City: Riverside
Top Things to do in Riverside
Top Restaurants in Bangkok
- 1. Le Normandie Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
- 2. Tsu Japanese Restaurant - at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
- 3. Biscotti
- 4. Thara Thong
- 5. The Reflexions at The Athenee Hotel
- 6. Tables Grill at Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel
- 7. Nami Teppanyaki Steakhouse - at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
- 8. Riverside Terrace
- 9. Colonnade
- 10. Flavors
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Riverside, Thailand
Golden palaces, floating markets, majestic porcelain-laid spires…you've never seen a capital city quite like Bangkok. Visit Pratunam or Siam Square for premium shopping, then unwind in the European-style gardens of Dusit. Thon Buri is home to the awesome Wat Arun temple, and over in Phra Nakhon, you’ll find the Wat Pho temple of the Reclining Buddha. Savor mango sticky rice at a food stall before taking in the gilded splendor of the Grand Palace.
Restaurants in Bangkok
1. Wat Phra Chetuphon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50,925 reviews
One of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok features the famous Reclining Buddha, which is the largest in Thailand measuring more than 150 feet in length.
Reviewed By LaNyonsaise - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Most of the tour groups are taken directly to the Reclining Buddha and, yes, it is impressive and well worth seeing. However, the temple complex is extensive with lots of stupas, huge statues, little rockeries and tinkling fountains and by exploring more widely you will find shady corners for peace and contemplation. My favourite out of the 3 main places to visit in that part of Bangkok.
2. Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15,988 reviews
Located inside the grounds of the Grand Palace, Thailand’s most valued temple features the magnificent Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.
Reviewed By Dirk_Schmoker - London, United Kingdom
We visited the Emerald Buddha on a Friday when it was heaving with Chinese groups. The Emerald Buddha itself was much smaller than expected, but many of these relics are, and they are very strict about no photographs, we saw an angry guard shout at a tourist and watch him delete the photo, although you can take some from outside the main building. The smell of feet was overpowering and made the experience memorable for the wrong reasons. We’ve been to many Temples and I have never smelled anything like it! That being said, it is well with entrance fee as the buildings are beautiful and the model of Angkor Wat is stunning right down to the corridors you can see down (like the real thing).
3. Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21,027 reviews
This temple is considered to be the most famous and photographed temple in Bangkok, which features a soaring 70-meter-high spire decorated with tiny pieces of colored glass and Chinese porcelain.
Reviewed By nanananAnaoooo - Surabaya, Indonesia
Would recommend to visit the Wat Arun, took a boat ride to the temple from Saphan Taksin BTS station, very convenient to access, you can also rent traditional costume there, the temple is beautiful, it was a wonderful experience.
4. Princess Mother Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
This park contains a full-scale model of the home of the Princess Mother as well as a history of the nearby Wat Anongkharam community.
5. Phra Si Ratana Chedi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Erindel66 - Vilanova i la Geltru, Spain
This wonderful golden stupa or chedi belongs to the Emerald Buda Temple in the Royal Palace. Situated on the west end of the upper terrace. Built by Rama IV in the middle of the 19th century- It reminds of the ancient pagodas of Ayutthaya.. The chedi is covered with small gold mirrored tiles, making it a bit shinier than other pagodas that are just painted with gold. It houses a piece of the Buddha's breastbone.
6. The Chakri Group (Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 360 reviews
Reviewed By zebragorda - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
we saw the palace 40 years ago and it seems like yesterday.Everything clean and organized. Wear proper clothing
7. Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Oldguy8
Yes, the temple itself is quite nice. And yes, the little museum you walk through to see all the amazing relics they unearthed while fixing the temple is very cool. And yes, the architecture of this place is pretty impressive. However, the real reason you HAVE to go here is to go to the little pond next door and feed the turtles. Honestly, that was SO much fun! I'm sure the little pond area has another name (or is part of some other temple), but it's right next door and so worth the $1 to get some cut up fruit to feed the turtles. Don't miss this!
8. Assumption Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By JoanW187 - Singapore, Singapore
I am glad that i made a trip to visit this Catholic Church as it was very beautful. I was disappointed that it was under renovation and had to wait at least two years to be ready. But my wait was worth it! Hee... The architecture was so European. Felt like I was in Europe. Said a little prayer and bought some holy devotional items from the Catholic Bookshop next door to remember my memorable church visit. Next time, will try to attend their English mass.
9. Gurudwara Siri Guru Singh Sabha (Sikh Temple)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By takharranj - Brampton, Canada
God bless all people. All religions are welcome at this holy sikh place. Visited Gurudwara many times and everytime I visit feel peace and blessed at such a holy place. Waheguru Ji
10. Lhong 1919
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By dannyrob345
A Thai friend recommended me to visit this place since I was on a hop on hop off boat tour. It's worth it! Unique Chinese architectures and many restaurants and cafes in there including some shops if you feel like picking up somethings as souvenir. A nice calm place which will give you a really nice scene for Instagram for sure. Highly recommended if you want to go somewhere besides the usual tourist traps.
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