Perfect 3-Day Bangkok Itinerary
See the best in 3 days.
Three days covers Bangkok highlights with time for discoveries. ## Day 1: Temples and Old Bangkok Morning: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (500 baht, 8 AM). Walk to Wat Pho for reclining Buddha and massage (260 baht/30min). Lunch: Ferry (4 baht) to Wat Arun (100 baht). Lunch at Tha Maharaj — curry rice from 50 baht. Afternoon: Express boat (16 baht) to Phra Athit. Walk to Golden Mount (50 baht) for panoramic views. Evening: MRT Wat Mangkon for Yaowarat street food. Budget 400-600 baht. ## Day 2: Modern Bangkok Morning: Jim Thompson House (200 baht). BACC for free art. Lunch: Terminal 21 food court (30-50 baht) or Siam Paragon (100-250 baht). Afternoon: Thonglor shopping. Coffee at Roots (100-180 baht). Evening: Rooftop bar at sunset (Cielo 200 baht or Sky Bar 500 baht). Dinner at Sabai Jai Gai Yang (200-400 baht). ## Day 3: Local Life Morning: Chatuchak (if weekend, go early 6 AM). Weekday: Or Tor Kor Market + Benjakitti sky walk. Afternoon: Health Land massage (2 hours, 500 baht). Evening: Dinner cruise (1,400-3,500 baht), Muay Thai (1,000-2,000 baht), or bar-hopping. ## Budget - Budget: 5,000-8,000 baht (excl. accommodation) - Comfortable: 10,000-18,000 baht - Luxury: 25,000-50,000 baht ## Tips 1. Buy Rabbit Card for BTS 2. Download Grab 3. Start before 9 AM 4. Book rooftop bars ahead Most visitors leave planning their return.