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
Top 10 Things to do 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. 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
5. Bangrak Bazaar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
This is one of the many night markets in bangkok city. The attraction is good to be listed for those staying in Silom area as alternative to the famous night markets in Bangkok.
Reviewed By KarenEN73
Ate here several times during our stay in Bangkok, it’s well worth looking for the indoor street food stalls, look for lots of tables in rows with blue plastic table cloths, lots of Thai people eat here which is a really good sign. If you are new to a Thai street food don’t be put off by the basic nature of the surroundings; the stalls have pictures and they mainly have the title of the dish in English, but you can just point at the picture of what you fancy, the stall holder will advise if you need rice as a side dish, but you always check. Most of the stall holders we went to spoke enough English to tell you if the dish was hot or not hot. All the stalls we tried were great, but at the end furthest from the main entrance there was a lovely family stall where the lady wears an apron and chefs cap style hat! We went to her stall twice at the start of our two week visit in Thailand, and she remembered us when we returned on our last day, greeting us like old friends! You can sit anywhere so it’s ok to get different food from different stalls, you can take your own water with you from the supermarket, or you can get beer, fresh coconut and some soft drinks from stalls near the entrance of the market! Would highly recommend it!
6. 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.
7. 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
8. Soi Rambuttri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By Raintree_Thailand - Bangkok, Thailand
Soi Rambuttri is more like what Khao San was decades ago: lots cool shops, eating joints, guest houses and relaxed drinking spots. Throw in street vendors and massage and it has it all. For now, at least, authorities haven't ruined it with over regulation and "renovation".
9. 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.
10. ICONSIAM
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,147 reviews
The latest city of wonder brings together all aspects of unrivalled Thai wisdoms, including arts, culture, tradition, food and way of life from 77 provinces across the country.\nSookSiam has been conceived as a place that presents the cultural heritage of each of the four main geographic regions of Thailand, capturingtheir arts, handicrafts, performing arts and local wisdom. Within SookSiam, there are over 3,000 distinctively famous local businesses from all over Thailand in marvelous settings which represent the unique charms of each subculture. Visitors can immerse themselves in seven zones, namely Sook Sanae, Sook Sab, Sook Sanook, Sook Sangsan, Sook Sampan, Sook Suebsan and Sook Somwang.
Reviewed By DannyS43 - Baku, Azerbaijan
The beat shopping mall ever !!!! The ground floor with floating market is simply amazing !!! The restaurants at the top floor are so good !!! The river view is phenomenal !!! And the fountain show 2 times at the evening !!! Simply wow !!! FYI - they have free shuttle bus service to the nearest Skytrain station and free shuttle boat to cross the river !!! Enjoy !!!
