Things to do in Bangkok
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Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and largest city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 9.1 million people as of 2024, 15.9% of the country's population. Over 17.4 million people live within the surrounding Bangkok Metropolitan Region as of the 2021 estimate, making Bangkok a megacity and an extreme primate city, dwarfing Thailand's other urban centres in both size and importance to the national economy.
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The Reclining Buddha
Day 2 on the trip
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Cheaper & Better Street Food
The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, resided at the Chitralada Royal Villa and his successor King Vajiralongkorn resides at the Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, both in the Dusit Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. The palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand, with over eight million people visiting each year.
Khao San Road
Day 1 on the trip
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7 days in Bangkok, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €992.
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Arrival & Old Town settle-in
Land, check in to the Old Town base and ease into the neighbourhood with a first evening on Khao San Road.
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Royal Rattanakosin temples
The headline day: Grand Palace complex followed by the reclining Buddha, timed to open early and beat the heat and crowds.
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River temple & sunset
Cross-river morning to Wat Arun, a slower riverside day capped by golden-hour views.
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Floating & railway markets day trip
Early departure southwest to pair the classic floating market with the astonishing track-side market.
