Walking track · Bangkok
Bangkok’s Royal Old Town Walk
Explore Bangkok’s royal old town on a walking track from the Grand Palace and Wat Pho to the Giant Swing, Loha Prasat and the Golden Mount. Palace rooflines, tiled chedis, a red ceremonial frame and repeated temple spires lead to a golden chedi above the old city’s roofs. This Experience focuses on permitted approaches and exterior visitor areas; reclining-Buddha interiors, upper levels and summit access are separate from the Landmark stops.
- 5 stops
- 2.4 km
- about 3 h
- on foot
The itinerary
Stop by stop.
Check current opening arrangements before setting out, especially for palace admission, temple interiors, and the Golden Mount.
- 01
Start here
Grand Palace Bangkok
Begin near the main visitor approach, where white perimeter walls and ornate rooflines frame the palace complex. Use the permitted approach for photographs without standing in traffic or entrance queues. Admission, security checks, dress requirements and opening arrangements are separate; check the Landmark map and confirm your Unlock nearby.
Plan about 30 min · Visit the Grand Palace Bangkok guide
- 02
+ 650 m from the previous stop
Wat Pho
At Wat Pho, use permitted exterior paths to pick out colorful tiled chedis against the layered temple roofs. Respect worship and dress guidance as you explore the exterior visitor areas. This Landmark stop does not include a staged reclining-Buddha interior portrait; confirm your Unlock while nearby.
Plan about 30 min · Visit the Wat Pho guide
- 03
+ 1.0 km from the previous stop
Giant Swing
Find a viewpoint along the pedestrian edge of the square to include the Giant Swing’s complete red frame and stone base beside Wat Suthat. This is a stationary ceremonial structure: do not climb it or cross traffic for a centered photograph. Check the Landmark map before confirming your Unlock.
Plan about 30 min · Visit the Giant Swing guide
- 04
+ 510 m from the previous stop
Loha Prasat
Within Wat Ratchanatdaram, use a permitted garden or plaza path to frame Loha Prasat’s repeated pointed spires without cropping its upper tiers. Respect worship and visitor boundaries. Interior and upper-level access are separate from this stop; check the Landmark map and confirm your Unlock nearby.
Plan about 30 min · Visit the Loha Prasat guide
- 05
+ 250 m from the previous stop
Wat Saket Golden Mount
Finish on authorized lower visitor paths, looking toward the golden chedi crowning the hill above the old city’s roofs and trees. This stop does not imply summit access. Temple and summit visits are separate; follow visitor controls, avoid restricted religious areas and confirm your Unlock nearby.
Plan about 30 min · Visit the Wat Saket Golden Mount guide
Place-earned, not photo-matched
Collect every badge on this track.
Unlocked verifies that you are really at each Landmark. Choose Unlock while you are there, and the badge is yours — the photo Memory can wait until you are home.
- 01
Go to the Landmark.
Follow the track above; every stop is a supported place in Bangkok.
- 02
Choose Unlock.
A current location sample verifies you are inside the Landmark's supported area.
- 03
Finish the track.
Each verified visit earns the Landmark's badge permanently in your Passport.
Before you go
Track questions.
Does this walk include palace admission or temple interiors?
The Landmark stops use permitted approaches and exterior visitor areas. Grand Palace admission, security checks and dress requirements are separate. Wat Pho’s stop does not include a staged reclining-Buddha interior portrait, and access inside Loha Prasat or to its upper levels is separate.
Will I reach the Golden Mount summit?
The Golden Mount stop uses authorized lower visitor paths, with views of the hill and golden chedi. It does not establish summit access. If you add a summit visit, follow stair routes and visitor controls, and avoid restricted religious areas.
How do I Unlock each Landmark?
Check the Landmark map and confirm your Unlock while nearby at each stop. A distant view does not establish arrival. Stay on permitted visitor paths and approaches rather than entering traffic, entrance queues or restricted religious areas to get closer.
What should I keep in mind when taking photographs?
Use permitted paths and respect worship, dress guidance and visitor boundaries. At the Grand Palace, keep clear of traffic and entrance queues. At the Giant Swing, photograph from the pedestrian edge of the square; do not climb the structure or cross traffic for a centered shot.