The Top Things To Do & See In Dusit, Bangkok
Modern day Bangkok can be stressful — while the bustling city and its continual expansion (usually) does nothing but good things for the City of Angels, it is nice to flee the chaos and escape to a quieter, more original area of the city known as Dusit. This is a delightful area of the city that is both authentic and local. Whether you want to wander around marble temples or spend a day shopping for local goods, Dusit is the place to be. Here are the top things to see and do in Dusit, Bangkok.
Visit Wat Benchamabophit
Wat Benchamabophit, otherwise known as Wat Ben or the Marble Temple, is one of a few temples located in Bangkok’s Dusit District. The temple is surrounded by lush greenery and the architecture will impress even the least impressible. The temple has yet to make its way onto the itineraries of those traveling through Bangkok, so visitors will be surprised to find that this beautiful structure is usually pretty empty, with only a handful of monks walking the grounds. The temple is made almost entirely of white marble that was imported from Italy and was completed in the late 19th century, with underlying tones of both Thai and European architecture throughout it.
Wat Benchamabophit, 69 ถนน นครปฐม ถนน ฮ ก ติด ริม คลอง เปรม ประชากร 10300, Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand +66 02 281 4012
Chow Down At One Of The Best Restaurants
This area has an abundance of restaurants, and by restaurants, we mean family-run, hole in the wall eateries. Many of these restaurants are tucked into the small streets of Dusit. For something a bit more extravagant, there are a handful of international restaurants along the Chao Phraya River.
1. Visit Nang Loeng Market
Market, Thai
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