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🌆 10 Days in Bangkok: Unveiling the Hidden Gems

Carolina Schwendner

4 Jan 2024

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Embark on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant streets of Bangkok, where ancient temples and modern marvels collide. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in delectable cuisine, and uncover the city's best-kept secrets. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to Bangkok

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Monuments and Majestic Temples

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$35

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$ 6

Democracy Monument

City park & monument honoring the Thai constitution with towering, backlit sculptures & fountains.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan (Loha Prasat)

Buddhist temple complex, home to a Loha Prasat, known as the "metal castle" for its 37 iron spires.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$8

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan

Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple, famed for its 20-m. red teak Giant Swing & 8 m. bronze Buddha.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$8

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit

This ancient royal Buddhist temple with a reliquary is home to a university & meditation center.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$8

9 - 11 min

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Royal Barges National Museum

Hangar museum housing some of the elaborately carved ceremonial barges used in royal processions.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

Day 2Design Delights and Cultural Immersion

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$13

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$ 3

Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC)

Innovative design & technology expo center for creatives, with a large library & exhibition space.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Museum Siam

Museum in a 19th-century building with hands-on exhibits & programs exploring the country's history.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Bangkok City Pillar Shrine

Small shrine housing the revered "city pillar" erected when Siam's capital moved to Bangkok in 1782.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

The Giant Swing

Landmark monument in the form of a tall, scarlet frame, overlooking a 19th-century Buddhist temple.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Medical Marvels and Royal Splendor

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$41

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$ 6

Siriraj Medical Museum

Museum covering 5 separate medical areas: parasitology, pathology, anatomy, forensics & history.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

18 - 22 min

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Directions

The Grand Palace

Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$28

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall

Decorative museum with multimedia exhibits on the Rattanakosin Era, plus a coffee shop & a library.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Serene Temples and Sky-High Thrills

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$85

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$ 11

Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen

Vast Buddhist temple complex featuring a towering stupa & numerous stone & glass sculptures.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$8

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Wat Kalayanamit Woramahawihan

Calm Buddhist temple, built in 1825, with a massive seated Buddha statue & an oversize bronze bell.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$8

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram Ratchaworawihan

Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple with a colorful tiled exterior & a cemetery for Thai royalty.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$8

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Sky Bar

Rooftop cocktail bar located on the 63rd floor of a 250m-high skyscraper & hotel with city views.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

14 - 17 min

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Directions

The Suan Pakkad Palace

Museum complex of 8 traditional teak houses, with displays of antiques, paintings & furniture.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

Day 5Island Exploration and Historical Treasures

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$26

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$ 8

Wat Indharaviharn

Temple dating to the 14th or 15th century, notable for its 32-meter-high gold Buddha statue.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$8

10 - 12 min

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Directions

National Museum Bangkok

Centuries-old Siamese treasures, weapons & royal antiques displayed in 18th-century palace halls.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Rattanakosin Island

Bangkok's riverside Old Town, home to such landmarks as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Saranrom Park.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan

Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire).

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$6

Day 6Sacred Temples and Artistic Wonders

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$34

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$ 6

Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan

Large landmark temple offering serene grounds with a giant reclining Buddha, historic art & statues.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$6

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Wat Leng Noei Yi)

Chinese Buddhist temple with numerous courtyards & passageways, known for its New Year's festival.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$8

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan

This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$8

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Jim Thompson House Museum

Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson with an art collection & guided tours.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

Day 7Nature Retreat and Night Market Excitement

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$0

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$ 6

Suanluang RAMA IX

Large green space featuring a jogging path, playground & gardens, plus a lake with paddle boats.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Srinagarindra Train Night Market

Bustling outdoor night market specializing in antiques & vintage memorabilia, plus bars & eateries.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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Lumphini Park

Central urban park featuring manicured lawns, playgrounds & an artificial lake with boat rentals.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Museums, Parks, and Underwater Wonders

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$70

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$ 11

The Erawan Museum

Museum known for its massive 3-headed elephant sculpture, plus cultural & religious artifacts.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$12

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Benchakitti Park

A running & biking path encircles a lake with boats, fish & turtles in this serene, scenic park.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World

Spacious aquarium offers hundreds of marine species on display, 4-D films & underwater experiences.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

10 - 12 min

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Directions

The Chinatown Gate

Erected in 1999 in honor of King Adulyadej, this ornate gate marks the entrance to Chinatown.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram

Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$8

Day 9Iconic Landmarks and Artistic Flair

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$50

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$ 3

Victory Monument

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Madame Tussauds BANGKOK

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$50

7 - 10 min

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Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

Big, modern exhibition & performance venue for contemporary arts with a cafe, bookshop & library.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 10Aviation History and Serene Parks

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$13

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$ 3

National Aviation Museum of the Royal Thai Air Force

Displays of military aircraft from many eras, as well as exhibits on Thailand's role in WWII.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Wachirabenchathat Park (Rot Fai Park)

Vast, tree-filled park with a lake offering a long loop for biking & running, plus tennis courts.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Chatuchak Park

Verdant recreational space with broad, tree-lined jogging & cycling paths, flower beds & a big pond.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Queen Sirikit Park

Picnic areas dot this tranquil botanical garden with lawns, walking paths, fountains & ponds.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $422 In total

Activities & Food:$365

Transport:$57