Uruphong, Bangkok

#504 among attractions in Bangkok

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Uruphong is a four way intersection and neighbourhood in Thailand. It is in the areas of the Thung Phaya Thai and Thanon Phetchaburi sub-districts which are the part of the Ratchathewi district in downtown Bangkok. It connects the Rama VI and Phetchaburi roads beneath both a footbridge and also to the expressway. It's considered to be the first part of Phetchaburi road and is near the Yommarat railway halt, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Phaya Thai Palace, Ramathibodi Hospital, Phramongkutklao Hospital and Victory Monument. ()

Coordinates: 13°45'22"N, 100°31'25"E

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Uruphong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rama I Road, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Debsirin School, Talat Nang Loeng.

0.7 miSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Rama I Road, Bangkok
17 min walk • Rama I Road is a bustling thoroughfare in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. Stretching over several kilometers, this road is a microcosm of the city's vibrant culture, modernity, and historical significance. It serves as a significant connector, bridging various...
0.8 miSE
Contemporary arts in a modern building
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok
20 min walk • Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a contemporary arts centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Art, music, theatre, film, design and cultural/educational events take place in its exhibition and performance spaces. The centre includes cafes, commercial art galleries, bookshops, craft shops, and an art library.
0.8 miSW
Museum
Debsirin School, Bangkok
21 min walk • Debsirin School is a boys' secondary school in Thailand. Founded by King Chulalongkorn in 1885, its alumni include King Ananda Mahidol, Malaysia's founding father Tunku Abdul Rahman, more than 70 cabinet members, including 5 prime ministers, and numerous military leaders and dignitaries.
0.8 miW
Market, Shopping
Talat Nang Loeng, Bangkok
21 min walk • Talat Nang Loeng or Talad Nang Loeng is a market and historic neighbourhood in Bangkok. Located in Wat Sommanat sub-district, Pom Prap Sattru Phai district. Talat Nang Loeng was built in the reign of King Rama V. His Majesty the King officially opened on March 29, 1900 as the first land market of Thailand.
0.9 miN
Palace
Chitralada Royal Villa, Bangkok
22 min walk • Chitralada Royal Villa is a royal villa located within Dusit Palace. This villa was permanent-residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the longest-serving monarch of Thailand and Queen Sirikit.
0.4 miSW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Borom Niwat, Bangkok
11 min walk • Wat Borom Niwat Ratchaworawihan; also simple known as Wat Borom Niwat or Wat Borom is a second class royal Thai Buddhist temple, located in the Rong Mueang Subdistrict, Pathum Wan District, downtown Bangkok.
0.7 miSE
Bridge
Chaloem La 56 Bridge, Bangkok
19 min walk • Chaloem La 56 Bridge or popularly known as Hua Chang Bridge. It's a bridge in Bangkok's Thanon Phetchaburi sub-district, Ratchathewi district and Wang Mai sub-district, Pathum Wan district, it across Khlong Saen Saep on Phaya Thai Road.
0.8 miNW
Bridge
Chamai Maru Chet Bridge, Bangkok
22 min walk • Chamai Maru Chet Bridge is a historic bridge in Bangkok located on Phitsanulok Road, Suan Chitlada Sudditrict, Dusit District in the area of Government House near Rajavinit Mathayom School, Nang Loeng Racecourse, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon: Nang Loeng Campus and Wat Benchamabophit.
0.7 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Pub
The Rock Pub, Bangkok
18 min walk • The Rock Pub is a rock-metal pub and music venue at Phaya Thai Road, just below Ratchathewi BTS Station and opposite Asia Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The pub is located near the Siam area in Pathum Wan District, which contains the Siam Paragon, Siam Center and MBK Center shopping malls and the Siam Square shopping area.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Restaurant
Queen Savang Vadhana Museum, Bangkok
22 min walk • The Queen Savang Vadhana Museum is a Thai traditional museum about the royal duties of Queen Savang Vadhana who was a consort of King Chulalongkorn and the grandmother of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The museum is located at Sa Pathum Palace, Bangkok. The museum was established in 2008 in a former mansion of the queen.
0.7 miW
Museum, History museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Varadis Palace, Bangkok
19 min walk • Varadis Palace is the former residence of Prince Tisavarakumarn, the Prince Damrong Rajanubhab on Lan Luang Road in Bangkok, Thailand.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Uruphong?

Nearby attractions include Phitsanulok Mansion, Bangkok (11 min walk), Wat Borom Niwat, Bangkok (11 min walk), Si Yaek Maha Nak, Bangkok (13 min walk), Chaturaphak Rangsarit Bridge, Bangkok (13 min walk).

How to get to Uruphong by public transport?

The nearest stations to Uruphong:

Train

Yommarat (6 min walk)
Uruphong (7 min walk)

Ferry

Sapan Charoenpol • Lines: Golden Mount (12 min walk)
แยกหลานหลวง (12 min walk)

Metro

Ratchathewi • Lines: BTS Sukhumvit (16 min walk)
Phaya Thai • Lines: BTS Sukhumvit (18 min walk)

Bus

2 • Lines: 2, 511, 8, S1 (16 min walk)
National Stadium • Lines: 11, 11 ปอ. เมกาบางนา - เอ็ม บี เค เซ, 508 (19 min walk)