Bangkok travel guide
The Perfect 3-Day Bangkok Itinerary
Three days in Bangkok covers the essentials: the Grand Palace and old-town temples, a river or canal boat trip, one market, a rooftop sunset and at least one street-food crawl. Add a fourth day for a day trip to Ayutthaya’s ruins or the Damnoen Saduak floating market.
Your 3 days in Bangkok, day by day
Day 1 — Royal Old Town
Morning: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew at 8:30 opening, then Wat Pho’s reclining Buddha
Afternoon: Cross the river to Wat Arun; ferry-hop the Chao Phraya
Evening: Sunset drinks at a riverfront rooftop, dinner in Chinatown (Yaowarat)
Day 2 — Modern Bangkok
Morning: Jim Thompson House and canal-side Baan Krua silk weavers
Afternoon: Siam area malls and the Erawan Shrine; BTS ride for the sheer theatre of it
Evening: Mahanakhon SkyWalk at sunset, rooftop bar in Silom, late-night street food
Day 3 — Markets & Local Life
Morning: Chatuchak Weekend Market (Sat–Sun) or Pak Khlong flower market
Afternoon: Longtail boat through Thonburi’s khlong canals
Evening: Asiatique riverfront night market or a Muay Thai fight at Rajadamnern Stadium
Travelling longer? Pair this itinerary with our Bangkok neighbourhood guide. And check the best month to visit Bangkok.
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Bangkok 3 day itinerary — FAQs
Is 3 days enough for Bangkok?
Three days in Bangkok covers the essentials: the Grand Palace and old-town temples, a river or canal boat trip, one market, a rooftop sunset and at least one street-food crawl. Add a fourth day for a day trip to Ayutthaya’s ruins or the Damnoen Saduak floating market.
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