A day in Bangkok: where to live, where to go, how to get around. How to see all the interesting things in Bangkok in one day? Self-guided tour of Bangkok in 1 day

The first city of our trip was Bangkok. We decided to stay two blocks from Khao San Road, so as not to be too noisy, but at the same time close to all the main attractions of Bangkok.

For those who don't know, Khaosan Road- this is a place where independent travelers from all over the world gather, an area of ​​cheap guesthouses, bars, all kinds of entertainment for every taste and color until the morning! Khao San itself is already an interesting and iconic place for backpackers all over the world, from where travelers are already leaving and scattering throughout Southeast Asia. A detailed report from Khao San Street was made in.

Khao San street in Bangkok

We spent two and a half days in the capital of Thailand, so we mainly visited the main attractions; next time we will see other, less famous ones. If you wish, you can travel through all these places in a day if you travel by taxi. But do you need it? It’s better to take your time, on foot :-) At the end of the article, watch a short video about these two days in Bangkok. It’s true that Chiang Mai has crept in there a little))

If you are wondering “Where to go in Bangkok?” or “What to do in Bangkok if you only have two days”, read on.

Sights of Bangkok in 2 days

1. The Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Phra Kheo)

Undoubtedly, the most important attraction of the capital and the most revered complex of buildings in Thailand. The Royal Palace was built as the new residence of the king when the capital was moved to Bangkok in the 18th century. Now the king lives in another place, although the palace is used for official ceremonies, holidays, etc.

One of the temples in the Grand Royal Palace of Bangkok

Working hours: from 8:30 to 16:30, daily.
Price: 500 baht.

2. Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho, Wat Pho)

Located directly opposite the Grand Palace, the oldest temple in Bangkok. The temple is best known for its huge reclining Buddha, which is 46 m long and 15 m high.

Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho

Working hours: from 8:30 to 18:30, daily.
Price: 200 baht.

This time we decided not to go to the big palace and Wat Pho, so the photos are from 2011, someday we’ll go and update our impressions.

Named after Arun, the god of the dawn, it is located on the other side of the Chao Phraya River from the Royal Palace. Wat Arun is notable for its unusual architecture, a 79-meter pagoda symbolizing Mount Meru.

Wat Arun Bangkok

If you climb the steep stairs of the temple, you can look at Bangkok from above

View from Wat Arun

Working hours: from 7:30 to 17:30, daily.
Price: 50 baht.

4. Wat Rakhang Kositaram

The sights of Bangkok are not only crowds of tourists and the clicking of cameras on every corner. Walking around the Thonburi area, we came across the Wat Rakang Kositaram temple, which is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, opposite the Tha Chang pier. It is also called the temple of bells, and indeed there are many bells here, varied and each sounding differently. There are many pigeons on the pier near the temple.

View of the temple from the ferry across Chao Phraya

Pier at Wat Rakhang

Bells at Wat Rakhang temple

When we were walking around the temple grounds, the monks were holding some kind of service for schoolchildren, the bird was also listening to mantras :-)

5. A small park next to the Phra Athit pier.

A park with some kind of old fortress inside, on the banks of the Chao Phraya. Here you can catch your breath in the shade of spreading trees, watch how the locals relax, as well as fishermen.

Fortress at the entrance to the park

Anya and the Chao Phraya River :)

Fisherman in a boat on the Chao Phraya River

Here you can also see life along the khlongs (canals).

Khlong is also a landmark of Bangkok

In general, the first day can be completed here, especially since the Bangkok heat makes itself felt. In the evening you can walk to see the madness of Khao San Road and go relax.

6. Wat Bavorn Niwet

Very close to Khao San Road is the lovely temple complex Wat Bavorn Niwet. We were here in the morning, so there was no one in the temples, and in the surrounding area people were noisy, several weddings were taking place, but not like ours, but somehow quietly and culturally.

At the Bavorn Niwet Temple

Bavorn Niwet Temple

Here women made portraits of monks from flowers

Portraits of monks made from flowers in Bangkok

Narrow streets similar to European ones

Bavorn Niwet Complex in Bangkok

The complex is full of life: the monk came out of his house, waved to us and began to go about his business

On the banks of narrow canals live such fat monitor lizards)) They feed on leftover food given by the monks

7. Monument to Democracy

This building, of course, does not deserve the title of landmark of Bangkok, but you can stop by and have a look along the way.

Democracy Monument in Bangkok

8. Wat Suthat and the “giant swing”

The history of the giant swing is very interesting! According to legend, they symbolize the feet of Shiva, and the fact that they stand at all is the stability of the created world. Previously (before 1935), a team of daredevils swung on this swing in order to tear off a bag with their teeth, which was attached to one of the pillars at a height of 25 meters! A strange ritual, of course)) By now, the swing has been dismantled, leaving only the base, and then taken away to the National Museum of Bangkok. That is, this is already a remake.

Giant swing and Wat Suthat temple

Next to the swing is the Wat Suthat temple.

Working hours: from 9:00 to 20:00, daily.
Price: 20 baht.

It’s ideal to come to this place at sunrise or sunset to photograph the city from above. Now we can say that this is one of my favorite temples in Bangkok.

Stairway to heaven at Wat Saket

On the grounds of Wat Saket temple

View of Bangkok from Wat Saket

Working hours: from 7:30 to 17:30, daily.
Price: for free.
10. Flower market and Indian quarter

The Bangkok Flower Market is a great place to enjoy the scent of flowers in the middle of a bustling metropolis. To get here, hop off from any pier in the historical center and sail south along the river to the Saphan Phut pier, then turn left.

Here they sell flowers wholesale, they brought a whole truckload! These flowers are then used for offerings and ceremonies in temples.

Flower market in Bangkok

Flower market

Flowers are sold wholesale

Flower market in Bangkok

Beautiful and delicious-smelling flowers!

Nearby, on Phakurat Street, there is an Indian quarter and a market selling saris, incense and other goods from India.

Indian Quarter in Bangkok

Here's a short video about our two days in Bangkok:

Sights of Bangkok on the map

Here you can see the sights of Bangkok on the map: you can click on the red marks - the name and comment will be shown.

The capital of Thailand resembles a beehive to many - tourists from all over the world leisurely stroll along the streets, treat themselves to exotic cuisine and are speechless with delight as they look at the sights. A lazy beach holiday is not about this city! Here they delight their eyes with palaces and temples of rare beauty, of which there are plenty. Even if you only have a few hours to explore the Thai capital, you can have a great time if you plan your route correctly. So, what to see in Bangkok in one day?

You should carefully prepare for a walk around Bangkok. First, pay attention to your appearance. If you plan to visit temples, then pack ripped jeans, sandals, open T-shirts and shorts in your suitcase. Clothes should be as closed as possible. Women should prefer skirts rather than trousers.

Take care of your hat - the sun in Thailand is merciless to the uncovered back of your head. Secondly, Thailand is a haven for pickpockets and scammers, so hide your documents and money well - robbers will not fail to take advantage of your absent-mindedness. Thirdly, don’t forget to have a hearty breakfast – of course, delicious Thai dishes. Fourthly, if you don’t trust your ability to navigate in an unfamiliar city, install an application with a good navigator in advance. Experienced travelers usually recommend Maps.me - it works without access to the Internet, you just need to download maps in advance.

The most logical route option, which covers most of the attractions, starts in the vicinity of the Chao Phraya River. The most convenient way to get there is by metro: go to Saphan Taksin Station (S6) on the BTS Silom Line. The trip will cost 15 baht. Next, go to Gate 2 and board the Chao Phraya Express Boat at Sathorn Pier. Here your wallets will lose 13 baht. Swim to Pier 5 (Ratchawong Pier) and disembark. Your first walk will be through Chinatown.

This bustling and elegant street is especially beautiful during Chinese New Year with its constant lanterns, dragons and carnivals. But even on ordinary days there is something to see here: bright small temples alternate with shops and tents. The smells of fruits and spicy Asian food are intricately mixed with incense. Here you can buy gifts for family and friends - T-shirts with loud slogans, funny caps, miniature Buddha figurines and magnets - what would you do without them. Don't miss the chance to try durian - the most delicious and smelly fruit.

After enjoying the crazy atmosphere, head to Pier 6 Saphan Phut. It is not far from stop number 8 Tha Tien Pier. Take the ferry to get to the opposite side of the river - you'll immediately understand why. On the shore rises one of the most recognizable landmarks of Bangkok, a true masterpiece of Asian architecture - Wat Arun. It is possible that it will be marked on the map as Wat Arun Ratcha Wararam Ratchaworamahawihan, but local residents have dubbed it the Temple of the Dawn. This 79-meter pagoda is decorated with porcelain and ceramics, so it is especially magnificent in the sun. You can climb up and admire the panorama of the Great City, as the Thais themselves call Bangkok. It will cost approximately 50 baht. At the same time, do not miss the opportunity to go inside and see the Buddhist shrines, just be polite and follow some rules. First, you need to take off your shoes, so take care of your socks in advance - no one will miss you barefoot. Secondly, ministers insist that women wear skirts rather than trousers - traditional Buddhism is quite strict in this regard. Thirdly, hide your cameras - you won’t be able to take a photo of the altar as a souvenir. You need to move around the temple slowly and very carefully, only clockwise.

Wat Pho

Right next to the pier where you got off there is a street with a lot of shopping stalls. Resisting the temptation to spend all your money, follow it up to the end. On the corner you will see a colorful Buddhist temple - this is the famous Wat Pho, where Thai massage originated and a huge Buddha lies in nirvana. There are always a lot of tourists here - of course, there is something to see here! Tens of thousands of images of the Great Teacher, 91 stupas, 16 gates with stone Chinese guardians. But the main attraction is, of course, the Reclining Buddha. It is so huge that it does not fit completely into the lens - photographers recommend shooting it from the side of the feet. At the foot of the statue you will see 108 bowls - they symbolize the reincarnation of Buddha. To ensure that luck and prosperity never leave your home, throw a couple of coins into one of them. This money will be used for donations and maintenance of the temple - in addition to the mandatory 100 baht entrance fee.

The next point on the route is the Grand Palace. Proceed to the intersection of Maha Rat and Thai Wang Alley. From there you can see Pier 9 Tha Chang, where you can have a snack on the embankment: many stalls with Thai food invite you to buy something. Eat boldly: Asians are very clean and scrupulous about food. After having a snack, head to the Grand Palace - its elegant complex stands out invitingly in the distance. It will take a whole day to explore all the architectural structures, so opt for the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Chakri Maha Prasat and Phra Maha Prasat. You will find them quickly - there are signs everywhere on the palace grounds. Tickets cost 400 baht, but believe me, it's worth it.

When dusk covers the city, return to the pier and take the ferry to Pier 13 Phra Arthit. Tired of cultural attractions during the day, give yourself the opportunity to take a mental break on the evening Khao San Road. This street is full of restaurants, shops, cafes and beauty salons. Try fried crickets or the seemingly familiar hot dogs and be sure to relax in the skillful hands of a massage therapist. This will be the most pleasant end to a busy day in Bangkok.

Updated 06/14/2016

If you find yourself passing through Bangkok and staying here for nothing, my experience of a one-day stay in the capital of Thailand may be useful to you. On my first visit to Bangkok, I was here exactly 24 hours (arrival at 19:45, departure the next day at 20:30). During this time, my friends and I managed to stay in a good and inexpensive hotel, walk along Khao San Road, ride along the main river of Bangkok and visit several temples. So, I present my version of Bangkok attractions in 1 day. I'll tell you in order.

Rambuttri Village Plaza Hotel: 1000 baht per room

The Rambuttri Village Plaza Hotel was booked approximately four months in advance of the trip. A standard double room cost 1,028 rubles, or approximately 500 rubles per person. The hotel was chosen according to the following principle: good reviews, low price (up to 1000 rubles per room), location next to Koasan Road (for those who don’t know, this is one of the most party streets in the capital of Thailand and every tourist should definitely visit it). Rambuttri Village Plaza met all these principles. Plus, my friends had previously stayed there and were satisfied with the hotel.

Free Wi-Fi was also promised, and the presence of a pool on the roof was simply pleasing, although there was no time to swim in it (looking ahead, I’ll say that I still managed to swim).

If you're flying to Bangkok on an international flight, you'll probably land at Suvarnabhumi Airport. From here you can get to the hotel in several ways: by taxi or public transport.

How to get from the airport to the hotel

If you want to get there in comfort, then after collecting your luggage, follow the Taxi signs. After going through them, you will find yourself at several counters where you will need to say or show the address of your destination. It is best to print it out in advance on a separate sheet, where you also indicate the hotel phone number. Bangkok taxis deserve a separate article, so for now I’ll just say that they are inexpensive here and mostly travel by meter. There were five of us and they gave us a large car, so we drove for a fixed price - 500 baht. My friends on previous trips went by meter, the fee ranged from 350 to 400 baht.

The second way is to go by public transport. Naturally, it is longer and more tedious (you will need to make several transfers), but this way you can save a couple of hundred baht, especially if there is one or two travelers. For example, if you go to .

The taxi ride to the hotel takes about 30 minutes (if there is no traffic). They can leave you on a busy street, from which it takes about three minutes to walk to the hotel. If you are too lazy to do this, you can ask the taxi driver to push through the crowd of tourists and local residents. Then the taxi will arrive almost to the very entrance. But this path may take even longer than if you walked.

Check-in and room

At the reception you will be asked to give your reservation number, present your passport and leave a deposit of 1000 baht. The last point came as a surprise to us, since this was not mentioned in the living conditions. We had to urgently look for an exchanger, so the check-in process was somewhat delayed.

The most interesting thing began when we received the keys to the room and we went to look for our rooms. Just look! Immediately after the reception, a real labyrinth begins with numerous corridors, stairs and nooks. Moreover, the numbers have not only numbers, but also letters. Signage signs don't help much. Despite the fact that I don’t suffer from geographic cretinism, I spent about five minutes looking for my number. You really can't figure it out in this maze.

The room turned out to be quite cozy. Furnishings included one double bed, two bedside tables, a built-in wardrobe, a table with a mirror and a built-in refrigerator, as well as a wall-mounted TV. There are tiles on the floor, as in the bathroom and toilet. Below is a photo of a similar room (taken from the hotel website).

The bathroom has shower gel and liquid soap in small bottles, but like many Thai hotels there is no shower curtain. That is, after washing, the bathroom resembles a swamp. Yes, don't be surprised by the view from the window. Like me, you may enjoy a “picturesque” view of the wall of a neighboring building. If you try, you can reach it with your hand =). But since I only slept in the room, I will not count this fact as a disadvantage of the hotel.

Bangkok attractions in 1 day: action plan

Since we checked into the hotel after nine in the evening, the following action plan was developed:

22:00 – 00:00 – walk around the neighborhood, walk along Khao San Road;

00:30 – 07:30 – sleep;

08:00 – check out from the hotel, leave your things at the reception;

08:00 – 08:30 — breakfast;

09:00-13:00 – excursion program to the temples of Bangkok;

13:00-16:00 – lunch, visit to the Bangkok Zoo;

17:00 – 19:00 - return to the hotel and departure/road to the airport (evening traffic jams were taken into account);

20:30 – departure to Phuket.

I’ll say right away that not all points of the plan were completed, but we managed to add something

Khao San Road or where to go near the hotel

The advantage of the Rambuttri Village Plaza hotel is that for relatively little money you find yourself practically in the center of the action, although the building itself is located on a quiet small street. Leaving the hotel and walking 50 meters to the main street, you will immediately find yourself in a human whirlpool. Screams of merchants, sounds of music, conversations of tourists in dozens of languages ​​- you just need to decide where to go: left or right.

If you go to the right, you will immediately see a 7-Eleven store where you can buy various small things, including ice. Next is a small and not very noisy street with several bars and shops. There's not much to do on it. But if you go to the left, that is, to the road along which you were brought to the hotel, then the sounds of music and human noise will increase every minute. After all, this is the path to the famous Khao San Road. It only takes five minutes.

Again, talking about this somewhat seedy place is worth a separate article. If desired, information about the street can be found on the Internet. For now, I’ll just give a short video of the nightlife on Khao San Road.

You can walk not only along Khaosan Road; there is another equally noisy and cheerful street running parallel to it.

Morning and afternoon: visiting temples, swimming pool instead of a zoo

Another advantage of the hotel is that, if desired, you can walk from it to the Royal Palace. Travel time will be 18-20 minutes (according to Google Maps).

Although we were light (we left our things in a storage room at the hotel, the cost of the service was 20 baht per room), we decided to get to the palace along the river. Who doesn’t know, in Bangkok the Chao Phraya River is the same way of transportation as an ordinary asphalt road. There are dozens and hundreds of large and small boats scurrying along the river, following their own routes. The journey from the hotel to Pra Arthit Pier takes 5-7 minutes.

By the way, along the way you will come across an eatery where you can eat tasty and inexpensive food. If you follow the path above, you will see many tables with plastic chairs on the left. The establishment is unpresentable, but breakfast there cost me 50 baht, and lunch 110. Everything was very tasty.

The advantage of traveling along the river is that you don’t get stuck in traffic jams, for which the capital of Thailand is famous and can even rival those in Moscow.

For now, I’ll just note that it took about an hour and a half to visit the first one, and a little more than two hours to visit the second one. We decided to skip the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha this time in order to devote more time to them in the future. Anyone who has been there would like to know if it is worth it? I've heard reviews that it takes a lot of time, but you get little pleasure.

Instead, we booked a tour of the river canals on a long boat (400 baht per person, but you can negotiate for less), which lasted just over an hour. Firstly, it refreshed us (wind, splashes of water), and secondly, it was interesting to see how people live. We even saw crocodiles splashing around in the river water, although their territory was fenced with bars. Below is a short video of the trip.

After the excursion there was a hitch - we waited for the river minibus for more than half an hour and since we began to get out of plan, it was decided to go for lunch and then to the hotel. Or maybe our fatigue prevailed over the desire to look at the animals, what do you think?

Even when checking out in the morning, when we left our things in the storage room, we were offered to use the pool. That's where we went after lunch. It is located on the roof of the hotel and offers a good view. In addition, there is a toilet and even a shower. I used it after swimming.

Conclusion: You can’t see Bangkok in 24 hours

The capital of Thailand, or rather even its most important places, is physically impossible to see in a day. It's worth it, which can take at least half a day. But still, if you make a competent plan, then in this short time you can see a very different Bangkok - its nightlife, majestic temples, the life of ordinary people.

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What to see in Bangkok in 2 days to get the most complete impression of the capital of Siam and its culture?
What are the best attractions in Bangkok? What to see first in Bangkok?
This article is both for those who want to see Bangkok in two days on their own, and for those who find it easier to do this with a tour.

To be honest, when writing this article I was torn, because it’s impossible to even pack all the most interesting things in Bangkok into two days. Therefore, there will be two articles about what to see in Bangkok in 2 days,
and you choose for yourself, change the routes and leave what is most interesting for you and your family.

To Bangkok on your own or with a tour?

Let's say you have a couple of free days that you are ready to give to Bangkok. Or is the trip such that 1-2 days are allocated to Bangkok, but you need to go somewhere and see something?
How to do this better, with a tour or on your own?

To be honest, a tour is easier, sometimes cheaper and obviously less energy-intensive.

The advantages of traveling independently are that you are not dependent on the route and can make the program that you want. But it will require strength (walking a lot in the heat is not easy),
time (find information on the Internet, understand how to get where, put it all in your head), and money (because you will spend more money on transport, entrance fees, lunches and dinners, transfers,
than you will pay for the same thing by choosing an excursion).
Everything has its pros and cons, so decide, choose, we got to know the sights of Bangkok both on our own and with excursions, and it’s hard for me to say which option is better. They're just different.

It is most profitable and convenient to search for ready-made trips and tours to Thailand on online tour booking sites and.
More than 120 reliable tour operators sell tours there in all directions at the lowest prices. It's easy to find a very inexpensive last minute tour.
Check prices, change dates to find the best tour in terms of price and quality.

What to see in Bangkok in 2 days - day one

I would recommend spending your first day in Bangkok on a cultural program and getting to know the city. Take it for granted that you won’t be able to explore much on your own, no matter how hard you try.
A lot of effort and time goes into getting somewhere, seeing everything, having a snack and returning to the hotel. So I would spend the first day in Bangkok visiting 3 of the most famous temples + dinner at the hotel
with a beautiful view of the city.

Speaking of temples, I mean the golden triangle of Bangkok: Wat Arun Temple, Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

They are located nearby, so you can easily explore them in a few hours.

The first to see are the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha - the main shrines of Thailand.

You can get here along the Chao Phraya River. This way you kill two birds with one stone - you can ride on public transport along the river for just a few baht, (long-tail boats),
you take in the beauty around and get to the temples.

I recommend starting the route from the final boat stop, Sathorn Pier (Chao Phraya River) - exit from metro no. 2.

This is the only pier that is close to the metro in Bangkok. BTS Saphan Taksin MRT Station

This is the final pier. From here you can leave by purchasing a ticket for a tourist boat for the whole day (120 baht), or go by boat as public transport for 10 baht. That's what we did.

How to get to the Temple of the Dawn, the Royal Palace, Wat Pho,

The route from the metro along Chao Phraya to the temples, prices, and other interesting and necessary information are described there.

Entrance fees to Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kheo, Wat Pho

Wat Arun - Temple of the Dawn photo

Royal Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha - entrance price 500 baht
Opening hours – 8:30 – 15:30

Photography of the Emerald Buddha is prohibited. In temples you need to wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders; if you don’t have one, rent them for 20-30 baht from the temple.

Temple of the Dawn - Wat Arun - entrance 50 baht
Opening hours – 8:00 – 18:00

I recommend visiting the Temple of the Dawn, Wat Arun, after the royal palace. I'll explain why.
Now it is undergoing renovations and it is still impossible to climb to the upper pagodas. So if earlier it would have been logical to visit there at closing time and see the sunset, now there is no point,
After all, we are leaving from the opposite side anyway, so we take a ferry for 3 baht to the opposite side and see the beauty of the architecture of ancient Siam.

Temple of the Reclining Golden Buddha Wat Pho – entrance 100 baht
Opening hours: 8:00 – 19:00

From Wat Arun we cross back and go in a straight line from the pier to the Wat Pho temple.
We left Wat Pho for the “sweet”, since we will have to walk there for a long time, we will need to have a snack, and the most important thing is, of course, a massage. But first things first.

The entrance fee to Wat Pho includes a bottle of cold water, but I recommend buying at least one more. Usually on such walks it is very hot, and there is no need for dehydration.

A 40 meter high and 15 meter long golden Buddha awaits you.
There is a coin tossing procedure inside that I also recommend. They exchange ordinary coins for satang and you walk along the wall, throwing one penny into each vat, thereby absolving yourself of sins,
making wishes and performing purification rituals.

On the territory of the Wat Pho temple there is the oldest school of Thai massage. It was here, within these walls, that the art of healing Thai massage was born and the best masters still work.

The cost of a massage from the masters of the Wat Pho temple is not high. Only 50-100 baht more expensive than in regular massage parlors.
What I didn’t really like were the queues and the common room for everyone, which “smelled”. Well, the massage itself lasts not an hour, but half an hour.

This problem can be solved as follows. When you walk from the pier towards Wat Pho, you will pass a small market with cafes. Look around, there are signs inviting people to give you a massage.
specialists from Wat Pho. I don’t know if it’s a lie or the truth, but the massage was really good :)

There, on this spot, I advise you to have lunch, because after visiting three temples and a long walk, you will probably get hungry.

We had lunch at a very nice Thai cafe with paintings. The food is inexpensive (for a tourist place and the center of the capital), fast and tasty.
It’s also interesting because there are a lot of foreigners in the cafe and it’s always nice to exchange a few words, get to know each other and learn something about tourists from other continents.

Evening in Bangkok – park and dinner

After temples and lunch, it's time to relax and lie somewhere in the shade. You can do this in Lumpini Park, for example.
Gaze at the monitor lizards that walk imposingly throughout the park, sit by the lake, dream and take a lot of beautiful photos.

Lumpini Park in Bangkok – Where to go in Bangkok?

We get to Lumpini in the same way as we arrived (we take the boat on the side where Wat Pho is) and take the metro to Lumpini metro station, where we get off and find ourselves in the park.

Lumpini opening hours are from 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The entrance is free

Since Lumpini is the city center, you can try to get to a few more interesting places from here, but I’m afraid you won’t have the strength left.
Exit to Lumphini Park - Metro MRT - Silom Lumphini, BTS - Ratchadamri

Dinner in a skyscraper overlooking Bangkok at night

I suggest finishing the first day in Bangkok with dinner at the Bayok Sky Hotel or a similar restaurant, where there is a beautiful view of the whole of Bangkok.

A similar excursion program to Bangkok is called Bangkok Classic and costs 1,750 baht per adult and 1,000 baht per child. This includes a visit to the three listed temples + dinner on the 78th floor
to Bayok Sky, without overnight stay.
If you need contacts, write - I will send you the contacts of the company we contact for excursions. Prices may increase slightly during the season, please check.

If you come on your own and are planning to stay overnight in Bangkok, then I recommend choosing a hotel in the center, since the next day in Bangkok will be devoted to shopping, and here you know, you can’t waste a minute :)
All of the shopper’s most central “places of power” are located next to Baiyoke Sky.

We take the metro from Lumpini to Siam station and go on foot or by tuk-tuk for 20-40 baht to the selected hotel.

Hotels in the center of Bangkok – which one to choose?

What to see in Bangkok – second day – shopping and aquarium

We woke up early in the morning, had breakfast at the hotel and went for a walk, shopping and admiring the scale of the local shopping centers.

For those who have a lot of money and are interested in expensive brands, there is a direct route to Siam Paragon. The largest shopping center in Thailand, which belongs to the royal family.
It’s hard to get around it even in a whole day; there are huge areas, many floors, all kinds of entertainment and an aquarium there too.
When a princess comes to Paragon to shop, it is completely closed. Fantastic!

In my opinion, it’s realistic to visit 3 shopping centers and try to squeeze in another aquarium before leaving.
For inexpensive, interesting things, bags, shoes, goods for children and men, jewelry, etc., go to the Platinum shopping mall.
It is located opposite the Amari Watergate Hotel, there is a hotel right in it Novotel Platinum , and Bayok Sky is across the road.

I don’t know about you, but the very first time, when I had 2 days in Bangkok, and for 1 ruble they gave 1 baht, I spent two days there, with rare breaks to sleep and eat.
At this time, the husband was homesick at the hotel.
By the way, husbands can be sent to the MBK shopping center next to Platinum, where there are countless floors of electronics and other equipment.

So. First, we go to the Platinum Mall for a few hours, buy everything we wanted, drop it off at the hotel, have lunch and go to Paragon.

You can take your husband and children to Paragon. It houses the largest aquarium in Thailand, which is equally interesting for both adults and children. Entrance there costs 900 baht. Sometimes there are discounts.
There are always discounts for Thai license holders.
Opens at 10 am.

There is also KidZania in Siam Paragon. This is such an interesting entertainment for children from 5 years old, where they try on various professions, earn “money”, which they can then cash in for all sorts of local bonuses.
Children under 5 years old will not be interested there, and those over 14 will not be interested either. Located on the 5th floor of the complex.

Please note that the aquarium requires at least 2-3 hours. KidZania no less.
I recommend having a snack at the Siam Paragon food court,

If for some reason Siam Paragon is not interesting to you, then you can still go to Central World for shopping.
There are many brand stores and boutiques of local designers. Central World complex is middle class, unlike Siam Paragon.

Tired but happy, we return to the hotel. And if you have the strength, we take a taxi or a tukker and go to celebrate shopping on the cheerful Khao San Road.
Everyone remembers the movie The Beach, where Leonardo DiCaprio’s hero began his journey to the “beach” from Khao San.

There is no point in going to Khao San before 21 pm. You need to get there at night, sit on the top floor of the veranda of some rock cafe and sip a “bouquet” (this is a bucket of an alcoholic cocktail with ice to choose from),
look at the cheerful audience. Those who are more cheerful can go dancing themselves and meet local European youth, of whom there are always many on Khao San.
If you checked out from your previous hotel, you can stay in Khao San and go to the airport or Pattaya, where you were going there, from here.

Hotels on Khao San Road

Inexpensive and very nice hostel 3Hovv, with a high rating and good reviews, for only 500 baht per person

Inexpensive but pleasant, beautiful Buddi Lodge hotel with a high rating from visitors, with a swimming pool in the very center of Khao San

If you don’t want to live in the center of Khaosan Road itself, then I recommend a cool hotel nearby (700m), the stylish Chillax Resort Hotel.
Just what you need to relax and enjoy your stay in the center of Bangkok.

Chillax Resort - a stylish and beautiful hotel near Khao San Road

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To be continued.

Before heading to Pattaya or the islands, many tourists stop for a couple of days in the capital of Thailand. And everyone has a question: what to see in Bangkok in 2 days? Temples and parks, rivers and canals, shopping centers and nightclubs - there are so many interesting things here that it makes your eyes wide open! The website Uekhali.com has selected for you the places where you will have time to go in two days to get to know this amazing city.
What to see in Bangkok in 2 days: photos, reviews, map

What to see in Bangkok in 2 days: contents of the article

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Additional Information:

Things to do in Bangkok. The first day

Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Grand Royal Palace

The main attraction of Bangkok and the main shrine of all of Thailand is a must-see item on the list of what to see in Bangkok in 2 days (1 day, 3 days, 5 days, and so on). The complex of luxurious temples and palaces occupies a vast territory and dates back to the 18th century. Despite the high cost of the ticket, it is unforgivable for a tourist to miss this place! There are many photos in our article:

Ticket price: 500 baht.
Working hours: 08:30 – 15:30.
Advice: It is prohibited to photograph the Emerald Buddha statue and the guards at the temple strictly chase away violators. But no one will stop you from removing it from the street through the opening.

What to see in Bangkok in 2 days: Despite the price of admission, Thailand's main attraction, Wat Phra Kaew, should definitely be on your list.

Temple of the Dawn

After exploring the crazy, tourist-infested Temple of the Emerald Buddha, take a ferry to the opposite bank of the Chao Phraya River. There is an even more ancient Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun). The most beautiful thing about it is a tall Khmer-style pagoda, elegantly decorated with broken porcelain, shells and other nonsense.

Price: 50 baht.
Working hours: 08:00 — 17:30
Advice: Climb to the Wat Arun pagoda to photograph the beautiful panorama of Bangkok from above.

What to see in Bangkok in 1 or 2 days? Of course, Bangkok itself! Bird's-eye. To do this, climb to the observation deck of the Temple of the Dawn (if it is not closed for reconstruction).

Temple of the Reclining Buddha

The Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) closes later than Wat Arun, so it's best to go there last. Despite its vast territory and popularity, it is much less noisy and crowded than Wat Phra Kaew. This is also a complex of beautiful temples, where a thousand Buddha statues are kept - the most in Thailand! And the main one, of course, is the statue of the Reclining Buddha, 15 meters high and 40 meters long.

Price: 100 baht.
Working hours: 08:00 – 19:00.
Advice: Behind the back of the Reclining Buddha there are 108 pots, into each of which you can throw a coin and make a cherished wish. You can buy a set of 108 coins right here, near the feet of Buddha, for 20 baht.

What to see in Bangkok in 2 days: The Temple of the Reclining Buddha is the oldest and one of the three main temples of the capital of Thailand.

Khao San Street

The glorified Khao San Road is the most famous, funniest and craziest street of free travelers in the world. Here you can buy everything you can and cannot, get a tattoo and a fake passport, eat and dance the night away on a handkerchief in a local bar. This is Khaosan and these are its laws. The national dish of Khao San is pad thai with shrimp, the national drink is beer. Thais are not allowed.

Price: all the money you would wisely not leave at the hotel.
Working hours: after sunset or at night.
Advice: It’s better to come to Khao San at 21:00-21:30, when everyone is already assembled, but not everyone is drunk yet.

Having arrived in Bangkok, DiCaprio’s character in the film “The Beach” went to Khao San on the very first day. We advise you to do the same!

What to see in Bangkok in 2 days. Second day

Shopping mall

What to see in Bangkok in 2 days? Well, not only temples, right? Therefore, the second day is declared free from temples! Wake up at lunchtime after a fun night out in Khao San style and freshen up with a refreshing shopping spree. The most popular shopping centers in Bangkok are Siam Paragon, Central World and MBK. Each of them is a real universe of shops and boutiques. All three universes are located next to each other near the Siam metro station.

If this day falls on Saturday or Sunday, go to the Chatuchak weekend market - the largest in Southeast Asia and one of the largest in the world.

Advice: on Chatuchak, sellers are stubborn and don’t like to bargain, so it’s worth going there not so much for the cheapness, but for the variety and flavor, as well as souvenirs and antiques.

On Chatuchak, the main thing is not to blow all your money.

Lumpini Park or Chatuchak

To relax after shopping, go to one of the famous parks in Bangkok, fortunately they are located very close. From Siam station to Si Lom station, where Lumpini Park is located, there are two metro stops. If you spent the morning at the Chatuchak market, then you just need to cross the road to get to the park of the same name. Chatuchak and Lumpini parks are also among the best places to see in Bangkok with children. Both parks are huge, very landscaped and very green; both are inhabited by large and harmless (if you don’t pester them) monitor lizards. If you don’t always see them in Chatuchak, then in Lumpini there are almost more one-and-a-half-meter lizards than people. In addition, both parks are home to large fish and large bands of bird colonies led by mynahs, so bring a bag of bread for both.

Advice: if you want to be sure to meet monitor lizards, look for them closer to the water - ponds and canals, of which there are plenty in both parks.

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1. Come to Lumpini Park.
2. See a real monitor lizard.

Chinatown

Well, enough rest - it’s time to plunge headlong into the madness of the city that never sleeps, never stops talking, and never stops chomping! Chinatown even during the day looks like an anthill, and by evening this anthill begins to seethe, boil and smell unbearably of fried pork and chestnuts. As the sun sets, souvenir shops crowd into the gateways to make way for street food tables, and the entire area turns into one large restaurant. Bon appetit! Just don’t overuse it, otherwise local barkers will definitely drag you into trying Chinatown’s signature dish – shark fins. And this is not only inhumane, but also the price is equal to the pension of an honored teacher of the Russian Federation.

Advice: adjacent to Chinatown is another ethnic district of Bangkok - Little India. You can also look there if you want to feel the flavor of three Asian nations at once. But in truth, there is nothing to see in Little India other than gloomy faces, a tailoring shop and a Hindu temple of dubious architectural value.

What to see in Bangkok in two days? Of course, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong combined! That is, the local Chinatown.

What is worth seeing in Bangkok on your own in two days: map of attractions

Where to stay in Bangkok if you're traveling for two days

If you are looking not only for what to see in Bangkok in 2 days, but also where to stay, we recommend finding accommodation in the Khaosan area. Since the evening of the first day of our program ends there, it is logical to stay somewhere nearby so that it would be easy to walk on four people. This area is incredibly popular among tourists; there is even a special section dedicated to it on Booking:

• Bangkok hotels in Khao San Road on Booking.com

You can also find hotels near Khao San and other areas of Bangkok using this form from search engine Hotellook.com, which compares prices in different booking systems and provides the best options:

Dear readers, what do you recommend to see in Bangkok in 2 days? Leave your feedback! And if you haven't already, . Let's not lose each other in the vastness of Khao San!