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
What to do and see in Riverside, Thailand: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
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 Chanyawat
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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
7. Wat Makut Kasatriyaram Ratchaworavihan
8. Wat Suwan
9. Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 98 reviews
Built during the reign of King Rama I, this temple complex houses houses Mahachulalongkorn Buddhist University, one of the most important sites of Buddhist learning in Thailand.
Reviewed By 111aminurr - Bangkok, Thailand
Went back after 37 years and still have the same peaceful and amazing feeling at the temple. A lot lot more visitors but very well organised and recommend anyone visiting Bangkok to take the time to go and see this temple.
