Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #7 in Bangkok, Thailand

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Number of sights 12 sights
Distance 7.8 km
Ascend 66 m
Descend 66 m

Experience Bangkok in Thailand in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in BangkokIndividual Sights in Bangkok

Sight 1: Church of the Immaculate Conception

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Church of the Immaculate Conception This Photo was taken by Supanut Arunoprayote. Feel free to use any of my images, but please mention me as the author and may send me a message. (สามารถใช้ภาพได้อิสระ แต่กรุณาใส่เครดิตผู้ถ่ายและอาจส่งข้อความบอกกล่าวด้วย) Please do not upload an updated image here without consultation with the Author. The author would like to make corrections only at his own source. This ensures that the changes are preserved.Please if you think that any changes should be required, please inform the author.Otherwise you can upload a new image with a new name. Please use one of the templates derivative or extract. / CC BY 4.0

The Church of Immaculate Conception of Bangkok, also known as Wat Khamen, is the oldest Catholic church in Thailand. Its name Immaculate Conception comes from the Catholic belief that by the will of God the Virgin Mary was conceived free from original sin. The Church's history and construction is an example of the religious tolerance of the Thai people.

Wikipedia: Immaculate Conception Church, Bangkok (EN)

1785 meters / 21 minutes

Sight 2: Thewet Palace

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Wang Thewet Originally part of the Pak Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Palace. The residence of Her Majesty the King. Department of the Chanthaburi Narinath Doctor Apsarasman Kitiyakorn and his heirs in the royal family are located on Krung Kasem Road. Pak Krung Kasem Canal Along the Chao Phraya River, Wat Sam Phraya Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok To the south, it is adjacent to the Thewavesm Palace. To the east, it is adjacent to Wat Narnath Suntrikaram.

Wikipedia: วังเทเวศร์ (TH)

226 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Devavesm Palace ​

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703 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 4: Wat Intharawihan

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Wat Intharawihan or Wat Intharavihan is a Third Class Royal wat (temple) located in the Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok, Thailand. It is noted for its 32 metres (105 ft) high standing Buddha statue known as Luang Pho To or "Phra Si Ariyamettrai" that was erected on the inspiration of the still highly revered abbott Somdej Toh.

Wikipedia: Wat Intharawihan (EN)

1351 meters / 16 minutes

Sight 5: Wat Chana Songkhram Ratchaworamahawihan

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Wat Chana Songkhram Ratchaworamahawihan This Photo was taken by Supanut Arunoprayote. Feel free to use any of my images, but please mention me as the author and may send me a message. (สามารถใช้ภาพได้อิสระ แต่กรุณาใส่เครดิตผู้ถ่ายและอาจส่งข้อความบอกกล่าวด้วย) Please do not upload an updated image here without consultation with the Author. The author would like to make corrections only at his own source. This ensures that the changes are preserved.Please if you think that any changes should be required, please inform the author.Otherwise you can upload a new image with a new name. Please use one of the templates derivative or extract. / CC BY 4.0

Wat Chanasongkhram Ratchaworamahawiharn, usually shortened to Wat Chana Songkhram, is a second-class royal monastery in Chana Songkram Sub-district, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, within area of Bang Lamphu opposite to Khaosan Road and next to Rambuttri Road.

Wikipedia: Wat Chana Songkhram (EN)

404 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 6: Chakrapong Mosque

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Chakraphong Mosque is a historic mosque in Bangkok. It is considered the oldest mosque located in the inner city area, or Rattanakosin Island near the Grand Palace and royal field Sanam Luang.

Wikipedia: Chakraphong Mosque (EN)

644 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 7: Santichaiprakan Park

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Santichaiprakan Park Fotograf / Photographer: Heinrich Damm (User:Hdamm, Hdamm at de.wikipedia.org) / CC BY 2.0

Santichaiprakarn Park is a small urban park of about 8 rai in Bangkok located on the ending phase of Phra Athit Road, Chana Songkram Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District east bank of Chao Phraya River at mouth of Khlong Bang Lamphu in the area of Bang Lamphu. Opposite to Rama VIII Park in Thonburi side.

Wikipedia: Santichaiprakarn Park (EN), Website

51 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 8: Phra Sumen Fort

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Phra Sumen Fort This Photo was taken by Supanut Arunoprayote. Feel free to use any of my images, but please mention me as the author and may send me a message. (สามารถใช้ภาพได้อิสระ แต่กรุณาใส่เครดิตผู้ถ่ายและอาจส่งข้อความบอกกล่าวด้วย) Please do not upload an updated image here without consultation with the Author. The author would like to make corrections only at his own source. This ensures that the changes are preserved.Please if you think that any changes should be required, please inform the author.Otherwise you can upload a new image with a new name. Please use one of the templates derivative or extract. / CC BY 4.0

At that time, 14 forts were built to defend the city, but over time, the fortress was no longer needed, so it was demolished. The other fort is the Mahakal Fort. The name of Phra Sumeru Fort was named Phra Sumeru Road.

Wikipedia: ป้อมพระสุเมรุ (TH)

883 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 9: Wat Sam Phraya Worawihan

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Wat Sam Phraya is a Thai royal temple of the third class, located in Wat Sam Phraya subdistrict, Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok. Formerly called Wat Sak or Wat Bang Khun Phrom, it was presumably built in the Ayutthaya period. It was restored and given its present name in the Bangkok era.

Wikipedia: Wat Sam Phraya (EN)

363 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 10: Bank of Thailand Museum

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Bank of Thailand Museum is a museum in Bangkok. The museum is housed in the Bang Khun Phrom Palace, the former residence of Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, who was the 33rd son of King Chulalongkorn. The Bank of Thailand, Northern Region also has a museum in Chiang Mai. In June 2017, the museum was reopened.

Wikipedia: Bank of Thailand Museum (EN)

439 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 11: Rama VIII Bridge

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The Rama VIII Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It was built to alleviate traffic congestion on the nearby Phra Pinklao Bridge. Construction of the bridge took place from 1999 to 2002. The bridge was opened on 7 May 2002 and inaugurated on 20 September, the birth anniversary of the late King Ananda Mahidol, after whom it is named. The bridge has an asymmetrical design, with a single pylon in an inverted Y shape on the west bank of the river. Its eighty-four cables are arranged in pairs on the side of the main span and in a single row on the other. The bridge has a main span of 300 metres (980 ft), and was one of the world's largest asymmetrical cable-stayed bridges at the time of its completion.

Wikipedia: Rama VIII Bridge (EN)

956 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 12: Wat Kharuehabodi

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Wat Kharuehabodi is a Thai Buddhist temple by the Chao Phraya river in the Thonburi's Bang Phlat district, Bangkok.

Wikipedia: Wat Kharuehabodi (EN)

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