Bangkok's Hidden Gems

Rattanakosin Island hosts significant historical landmarks beyond the major tourist hubs. This selection includes the 18th-century Giant Swing, originally used for Brahmin ceremonies, and Wat Maha That Yuwarat Rangsarit, a premier royal temple and Buddhist university. The 1939 Democracy Monument commemorates the transition to a constitutional monarchy, while the Tha Phra Chan Market offers specialized trade in religious amulets. For a taste of old Bangkok, On Lok Yun serves traditional breakfast in a preserved 1930s setting.

Giant Swing

The Giant Swing, also known as Sao Chingcha, is a religious structure in Sao Chingcha Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand.

Wat Maha That Yuwarat Rangsarit Ratchaworamahawihan

One of the ten royal temples of the highest class was originally built to house the relics of Buddha.

Tha Phra Chan Market - Amulets market

As the name suggests, this is where you should go hunting for amulets. You might stumble upon some intriguing pieces.

Democracy Monument

Commemorating the Siamese Revolution of 1932, the monument was built in 1939 by Maeo Aphaiyawong and decorated with relief sculptures by an…

On Lok Yun

Established in 1933, this vintage coffee shop retains its original mid-century interior. It specializes in traditional Thai-Western fusion breakfast sets, featuring soft-boiled eggs, thick-cut toast with kaya jam, and condensed milk coffee.