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Sunset

Golden Hour at Chulalongkorn

Time your visit for the sun dipping low over the western horizon.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:54

    Somboon Seafood

    Grab a drink or light bite at Somboon Seafood. The curry crab is a local specialty, and the venue is open late enough to accommodate a pre-sunset start.

  2. 17:14

    Museum of Natural History

    Walk 4 minutes from the anchor to the Museum of Natural History. Use the grounds to stretch your legs and orient yourself toward the west.

  3. 17:49

    Museum of Imaging Technology

    Head 5 minutes WSW to the Museum of Imaging Technology. Find a spot with a clear view toward the WSW to catch the sunset.

  4. 18:09

    Museum of Imaging Technology

    Watch the sun set at 18:09. The sky will turn gold as the light fades over the western horizon.

  5. 18:39

    Edoya

    End the evening at Edoya. This traditional Japanese restaurant is open until 23:00, offering a calm contrast to the day's heat.

Local tip

The Museum of Imaging Technology offers a specific western-south-western alignment for the sunset. Arrive early to secure a good vantage point.

Check before you go

  • Somboon Seafood opens at 16:00, so arrive after that time.
  • Edoya is open for dinner from 17:30 on weekdays and all day Sunday.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bangkok (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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