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9 Days in Bangkok: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Amit Sangma

Amit Sangma

23 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure in Bangkok, Thailand. Explore ancient temples, vibrant markets, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with culture, history, and excitement.

Trip to Bangkok

Day 1
+

$32

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$ 6

Spenza Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Nai Ek Roll Noodles (ก๋วยจั๊บนายเอ็ก)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
4 - 6 min

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Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Wat Leng Noei Yi)
Chinese Buddhist temple with numerous courtyards & passageways, known for its New Year's festival.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
32 - 48 min

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Lhong 1919
19th-century Chinese mansion restored as a mixed-use complex with restaurants, stores & a shrine.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market)
This spacious, bustling market offers a vast array of flowers, fruits & vegetables.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Museum Siam
Museum in a 19th-century building with hands-on exhibits & programs exploring the country's history.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
15 - 22 min

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The Temple of the Emerald Buddha
On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$13
17 - 21 min

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Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram
Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$4
11 - 16 min

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Buddha & Pals
Happy place for everyone.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$2
Day 2
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$27

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$ 8

Spenza Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Nai Ouan (นายอ้วน เย็นตาโฟเสาชิงช้า)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
6 - 9 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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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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$14
28 - 34 min

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Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
Floating market & food venue with vendors in wooden boats filled with goods & souvenirs for sale.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Don Wai Floating Market
Riverside stalls for street food, handicrafts, flowers & fruits, plus sightseeing boat trips.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
40 - 48 min

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Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen
Vast Buddhist temple complex featuring a towering stupa & numerous stone & glass sculptures.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$4
20 - 24 min

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Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan
This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$4
3 - 4 min

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มานพ สุกี้รถกระบะ
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$1
Day 3
+

$18

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$ 7

Spenza Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Nai Ped Mooh Nam Tok (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวหมูน้ำตก นายเป็ด)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
13 - 16 min

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Directions

ChangChui
Lively, modern destination featuring artisanal & designer shops, art exhibits, global fare & events.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan
Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire).
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$4
32 - 48 min

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Directions

Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan
Large landmark temple offering serene grounds with a giant reclining Buddha, historic art & statues.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
12 - 15 min

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Jim Thompson House Museum
Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson with an art collection & guided tours.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$6
12 - 18 min

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Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Big, modern exhibition & performance venue for contemporary arts with a cafe, bookshop & library.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Tonkatsu Wako (หมูทอด วาโก)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$2
Day 4
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$10

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$ 8

Spenza Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

ARTíS (อาร์ทิส)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
12 - 17 min

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Benchakitti Park
A running & biking path encircles a lake with boats, fish & turtles in this serene, scenic park.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Emporium
Luxe, elegant mall with a wide array of restaurants & 7 levels of upmarket stores, plus a cinema.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Srinagarindra Train Night Market
Bustling outdoor night market specializing in antiques & vintage memorabilia, plus bars & eateries.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Directions

Khlong Toei Market
A huge range of fresh produce, from fruit & veg to meat & seafood, open nearly round the clock.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Wat Hua Lamphong
Monks reside at this royal Buddhist temple with ornate details & a colorful, chandelier-lit hall.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$4
6 - 9 min

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สุกี้สามย่าน
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$3
Day 5
+

$10

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$ 10

Spenza Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Pacamara หอสมุดคณะแพทยศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
10 - 15 min

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Lumphini Park
Central urban park featuring manicured lawns, playgrounds & an artificial lake with boat rentals.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
Built in 1873, this Hindu temple features an added 5-tiered tower with ornate, colorful carvings.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Asiatique The Riverfront
Illuminated at night, this sizable Ferris wheel in an open-air mall offers scenic river views.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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The Erawan Museum
Museum known for its massive 3-headed elephant sculpture, plus cultural & religious artifacts.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$6
25 - 30 min

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Suanluang RAMA IX
Large green space featuring a jogging path, playground & gardens, plus a lake with paddle boats.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Krua-Bangna (ครัวบางนา)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$1
Day 6
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$58

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$ 4

Spenza Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Starbucks (สตาร์บัคส์)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
2 - 3 min

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SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World
Spacious aquarium offers hundreds of marine species on display, 4-D films & underwater experiences.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
9 - 14 min

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MBK Center
Sprawling shopping complex with over 2000 shops, restaurants, cafes & department stores.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Madame Tussauds BANGKOK
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
14 - 17 min

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Or Tor Kor Market
Renowned indoor marketplace for select produce, meat & seafood, plus snacks & kitchen supplies.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Directions

โคขุนหม้อไฟ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 7
+

$7

·

$ 6

Spenza Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

S&P (เอส แอนด์ พี)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
7 - 10 min

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Directions

centralwOrld
Shopping center with stores for beauty, fashion & technology, plus dining & family activities.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Chatuchak Weekend Market
Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

โคขุนหม้อไฟ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 8
+

$61

·

$ 7

Spenza Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

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Directions

แกงไทย-แกงใต้
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Dream World
Festive amusement park offering roller coasters & other rides, theater performances & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$38
40 - 48 min

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Safari World
Zoo & entertainment park featuring safari rides, marine attractions, live feedings & stunt shows.
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$22
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Kojiro Japanese Cuisine
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1
Day 9
+

$43

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$ 6

Spenza Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Took Lae Dee (ถูกและดี)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
10 - 15 min

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The One Ratchada
Big, vibrant outdoor market with music, featuring many vendors selling a variety of goods & food.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Siam Amazing Park
Sizable amusement park with waterslides, multiple manmade beaches, rides & games.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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$38
29 - 35 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.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
24 - 35 min

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Yakiniku Like (ยากินิคุ ไลค์)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2

Budget breakdown: $320 In total

Activities & Food:$263
Transport:$57