Bangkok’s Top 5 Kid’s Attractions

Bangkok is a bustling city like no other, and simply wandering around this buzzing metropolis is enough of a culture shock to thrill any youngster. But Bangkok has some extra special sights designed specifically with children in mind, guaranteed to create lasting memories for all the family.

All of our top 5 Bangkok kid’s attractions are incredibly affordable, like the city itself. If you’re a family travelling to Thailand on a budget, then flights to Bangkok are almost always the most expensive part of the trip. But you can save by booking in advance and checking flight specialist sites like DialAFlight who are currently offering flights to Bangkok from London for £449 return.

Ice Planet

http://www.iceplanet.co.th/ourplanet.html

Escape Bangkok’s searing heat with a trip to one of the city’s most popular ice rinks. This vast Olympic size rink takes up almost 2,000sqm of space inside the Siam Discovery Centre. This upscale mall has plenty of designer brand shopping on hand for parents or older teens who don’t fancy taking a turn on the ice. Located on the 7th floor of the mall there are amazing views over the city, ice hockey and figure skating lessons too.

Bangkok Butterfly Garden & Insectorium

http://www.bangkok.com/attraction/butterfly-garden.htm

A hidden sanctuary away from the nearby hustle and bustle of Chatuchak Weekend Market, the Bangkok Butterfly Garden & Insectorium is sure to delight children and adults of all ages. Relax as you wander through the butterfly’s natural habitat inside a huge and airy enclosure replete with shady ferns and palms, a cooling waterfall and huge rockeries. More than 500 butterflies flutter around the enclosure at any one time, so be sure to take your camera!

Dusit Zoo

http://www.dusitzoo.org/

Thailand’s first ever zoo, Dusit was founded more than half a century ago and has since cared for almost 2,000 animals. This vast 189,000sqm animal park offers far more than just animal enclosures. Kids can learn all about the animals at the education center, discover the history of the park and its many residents at the zoo museum, take a trip onboard the sightseeing train and go ape in the activity playground. The zoo is also home to a large animal hospital. The park itself is vast and it’s best to grab a map on the way in to figure out what you really want to see. There is a mini tram to whisk you around, and if you need a break from the heat you’ll find plenty of water fountains, shaded gardens, cafes and ice cream parlours – although you’re welcome to bring your own food and drink into the park too.

Bangkok Thailand Knowledge Park

http://www.tkpark.or.th/tk/index.php

For a day trip through cutting edge design, architecture and ideas, kids can’t help but fall in love with the visually striking BangkokTK Park. Inspired by the likes of the Idea Store in England and the Pompidou Centre in Paris, this a place of learning like you’ve never seen before. Kids can explore this colourful wonderland and its IT library and workshops, mini theatres, Inspiration Box, children’s room, Mediateque, virtual reality world, music library and more, creating 3D cartoons, computer games, stories and art along the way.

Siam Ocean World

http://www.siamoceanworld.co.th/

One of the largest aquariums in the whole of Southeast Asia awaits you underneath the upmarket Siam Paragon Shopping Mall. Home to more than 30,000 sea creatures from around the world, Siam Ocean World spans a vast underground area the size of three Olympic size swimming pools. As well as underwater tunnels that provide stunning views, kids can enjoy rides on glass bottom boats, a fun 4D cinema, talks with divers, workshops, shark and penguin feeding and can even take a swim alongside some of the fish.