Let's take a boat to see the Grand Palace in Bangkok❤️
by CHI CHUN
Apr 6, 2025
🗺 Itinerary Overview – Bangkok, Thailand
🚩 Sightseeing Route
Day 1: Grand Palace → Wat Pho → Wat Arun → Chao Phraya River Sunset Cruise
Day 2: Chatuchak Market (weekends only) → Jim Thompson House → MBK Center → Asiatique The Riverfront
Day 3: Erawan Shrine → Siam Paragon → Bangkok Art & Culture Centre → King Power Mahanakhon SkyWalk
Day 4 (Optional): Ayutthaya Day Trip or Maeklong Railway Market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions
•Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha
•Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)
•Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
•IconSiam (luxury mall with Thai heritage zone)
•Chatuchak Weekend Market
•Erawan Shrine
•King Power Mahanakhon SkyWalk
•Bangkok National Museum (for culture buffs)
🚇 Transportation
•BTS Skytrain – Great for avoiding traffic (e.g., Siam, Asok, Mo Chit)
•MRT Subway – Covers Old Town and connects with BTS (e.g., Sanam Chai for temples)
•Chao Phraya River Express Boat – Scenic and cheap way to access riverside attractions
•Grab App / Taxis – Reliable but beware of traffic during peak hours
•Tuk-tuks – Fun for short rides, but agree on price beforehand
📷 Photo Spots
•Wat Arun at sunset from the opposite riverbank
•Golden hour at the Grand Palace
•View from Mahanakhon SkyWalk
•Thai floating market scenes
•Neon lights at Yaowarat (Chinatown) at night
🍜 Local Cuisine
•Pad Thai – Thip Samai or Jay Fai (Michelin-starred)
•Som Tum (Papaya Salad) – Somtum Der or any street food stall
•Boat Noodles – Victory Monument area
•Mango Sticky Rice – Mae Varee near Thonglor BTS
•Street Food – Yaowarat (Chinatown), Ratchada Night Market, Sukhumvit Soi 38
🏠 Accommodation
•Budget: Lub d Bangkok Siam, The Yard Hostel
•Mid-range: Novotel Sukhumvit 20, Ibis Styles Siam
•Luxury: Mandarin Oriental, The Okura Prestige, SO/ Bangkok
💡 Tips
•Dress modestly when visiting temples (shoulders and knees covered)
•Carry small bills for street food and transport
•Avoid tap water – drink bottled water
•Use a SIM card or eSIM for Grab and Maps
•Watch out for tourist scams – especially around temples and tuk-tuks
•Best time to visit: November to February (cooler season)#localguides #travelguide #travelbangkok #travelgram #thailand #thailandtrip
Post by Algeroz | Jul 27, 2025























