Wang Mai Travel Guide
Bangkok
Popular places to visit
MBK Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to MBK Center, a popular shopping spot in Bangkok. Visit the notable monuments and temples in this vibrant area.
Jim Thompson House Museum
Admire the house and art collection of an American expat who became one of Thailand’s most renowned “farangs” before he mysteriously disappeared in the 1960s.
Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre during your travels in Bangkok. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Khaosan Road
This “anything goes” street is a hot spot for budget travelers who want to buy cheap clothes and souvenirs, people-watch or party all night.
Pratunam Market
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Pratunam Market, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this vibrant area.
Terminal 21 Shopping Mall
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Terminal 21 Shopping Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Visit the temples and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride
Private Bangkok Night Tour: Markets, Temples & Riverside
Ayutthaya Temples and Ayothaya Floating Market From Bangkok
Bangkok: Maeklong Railway Market & Floating Market Tour
Ayutthaya Must Visit Temples Tour from Bangkok
Private Bangkok Night Tour: Markets, Temples & Riverside
Top hotels in Wang Mai
Mandarin Hotel Managed by Centre Point
Everything was great especially the front desks and the foods was excellent! the rooms too were very clean. I love to go back there again!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Pathumwan Princess Hotel
Clean room, convenient location, nice buffet breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam by IHG
Great staff and clean would recommend stay again close to SKYTRAINs and mbk mall
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
VELA be Bangkok Siam
Great staff
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Asia Hotel Bangkok
Room was nice, cleaning staff excellent but the amenities were lacking for a 4 star rated hotel. No toiletries provided such as toothbrush, toothpaste, qtips etc. Only thing provided was a showercap and small vials of shampoo and bodywash that is used up in two showers by two people. Also no water ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55
Súper clean, comfortable and welcoming
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wang Mai
Bangkok City Centre
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bangkok City Centre. Check out top attractions like Khaosan Road and MBK Center, and jump on the metro at Hua Lamphong Station or National Stadium BTS Station to see more of the city.
Siam
Enjoy the popular shops in Siam. MBK Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ratchadamri BTS Station or Siam BTS Station to see more of Bangkok.
Ratchaprasong
Visitors to Ratchaprasong love its popular shops, and you can check out Erawan Shrine and Gaysorn Plaza. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Chit Lom BTS Station.
Bang Rak
Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bang Rak. Top attractions like King Power Mahanakhon and Patpong Night Bazaar are major draws. Catch the metro at Chong Nonsi BTS Station or Saint Louis Station to see more of the city.
Chinatown
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Chinatown. Spend some time visiting top spots like Chinatown, and catch the metro at MRT Wat Mangkon Station or Hua Lamphong Station to see more of the area.
Sala Daeng
Silom Complex Shopping Mall and Thaniya Plaza are a few top attractions in Sala Daeng. Hop around the city on the metro at Si Lom Station or Sala Daeng Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, popular shops and eye-catching views.
