ATTRACTIONS
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Bangkok
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Bangkok Attractions: General
Temples
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Palaces River
& Canal Tours
Museums/Exhibitions
Parks
/ Zoos
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Sanam Luang
This oval public ground in front of the Grand Palace enclave
is used for various royal ceremonies, including the Royal Ploughing
Ceremony each May, and is edged by several noteworthy institutions.
On the southeast corner is the City Pillar Shrine or San Lak
Muang placed there by King Rama I as the foundation stone for
the new capital of Bangkok.
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Pak Khlong Talat
This is a wholesale market for all kinds of cut flowers and vegetables.
It is located on Maharat Road near the Memorial Bridge. The colourful
flowers and the bustling atmosphere is the charm of this market,
especially when the market is crowded in the early morning and
in the evening.
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Democracy Monument
This monument, located in the middle of Ratchadamnoen Avenue,
was conceived and constructed to commemorate the peaceful changeover
from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy on 24
June, 1932.
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China Town
Bangkok's China Town is an old business center covering a large
area around Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Roads. There are many
small streets and alleys full of shops selling all types of
goods. The area is always lively and market stalls abound. It
has been the main center for trading by the Chinese since they
were moved from their old site some 200 years ago. Nearby is
Phahurat Market, one of the city's renowned cloth centers.
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Princess Mother Memorial Park (Tel: 437-7799, 439-0902)
This beautiful park is located on Soi 3 Somdet Chao Phraya Road,
Khiong San District. It was built near the Wat Anongkharam community
where Somdej Phra Srinaganndra Boromarajajonani, Her Royal Highness
the Princess Mother had resided during her childhood. The park
comprises a full scale model of the Princess Mother's house
and the old buildings renovated as exhibition halls displaying
the life story of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother as
well as the history of the Wat Anongkharam community.
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King Rama IX Royal Park (Tel: 328-1385-7)
The 200-acre botanical garden-cum-public park is located deep
inside Sukhumvit Soi 103 (Udomsuki and was opened in 1987 to
commemorate the 60th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
The park is open daily from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission fee is
10 Baht.
Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute (Tel: 252-0161-4)
Located near Chulalongkorn Hospital, on the corner of Henri
Dunant Road and Rama IV Road, this institute contains a collection
of poisonous snakes which are "milked" daily for their
venom in order to produce invaluable anti-snakebite serum.
Venom is extracted from the snakes everyday, at 11.00 a.m. and
2.30 p.m. on weekdays, and 11.00 a.m. on holidays. Admission
fee is 70 Baht per person.
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Dusit Zoo (Tel: 281-2000, 281-1039)
Located beside the Royal Plaza, Bangkok's oldest zoo contains
a collection of popular African and Asian mammals and birds in
an ornamental garden.
It is open everyday from 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. Admission fee is
30 Baht for adults and 10 Baht for children.
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Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo (Tel: 284-1873, 284-0273)
Just only 1 kilometer before the Rose Garden, this 60-acre farm
is another interesting attraction housing many different wild
animals and thousands of crocodiles. Fascinating performances
such as Crocodile Wrestling, Magic Show, and Elephant Theme
Show commence everyday at 12.45 p.m. and 2,20 p.m. with additional
shows on holidays at 10.30 a.m.
This farm is open daily from 8.00 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Admission fee
is 300 Baht for adults and 200 Baht for children.
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Safari World (Tel; 518-1000-19)
Bangkoks greatest open zoo and leisure park is located in Mm
Buri, via Km. 9 on Raminthra Road. The 300-acre complex comprises
a Safari Park populated by African and Asian mammals, a Marine
Park with amusing performances of well-trained dolphins and
seals, a Bird Park and a Games Corner.
It is open daily from 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Admission fee is 600
Baht for adults and 360 Baht for children.
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Crocodile Farm (Tel: 703-4891-5, 703-5144-8)
This large farm with over 60,000 fresh and saltwater crocodiles
is some 30 kilometers from Bangkok in Samut Prakan Province.
Other creatures including trained elephants, gibbons, lions,
and snakes are also found here. The exciting crocodile wrestling
show is performed every hour. There is also a Dinosaur Museum
where various species of life-size dinosaurs and their skeletons
are on display.
The compound is open daily from 7.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. Admission
fee is 300 Baht for adults and 200 Baht for children.
Snake Farm
35 minutes from Wat Sai Floating Market, is another stop for
sightseeing and watching a snake show.
The farm is open daily from 8.30 a.m.- 5.00 p.m.
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Rose Garden (Tel: 295-3261-4)
This popular tourist attraction is 32 kilometers west of Bangkok
on Phetkasem Road. Situated by the Tha Chin River, it boasts
large, beautiful and well-maintained gardens. In the resort,
there is a Thai Cultural Village where an attractive show commences
daily at 2.45 p.m. There is for instance, Thai folk dancing,
Thai boxing, sword fighting demonstrations, and an elephant
show.
Admission to the show is 300 Baht per person. The resort is
open daily from 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
This popular attraction is some 80 kilometers west of Bangkok,
accessible by regular bus from the Southern Bus Terminal. Everyday,
hundreds of vendor boats crowd the market area in the early
morning till noon. Visitors can also travel around by boat to
see local villages, and the way of life of the people in the
countryside.
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Bang Pa-In Summer Palace (Tel: (035) 261044)
This is some 30 kilometers south of Ayutthaya, or a 1-hour drive
from Bangkok. Built in the reign of King Rama V, the palace
consists of various styled buildings. Thai, Chinese, Italian,
and Victorian styles predominate. A Thai pavilion in the center
of a small lake is regarded as one of the finest examples of
Thai architecture. Visitors can take either a bus or a train
from Bangkok to the palace. The grounds are open everyday from
8.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. Admission fee is 50 Baht.
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Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Center (Tel: (035) 366092,
366252)
Covering an area of 114 acres, the Center is located 40 kilometers
south of Ayutthaya. Farmers from Ayutthaya as well as from other
rural areas undergo training in folk arts and crafts here. Visitors
can have a glimpse of how farmers in different regions of Thailand
live and work, and how their products of art and craft are produced.
These handicrafts including weaving basketry, carving wood,
artificial flowers, hand-woven silk and cotton, and miniature
Thai dolls are on display and on sale. The compound is open
daily (except Mondays) from 8.30 a.m.-4.00 p.m. Admission fee
is 50 Baht for adults and 30 Baht for children.
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Baan Thai (Tel: 533 1152)
This is a cultural theme park where visitors will experience
the traditional Thai culture and lifestyles as well as enjoy
typical food and spectacular cultural shows. It is located at
Km. 7 of Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road and is open daily from 10
a.m.-2 p.m.
Show times are 12 noon and 1 p.m. Admission fee (including lunch
& show) is 400 Baht per person.
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Provided by Tourism Authority
of Thailand
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