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Bangkok Adventure: 8 Days of Food, Temples, and Culture

YASHASHREE RAMDHARNE

13 Dec 2023

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Embark on an exciting 8-day journey through Bangkok, Thailand. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious street food, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this vibrant city.

Trip to Bangkok

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Savory Bites and Serene Temples

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$43

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$ 6

Waraporn Salapao (วราภรณ์ ซาลาเปา)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$8

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Wat Bowonniwetwiharn Ratchaworawiharn

Buddhist temple & monastery that has educated princes & holds statues dating to the 13th century.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$8

8 - 12 min

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Directions

May Kaidee Restaurant & Cooking School (หมายขายดี)

หมายขายดี

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Day 2Noodles, Pristine Temples, and Loha Prasat

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$51

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$ 8

Nai Ouan (นายอ้วน เย็นตาโฟเสาชิงช้า)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

15 - 22 min

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Directions

Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$8

9 - 11 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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$8

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Wat Indharaviharn

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$8

5 - 6 min

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Directions

May Kaidee Restaurant & Cooking School (หมายขายดี)

หมายขายดี

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Day 3Chicken Rice Delight and Golden Mount

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$43

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$ 3

Jae Yee Chicken Rice (ข้าวมันไก่เจ๊ยี)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Wat Saket (The Golden Mount)

Ayutthaya-era (1350-1767) Buddhist temple & pilgrimage site commanding extensive city views.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$8

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Wat Rakhang Kositaram Woramahawihan

Buddhist complex on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, with large gilded bells & ornate temples.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$8

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Mont Nom Sod (มนต์นมสด)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Day 4Sweet Treats and Majestic Palaces

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$64

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$ 8

ลานขนมดิโอลด์สยาม

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

10 - 12 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.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$28

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$8

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Koa Chun Huad (กอชุนฮวด)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 5Authentic Thai Cuisine and Riverside Temples

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$46

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$ 3

จีจ้งหว่อ ภัตตาคาร

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

11 - 14 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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$8

12 - 17 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).

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$6

32 - 48 min

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Directions

Home Café Tha Tien (โฮม คาเฟ่ ท่าเตียน)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 6Noodle Soup and Intricate Temples

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$55

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$ 3

ก๋วยเตี๋ยว-เกาเหลาเนื้อ เจ๊ผอม

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

13 - 20 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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$8

10 - 15 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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$8

6 - 8 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.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$8

4 - 5 min

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Directions

หมูตุ๋น เอ็นตุ๋นหม้อดิน เยาวราช

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 7Crispy Chicken and Spiritual Temples

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$43

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$ 3

BonChon Chicken (บอนชอน ชิคเก้น)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Wat Pathum Wanaram Rachaworawihan

Temple compound with gardens, an open pavilion, a reconstructed crematorium & monks' quarters.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$8

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Wat Hua Lamphong

Monks reside at this royal Buddhist temple with ornate details & a colorful, chandelier-lit hall.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$8

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Katsu-Shin (คัสซึชิน)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 8Hearty Congee and Tranquil Temples

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$47

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$ 3

อากง ส่งเสริม โจ๊กเจ๊หมวยเกี้ย

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$8

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Wat Yannawa

Founded during the Ayutthaya era, this Buddhist temple's viharn was modeled after a Chinese junk.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$8

17 - 26 min

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Directions

ข้าวต้มปลา ท่าฉลอม

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $424 In total

Activities & Food:$390

Transport:$34