10 family friendly places in Bangkok
Who said Bangkok is not a family friendly place? Bangkok’s streets are wild at nights and religious, touristy and happening in daytime. For years the capital city of Thailand has a famous touristy place which provides a wide range of activities for every age group and variety of travelers visiting. From lush greenery to artistic temples to rich and thriving wildlife.
Mahanakhon Skywalk
This is the best tourist attraction in Bangkok with an exhilarating view of the lavish skyline of this city. It is located at the top of the iconic king power Mahanakhon building on 78th floor, this rip-roaring attraction provides glass observation deck and a rooftop seating, where you can enjoy refreshing drinks and cocktails in a romantic set-up from 310 meters above the ground with 360 degree panoramic view by watching the nightlife of this skyline. The best time to visit this attraction is around 4 pm to enjoy the sunset till the time it closes by 7 pm. This view will definitely take you to the stunning view of famous touristy places like Chao Phraya river, Wat Arun and many more.
To experience this luxurious 2-3 hours of your day is more than enough, you have to pre-book it for the cost starting from 880 baht and can also book an LED show that illuminates the tower at night which will blow your mind.
Maeklong and Damnoen market
Maeklong railway and Damnoen Saduak market are the traditional and the most famous markets of Thailand that are now famous on social media sites. These are so famous that these two places are always recommended to visit, under 10 best places to visit in Bangkok. These places have gained utmost established popularity and to experience this beauty you need a day trip, which has a particular working day and time from 2 pm to 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Maeklong market is a railway market also known as “Pull down umbrella market”, where trains pass trough the narrowest street market on a busy hours. There are a lot of cafes, restaurants and shopping hubs and it is the freshest seafood market in Thailand to explore.
Meanwhile, Damnoen is Thailand’s famous floating market, where you can shop from floating boats and shops with lots of products in food, clothing, drinks and gifts in a variety of designs. The best way to start your day for this is early in the morning to avoid the heat and capture the liveliest market with scenic photos and later can hop on to Maeklong market.
Safari world
Safari world in Bangkok is the most famous tourist attraction located in the heart of the city of Thailand. This covers a good amount of area and is known to be the largest open air zoo in Asia. This safari world is divided into two sections mainly, safari park and marine world which can be explored by visitors in a car or by foot. This expansive wildlife sanctuary has a lot to offer, especially for kids, like visitors can get close and personal to wild animals namely, Lion, Tiger, Zebras, Bears etc wandering around freely in their natural habitat. Whereas in the marine park they host numerous attractions and shows featuring orangutans, dolphins and many more. It is fun to watch these mesmerizing shows in which animals are showcasing there interactive and interesting self. Besides all this one can involve in playful activities like cowboy stunts, river safari, and animal feeding sessions.
Visitors can also enjoy scrumptious Thai cuisine and other international delicacies at one point ‘the restaurant of safari world’ and can also shop for souvenirs and gifts from retail shops situated. Lastly, the safari world needs almost whole day to explore and is the best destination to spend time with family and friends.
Dream world
Dream world, another whole day tripper place for a bunch of family and friends. This place is located in Thanyaburi area which is 50 minutes drive from the main city center. A dream park is divided into 7 distinctive themes in which you can enjoy 40 plus enthralling rides or enticement, all themes promises different experiences with all unique varieties, facilities and services available in accordance with each themed zone.They have a wide variety of displays featuring entertainment performances in bright light and atmosphere, colorful flowery gardens, snow parks and waterworks. Besides this, thrill seekers can enjoy three types of roller coaster ride which will make your jaw drop for a while, for leisure activities cable car rides or bicycle boat trips in the Dream Garden and also a snow park for sledging and skiing to feel the cold after doing an adrenal rush activities. After an all day trip, you’ll get to witness a beautiful parade where you can meet your favorite cartoon character. Also, there are a lot of picturesque locations, so click away the glory to make more memories. There is a food hall as well for a mini-mini break in between, so you are covered with everything here.
SEA life
The concept of this aquarium is taken from the Dubai mall, though it has a few differences. This SEA life is located on B1 and B2 floors of the Siam Paragon mall in Siam square being Of course second largest aquarium of all in South Asia after Dubai. By strolling through their 10 Aquarium Zones, you can observe a wide variety of aquatic creatures residing in different environments such as coral reefs, oceans, and even rainforests. It is a gigantic underground aquarium with a wide variety of sea species that divides the aquarium into three zones, namely coral reef, can see the colorful fishes, coral reefs and the all time favorite of kids the nemo kingdom, second one is sea tunnels, in which it’ll feel like we are under the water and watching sharks, whales, stingrays swimming just above a plausible distance from our body. The third one is shark walk. As we walk, we can see the 4 varieties or species of shark wandering just beneath us in a colorful variant. Watching all this will make you think and learn more about penguins, otters and by joining with feeders as they interact with them, how beautiful interactive with colors this marine life is. The entry charge for adults is 600 baht and for children is 500 baht.
Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds is a very famous wax museums where we can have fun and click pictures with one of the top rated actors from all over the world, be it Jackie Chan to Ariana Grande to Amitabh Bacchan youll find them all. It is a popular tourist attraction in Bangkok, features a wax statue of world renowned celebrities.These wax museum is divided into many popular zones like Hollywood, Bollywood, music, sports, history, leaders, and many more categories. Make your dream come true by posing on a red carpet with A-list celebrities making it a paparazzi moment. This scene not only will make you wanna go awe but also has a little show of fancy and greatest movie scenes and also grand Bollywood entry. Besides all of this, you also have a quiz to attend to check the knowledge you have in art, science and history.
Grand palace
The Grand Palace is the busiest and most attractive tourist destination in Bangkok, which is located on the east bank of the river Chao Phraya just next to Wat Pho temple in a walking distance. This palace has rich history as this is the palace of Thai King Rama I from Chakri Dynasty, founded in 17th century. The royal family now has a different palace to reside in, but there are visits based on state functions. This palace has a complex of buildings because this exquisite palace has 30 royal buildings, halls, temples,museums, uncountable statues, monuments, artifacts and other beautiful figures to explore. To explore such a beauty it would take a minimum of 3-4 hours of spare time.
The daily opening hours of this place is from 8:30am to 4:30pm, no entry is allowed after 3:30. Though, there are days when the site visiting is not available, which is mainly because of some important royal commitments and functions taking place in the Grand Palace. The best time to visit Grand Palace is in the morning as it is a picturesque place to capture breathtaking views with no crowd. Tourists should be aware of the entry charges, which are 500 baht per person. This ticket also includes entry of other monumental sites like Wat Phra Kaew and Vimanmek Mansion for one day. Ultimately, Wat Pho and The Grand Palace are in walking distance.
Wat Arun
Wat Arun, a Buddhist temple built in the 17th century, is a famous temple with its staggering architecture, located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya river. This place is not only famous for its location on the bank of the river but for its stunning architectural design, which is unique from all the other temples in the whole capital and this temple has a rich history, unlike others. The’Temple of dawn’ is another name for Wat Arun, so the ideal time to visit this temple is during the sunset to avoid touristy crowd.
Also, due to the heartfelt and pleasant location, you can also enjoy the night city lights with a beautiful view of the Grand Palace. They have a visiting hour of 8:30 am – 5:30pm. To enjoy the view and explore this beautiful temple, 1-2 hours is enough for the time being, which costs 100 Baht. Also, the most interesting exploration here is, one can try climbing the pagoda for a view from the top or you can go to the opposite side of the river bank from Wat Arun to enjoy the view of the temple.
Considering, the reaching part to Wat Arun is very feasible, the nearest BTS train station is Saphan Taksin station and another way is tourist boats, taxis and bus.
Wat Samphran Or Ancient city & Erawan Museum
Situated in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, the Wat Samphran Dragon Temple is a unique 17-story tower embellished with a winding dragon sculpture. This temple provides a serene ambiance that appeals to both religious pilgrims and inquisitive tourists. Ascending to the tower’s summit rewards you with breathtaking vistas of the nearby countryside and a deeper understanding of Thai Buddhist customs. The temple stands as an emblem of Thailand’s profound spiritual dedication, cultural legacy, and impressive architectural beauty.
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Within this expansive outdoor complex, you’ll encounter a wealth of attractions that might make you feel as though you’ve experienced the best of Thailand in just one day. Wander through this remarkable site and delve into scaled-down replicas of Thailand’s renowned temples, palaces, gardens, floating markets, and many other highlights.
There are five distinct park zones to explore, each representing different regions of Thailand and featuring a blend of traditional and contemporary structures. While you explore, you’ll gain insights into the country’s history, immerse yourself in the unique ambiance of the Ancient City, and encounter a blend of both new and age-old cultures, architectural marvels, and artistic treasures.
