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Bangkok Trip Planner
Temples, street food, and rooftop bars in one buzzing city.
Bangkok is gold temples and river life next to neon markets, malls, and some of the best street food on earth. Loud, warm, and inexpensive — and a perfect launchpad for the rest of Thailand.
Best time to visit Bangkok
November–February is cool and dry — the best time. March–May is very hot; the rest is the rainy season.
Things to do in Bangkok
- ›See the Grand Palace and Wat Pho's reclining Buddha
- ›Eat your way through street stalls and a night market
- ›Take a longtail boat through the canals
- ›Browse the Chatuchak Weekend Market
- ›Sunset from a rooftop bar
- ›Day trip to a floating market or Ayutthaya
Where to stay in Bangkok
Old City (Rattanakosin)
Grand Palace, Wat Pho, temples — historic core.
Sukhumvit
Malls, nightlife, rooftop bars, easy Skytrain access.
Riverside
River views, historic hotels, boat access to the sights.
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Bangkok travel FAQ
How many days do you need in Bangkok?
Two to three days covers the temples, markets, and food before you move on to the beaches or the north.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
November to February, the cool-dry season, is most comfortable for temple-hopping and markets.
What should I not miss eating in Bangkok?
Pad thai and boat noodles from street stalls, mango sticky rice, and a night-market grazing crawl.
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