Thailand
Plan your trip to Bangkok
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Start freeBangkok is Thailand's electric capital — golden temples beside skyscrapers, floating markets, legendary street food and nightlife that never ends. A city of contrasts that fires up every sense. Here's everything you need to plan the perfect trip to Bangkok — and build it in a tap with Vagga.
Top sights
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
A gilded temple complex with the Emerald Buddha.
Wat Pho & the Reclining Buddha
A giant Buddha statue and an ancient Thai-massage school.
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
A temple on the Chao Phraya riverbank, lovely at sunset.
Chatuchak Market
One of the world's largest markets — everything, on weekends.
Khao San Road
The heart of the nightlife and backpacker scene.
Chinatown (Yaowarat)
Street food, neon and buzzing lanes in the evening.
Things to do
A canal (klong) boat ride
Bangkok, the 'Venice of the East,' from the water.
A street-food tour
Pad Thai, mango sticky rice and more.
A traditional Thai massage
A relaxing experience on every corner.
Day trip to Ayutthaya
An ancient capital of temples and ruins, about an hour from Bangkok.
Where to eat
Pad Thai
Stir-fried noodles, the national dish.
Tom yum goong
A hot-and-sour soup with shrimp.
Mango sticky rice
A sticky-rice dessert with mango and coconut.
Street food
Among the best and cheapest in the world, on every corner.
Best time to visit
November–February: the driest and most pleasant season. March–May is very hot; June–October is the rainy season (short downpours).
Sample itinerary
Day 1
Temples — the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun at sunset.
Day 2
Markets & food — Chatuchak (on weekends), a canal cruise, and a street-food tour.
Day 3
City & night — Chinatown, a modern mall, and a rooftop bar in the evening.
Good to know
How many days do you need in Bangkok?
Three days for the city; four with a day trip or onward to the islands.
Do I need a visa for Thailand?
Many nationalities enter visa-free for short stays. Check before you travel.
What's the currency in Bangkok?
The Thai baht (THB). Cash is handy at markets; cards in malls.
How do you get around?
The BTS/MRT trains are air-conditioned and fast; there are also tuk-tuks, taxis and boats.
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