Tourist places in Bangkok | Lukfoto - Photographer

Your ultimate Bangkok travel guide: explore must-see tourist spots & other gems. Get itinerary ideas and view amazing photos before you visit.

Discover Bangkok’s Hidden Gems Through a Photographer’s Lens

Having conducted over 1000 photoshoots in Bangkok, we’ve been photographing people in this city for years and know it like the back of our hand. Below are places to visit in Bangkok through the eyes of experienced photographers – this is not another copied or generic AI-generated site. If you’re looking for a professional photoshoot in Bangkok, take a look at our package plans.

Temple Sunset Magic: Wat Pho and Riverside Views

One of the most popular tourist places in Bangkok is the iconic Wat Pho where you can see the impressive big buddha.

We’ll start our session around 5pm (depending on the season) to catch perfect lighting at this buddhist temple. The best part? It’s just a 3-minute walk to a stunning sunset spot by the river – perfect for those dreamy golden hour portraits!

Want to make your photos truly special? You can rent traditional Thai costumes for your Pho temple photoshoot, creating memorable images with the reclining Buddha statue. This Bangkok itinerary typically takes an hour, but we can extend to two hours if you want more photos in extra spots. For night photography enthusiasts, we can spend less time here and add Chinatown’s vibrant neons to your collection.

• Wat Pho temple
• Sunset by the river
+ Thai costume rental
+ Neons in Chinatown

Cultural Immersion: Talat Noi and Chinatown by Day

For those who want to explore Bangkok’s cultural heart, our Talat Noi and Chinatown tour offers fantastic photo opportunities. We’ll begin in Talad Noi with its fascinating Talat Noi street art before hopping on a tuk-tuk to Chinatown’s bustling streets.

In Yaowarat Road (Chinatown’s main street), we’ll visit the colorful Sampheng market where vendors sell everything from fabrics to street food.

This area is one of the best places for photography in Bangkok with its vibrant colors and authentic local atmosphere.

For even more diversity in your photos, we can add another hour to visit the popular Song Wat road nearby – one of the hidden gems for photography enthusiasts.

• Talat Noi
• Chinatown by day
+ Song Wat Road

Urban Night Photography: Mahanakhon and Samyan Mitrtown

For those seeking dramatic urban shots, our night photography session at pixel building (Mahanakhon) area creates dark, cinematic photos that will make your social media stand out.

We use LED lights, flash photography and special techniques to create moody red light portraits that make you look incredibly cool against the backdrop of this iconic skyscraper.

After capturing these urban vibes, we’ll head to Samyan Mitrtown’s sky garden where you can pose with stunning Bangkok skylines. This roof view place offers panoramic images that showcase the city’s vastness. Want more? We can extend the session to include neon-lit photos in Chinatown to capture the full range of best places for photography in Bangkok.

• Mahanakhon area and BTS station
• Samyan Mitrtown Sky Garden
+ Neons in Chinatown

Urban-Nature Mix: Perfect Dating App Portfolio

Our signature dating app photoshoot combines the sharp urban landscape of the Thai Tower Mahanakhon area with the natural beauty of Lumphini Park. This balanced mix allows you to showcase different outfits and personalities – from sophisticated city dweller to relaxed nature lover.

This session isn’t limited to dating portraits; we can create a lifestyle album for your social media. Nearby attractions include the French-style “Brioche by Heaven” bakery café and the spectacular Yao Skybar for panoramic cocktail shots. For something more active, we can add action photos at nearby “FITFAC Sathon” Muay Thai gym or head to the local fruit market and street food at Soi Silom 20 for candid street photography.

• Mahanakhon area and BTS station
• Lumphini Park
+ Yao Rooftop Bar
+ FITFAC Muay Thai gym
+ Brioche by Heaven Cafe
+ Fruit and street food market at Soi Silom 20

Riverside Treasures: Iconsiam, Lhong1919, and Tsai Eatery

This tour starts at the luxurious Iconsiam mall – perfect for urban snaps and professional LinkedIn headshots. We’ll also capture natural moments with coffee at an outdoor café. Next, we’ll take a taxi to Lhong1919, a calm old Chinese mansion with a shrine – a true hidden gem and absolutely non-touristy spot that’s perfect for Instagram.

Our final stop is another local secret: Tsai Eatery, a photogenic restaurant by the river known mainly to locals. If you want more diversity in your photos, we can extend the tour to the flower market and a bridge for golden hour shots – some of the best photo spots Bangkok has to offer for that perfect sunset glow.

• Iconsiam
• Lhong1919
• Tsai Eatery
+ Flower market and bridge

Vintage Bangkok: Train Station, Temple, and Park

Step back in time at Hualaphong, the old train station where vintage trains are still used by locals daily. Your photos will transport you to Bangkok’s 1980s era, capturing a side of the city many tourists miss. Next, we’ll visit Wat Hua Lamphong temple – a beautiful, non-touristy temple where locals come to pray, make wishes, and meet street fortune tellers after dark.

We’ll finish the session in Lumphini Park, one of the biggest parks in BKK. Other nearby attractions worth adding include Dragon Town, a location favored by local photographers for its urban architecture, and Baan Suan Sarthorn café with its pond, tropical greens, and mini waterfall – perfect for those seeking unusual and unique photo locations.

• Old train station Hua Lamphong
• Wat Hua Lamphong temple
• Lumphini Park
+ Dragon Town
+ Baan Suan Sathon cafe

Tropical Urban Mix: Cafés, Starbucks, Muay Thai, and Park

Start your photoshoot at Baan Suan Sathorn café, surrounded by tropical greenery – ideal for business photos with your laptop or casual social media content. We’ll then take a taxi to Bangkok’s most photogenic Starbucks at The Davis Sukhumvit 24, featuring beautiful European architecture.

For something completely different, our next stop is the colorful Yokkao Muay Thai gym where we’ll capture fun action shots of you practicing Thailand’s national sport. We’ll end at Benchakitti Park for serene nature photos among flowers and by the lake. This diverse mix offers some of the best places for photography in Bangkok in a single session.

• Baan Suan Sathon cafe
• Starbucks at The Davis Sukhumvit 24
• Yokkao Muay Thai gym
• Benchakitti Park

Local Life and Sacred Sites: Cafés, Markets, and Temples

Discover one of Bangkok’s hidden gems – the cute Rama 8 Café located in a very local area across the river. After capturing photos with various cool setups and drinks, we’ll take a short taxi ride to Mahanak fruit market for fun pictures with exotic Thai fruits.

Next, we’ll visit two remarkable temples within walking distance of each other. First is Wat Saket (the “Golden Mount”), featuring Buddhist bells, panoramic views, and a famous sanctuary with Indian relics at the top – considered the navel of the city and part of historic Ratanakosin.

Then we’ll explore Loha Prasat with its unique architecture, nice views, and authentic atmosphere where you can experience monks chanting.

If you’re interested in more Bangkok temples, we can add Wat Benchamabophit, famous yet not crowded, with beautiful views and marble architecture.

• Rama 8 Cafe
• Mahanak Fruit Market
• Yokkao Muay Thai gym
• Wat Saket
• Loha Prasat temple
+ Wat Benchamabophit

Outside the City: Erawan Museum and Ancient City

Even if you have just 1 day in Bangkok, these two locations outside the city center are worth the trip. The Erawan Museum, with its massive three-headed elephant structure, offers one-of-a-kind architecture unlike anything else in the world. The museum grounds include a peaceful park with shrines, charming bridges, and a river.

About 20 minutes away by taxi is The Ancient City, the largest outdoor museum in the world. For a fun activity, rent a golf cart to drive around this vast complex featuring hundreds of amazing photo spots. This family-friendly tourist spot includes cafes, restaurants, shops, and best of all – no crowds! Plan to spend at least 4 hours here (2 hours minimum) as it’s about an hour from downtown and we don’t combine it with other locations.

• The Erawan Museum
• The Ancient City