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Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) — Thailand's holiest temple, inside the Grand Palace—

The Grand Palace — the dazzling former royal residence, a masterpiece of Thai architecture—

Wat Pho — home to the giant reclining Buddha and Thailand's first public university—

Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) — the porcelain-encrusted prang on the Chao Phraya at sunset—

Chao Phraya River — take a ferry, longtail boat or dinner cruise on Bangkok's lifeblood—

Chatuchak Weekend Market — one of the world's largest markets, 15,000 stalls—

Floating markets — Damnoen Saduak or Amphawa, traditional trading by boat—

Khao San Road — the legendary backpacker street, chaotic and vibrant—

Silom & Patpong Night Market — Bangkok's nightlife district and famous night bazaar—

Lumphini Park — Bangkok's green lung, Tai Chi at dawn and monitor lizards—

Jim Thompson House — the silk magnate's collection of Asian art in a cluster of Thai houses—

Suan Pakkad Palace — five traditional Thai houses with superb lacquerware and antiques—

The Bangkok National Museum — the largest museum in Southeast Asia—

Museum of Siam — innovative and fun exploration of Thai identity and culture—

MOCA Bangkok — the Museum of Contemporary Art, extraordinary private collection—

Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC) — contemporary art in the heart of the city—

Chinatown (Yaowarat) — the most atmospheric Chinatown in the world, gold shops and street food—

Pad Thai at Thip Samai — Bangkok's most celebrated pad thai, queue outside—

Tom yum and green curry at a street stall — Thai food at its most authentic and affordable—

Boat noodles at Ratchadaphisek — tiny bowls of flavour-packed noodle soup—

Jay Fai — Michelin-starred street food, crab omelette and drunken noodles, book ahead—

Rooftop bars — Vertigo at Banyan Tree or Sky Bar at Lebua for spectacular city views—

Sirocco and Sky Bar at State Tower — the setting of The Hangover Part II—

Muay Thai at Rajadamnern or Lumpinee Stadium — the ancient martial art in its most authentic venue—

Thai massage at Wat Pho — learn from the masters at the traditional massage school—

Siam Square & MBK Center — Bangkok's shopping heartland, from luxury to budget—

ICONSIAM — the most spectacular shopping mall in Southeast Asia on the Chao Phraya—

Terminal 21 — airport-themed mall, each floor a different global city—

Asiatique The Riverfront — riverside night market and entertainment complex—

Talat Neon Night Market — retro night market with street food and live music—

Or Tor Kor Market — the finest fresh produce market in Bangkok—

Erawan Shrine — the most visited Hindu shrine in Bangkok, traditional dancers and offerings—

Benchasiri Park — sculpture park in the heart of Sukhumvit—

Motorcycle taxi through the backstreets — the fastest and most thrilling way to navigate Bangkok—

Tuk-tuk tour of the old city — the classic Bangkok experience—

Day trip to Ayutthaya — the former capital, ancient temples and river islands—

Day trip to Kanchanaburi — the Bridge over the River Kwai and WWII history—

Day trip to Bang Pa-In Royal Palace — the Thai royal summer palace—

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) — the most photogenic temple in Bangkok—

Wat Traimit — home to the world's largest solid gold Buddha statue—

Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market) — Bangkok's 24-hour flower market, extraordinary colour—

Monk blessing at a temple — a genuinely meaningful Thai cultural experience—

Cooking class in Bangkok — learn green curry, papaya salad and mango sticky rice—

Mango sticky rice at any street stall — arguably the world's finest dessert—

Craft cocktails at Vesper Bar or Asia Today — Bangkok's elite cocktail scene—

The Author's Lounge at the Mandarin Oriental — afternoon tea since 1876—

Vertigo Too rooftop bar at Banyan Tree — 61st-floor sundowner with 360-degree views—

Long-tail boat through the canals (khlongs) — the old Bangkok that survives amid the skyscrapers—

Watching a sunset from Wat Arun — the most beautiful view in Bangkok—

Songkran (Thai New Year) — April, the world's biggest water fight fills the streets—