Travel guide: Bangkok (3-day itinerary)

Ruby Flores
Oct 1, 2018
4 min read

Updated: Oct 30, 2018

Let us explore the capital of Thailand: Bangkok. Famous for it's exquisite food, shopping and unique entertainment.

The Grand Palace (Complex buildings at the heart of Bangkok)

Three days itinerary in Bangkok

It was a long weekend in Singapore so we planned to go outside the country to relax, enjoy and go shopping. Bangkok was the perfect place to be as it was just 2hours and 25mins flight, affordable and serves authentic Thai cuisine.

We flew from Singapore to Suvarnabhumi airport, upon arrival you can take the taxi from the airport going to the city, they will give you the exact amount of fare written on the paper of your destination (tip is not necessary). It is helpful to print the name of your hotel in Thai as not all the drivers can understand English.

After checking in our hotel (Pratunam Area via Agoda.com), we went out to find a place to eat in Centre Point Pratunam which is 5 minutes walk, the restaurant served authentic Thai Cuisine but a bit pricey if you are on a budget you can try to go to Pratunam Mall which is also in the area.

Day 1 (Tour was booked through the hotel desk as they have reasonable packages)

8:00am - 5:00pm

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - is the largest and most popular floating market to locals and foreigners. It is located in Ratchaburi province. The driver has brought us to the port where you will take the boat to the market, upon arrival you will transfer to a different boat that goes around the market itself.

Elephant Ride - From the floating market we went straight to the Elephant Camp of Damnoen Saduak. It was an unforgettable experience as it was my first time to ride an elephant. If you are traveling solo you can ask your mahout to help you snap a picture and prepare a small amount to tip as they will ask you to buy an ivory product made from the elephants tusks.

Tiger World - a zoo where visitors can pet the tiger cubs, fret not as these tigers were tamed. You can walk around the whole place and observe the adult tigers. (A bit too pricey)

8:00pm

Khao San Road - Party place, street food and night bargains rolled in this whole stretch. You can also find hotels and hostels around here. Buy a bottle of beer from a convenient store and walk the whole street. Take pictures of the exotic food for 10baht.

How to get there: take a Tuk Tuk/ Taxi *make sure to bargain the price of the ride

Day 2

9:00 - 12:00

The Grand Palace Hotel

The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Thailand since 1782 to 1925. Today the Grand Palace is still a centre of ceremony and of the monarchy, and serves as a museum and tourist attraction as well.

How to get there: take a Tuk Tuk / Taxi

Entrance Fee: 500 baht

Opening Time: 8:30 - 3:30pm

(ticket includes entry to Vimanmek Palace and Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall)

Attire: Make sure to wear clothes with sleeves and long pants or bring a cover up. If you happen to forget you can rent clothes in the palace.

12: 00 - Wat Pho "The Reclining Buddha"

The first reclining Buddha built in Southeast Asia. The statue represents the historical Buddha during his last illness.

How to get there: From the Grand Palace you can walk to the temple (You can ask directions from locals and say "Wat Pho", hence you can take a Tuk Tuk as it tends to be get really hot at this time.

2:00 - 5 :00 Lunch and shopping in Pratunam Mall

This mega mall is filled over 1000 shops, it is compare to an indoor Chatuchak (famous weekend market).

How to get there: Tuk Tuk / Taxi (We rode a Tuk Tuk from the Wat Pho Temple)

7: 00 - 11:00 - Asiatique Night Market / Ladyboy Show

Asiatique Night Market - Newly opened in May of 2012. It is a shopping and lifestyle complex. It is located in the old warehouse of the East Asiatic Company. The prices of souvenirs are more expensive are more expensive compared to the items from Pratunam Mall.

Ladyboy Show / Cabaret Show - This performances showcase the unique talents of the third sex community. Dressed in grand glittery costumes and beautiful make up.

How to get there: Taxi (easier for tourists like us), Free Boat Shuttle from Saphan Taksin (boat runs from 4:00 - 11:30pm)

Day 3

7:30 - 12:30 - Chatuchak weekend market (World's Largest Weekend Market)

From replica of designer bags, clothes, shoes for all ages, name it and they have. You can also find home decors, bath bombs, soaps and handmade crafts. You can also have your synthetic leather passport holders, purses, keychains personalised. If you get hungry or thirsty there are stalls that sells food from coconut ice-cream, Thai milk tea and local dishes.

Remember to always bargain! The trick is to pretend you're walking away and wait for them to give in to your asking price. If you love shopping you can plan one full day here.

How to get there: For detailed ways to go there check their website chatuchakmarket.org

2:00 - 3:30 - Massage Time (Don't leave Bangkok without getting a traditional massage!) Spa's and massage parlors are everywhere and they are affordable depending on your budget.