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Bangkok for the first time: palaces, temples and the kings' secrets

First time in the city

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The royal field, the palace, and two temples by the river. A full day if you go into the courtyards.

  • 5 hDuration
  • 5.5 kmDistance
  • 15Stops
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  • Last unlocked about 2 hours ago

What's included

  • Audio guide for every stop
  • Works offline once downloaded
  • Walking map with the exact order
  • Yours to keep, no subscription

A first walk through Rattanakosin. Fifteen places are on the line, from Bowonniwet past the swing and the city pillar to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and the ferry to Wat Arun. Ten stories are the ones to hear. Bowonniwet is an optional prologue: a shorter day starts at the Democracy Monument. Loha Prasat, Ban Bat, Wat Suthat and Wat Ratchapradit can stay short. Start around 8:00. The palace sells ordinary tickets until 15:30; entry is 500 baht and includes Wat Phra Kaew. Wat Pho is 300 baht, Wat Arun 200. The straight line between the points is about 5.5 km. Gates and the ferry make the walk longer.

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The walk, stop by stop

The first three stops are free to read here — the rest come with the route in the app.

  • Wat Bowonniwet Vihara

    ถนนบวรนิเวศน์

    Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
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  • Democracy Monument

    วงเวียนอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย

    Democracy Monument
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  • Loha Prasat

    Maha Chai Road 70

    Loha Prasat
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What comes after the free stops

Titles and photos, without the stories: those are what you unlock. Nothing here is a spoiler.

  1. Mahakan Fort

    One of the few surviving forts from Bangkok's original city defenses later became famous for the long struggle over its neighboring historic community.

  2. Ban Bat

    In a lane by the Golden Mount a few families still hammer by hand the bowls monks carry on the morning alms round.

  3. Sao Chingcha

    The Giant Swing is known for its towering swing-shaped structure and historical significance in Bangkok.

  4. Wat Suthat

    Wat Suthat is best known for its impressive Giant Swing and being a first-class royal temple in Bangkok.

  5. Bangkok City Pillar Shrine

    The Bangkok City Pillar Shrine is known for housing the city's original city pillar, a symbol of prosperity and protection.

  6. Sanam Luang

    A historic public square used for royal ceremonies and events.

  7. Grand Palace

    The official residence of the Kings of Siam and later Thailand since 1782.

  8. Wat Phra Kaew

    The most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand, housing the Emerald Buddha.

  9. Wat Ratchapradit

    A significant first-class royal monastery in Bangkok.

  10. Wat Ratchabophit

    Unique architectural layout with a circular courtyard and a gilded chedi.

  11. Wat Pho

    Home to the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, including the iconic Reclining Buddha.

  12. Wat Arun

    Wat Arun is best known for its stunning central prang, encrusted with colorful porcelain, symbolizing Mount Meru in Hindu cosmology.

How it works

  1. Unlock it here or in the app — one payment, no subscription.
  2. Download it once; the audio and the map work without signal.
  3. Walk at your own pace, start and stop whenever you want.
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