Things to do in Central Region, Thailand

If you do only one sightseeing tour in Bangkok then make sure it's this one. Sitting on the Chao Phraya River, the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok, which includes Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha), is Bangkok's most impressive architectural attraction. The highlight of this half-day, guided tour is the chance to see the diminutive Emerald Buddha, which is always cloaked in gold.

On this half-day guided tour you will visit three of the most famous wat's in Bangkok - Wat Traimit, Wat Pho and Wat Benchamabophit. A Wat is a Buddhist building where both men and women can be ordained as monks or nuns.

Kanchanaburi's famous Bridge on the River Kwai and the beginning of the Death Railway is a poignant reminder of the thousands of POW's and forced laborers who lost their lives in the Second World War. This full day tour outside of Bangkok also includes a visit to the war museum and the chance to ride on a local train.

This full-day excursion outside of Bangkok is a wonderful way to maximize your time to experience the amazing floating markets of Thailand as well as Kanchanaburi, home to the bridge made even more famous by the Hollywood movie starring Alec Guiness, The Bridge on the River Kwai.

Visit the Ayutthaya temples on a cultural day trip from Bangkok - it's a highlight of any Thailand visit. The tour to the ancient capital of Siam includes a trip by riverboat, a must-do activity when you're in Bangkok, with close-up views of the temples and historic sites that line the Chao Phraya River.