Things to do in Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

Bangkok's most popular attraction, established in 1782 as the royal residence and still used for ceremonies. It closes early, so the hosts suggest arriving a couple of hours before closing to avoid crowds.

"Bangkok's most popular attraction, established in 1782 as the royal residence and still used for cer"

One of Bangkok's oldest temples, a few blocks from the Grand Palace, home to a 46-meter reclining Buddha. It is easy to combine with a palace visit.

"One of Bangkok's oldest temples, a few blocks from the Grand Palace, home to a 46-meter reclining Bu"

A colorful temple inside the Grand Palace compound, described as the undoubted highlight of a visit.

"A colorful temple inside the Grand Palace compound, described as the undoubted highlight of a visit."

Bangkok's flower market in the old town. The itinerary recommends visiting early in the morning and uses it as a boat hub.

"Bangkok's flower market in the old town. The itinerary recommends visiting early in the morning and "

A historic downtown district known for diverse street food and lesser-known temples. The hosts explored its temples with a local guide to learn about Thai history and culture.

"A historic downtown district known for diverse street food and lesser-known temples. The hosts explo"

A little hidden spot on an elevated bridge, perfect for watching the sunset over the river and skyscrapers, and handy for walking over to Ong Ang Canal.

"A little hidden spot on an elevated bridge, perfect for watching the sunset over the river and skysc"

A restored canal with street art, lantern-decorated laneways and street food ranging from Indian to Bhutanese to Thai. It is open Friday to Sunday from 4:30 pm.

"A restored canal with street art, lantern-decorated laneways and street food ranging from Indian to "

A landmark monument in the old town near Khao San Road. The itinerary suggests a quick look on the first evening.

"A landmark monument in the old town near Khao San Road. The itinerary suggests a quick look on the f"

A castle-like temple in the old town, suggested as a sunset spot in the itinerary.

"A castle-like temple in the old town, suggested as a sunset spot in the itinerary."

A historic religious landmark in the old town that the itinerary passes on an evening walk.

"A historic religious landmark in the old town that the itinerary passes on an evening walk."

Thailand's national museum in the old town, part of the day-two morning sightseeing loop.

"Thailand's national museum in the old town, part of the day-two morning sightseeing loop."

A museum in the old town, listed among Phra Nakhon's key sights.

"A museum in the old town, listed among Phra Nakhon's key sights."

An amulet market in the old town, included in the day-two morning sightseeing route.

"An amulet market in the old town, included in the day-two morning sightseeing route."

A beef noodle soup spot near Phra Athit Pier, recommended for lunch in the itinerary.

"A beef noodle soup spot near Phra Athit Pier, recommended for lunch in the itinerary."

Cafe right next to the flower market whose interior feels like a hidden garden.

"Cafe right next to the flower market whose interior feels like a hidden garden."

A textile museum within the Grand Palace grounds, included in the palace entrance ticket.

"A textile museum within the Grand Palace grounds, included in the palace entrance ticket."