Bangkok - Thailand Vibrant Capital of Contrasts

The Grand Palace is Bangkok most dazzling landmark, a complex of majestic buildings including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha that has been the royal residence since 1782.

Wat Pho is Bangkok oldest and largest temple complex, home to the magnificent 46-meter gold-plated Reclining Buddha and the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.

Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) is one of Bangkoks most recognizable landmarks, a 79-meter spire encrusted with colorful porcelain mosaic rising above the Chao Phraya River.

Chatuchak Weekend Market (JJ Market) is one of the worlds largest markets with over 15,000 stalls across 27 acres selling clothes, antiques, crafts and Thai street food.

Damnoen Saduak is Thailand most iconic floating market, where vendors in wooden boats sell tropical fruits, Thai snacks and souvenirs on scenic canal waterways south of Bangkok.

A Chao Phraya River cruise glides past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and historic riverside communities along Bangkoks River of Kings. Day boats and dinner cruises available.

Jim Thompson House is a compound of six traditional Thai houses filled with an extraordinary art collection assembled by the American who revived Thailands silk industry in the 1950s.