Bangkok Street Food and Markets in
Stay near the river in Chinatown and sample your way through Talat Noi, Yaowarat and floating markets, plus a bike ride through Bang Kachao, the city's green lung.
This itinerary is food-focused. Enjoy street snacks in Talat Noi, the old Chinatown, and on Yaowarat Road's night market. Early in the morning, ride a bike along Bang Kachao's elevated walkways and weekend markets. Then visit the indoor floating market at ICONSIAM and the riverside night market. Next, head to Damnoen Saduak Railway Market and Amphawa for river seafood, and finish with a stroll through Chatuchak on the last day. Suited to food lovers and repeat visitors.
Days 3 and 4 must fall on a Saturday and Sunday, since Amphawa and Chatuchak are both weekend markets.
Day by day
Day 1 · Talat Noi Old Street and Yaowarat Night Market
Bangkok(Talat Noi、Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)、Yaowarat Road (Chinatown))
Airport Rail Link, then MRT to Wat Mangkon station, about 1 hour. Walk the rest of the way.
Yaowarat Road street food starts setting up after 6 p.m. Some stalls are closed on Mondays.
Stay: Riverside · Yaowarat
Day 2 · Bang Kachao Bike Ride and Riverside Night Market
Bangkok(Bang Kachao、ICONSIAM、Asiatique The Riverfront)
Take a taxi to Wang Na Pier, cross by ferry, and rent a bicycle to ride around Bang Kachao. In the afternoon, take a boat to ICONSIAM. In the evening, take the riverside shuttle boat to Asiatique.
Ride in the morning to avoid the heat in Bang Kachao. There is a local market on weekends.
Stay: Riverside · Yaowarat
Day 3 · Damnoen Saduak and Amphawa River Seafood
Bangkok(Maeklong Railway Market、Amphawa Floating Market)
Take a minivan from the Southern Bus Terminal, about 1.5 hours, to Damnoen Saduak. Transfer to a songthaew to Amphawa, then return to the city in the evening by hired car or minivan.
The last minivan back from Amphawa leaves around 7 to 8 p.m. To see the fireflies, you'll need to hire a car for the return trip.
Stay: Riverside · Yaowarat
Day 4 · Chatuchak Weekend Market and Departure
Bangkok(Chatuchak Weekend Market)
MRT from Wat Mangkon station to Chatuchak Park station, about 30 minutes. After shopping, collect your luggage and head to the airport.
The market gets very hot after midday, so arrive around 9 a.m.
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