Destination overview

Colourful and majestic, Bangkok is a city of parks, palaces and temples that excites at every turn.

Thailand’s capital is both exotic and tropical yet full of opportunities for urban exploration. Shopping megamalls sit alongside centuries old villages, bringing a modern edge to a city of ancient culture. The flavours of Thai food fill every street, mixing the hustle and bustle of night food markets with some of the best-value fine dining in the world.

The ultimate nightlife destination, Sukhumvit is the place to go for everything from rooftop bars to family-friendly fun. In the daylight hours, it’s teeming with parks, botanic gardens and galleries to explore.

Traditional sights are dotted throughout the city, including the temple compounds of Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho where impressive Buddha statues and royal palaces are housed within peaceful grounds.

For great shopping, you can’t go past the Chatuchak Weekend Market – one of the world’s biggest markets and a must-do experience. The eight-storey MBK Centre is an equally impressive market in a mall, making it one of Bangkok’s most popular centres.

Whether you are visiting for the temples, museums, art and culture or shopping, nightlife, food and fun, Bangkok is the city to experience it all.