authentic Chinese aroma, so we recommend not leaving the city before visiting Chinatown.