Bangkok in 3 days

Trip at a glance

Your first day

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: The temples by the river

The Grand Palace, a market lunch across the river, Wat Pho and Wat Arun, sunset on the Golden Mount, then dinner in Chinatown.

1
8:30 AMGrand Palace and Wat Phra KaewGo at opening. Cover your shoulders and knees, or you will be turned away.About 2 hours 45 min here
Entry: ฿500 (about $15) · Includes the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
Official fees: The Bureau of the Royal HouseholdLast verified Nov 3, 2026
Walk to Tha Chang pier, then a boat across to Wang Lang; about 20 min
2
11:30 AMWang Lang MarketLunch from the stalls in the lanes by the pier: noodles, curries over rice, grilled pork and Thai desserts.About 1 hour 15 min here
Pay as you go
Express boat downriver to Tha Tien pier, about 15 min
3
1:00 PMWat PhoSee the Reclining Buddha, then book a massage at the temple school if you have time.About 2 hours here
Entry: ฿300 (about $9)
Official fees: Wat PhoLast verified Nov 3, 2026
Cross-river ferry from Tha Tien pier, a few minutes
4
3:00 PMWat ArunClimb the lower terraces for river views. The tower is lit after dark, best seen from the east bank.About 1 hour 30 min here
Entry: ฿[fee]
Ferry back to Tha Tien, then a taxi; about 25 min
5
5:00 PMOptionalGolden Mount (Wat Saket)Climb the stairs that wind around the hill for a sunset view over the old town.About 1 hour 45 min here
Entry: ฿[fee]
Taxi or tuk-tuk, about 15 min
6
7:00 PMChinatown (Yaowarat Road)Graze along Yaowarat Road; the stalls are busiest after dark.
Pay as you go

Before you go

Dress for the templesShoulders and knees must be covered at the Grand Palace and most temples. Carry a light scarf, and wear shoes that slip off easily.
Use the river and the railsRiver boats, the BTS Skytrain and the MRT subway beat the traffic. For other trips, use Grab or Bolt, or insist on the taxi meter.
Ignore the closed palace storyA friendly stranger may say the Grand Palace is closed today and offer a tuk-tuk tour instead. It is a scam that ends at gem or tailor shops.
Carry small notesMarkets, street food stalls and tuk-tuks take cash. Cards work in malls, hotels and most restaurants.
Drink bottled or filtered waterLocals rarely drink tap water. Buy bottled water, or refill at the filtered water machines found around the city.
Respect the royal familyCriticizing the monarchy is a crime in Thailand. The royal anthem plays before films in cinemas: stand when it does.

Where to stay for this plan

Stay by the river or in Silom: river boats reach the day 1 temples, and the Skytrain and subway cover day 2.

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