How to Take the Perfect Bangkok Instagram Shot - Top Photo Spots and Tips

As a city that offers its visitors endless opportunities to take photos that are Instagram-worthy, Bangkok is indeed the travel destination of your dreams. From exuberant temples dressed in gold, and bustling and colourful markets to an iconic skyline, It has everything a photography enthusiast could ask for. Here are some tips and ideas along with a list of photo-worthy spots to help you take some amazing clicks for the “gram” during your time here. 

Temples

Wat Arun Temple, Bangkok | Image via unsplash

Bangkok is a city that is home to over a whopping 400 temples - each of them boasts its own style and charm. These monumental edifices are not only peaceful places of worship but also architectural masterpieces that showcase the rich cultural and historical significance of Thailand. Here’s a list of temples that would give you the ideal photography opportunities in Bangkok.

Wat Arun - Regarded as the temple of dawn, this particular temple dazzles during dawn and dusk - especially during the golden hours. If you are willing to take some amazing pictures of this temple, you know when to go. It is also located in proximity to Pathumwan Princess Hotel which is a popular 5-star hotel in Bangkok

Wat Pho - Known as the temple of the reclining Buddha, Wat Pho is home to 46 metres long intricately detailed Buddha statues of which you can take some great photos. 

Grand Palace - As the name suggests, this is the former residence of the royal family and it is a symbol that signifies the importance of the nation’s monarchy. This site also happens to have several temples within its compound along with well-landscaped gardens, intricate and beautiful corridors and throne rooms. 

Markets

Boasting an exciting balance of chaos and contrast, the Markets of Bangkok are truly a paradise for photography enthusiasts. The colours of clothing items, food, bizarre ingredients, peculiar goods and of course the people, give the markets a character that you will not be able to find anywhere else in the world! If you are interested in catching a glimpse of what these markets offer, consider visiting the following markets;

Chatuchak Weekend Market - one of the largest weekend markets in Thailand, with over 15 000 stalls, this market has everything one could be looking for excellent photo opportunities. From food items, vegetables, souvenirs, and antiques, to plants and pets, you can click away pictures of peculiar and unique items that will pique the interest of your audience on Instagram. 

Damnoen Sudak Floating Market: Being one of the most iconic and famous floating markets in Bangkok, the Sudak floating market, as the name suggests the entire market operates on a canal and the items in the market are sold on boats.

 Visitors to the market can find everything from vegetables, fruits, cooked food items, souvenirs and even clothing items being sold on boats here. It is best to visit the market during the early morning hours when it's most active and vibrant which will allow you to take even more eye-catching. Bangkok is also home to a few other markets that are worth visiting as well. They are namely, Taling Chan Floating Market, Th Khao San Market, and The Camp - a vintage style flee market.

Museums

Bangkok is not only a city of Markets but also a city of Museums owing to its rich historical background. There are plenty of Museums in the city and each of them offers unique and exclusive photo opportunities. the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Suan Pakkad Palace Museum Siam, the Bangkok Folk Museum and the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre are some of the establishments that are worth visiting with a lot of photo opportunities.

In summary, Bangkok is certainly a city of contrasts and its contrast and diversity offer travellers and photography enthusiasts numerous things to document. If you are visiting this city in hopes of finding some amazing photo opportunities, consider the ideas mentioned above and add timeless images to your photography collection.