Bangkok 3-Day Highlights Tour | Temples, Street Food, and Rooftop Bars

[Itinerary]
D1 Historical Tour: Grand Palace → Wat Pho → Wat Arun → Khao San Road
D2 City Vibes: Chatuchak Weekend Market → Art Tour → Neon Night Market
D3 Local Experiences: Chinatown Exploration → Thai Cooking Class → Rooftop Bar

🏯D1 Royal Grandeur
·Grand Palace (8:30 am–3:30 pm, 500฿ ≈ CNY 100)
→Buy tickets online in advance to skip the line. Dress code: shoulders and knees covered.
→No photos allowed in the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Please be respectful of religious customs.
·Wat Pho (8:00 am–6:30 pm, 100฿ including bottled water)
→Experience an authentic Thai massage (300฿/hour).
·Wat Arun (100฿) Ferry crossing only 3฿
→Best time for photos: after 4:00 pm

🌃Nightlife:
Enjoy a feast at Khao San Road Night Market for around CNY 50 per person. Pad Thai is a must-try.
→Fish spa experience 30฿, Thai foot massage 200฿
→Free sunset views at Wat Saket (20-minute walk from Khao San Road)

🛍️D2 Modern Bangkok
·Chatuchak Weekend Market (Weekends 9:00 am–6:00 pm)
→Over 30,000 stalls. Arrive early at 9:00 am to avoid the heat.
→Bargaining tip: Start by offering 1/3 of the asking price. The final price is usually around 50% of the original price.
·Jim Thompson House (200฿ including guided tour)
→Recommended souvenir from the silk shop: silk scarves (from 790฿)
·Erawan Shrine (Free) Remember to fulfill your vows if your wishes come true.
→Thursday evenings are considered the most auspicious time to pray for love.

🌙Nighttime Fun:
Neon Night Market (5:00 pm–12:00 am) Khao Moo Tod Kratiem (Volcano Ribs) is a must-try.
→Sukhumvit Soi 11 bar street. Above Eleven rooftop bar is recommended.

🏮D3 Local Immersion
·Chinatown Morning Market (8:00 am–6:00 pm) Wholesale prices for silver jewelry
→Wat Traimit combined ticket 140฿. The solid gold Buddha statue weighs 5.5 tons.
·Thai Cooking Class (1,000฿ ≈ CNY 200 including a market tour)
→Recommended dishes to learn: Tom Yum Soup and Mango Sticky Rice
·Rooftop Bars:
→Sky Bar (approx. CNY 150 per person) Featured in the movie The Hangover
→Moon Bar (5:00 pm–1:00 am) One of the world's top ten rooftop bars

🚗Transportation Tips:
·Airport Rail Link 45฿ direct to city center. Grab taxis offer fixed fares.
·BTS Skytrain + MRT subway is the most time-efficient way to travel.
·Negotiate tuk-tuk fares in advance. 80–100฿ is recommended for distances within 3 km.

🏨Accommodation Guide:
·History buffs should choose hotels near the Grand Palace (Riva Surya Bangkok - riverside hotel).
·Night owls should stay in Sukhumvit (Okura Prestige Bangkok - rooftop pool).
·Hostels in Khao San Road are the best choice for backpackers (approx. CNY 50 per night).

🌦️Best Time to Visit:
November–February (average 28°C). Waterproof gear is needed for Songkran in April.
·Bring a light raincoat during the rainy season. A light jacket is recommended for air-conditioned shopping malls.

Estimated budget for three days:
Tickets CNY 400 + Food and Beverage CNY 350 + Transportation CNY 150 = CNY 900 per person

"In Bangkok, ancient temples and neon night markets are just a street away." Follow this locally designed itinerary, from historical sites to street food, and end your journey with a golden moment at a rooftop bar.