Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Rattanakosin (Bangkok Old City), Thailand

January 7, 2022 Leonardo Torrence

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.
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1. Wat Phra Chetuphon

2 Sanamchai Road Grand Palace Subdistrict, Pranakorn District, Bangkok 10200 Thailand 02-226-0335 [email protected] http://www.watpho.com/en#Page1
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4.5 based on 50,925 reviews

Wat Phra Chetuphon

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)

Na Phra Lan Road Phra Borom Maha Rajawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
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4.5 based on 15,988 reviews

Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)

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 the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)

661 Chaoren Krung Road Talad Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100 Thailand +66 2 225 9775 http://www.wattraimitr-withayaram.com/new_t/index_home.php
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4.5 based on 8,105 reviews

Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)

This highly revered temple contains the Golden Image Buddha, which is made of solid gold and weighs approximately 5 ½ tons.

Reviewed By Janette21L - Shepperton, United Kingdom

Great place to visit you need to take your shoes off outside respect for the buddha we were stunned how big it is in beatiful condition flowers at altars were so pretty well worth a visit

4. The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)

344 Chakkraphat Diphong Road Bang Bat, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100 Thailand +66 92 690 9222 https://www.facebook.com/watsraket
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4.5 based on 5,069 reviews

The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)

This temple is known for the Golden Mount or Phu Khao Thong, a high hill that offers stunning views at its summit over Rattanakosin Island.

Reviewed By Pinchy

We took a taxi here (check with the driver before getting in), nice walk up to the top to see the large bell, there were numerous gongs on the way up to ring. Quite a few steps in the heat, but the walk wasn't bad. Very good visit.

5. Wat Suthat

Bamrung Mueang Road, Bangkok 10200 Thailand +66 2 221 4026 http://www.watsuthatt.com
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4.5 based on 1,176 reviews

Wat Suthat

Built in the early 19th century to house the large 25-foot-tall Phra Sri Sakyamuni Buddha statue, this temple features the huge red frame of a giant swing once used in annual ceremonies to celebrate and thank Shiva.

Reviewed By Magellanic47 - Bangkok, Thailand

Unexpected, beautiful and interesting - I have passed this temple a few times already , but never actually took the time to go in and take a look around - I am glad I did - A Sunday afternoon well spent - it appears that their could be a 100 THB entrance fee charged - but at the time I passed through ( August 2020) there was nothing of the sort - this might change once borders are open again and tourists start travelling to Thailand. Nearest MRT : SAM YOT ( about a 10 minute walk from this station) The temple has incorporated both Chinese pagodas and Thai designs and symmetry as an important part of the layout of this particular temple. Again - I chose to visit later during the day - which helped with better photos and lighting. Also interesting - the active monastery was holding their daily afternoon prayers during the time I was at Wat Suthat Thepwararam - the droning singing voices of the monks added to the atmosphere of this beautiful temple.

6. Phra Si Ratana Chedi

Maharaj Pier, Chao Phraya, Bangkok Thailand +66 2 224 1833 http://www.GrandPalaceThailand.com
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Phra Si Ratana Chedi

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.

7. The Chakri Group (Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat)

The Royal Grand Palace Na Phralan Road, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok Thailand 224 3328 http://www.bangkokmag.infothai.com/gp_palacegroup3.htm
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4.5 based on 360 reviews

The Chakri Group (Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat)

Reviewed By zebragorda - Zihuatanejo, Mexico

we saw the palace 40 years ago and it seems like yesterday.Everything clean and organized. Wear proper clothing

8. Wat Bowonniwet Vihara

248 Phra Sumen Road Wat Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 Thailand +66 2 629 5854 http://watbowon.org/the-history-of-wat-bowonniwet-vihara
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4.5 based on 458 reviews

Wat Bowonniwet Vihara

Reviewed By G8357XKjanes - Bangkok, Thailand

Located in Banglamphoo not so far away from Khao San Road, the temple is the site of many of the holiest items of Bangkok, The Buddha Statue from Sukhothai Period, Shinnasri, under which the relics of Thai's most beloved King Rama IX is kept is found in the main building . Buddha Sasssada Statue is also important but open for the public only on special occasion. This temple housed the two Supreme Patriachs of Thailand. Late King Rama IX stayed here when he was a monk. The temple complex is quite complicated as they are devided into Kana, Sections according to color for example Red, Green etc. One must want to take a glimpse at Phra Tamnak Petr or Diamond Hall which is now a museum of Buddhism in Thailand.

9. Wat Ratchabophit

Atsadang Road, Bangkok Thailand +66 2 222 3930 http://bangkokforvisitors.com/ratanakosin/wat-ratchabophit/
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4.5 based on 99 reviews

Wat Ratchabophit

Reviewed By kilovolt500 - Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Ratchabophit is a historic royal temple built by King Rama V in 1869. It consists of a 43 m high golden stupa surrounded by a central courtyard and a giant round wall beautifully decorated with hand made mosaics. At present Wat Ratchabophit is the residence of the Supreme Patriarch, the head of the Kingdom’s Buddhist community. On the temple grounds is a royal cemetery with many monuments containing the ashes of members of the immediate family of King Rama V, including wet nurses. I have visited Wat Ratchabophit twice, in February 2020 and now, simply because I was so impressed by its beauty and the peaceful environment, on both occasions I met only very few visitors, 3 local worshippers this time. I was lucky as I met a monk cleaning the temple grounds who spoke English and explained to me the purpose of the various buildings.

10. Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara (Loha Prasat)

Maha Chai Road Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok Thailand
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4.5 based on 589 reviews

Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara (Loha Prasat)

The Loha Prasat is an amazing building with an iron roof made of 37 spires signifying the 37 enlightenment virtues of Buddhism.

Reviewed By sam_m_s212 - Melbourne, Australia

Free from the pulsating crowds that gather by Wat Arun and The Grand Palace, yet just as exquisite and well worth your time. Combine it with the nearby and equally underappreciated Golden Mount for a great morning or afternoon in Bangkok!

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