Central Plains
Bangkok's electric sprawl and the fertile heartland of Thai civilization
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Marvel at the Grand Palace
Stand before Thailand's most sacred and dazzling architectural masterpiece.
Feast on Pad Thai at Thip Samai
Taste the legendary orange-wrapped pad thai that's drawn queues since 1966.
Pray at the Reclining Buddha of Wat Pho
Gaze up at the 46-meter golden reclining Buddha and its mother-of-pearl feet.
Find the Buddha Head in the Banyan Roots
Witness the iconic stone Buddha head cradled in ancient tree roots at Wat Mahathat.
Cruise the Chao Phraya at Sunset
Drift past illuminated temples on Bangkok's river of kings as the sun drops.
Navigate the Maze of Chatuchak Weekend Market
Brave 15,000 stalls across 35 acres in the world's largest outdoor market.
Eat Your Way Through Yaowarat Chinatown
Devour smoky street food under the neon glow of Bangkok's oldest neighborhood.
Cycle the Ancient Ruins at Sunset
Pedal between crumbling temples and lotus ponds as golden light bathes the old capital.
Sip Cocktails Above the Skyline at a Rooftop Bar
Toast the glittering Bangkok skyline from a cloud-level cocktail terrace.
Explore the Ruins of Thailand's First Kingdom
Cycle through the birthplace of Thai civilization among lotus-fringed temple ruins.
Eat Giant River Prawns at Ayutthaya Floating Market
Crack into flame-grilled river prawns the size of your forearm at a riverside market.
Taste Sukhothai-Style Noodles at a Roadside Shop
Slurp the original Sukhothai noodles — sweet, sour, and crunchy — at their birthplace.