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When you want to explore the cultural sights and learn about the rich history of Bangkok, all it takes is a trip to the village market or a tour of the area shrines and temples where you can see ancient relics, statutes and buildings firsthand.  There are hundreds of unique attractions throughout the city, but here's where you'll find some of the Bangkok's most visited sites:

Vimanmek Mansion Museum
Make your way to this historic museum to see the world's largest golden teak building firsthand.  The mansion is three storeys high and contains 81 rooms, halls and ante chambers that store hundreds of artifacts and paintings once owned by royalty.

Erawan Shine
This beautiful shrine is located next to the Grand Hyatt Hotel and most people drive right past it when taking a sightseeing tour of the city.  However, a quick stop at this shrine will give you a chance to see the laced flowers, wooden elephants and even catch a Thai dance performance on site.

Ancient City
It's the world's largest outdoor museum and home to dozens of replicas of Thailand's monuments, temples and landmarks.  The museum covers over 280 acres of property and is open every day.  You'll find it at 33.km on Sukhumvit Road, and admission is just 50 Baht per person.

National Museum
Take a short walk from the Grand Palace to see one of the largest museums on the continent.  The museum features hundreds of artifacts, paintings, collectibles and relics from the early days of Bangkok and is open throughout the week. 

Snake Farm
The Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute is home to a giant snake farm and includes snake pits and dozens of types of anti-venomous snakes.  The farm is one of the largest producers of anti-venom serum in Asian, and you can take a guided tour of the grounds to learn how the serum is made or watch a live snake feeding.  The farm is located a short walk from the Pan Pacific Hotel opposite Suriawongse Road.