A 2-Day Self-Guide to Bangkok

2-Day Bangkok Travel Guide: Charoen Nakhon
Charoen Nakhon is an area that perfectly blends traditional Thai culture with modernity, making it a great place for a leisurely two-day self-guided tour.

📌Day 1: Explore Culture and Street Food
🌥Morning
1. Wat Pak Nam Phasi Charoen
▪️Visit the beautiful and unique Phra Chedi Kaew
▪️Take photos of the elegant architecture inside the temple

2. Khlong Bang Luang
▪️Walk around the houses along the river
▪️Watch a Khon performance at Baan Silpin (a preserved ancient house)

☀️Noon
Have lunch at Talat Phlu
Savour famous street food such as the 100-year-old Khanom Bueang Boran or stewed pork noodles

🌤Afternoon
3. ICONSIAM
▪️Shop or stroll around the "Suk Siam" area, which replicates a floating market and Thai culture from many regions
▪️Sip coffee by the river at a cafe with a view of the Chao Phraya River

🌝Evening
4. Take a Chao Phraya River Cruise
▪️Take a dinner cruise or express boat to enjoy the view of the Chao Phraya River at night
▪️Capture the impressive photos of Rama VIII Bridge and Wat Arun
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📌Day 2: Local life and contemporary art
Morning

Wat Saen Chat Market

Stroll along the riverside morning market
Sample local breakfast such as grilled sticky rice or traditional coffee
River City Bangkok Riverside Art Gallery

See contemporary art and rotating exhibitions
Shop for souvenirs at handicraft shops
Noon

Have lunch at Charoen Nakhon 17, a local cafe and restaurant
Try popular dishes such as Pad Thai with fresh shrimp or Khao Khluk Kapi
Afternoon
3. Baan Silapin (Baan Silpin)

Watch art demonstrations such as wood carving or oil paintings
Enjoy beautiful photo spots along the canal
Evening
4. Asiatique The Riverfront

Watch the sunset
Enjoy shopping and dinner at the colorful night market
Try the Ferris wheel for a bird's-eye view of the river
Travel tips
Use the Gold Line (BTS) at Krung Thon Buri or Charoen Nakhon stations for convenient access to the area.
Download a map application (e.g. Google Maps) to search for locations and directions.
It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes as there may be a lot of walking in some areas.
A 2-day tour of Charoen Nakhon in Bangkok will allow you to fully experience both traditional and modern life in this big city! 😊