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1. Wat Saket (Golden Mount)
- A large golden chedi and a scenic overlook of Bangkok
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- Nile Expert Tip: This is the temple with the best city view!
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2. Grand Palace
- Golden chedis, glittering facades and a rare jade Buddha at the former home of Kings
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3. King Prajadhipok Museum
- Fascinating story of Rama VII and his abdication of throne
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4. National Museum
- All the Background You Need on Thai History, Art, Culture and Ethnography
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5. Rattanakosin Museum
- A state-of-the-art interactive history museum
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6. San Chao Pho Suea (Tiger God Shrine)
- An unusual Taoist shrine with great local respect
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7. Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha)
- A jasper or jadite Buddha, the most revered in Thailand
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8. Wat Intharawihan
- A 32-meter tall Buddha from 1867
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9. Museum of Siam
- A super, attractive Thai museum, great for kids
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10. Sanam Luang
- A 30-acre green space in front of the Grand Palace - perfect for strolls, picnics and kite flying
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The Best of NileGuide
- Big-name attractions and larger-than-life landmarks shouldn’t be missed, but neither should Bangkok’s less-well-known activities. Dig a little beneath the surface, and check out the neighborhood things to do. These are the activities locals like to do—and tourists would too, if only they knew about them. But, lucky you, you're plugged in. Have fun.
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