3-Day Bangkok Travel Guide

Historic temples and riverside beauty

• Morning: Visit the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple.
• Afternoon: Walk to Wat Pho to see the Reclining Buddha, then take a ferry to Wat Arun.
• Evening: Dinner by the Chao Phraya River or a sunset river cruise.

Shopping, culture, and modern Bangkok

• Morning: Explore Chatuchak Weekend Market’s thousands of stalls.
• Afternoon: Visit Siam Square, Siam Paragon, and the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre.
• Evening: Street food at Siam or rooftop drinks at King Power Mahanakhon.

Local markets and vibrant food culture

• Morning: Day trip to Damnoen Saduak or Amphawa Floating Market.
• Afternoon: Explore Chinatown (Yaowarat) and its gold shops, markets, and temples.
• Evening: Enjoy Bangkok’s best street food along Yaowarat Road.

• Jay Fai — facebook.com/JayFaiOriginal — Michelin-star street food famous for crab omelette.
• Thipsamai — thipsamai.com — Bangkok’s most famous Pad Thai.
• Blue Elephant — blueelephant.com — Royal Thai cuisine in a historic mansion.

• Mandarin Oriental Bangkok — mandarinoriental.com — Legendary luxury by the river.
• The Siam Hotel — thesiamhotel.com — Boutique luxury with art deco design.
• ASAI Bangkok Chinatown — asaihotels.com — Modern, affordable, and ideally located for food lovers.

Tips & Recommendations

• Transport: Use BTS Skytrain, MRT, river boats, and Grab for easy travel.
• Timing: Markets are best early morning; temples are quieter on weekdays.
• Money & Safety: Cash is needed at markets; stay hydrated and beware of scams near tourist sites.
• Food Highlights: Try mango sticky rice, boat noodles, Thai barbecue, and street food staples.