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Bangkok City Guide: 10 Must-See Places for Every First-Time Visitor

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Yagmur Baydır
May 17, 2025

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Bangkok City Guide: 10 Must-See Places for Every First-Time Visitor

Welcome to: ‘Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit.’

These 166 characters represent Bangkok‘s official name, which holds the Guinness World Record for the longest place name in the world.

Visiting Bangkok could be one of the most chaotic yet lively and joyful experiences you will ever have. Just as Anthony Bourdain once said: ‘‘Your body is not a temple. It’s an amusement park.’’ This mindset will lead you through Bangkok’s vibrant street food districts, millennia-old temples, magnificent royal palaces, and serene parks with some untamed, wild creatures!

In this article, we will explore the historical, religious, modern, and iconic architectural landmarks of Bangkok so that you won’t miss them in the thrilling chaos of one of the most exciting trips of your life! Here are 10 Must-See Landmarks of Bangkok:

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1. Wat Arun Temple

2. The Grand Palace

3. Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)

4. Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)

5. Dusit Palace

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