Bangkok Surroundings

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About Bangkok Surroundings
1-3 Days

1-3 Days

Bangkok’s central location in the heart of Thailand’s Central Plain makes it an outstanding base for exploring a remarkably diverse range of destinations within a few hours’ drive. From ancient royal capitals and WWII history to beach resorts, national parks, and extraordinary living museums of Thai culture, the surrounding region rewards every kind of traveler with experiences that complement the Bangkok visit.

Ayutthaya
One of Thailand’s most remarkable and moving historical landscapes, offers a profound experience while absorbing the sights of this former capital’s magnificent ruins, located 80 km and 1.5 hours north of Bangkok.
Floating and Railway Markets Near Bangkok
The Damnoen Saduak and Amphawa Floating Market, and the Maeklong Railway Market, 90 km southwest of Bangkok, are a highly popular and rewarding destinations and attractions, of the rural canals, the market towns, and the markets of the Samut Songkhram province.
Kanchanaburi Province
A historically significant and naturally beautiful region in a broad river valley 130 km west of Bangkok. Enjoy the forested limestone mountains, the scenic Kwai river valley, spectacular multi-tiered waterfalls, national parks, and more.
Pattaya
A highly popular and developed beach resort town on the Gulf of Thailand northeastern coast, 150 km southeast of Bangkok. The town is a family friendly destination and at the same time, one of its most notorious adult entertainment centers. On the way to town, or back, consider visiting Muang Boran, the Ancient City, and Erawan Museum which are closer to Bangkok.
Hua Hin and the National Parks
An elegant and charming resort town on the northwestern shore of the Gulf of Thailand, 200 km south of Bangkok, considered a royal retreat, with the beautiful surroundings including the national parks of Khao Sam Roi Yot, Kaeng Krachan, and Kui Buri south and west of Hua Hin.
Muang Boran Ancient City
An ancient city considered the world’s largest open-air museum park, 33 km south of Bangkok, home to scale replicas and reconstructions of Thailand’s most significant historical monuments, temples, palaces, and architectural masterpieces.
Khao Yai National Park
A National Park, 140 km northeast of Bangkok, home to forested plateau and mountain terrain, magnificent waterfalls, and spectacular populations of Asian elephants, gaur, banteng, sambar deer, and more.