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3 Days in Bangkok

Your Perfect Itinerary

16 stops

Must-See Attractions

Grand Palace

Grand Palace

พระบรมมหาราชวัง

The city's most iconic landmark: a dazzling complex of gold spires and mosaics that served as the royal residence for 150 years.

Local Name
พระบรมมหาราชวัง
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Wat Arun

Wat Arun

วัดอรุณ

The 'Temple of Dawn,' an architectural marvel covered in colorful porcelain and seashells on the west bank of the river.

Local Name
วัดอรุณ
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Wat Pho

Wat Pho

วัดโพธิ์

Home to the massive 46-meter long gold-leaf Reclining Buddha and the historic birthplace of traditional Thai massage.

Local Name
วัดโพธิ์
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Chao Phraya Express Boat

Chao Phraya Express Boat

เรือด่วนเจ้าพระยา

The local way to travel: a high-speed river transit system offering a breezy, scenic perspective of the historic skyline.

Local Name
เรือด่วนเจ้าพระยา
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Yaowarat Night Food Walk

Yaowarat Night Food Walk

เยาวราช

A sensory assault of neon lights and sizzle in Chinatown, serving as the world's greatest open-air seafood and street food buffet.

Local Name
เยาวราช
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Traditional Thai Massage

Traditional Thai Massage

นวดแผนไทย

A therapeutic art form using rhythmic pressure and yoga-like stretching to release physical and energetic tension.

Local Name
นวดแผนไทย
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Lumpini Park

Lumpini Park

สวนลุมพินี

Bangkok's premier urban park, offering a peaceful lake, running tracks, and the famous resident water monitor lizards.

Local Name
สวนลุมพินี
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Muay Thai Boxing

Muay Thai Boxing

มวยไทย

The 'Art of Eight Limbs': a high-energy combat sport and deeply respected part of Thai cultural identity.

Local Name
มวยไทย
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Audiophile Listening Bars

Audiophile Listening Bars

Vinyl Bars

Sophisticated bars focused on high-fidelity sound and curated vinyl collections ranging from vintage Thai pop to global jazz.

Local Name
Vinyl Bars
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Talad Noi Heritage Walk

Talad Noi Heritage Walk

ตลาดน้อย

A stroll through one of Bangkok's oldest neighborhoods where scrap metal yards sit alongside historic mansions and street art.

Local Name
ตลาดน้อย
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Must-Eat Spots

Pad Thai

Pad Thai

ผัดไทย

Thailand's most famous dish: stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, tofu, peanuts, and a signature tangy tamarind sauce.

Local Name
ผัดไทย
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Pad Kra Pao

Pad Kra Pao

ผัดกะเพรา

A spicy, fragrant stir-fry of minced meat and holy basil, widely considered by locals to be the 'true' national dish of Thailand.

Local Name
ผัดกะเพรา
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Aharn Tam Sang (Made to Order)

Aharn Tam Sang (Made to Order)

อาหารตามสั่ง

A flexible style of street dining where customers choose ingredients and a cooking style from a modular, high-heat wok menu.

Local Name
อาหารตามสั่ง
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MK Restaurants (Suki)

MK Restaurants (Suki)

เอ็มเค สุกี้

Thailand's most popular communal hotpot (Suki) chain, known for its clean, family-friendly environment and green-themed branding.

Local Name
เอ็มเค สุกี้
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Tom Yum Goong

Tom Yum Goong

ต้มยำกุ้ง

A bold, aromatic soup featuring shrimp, lemongrass, and galangal that masterfully balances spicy, sour, and salty profiles.

Local Name
ต้มยำกุ้ง
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Boat Noodles

Boat Noodles

ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ

Rich noodle soup traditionally served in small portions with a dark broth thickened with pig or cow blood for depth.

Local Name
ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ
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