The most Instagrammable places in Bangkok

While most flock to the Grand Palace to get their cultural fix, we recommend the slightly lesser known, but equally as impressive, Wat Pho. Housing the city’s largest reclining Buddha and the biggest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, the temple is one of epic proportions. When it comes to finding that Instagrammable scene however, the architecture is where to start. Mosaic-adorned spires stretch for the clouds, structures of steeping grandeur sprinkled throughout the temple houses decorated in flaming reds and regal golds. Shining pagodas stand proud, guarding the 15-metre long reclining Buddha. A pose by its 4.5-metre long soles will capture the majestic size of this symbol of peace and enlightenment, while showing you the importance of religion in Thai culture. The feet, displaying auspicious symbols like flowers, dancers, white elephants and tigers are a work of art in themselves, and we recommend you snap a picture there too. Always remember to dress appropriately when visiting temples, where you must always have your knees and shoulders covered. You may find that a long and flowing skirt of eye-catching patterns makes for a beautiful picture amongst the intricate décor, too.

Floating above the bright lights and transcendent sounds of Bangkok, The Dome is a collection of rooftop bars and restaurants offering breath-taking vistas across the capital of Thailand. Proudly including the bar made famous by The Hangover 2, in case you needed another reason to enjoy rooftop cocktails on top of Bangkok you just found it. Suspended 820 feet in the area, Sky Bar is one of the highest rooftop bars in the world, and a jewel in the city’s crown when it comes to watching sunset and observing one of Asia’s most eclectic places come alive. Choose from a menu of tempting cocktails, including a ‘Hangovertini’, created by the mixologist at Lebua to celebrate the film and blending green tea liquor, apple juice, Martini Rosso and rosemary honey. No holiday is complete without a picture of the golden hour atop a rooftop bar, however with the addition of the standout dome, glowing from the striking spotlights, any picture snapped here is bound to steal the limelight from every social media feed. Feel like the fifth member of the Wolfpack as you ascend the pristine staircase, lined with colossal vases of flowers, and appear where the skyscrapers meet the hazy clouds and lines of violet hues painted across the sky come as standard. 

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Let yourself float away to a world of aromatic spices, striking colours and shimmering waters, and open your eyes. You’re in a Thai floating market. An image consistently associated with Thailand, the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is a burst of excitement for both your senses and your camera lens. An early morning start is your only chance of survival here, as the market becomes flooded with visitors in the blink of an eye. Long-tail boasts glide down the narrow canals, weaving in and out of small wooden houses balancing on stilts in the shrugging water. We recommend waiting tentatively by the waters edge for the scene of fruit sellers rowing their boats, which make for an unforgettable picture. Once you’ve pulled yourself away from the capture button, the fresh food along the docks is worth a try, from the mini coconut pancakes to the boat noodles Thailand is famous for, swimming in the tasty meat broth. 

Camera charged? Let us do the rest. From arranging bespoke itineraries to scouting out all the best hidden spots, our team of personal travel managers are on hand whenever you need to give you all the tips and tricks to exploring the Thai capital. Call 0203 816 0985 or enquire here and leave the rest to us. All you need to do is pack your suitcase and scour your wardrobe to find the most brightly coloured outfit… after all, it will make the best snap for your Instagram feed.