Wat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, is situated on the west (Thonburi) bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is easily one of the most stunning temples in Bangkok.

• From Don Mueang International Airport, catch A1 bus to Mo Chit BTS station. Then take Sukhumvit Line to Siam BTS station, transfer to Silom Line to get to Saphan Taksin. Walk to Sathorn pier and ride tourist boat to Tha Thien pier. Then take a ferry from Tha Thien to Wat Arun.
• The ancient pyramidal constructions are extremely beautiful, you can take lots of beautiful photos.
• Be warned that shoes come off when you enter the wat, so try to wear ones that will come off and on easily.
• You can enjoy silence, peace, monks praying and the atmosphere is very peaceful.
• There is an elegant garden also, with lots of beautiful bonsai and typical flowers.

The image of reclining Buddha is 15 m high and 43 m long with his right arm supporting the head with tight curls on two box-pillows of blue, richly encrusted with glass mosaics.

• Take a ferry back to Tha Thien Pier, from there, walk to the temple.
• At the entrance to the room of the Reclining Buddha, you can change some money in coins of 25 satang and then put the coins in the many many wish pots located at the base of the statue.
• Strange people around Wat Pho will show warm welcome which cannot be seen in Thai people. But it is merely for their benefits. Be careful and do not trust them.
• Carry some maps and don't get fooled by tuk tuk drivers who offering "wonderful" tour packages.
• There is also a traditional center of medical research including the teaching of traditional Thai massage - apparently you can come and get massage at this place if you arrange it before hand.

The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings in Bangkok, the amazing place with numerous of buildings, halls, pavilions set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards.

• When entering the temple be careful to remove shoes and do not to sit with feet facing the buddha as that is disrespectful in thai culture.
• It takes a good few hours to see everything here but don't let that put you off.
• Watch out or try to ignore the tuk-tuk drivers and their friends hanging around outside, they try to tell you the palace is closed and take you to other places for extra money.
• There is a lots to see and the whole place is extremely beautiful and historic.
• You can book a tour guide or wander around by yourself.
• Set aside an afternoon and have a big lunch before you set off for energy and you will have a great time and get some good photos too.

Chinatown Bangkok has a number of activities for you to explore ranging from entertainment, sightseeing, shopping or even nightlife activities.

• From hotel, walk to Silom MRT station and take metro to Hua Lam Phong. From there, you can walk to Chinatown.
• You can bargain for most of the stuff (except the food)..
• China Town has a lot to offer. See chinese temples, watch the life on the streets, try the food being offered...
• A wholesale market for fashion accessories. You have to walk a lot in narrow busy streets for different items.
• Ride boat to Sathorn pier from Rajchawongse and take skytrain to Chong Nonsi from Saphan Taksin BTS station to go back to the hotel and relax.
• Wear light clothes. It's going to be hot (day or night).