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Perhaps more than any other city, Bangkok is
a city for the senses. There are amazing sights like the golden-spired
Wats that dot the city; amazing sounds (the whir of tuk-tuks
and buzz of conversation); amazing touch (the feel of silk
and the touch of a Thai massage); and of course the amazing
smells and tastes of Thai food!
Bangkok is a place that you can visit over and over again and
always find something new. Here are some of our favorite things
to do in Bangkok, organized over three days. We've included
a mix of the 'must sees' plus some sites off the beaten path.
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| Suggested
Itinerary - Option 1 |
Day
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Grand
Palace & Suan Lum Night Bazaar
Start the morning with a visit to Bangkok's most
famous site: the Grand Palace. Though no longer the
Royal residence, it is still a beautiful compound
of glittering buildings and the famous Emerald Buddha.
For the first-time visitor, a guided tour is highly
recommended. After lunch, head to Wat Arun. Tip:
after your tour, come back around sunset and wander
around as the sun goes down behind the temple.
In the evening, make your way to the Suan Lum Night
Bazaar. This huge open-air market / dining / drinking
/ people-watching spot is one of the best places
to absorb the local scene. There are literally thousands
of small stands selling everything from souvenirs
to shampoo. The government is trying to evict all
the merchants to develop another hotel/office complex,
but many of the merchants have refused to move.
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Day
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Temples & Jim
Thompson's House
Another busy day! Your guide will pick you up
at your hotel for your tour to Wat Pho (Temple
of the Reclining Buddha). At 46 meters in length
and 15 meters high the Buddha is the largest
in Bangkok and illustrates the passing of the
Buddha into nirvana. This tour also includes
two other temples: Wat Traimit (Golden Temple)
and Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple).
In the afternoon, head over to Jim Thompson's
House. Jim Thompson, an American who returned
to live in Thailand after World War II, is known
as the man who put the Thai silk industry on
the global stage. A visit to his beautifully
built Thai house showcases his passion for Thai
arts and culture.
The delicious flavours of Thai food is one of
the major attractions of any visit to Thailand.
Treat yourself to a night of delicious eating
and traditional Thai dance based on stories from
classical Thai folklore. Don't forget to take
your camera.
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Day
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Day
Trips from Bangkok
After several busy days in the city, it's time
to venture out and see the countryside. There are
a lot of options depending on your interests: a
day trip to the ancient capital of Ayuthaya, a
tour to the famous Bridge on the River Kwai, or
maybe an early morning trip to the floating markets
at Damnoen Saduak to see the merchants buying and
selling right off of their boats. Or how about
a day trip to Khao Yai national park with a chance
to ride an elephant! |
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Itinerary - Option 2 |
Day
1
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Temples
and night markets
See the marvelous
Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit. Scour the shelves of
different Chinatown shops.
Visit the sacred and ornately decorated Grand
Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. Witness the Reclining
Buddha at Wat Po. After the sacred journey you
could discover Bangkok’s bustling night
market culture. Pick out some orchids and garlands
from the Flower Market. Go shop-crazy at Patpong
Night Market, negotiating for a couple of shirts
or a replica watch. You could also try the famous
Chatuchak Market if you happen to be in the city
on a weekend.
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Day
2
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Thai
village
See Thailand’s only remaining authentic
floating market at Damnoen Saduak. Photograph
the country’s tallest chedi in Nakorn Pathom.
Have a quiet lunch at Rose Garden. Proceed to
the adjoining Thai Village for a cultural feast:
a fingernail dance, elephants, and a traditional
Thai wedding ceremony, to name a few.
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Day
3
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River
Kwai
Reserve this day for a trip to the River
Kwai. Visit the infamous bridge built by the
hands
of World War II prisoners. See a replica of
Japanese concentration camps at the JEATH Museum.
Join a train ride along the notorious “Death
Railway.”
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