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Visiting Bangkok

If the jet lag and heat don't slow you down too much, you can cover a good number of Bangkok's attractions in three days. In another two days you can see more of the city or take short trips outside it. Between the Skytrain, subway, and express boats on the Chao Phraya River, you should be able to get most places with relative ease. Planning around Bangkok's traffic is a must, so look for sights near public transportation or close enough to one another to visit on the same day.

If You Have 2 Days

Day1:
Start Day 1 with the most famous of all Bangkok sights, the Grand Palace. In the same complex is the gorgeously ornate Wat Phra Keo. Not far south of the Grand Palace is Bangkok's oldest and largest temple, Wat Po, famous for its enormous Reclining Buddha and for being the home of the development of traditional Thai massage. Later head toward Banglamphu to take the river walk from Pinklao Bridge to Santichaiprakarn Park. That will put you on Phra Athit Road, where you can find many good restaurants and bars. If you feel up for more after that take a tuk-tuk the short distance to Khao San Road for some shopping and more strolling. Another option is to go from Wat Po to the National Museum, and then head to Phra Athit for dinner.

Day2:
On Day 2 take a taxi to Wat Benjamabophit, which contains Bangkok's much-photographed Marble Temple. From there take a taxi to Wat Traimit so you can pay respects to its perfectly harmonious and glittering image of the Buddha. Your next stop should be Chinatown. Work your way to the Chao Phraya River and catch an express boat to the Saphan Taksin Skytrain stop. If it's a weekend head to Kukrit Pramoj Heritage House; if it's a weekday, visit Jim Thompson's House. Take the Skytrain in the evening to Sukhumvit Road, where there are many good restaurants.

If You Have 3-4 Days

Day1:
Start Day 1 at the Grand Palace. Visit the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Keo, then walk to Wat Po to see the Reclining Buddha. Cross the river to Wat Arun, the beautiful Temple of Dawn, and climb the large spire for views of the entire city. Take an express boat upstream to the Royal Barge Museum; the barges displayed are used on ceremonial occasions. Return to the Bangkok side, and if there's time remaining spend the rest of the afternoon browsing around the National Museum, or stroll the river walk from Pinklao Bridge to Santichaiprakarn Park. From there you can walk down to Phra Athit to one of its many restaurants.

Day2:
Start Day 2 at Wat Benjamabophit. South of the Marble Temple is the golden dome of Wat Saket, and the metal temple of Wat Rachanatdaram. Now head to Chinatown for a little shopping before finding harmony at Wat Traimit. From there it's a short walk to the Hua Lamphong subway station, were you can go two stops to Silom station. Walk down Silom Road for great restaurants and night markets. Patpong Road also has a fun night market.

Day3:
On Day 3 buy a one-day Skytrain pass and start at Jim Thompson's House, then go to Suan Pakkard Palace. Get back on the Skytrain and go to the river for a klong tour in Thonburi, which your hotel can arrange. Head back to the Skytrain and go to Sukhumvit Road for dinner.

Day4:
Day 4 could easily be filled with shopping if you've seen enough sights. If it's the weekend, be sure to explore the madness of Chatuchak market. Another must-see weekend sight is Kukrit Pramoj Heritage House; you could start there and take the Skytrain to Chatuchak afterwards.

 

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