Bangkok First Visit: Classic

The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, the Siam shopping district and the Chatuchak Weekend Market: three days to see the best of Bangkok.

Three days organized by area. Day one covers the old-town temples plus Chinatown night eats. Day two is in the Siam area, with Jim Thompson House, malls and the Erawan Shrine (Four-Faced Buddha). Day three is the Chatuchak Weekend Market before heading to the airport. Stay in Siam, where light rail transfers are most convenient. No day trips are included, making this suitable for a short first visit.

November to February, the cool season, is the most comfortable. April is the hottest month, and May to October brings afternoon showers.

Day by day

Day 1 · Old Town's Three Major Temples and Chinatown

Bangkok（Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew、Wat Pho、Wat Arun、Yaowarat Road (Chinatown)）

Take the BTS to Saphan Taksin, transfer to a Chao Phraya River express boat to Tha Tien Pier, then take a ferry across the river to Wat Arun. In the evening, take a taxi to Chinatown, about 30 minutes.

The Grand Palace has a strict dress code: wear long pants or a long skirt and cover your shoulders. Go in as soon as it opens at 8:30 a.m.

Stay: Siam · Ratchaprasong

Day 2 · Siam Shopping District and Sky Views

Bangkok（Jim Thompson House、Siam Square & Siam Paragon、Erawan Shrine、King Power Mahanakhon SkyWalk）

Explore Siam on foot or take the BTS for one or two stops. In the evening, take the BTS to Chong Nonsi Station and go up King Power Mahanakhon.

Jim Thompson House requires entry with a guided tour. It's better to go in the morning.

Stay: Siam · Ratchaprasong

Day 3 · Chatuchak Weekend Market and Departure

Bangkok（Chatuchak Weekend Market）

Take the BTS to Mo Chit Station or the MRT to Chatuchak Park Station. After shopping, return to your hotel to pick up your luggage. The Airport Rail Link to Suvarnabhumi takes about 30 minutes.

The market is open on Saturdays and Sundays, so plan the last day of your trip to fall on a weekend.

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