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5-Day Bangkok Itinerary
Gilded temples, street-food heaven, and river life
Bangkok runs hot and fast — glittering temples, canal boats, rooftop bars, and the best street food on earth. Chaotic, delicious, and endlessly alive.
BEST TIME
November–February (cool, dry)
BALLPARK
$650–$1,350 per person
Your 5-day Bangkok itinerary
Day 1 · Arrive & settle in
Land, drop your bags, and ease into Bangkok with something low-key nearby. Follow the crowds for street food — busy stalls mean fresh and safe.
Day 2 · Grand Palace and Wat Pho
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: longtail boat through the klongs.
Day 3 · Chatuchak weekend market
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: street-food crawl in chinatown.
Day 4 · Rooftop sky bar at sunset
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: day trip to ayutthaya ruins.
Day 5 · Last morning & departure
Squeeze in one more before you go — grand palace and wat pho if you have time — then head to the airport.
Top things to do in Bangkok
- Grand Palace and Wat Pho
- Longtail boat through the klongs
- Chatuchak weekend market
- Street-food crawl in Chinatown
- Rooftop sky bar at sunset
- Day trip to Ayutthaya ruins
More detail: the best things to do in Bangkok →
LOCAL TIP
Follow the crowds for street food — busy stalls mean fresh and safe.
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