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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.

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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.

A sample Bangkok itinerary

Day 1Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, riverside dinner.
Day 2Chatuchak market (weekend) or malls, canal boat, a rooftop bar.
Day 3Day trip to Ayutthaya's ruins or a floating market.

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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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