Bangkok trip ideas

Trips planned for Bangkok run 3 to 4 days. These are the places they keep coming back to, and the trips themselves, day by day.

  • 2 trips
  • 3 to 4 days
  • 12 places

How many days do you need in Bangkok?

2 trips planned for Bangkok run 3 to 4 days.

A 3-day planA 4-day plan
Map of the most-visited places in Bangkok

What to see in Bangkok

The places Bangkok trips keep coming back to, most often first.

  1. 1

    Wat Phra Kaew

    Royal temple complex in Bangkok, Thailand.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  2. 2

    Grand Palace

    Official residence of the King of Thailand since 1782.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  3. 3

    Wat Arun

    Buddhist temple in central Bangkok, Thailand.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  4. 4

    Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit

    Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  5. 5

    Wat Ratchabophit

    Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  6. 6

    National Art Gallery

    Art gallery in Bangkok, Thailand.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  7. 7

    Wat Bowonniwet Vihara

    Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  8. 8

    Wat Ratchanatdaram

    Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  9. 9

    Wat Saket

    Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  10. 10

    Sao Chingcha

    Landmark in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  11. 11

    Wat Intharawihan

    Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  12. 12

    Wat Suthat

    Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand.

    In 1 of 2 trips

Trips to Bangkok

Sample tripBangkok · 4 days of temples, markets and museumsWat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace · old-town wats · the river · packed pace4 days · February · a trip with friends · 20 stopsSample trip3 Days in Bangkok · Temples and Royal GroundsThree days · Old royal quarter, river and shrines · December · Moderate pace3 days · December · a couple's trip · 12 stops

Good to know

How many days do you need in Bangkok?

Four full days cover the royal quarter, the old-town wats, the riverside temples and the city's main museums and markets. This plan keeps mornings and late afternoons outdoors and the hottest hours inside.

Which temples sit near the Grand Palace?

Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Ratchabophit all sit in the same royal quarter, so one morning covers all three before the palace grounds get busy.

What should you wear to Bangkok's temples?

Covered shoulders and knees for everyone, and shoes come off before entering any temple building. A scarf and long trousers help on hot days.

Is Jim Thompson House worth visiting?

It is a teak house with the owners art collection still in place, seen by guided tour in about two hours. The trip pairs it with Bangkok Art and Culture Centre nearby.

What to wear to the Grand Palace in Bangkok

Shoulders and knees covered. The rule applies at the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, and Wat Pho asks for the same. A light scarf or sarong in the bag covers the gaps.

Are Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace the same

Wat Phra Kaew sits inside the Grand Palace grounds and shares its ticket, so the two are visited in one go. Plan around two hours for both.

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