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What to see in Bangkok in 2 days to get the most complete impression of the capital of Siam and its culture?
What are the best sights in Bangkok? What to see in Bangkok first?
This article is for both those who want to see Bangkok in two days on their own, and for those who find it easier to do this with a tour.

Honestly, while writing this article, I was torn, because well, it is impossible to pack even all the most interesting things in Bangkok in two days. Therefore, there will be two articles about what to see in Bangkok in 2 days,
and you can choose for yourself, change routes and leave what is most interesting for you and your family.

To Bangkok on your own or on a guided tour?

Let's say you have a couple of free days that you are ready to donate to Bangkok. Or is the voucher such that 1-2 days are laid in Bangkok, you need to go somewhere and see something?
How to do it better, with a guided tour or by yourself?

To be honest, with an excursion it is easier, sometimes cheaper and clearly less energy-intensive.

The advantages of independent movement are that you do not depend on the route and can make such a program as you want. But it will take strength, (walking a lot in the heat is not easy),
time, (find information on the Internet, understand how to get where, put it all in your head), and money, (because for transport, entrance fees, lunches and dinners, transfer, you will have more money,
than you will pay for the same by choosing an excursion).
Everything has its pros and cons, so decide, choose, we got acquainted with the sights of Bangkok both on our own and with excursions, and it's hard for me to say which option is better. They are just different.

It is more profitable and convenient to search for ready-made tours and tours to Thailand on online tour booking sites and.
More than 120 reliable tour operators sell tours there in all directions at the lowest prices. It is easy to find a very inexpensive last minute tour.
Check prices, change dates to find the best price and quality package.

What to see in Bangkok in 2 days - day one

I would advise you to devote the first day in Bangkok to the cultural program and acquaintance with the city. Take for granted the fact that you cannot examine much on your own, no matter how hard you try.
It takes a lot of time and effort to get somewhere, see everything, have a snack and return to the hotel. So the first day in Bangkok I would spend on 3 of the most famous temples + dinner at the hotel
with a beautiful view of the city.

Speaking of temples, I mean the golden triangle of Bangkok: the Temple of Dawn Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha Wat Phra Keu.

They are located side by side, so you can easily inspect them in a few hours.

The first are the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha - the main shrines of Thailand.

You can get here along the Chao Phraya River. Thus, you kill two birds with one stone - ride public transport on the river for just a few baht, (long-tail boats),
inspect the beauty around and get to the temples.

I advise you to start the route from the final stop of the boats, pier Sathorn (Chao Phraya river) - exit from metro number 2.

This is the only pier that is next to the metro in Bangkok. BTS Saphan Taksin Subway Station

This is the ultimate jetty. From here you can leave by buying a tourist boat ticket for the whole day (120 baht), or by boat as public transport for 10 baht. We did just that.

How to get to Dawn Temple, Royal Palace, Wat Pho Temple,

There, the route of movement from the metro along Chao Phraya to the temples, prices, and other interesting and necessary information is just described.

Entrance fees to Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kheow, Wat Pho

Wat Arun - Temple of the Dawn Photo

Royal Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha - entrance fee 500 baht
Opening hours - 8:30 - 15:30

Taking pictures of the Emerald Buddha is prohibited. In temples you need to put on clothes that cover your knees and shoulders, if there is none, rent for 20-30 baht at the temple.

Morning Dawn Temple - Wat Arun - 50 baht entrance
Opening hours - 8:00 - 18:00

I advise you to see the temple of the morning dawn of Wat Arun after the royal palace. Let me explain why.
Now it is undergoing repairs and it is still impossible to climb the upper pagodas. So if earlier it would have been logical to go there at closing time and see the sunset, now it makes no sense,
after all, leaving is all the same from the opposite side, so we cross by ferry for 3 baht to the opposite side and see the beauty of the architecture of ancient Siam.

Temple of the Reclining Golden Buddha Wat Pho - entrance 100 baht
Opening hours - 8:00 - 19:00

From Wat Arun, we cross back and walk in a straight line from the pier to the Wat Pho temple.
We left Wat Pho for "sweet", as there will have to walk for a long time, you will need to have a snack, and most importantly, it is of course a massage. But first things first.

A bottle of cold water is included in the entrance fee to Wat Pho, but I recommend buying at least one more. Usually it is sooooo hot on these walks, and dehydration is unnecessary.

A 40 meter high and 15 meter long golden Buddha awaits you.
Inside there is a coin-tossing routine that I also recommend. You exchange ordinary coins for satangs and you walk along the wall, throwing one penny into each vat, thereby removing sins from yourself,
making wishes and performing a ritual of purification.

The oldest school of Thai massage is located on the territory of the Wat Pho temple. It was here, within these walls, that the art of healing Thai massage was born and the best masters still work.

The cost of massage from the masters of the Wat Pho temple is not high. Only 50-100 baht more expensive than conventional massage parlors.
What I didn’t really like was the queues and the common room for everyone, in which it “smells”. Well, the massage itself lasts not an hour, but half an hour.

This problem can be solved as follows. When you walk from the pier towards Wat Pho, you pass a small market with cafes. Look around, there are inscriptions inviting massage, which do
specialists from Wat Pho. I don’t know if it’s true or true, but the massage was really good :)

In the same place, on this patch, I advise you to have lunch, because after visiting the three temples, a long walk, you will surely get hungry.

We had dinner at a very nice Thai cafe with pictures. The food is inexpensive (for a tourist place and the center of the capital), fast and tasty.
It is also interesting that there are a lot of foreigners in the cafe and it is always nice to have a few words, meet and learn something about tourists from other continents.

Evening in Bangkok - park and dinner

After the temples and lunch, it's time to relax and lie somewhere in the shade. This can be done in Lumpini Park, for example.
Take a look at the monitor lizards that walk imposingly throughout the park, sit by the lake, dream and take a lot of beautiful photos.

Lumpini Park in Bangkok (Lumpini Park) - Where to go in Bangkok?

We get to Lumpini in the same way as we arrived (we sit on the side where Wat Pho is on the boat) and take the metro to the Lumpini metro station, where we get out and get into the park.

Lumpini opening hours - from 4:30 am to 9:30 pm
The entrance is free

Since Lumpini is the center of the city, you can try to get to some more interesting places from here, but I'm afraid you will have no strength left.
Exit to Lumpini Park - MRT Metro - Silom Lumphini, BTS - Ratchadamri

Dinner in a skyscraper overlooking Bangkok at night

I suggest ending the first day in Bangkok with dinner at the Bayok Sky Hotel or a similar restaurant, which has a beautiful view of the whole of Bangkok.

A similar excursion program in Bangkok is called Bangkok Classic and costs 1,750 baht per adult and 1,000 baht per child. This includes a visit to the three listed temples + dinner on the 78th floor
to Bayoke Sky, no overnight stay.
If you need contacts, write - I will send the contacts of the company to which we apply for excursions. Prices for the season may rise slightly, check.

If you came on your own and are planning to stay in Bangkok with an overnight stay, then I recommend choosing a hotel in the center, since the next day in Bangkok will be devoted to shopping, but here you yourself understand, you can't waste a minute :)
All the most central "places of power" of the shopper are located next to Bayoke Sky.

We take the metro from Lumpini to Siam station and go on foot or by tuk-tuk for 20-40 baht to the chosen hotel.

Hotels in the center of Bangkok - which one to choose?

What to see in Bangkok - day two - shopping and aquarium

We woke up early in the morning, had breakfast at the hotel and went for a walk, shopping and admiring the scale of local shopping centers.

For those who have a lot of money and are interested in expensive brands, there is a direct road to Siam Paragon. The largest shopping center in Thailand, owned by the royal family.
It is difficult to get around it even for a whole day, huge areas, many floors, all kinds of entertainment and an oceanarium are also there.
When a princess comes to Paragon for shopping, it is completely closed. Fantastic!

In my opinion, it is realistic to visit 3 shopping centers and try to squeeze in another oceanarium before leaving.
For inexpensive, interesting things, bags, shoes, goods for children and men, jewelry, etc., we go to the Platinum shopping mall.
It is located opposite the Amari Watergate Hotel, right there is a hotel Novotel Platinum , and Bayok sky across the road.

I don't know about you, but the very first time, when I had 2 days in Bangkok, and for 1 ruble they gave 1 baht, I spent two days there, with occasional breaks for sleeping and eating.
The husband at this time was homesick at the hotel.
By the way, husbands can be sent to the MBK mall, adjacent to Platinum, where there are countless floors of electronics and other equipment.

So. First, we go to the Platinum Mall for a few hours, buy whatever we wanted, throw it into the hotel, have lunch and go to Paragon.

You can take your husband and children to Paragon. It houses the largest oceanarium in Thailand, which is equally interesting to get to both adults and children. The entrance costs 900 baht. Sometimes there are discounts.
Discounts are always available for Thai license holders.
Opens at 10 am.

Also in Siam Paragon there is KidZania. This is such an interesting entertainment for children from 5 years old, where they try on various professions, earn "money", which can then be cashed into all sorts of local bonuses.
Children under 5 will not be interested there, and over 14 too. Located on the 5th floor of the complex.

Please note that the aquarium takes at least 2-3 hours. On KidZania, no less.
I recommend having a snack at the food court of Siam Paragon,

If for some reason Siam Paragon is not interesting to you, then for shopping you can still go to Central World.
There are many branded stores as well as local designer boutiques. Central World is a middle class complex, unlike Siam Paragon.

Tired but happy we return to the hotel. And if you have the strength, we take a taxi or a tuker and go to celebrate shopping on the cheerful Khao San Road.
Everyone remembers the film Beach, where the hero of Leonardo DiCaprio began his journey to the "beach" from Khaosan.

It makes no sense to go to Khaosan before 21 pm. You need to get out there at night, sit on the top floor of the veranda of some rock cafe and sip a "bouquet" (this is a bucket of alcoholic cocktail with ice to choose from),
look at the cheery audience. Those who are more cheerful can go dancing themselves and get acquainted with the local European youth, of which there are always a lot on Khaosan.
If you checked out from the previous hotel, you can stay at Khaosan and go to the airport or to Pattaya, where you were going there, from here.

Hotels near Khaosan Road

Inexpensive and very cute hostel 3Hovv, with a high rating and good reviews, only 500 baht per person

Inexpensive, but pleasant, beautiful Buddi Lodge hotel with a high rating from visitors, with a swimming pool in the heart of Khao San

If you do not want to live in the center of Khaosan Road itself, then I advise a classy hotel nearby (700m), a stylish Chillax Resort hotel.
What you need to relax and enjoy your stay in the center of Bangkok.

Chillax Resort - stylish and beautiful hotel next to Khaosan Road

How to save on insurance?

Overseas insurance is needed. Any admission is very expensive and the only way not to pay out of pocket is to choose an insurance policy in advance. For many years we have been making out on the site, which give the best prices for insurance and the selection together with registration takes only a couple of minutes.

To be continued.

Bangkok is a very large city. But almost all the sights are compactly located within several central quarters. So even if you only have 12 hours at your disposal, there is a lot to see.

The capital is interesting in that it is quite possible to explore it on your own, if you plan your route in advance and stick to it.

What you need to have time to see:

Baiyoke sky

At the very beginning of a walk through crowded Bangkok, it is worth going to the new observation deck, which has become quite popular among travelers. In order to view almost all the famous buildings of the Thai capital, you need to go up to the 77th floor of the luxurious Baiyoke Sky - a five-star hotel.

After the 250-meter “heavenly excursion”, parents traveling with young children can take young tourists to nearby KidZania and go on an independent walk through the central quarters of Bangkok.

Until the morning chill is replaced by the heat of the day, you should hurry to the temple of the "Golden Mountain". The name of the sacred place always arouses the curiosity of travelers and as if pushes them to climb 318 low steps to get closer to the small Golden Pagoda. From here you can see the roofs of neighboring temples and modern high-rise buildings, bathed in the rays of the morning sun.

There are always many people who want to visit the "Iron Palace", or Loha Prasat. Its metal walls and 37 straight graceful spiers make the building unlike other sacred buildings in the city.

Loha Prasat is part of Wat Ratchanadda, a temple complex located opposite the Golden Mountain on the banks of the canal.

Here, the doors of the amulets market are open for visitors, which is considered almost the largest of such bazaars in the Thai capital.

The distant 1932 was a fateful year for Thailand. Then, after the revolutionary upheaval in the country, a constitutional monarchy was legislated. This event is dedicated to the Democracy Monument, erected seven years later.

Four 24-meter steles, skillfully made in the form of open wings, symbolize the desire for freedom and the forces that help in this difficult task - the army, navy, air force and police.

The red 21-meter construction of teak wood, representing the letter "P", immediately attracts the attention of travelers who come here to visit the temple of the "Emerald Buddha" located nearby.

The giant swing, now playing only a decorative role, used to be used for its intended purpose. During a religious ritual, the monks had to catch a bag of silver coins with their teeth. It was attached to strong ropes tied to supports and swayed by other participants in the ceremony.

In the temple of the "Emerald Buddha" visitors are greeted by an 8-meter statue of a deity, which is considered one of the largest in Bangkok, and according to other sources - in all of Thailand. Entering the courtyard, guests seem to find themselves in a small art gallery, where 156 skillfully executed images of Buddha appear before their eyes. Their peculiarity lies in the painting technique - the artists used perspective, which for a long time was not typical for Thai brush masters.

Being in this hospitable country, tourists always remember that this is a monarchy with its own traditions and rules. This is especially felt on the territory of the Royal Palace, which is a gigantic complex of 95 pagodas, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, four two-kilometer walls and other buildings. The spacious exterior courtyard is adorned with manicured and trimmed tropical plants and animal sculptures.

A visit to the palace complex is paid - 500 baht from each adult tourist.

Saranrom

After exploring the Grand Palace, many Bangkok guests enter a cozy English-style park located next door.

Among the inhabitants of Saranrom - this is the name of this corner of nature - there are shy cats, nimble squirrels and even slow lizards.

Here you can walk along long alleys, sit on a bench by one of the clean ponds, or exercise on the sports ground.

Bangkok for young tourists

KidZania, a modern entertainment and development center for teenagers and children, is becoming a real university of life for young travelers.

Almost the whole day can be spent on mastering in a playful way a variety of professions - firefighter, radio host, baker, photographer, illusionist, cook, dancer and about 10 others.

In the evening, parents can join the children and visit a cinema, an oceanarium and one of the many cafes with young tourists. All of this, like KidZania, is located in Siam Paragon, a large shopping center.

After that, you can again all together climb to the already well-known observation deck of the nearby Baiyoke Sky and admire the brightly lit streets and buildings of Bangkok in the evening.

Another option is to visit the zoo. Children love this place very much, so you can put a tick that in another country, in another city, you were at the zoo.

Updated: 2018-12-6

Oleg Lazhechnikov

Bangkok is a city of contrasts: skyscrapers are adjacent to metal and wooden barracks, narrow streets intersect with multi-level highways, beggars are driving their carts by passing Porshe. For six months in Asia, you get used to it, and you react calmly.

I highly recommend visiting Bangkok for at least a couple of days instead of non-stop transit. Bangkok provides an opportunity to feel the spirit of Asia and Thailand, to see how people live. It seems to be alive, with its own history and culture, there is something to see, much will be very unusual for a European. Yes, this is not a resort where everything is clean and comfortable, but it's worth it.

On one's own

For an inexperienced traveler (or who has very little time), it will be enough to walk in the Khao San Road area and see the sights around it, there are several interesting temples. This will take you one day. But, I will list everything where I have been, enough for a total of 2-4 days, choose what suits you best.

Temples near Khaosan Road

• ... It is called Wat Pho and is famous for the huge reclining Buddha (46 m long).
• ... Wat Arun is a very beautiful temple right on the river bank,
  it offers a view of the river and the nearest bank.
• ... Wat Saket is not the most famous temple, but it has a very pleasant atmosphere. Located on a hill and from the roof of the temple overlooks the city blocks around.
• ... The most famous attraction in Bangkok and the most touristy one.
• Temple of the Golden Buddha. Wat Traimitt - in it you will see a golden figure of a seated Buddha. Nice and beautiful place. Chinatown is located nearby, it also makes sense to go there if you have time.

Bangkok viewpoints

Observation points are located on the roofs of skyscrapers, which are more than in the capital. These are usually restaurants or bars. I have visited three of the most famous ones.

• ... The most famous and popular observation deck. View of the whole city. It makes sense to look not only at the daytime view, but also at the nighttime view. There are 2 areas: behind glass and in the open air (but behind the net).
• ... A pleasant place where you can not only look at the city, but also sit with a glass of something or eat. One of the best viewing restaurants in Bangkok in my opinion.
• ... The place became famous after the filming of the movie bachelor party, so there is just a crowd of people.

Bangkok walks

Somehow it so happened that I do not really like megacities. More precisely, not the cities themselves, but traffic jams, a crowd of people, so-so ecology. On the other hand, of course, it's great to live in a place where there are a lot of opportunities for leisure, study and work, where there is a good Internet and civilization.

With similar thoughts about big cities, I went to Bangkok for the very first time. The idea of ​​him in some ways was justified, in some ways not. It's stuffy, a lot of people, but, for example, I liked the fact that near every metro station they sell fresh cut papaya and pineapples. If I lived and worked here in the office, then in the morning I would have breakfast on my way to work, beauty! Subsequently, I lived in Bangkok for six months and it sunk into my soul, I don't even know why. But now I am happy to come there to visit.

I gave links to the main attractions of the city in the first half of the post, I examined them during all my visits and now you can choose where to go for you. But when we arrived there for the first time, we only managed to walk around the city center. It seems to me that when there is only 1 day, then you should not saturate it with sights to the maximum, you should try to leave time just for a walk in order to have time to feel at least a little the atmosphere of the city. Below are photos from that walk.

Khaosan Road in Bangkok

For one night we decided to stop at Khaosan Road, this is the backpacker street in the center of the city, a transit point where many foreigners stop. There is all the party and fun, the place is cult. All cheap (and not so) guesthouses are located on Khao San and the neighboring streets. And in the evening, the global market unfolds, bringing with it noise and rubbish. By the way, Khaosan Road is somewhat reminiscent of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, only that is more of a shopping street.

It is definitely worth staying at Khaosan once, but for a longer stay or other times, I would rather look for other areas. And such a moment, it is not necessary to look for a guesthouse right on Khaosan, it is better to walk through the neighboring ones, there is less noisy and there is more choice. Or, if you want to find a hotel and stay nearby, choose conveniently on RoomGuru, this is a convenient service where you can compare hotel prices in different booking systems. The last time I stayed at, a good hotel on a quiet street and it takes about 10 minutes to go to the whole movement, no more.

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Skyscrapers and barracks

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Canals and river trams

In the center of Bangkok

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Temples, floating markets and a grilled crocodile

Bangkok is the colorful capital of Thailand.

In some areas, chic skyscrapers with rooftop pools shine in the sun. In others, tourists watch with curiosity as chefs without gloves prepare chicken paw soup.

Svetlana Danilchenko

burned in bangkok

Tourists change trains in Bangkok when they fly to rest in Phuket, Koh Samui or Pattaya. It is also convenient to get to other cities of Southeast Asia through it, for example, to Cambodian Phnom Penh.

Bangkok's most popular attractions are close to each other. They can be visited in one day. I made a 10 km route, which I walked myself in February 2019. The walk begins at the Grand Palace and ends at the Mahanakhon skyscraper. On the way, we will see the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the Temple of the Morning Dawn, Khao San Street and the Temple of the Golden Mountain. Before a walk, stock up on water and apply SPF 50 sunscreen on exposed areas, even if you never burn out: the sun is merciless here.

How to get from Bangkok airports to the center. Bangkok has two airports: Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang. If you are connecting in Bangkok, check your arrival and departure airports, they may differ.

You can get from both airports by bus or train. From Suvarnabhumi Airport to the city center, take the Suvarnabhumi Airport City Line aeroexpress. The fare is from 15 ฿ (31 R) to 45 ฿ (93 R), depending on the destination station. There are several buses from Don Mueang Airport to different parts of the city, an average ticket costs 30 ฿ (62 R).

Buses run until 22:00, metro until midnight. We arrived at night, so we called a taxi. The trip from Don Muang airport to the center cost 301 ฿ (643 R). It is convenient to order a taxi through the Grab Taxi application.

Route

Grand Palace, or Grand palace on the map - the main attraction of Bangkok. Previously, the palace was the residence of kings. Now it is a temple complex, inside which there is an area of ​​grandiose proportions and buildings unusual for Europeans.

A separate attraction of the Grand Palace is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It houses a green mineral Buddha statue that is considered the talisman of Thailand. The territory of the temple is decorated with mythical half-animals, half-people, everything looks very rich and bright.

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national currency of Thailand - baht

I advise you to plan a hike to the Grand Palace in the morning: it closes at 15:30. The entrance costs 500 ฿ (1055 R), the ticket can be bought in advance on the website. Even if you paid for the entrance, you will not be allowed to enter the palace with bare arms and legs. Cotton trousers and scarves are sold at the cash desks for 200 ฿ (422 R). They can also be rented in small tents 100 meters from the entrance to the palace for 50 ฿ (105 R).

Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) located next to the Grand Palace. It contains a statue of Buddha, which is 46 meters long. I liked the reclining Buddha more than any other Buddha I saw. His feet are painted with a mother-of-pearl pattern that looks like fingerprints - it looks grandiose.

The entrance to the temple costs 200 ฿ (422 R). A voucher for a free bottle of water is given with the ticket; there are drinking fountains with filtered water on the territory of the temple. In Asia, it is advised to drink only bottled water, but I drank from this fountain and did not get poisoned.

They say that Thai massage originated in the Temple of the Reclining Buddha - many do massage in salons located right on its territory. Prices in the temple are higher than in other places: here an hour of Thai massage costs 420 ฿ (886 R), and in other salons of the city - 300-350 ฿ (633 -738.5 R).

Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn)- a tall Buddhist temple in light colors and ornaments. It is across the river from the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. You can get to it by ferry in just 4 ฿ (8 R). The entrance to the temple will cost 50 ฿ (105 R). I had to rent a scarf for 20 ฿ (42 R) to cover my shoulders.

The territory of the temple is very photogenic: it consists of several tiers, and the surface is lined with Chinese tiles with a floral pattern and small statues that seem to support the tiers. It seemed to me that the temple looks like a huge beautiful scarf.

Khao San street is the most famous and atmospheric pedestrian street in Bangkok. If this is your first time in Thailand, you should definitely look here. Here they cook crocodile meat on a spit, ladyboys walk, and barkers invite you to a peep show. There is a great night market nearby with delicious street food. If you plan to have some fun, come by 8-9pm. You can have a snack or buy souvenirs here at any time.

Wat Saket (Temple of the Golden Mountain) stands on a hill, it offers a panoramic view of the historic city center. There are 344 steps leading to the temple, decorated with statues, monuments and traditional Thai bells. Entrance to the territory costs 50 ฿ (105 R).

On the Mahanakhon skyscraper meet the sunset and view the city from above. This is the second tallest skyscraper with an observation deck. From the Temple of the Golden Mountain to a skyscraper, you can walk or take public transport in an hour. A taxi will cost 150 ฿ (316 Р), the trip will take 20 minutes.

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Food. My friends and I dined at the Methavalai Sorndaeng Thai restaurant with a Michelin star and low prices by Moscow standards - from 100 ฿ (211 R) per dish. The interior of the restaurant resembled the movie "Titanic": white tablecloths on the tables and waiters in jackets with shoulder straps.

I ate red curry with crab for 300 ฿ (633 R), my friend - rice with chicken for 180 ฿ (380 R). Everything was delicious. The bill for three with wine was 1700 ฿ (3587 R), which is above the average bill in Thai restaurants.

Cheap Thai food is available at the night market on Khao San Street or any other street in Bangkok. Almost everywhere there are impromptu cafes consisting of a motorbike with a burner and a couple of plastic tables. In such places, you can eat meat on skewers from 10 ฿ (21 R) apiece, rice dishes or a bowl of soup from 50 ฿ (105 R). Many people are afraid of unsanitary conditions, but, as my friend says, the main thing in street food is more pepper and garlic, then everything will be fine.

In such places, I usually take grilled squid or chicken: in my opinion, these are the "safest" dishes. A friend of mine likes to experiment, so he bought skewers with strange fish balls and soy sausages. Everyone is alive, no one was hurt.

Exotic. If you want colorful entertainment and have time, go to the floating markets near Bangkok. Usually everyone travels on them by boats: both sellers and buyers.

The most convenient location is the Taling Chan Floating Market. From the city center you can get to it by taxi in 20 minutes and 150 ฿ (316 Р).

The most famous market among tourists, Damnoen Saduak, is located 100 km from the city. A James Bond movie was filmed there - this is a noisy and unusual place. You can get to Damnoen Saduak by bus or with an excursion, and move around the market by boat. The market is geared towards tourists, so Thais mainly sell souvenirs, fruits, and local crafts.

The Amphawa Floating market is popular with locals. They do not sell souvenirs here, but there is fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables. You can move along it both by boat and on foot along the canal. There are many cafes in the market with local cuisine and seafood.

Heat. During the season, the temperature in Bangkok can reach +36 ° C. If you are not comfortable with the heat, check out Siam Paragon, Aykon Siam or Bangkok City Library. In the library, visitors are given a voucher for an hour of free internet, however, it cannot be extended even for money. The entrance to the library is free.

Before heading to Pattaya or the islands, many tourists stop for a couple of days in the capital of Thailand. And everyone has a question: what to see in Bangkok in 2 days? Temples and parks, rivers and canals, shopping centers and nightclubs - there are so many interesting things here that your eyes run wild! The site Left.com has selected for you the places where you will have time to go in two days to get to know this amazing city.
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What to do in Bangkok. The first day

Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the Grand Royal Palace

The main attraction of Bangkok and the main shrine of all Thailand is a must-see item on the list of what to see in Bangkok in 2 days (1 day, 3 days, 5 days, and so on). The complex of chic temples and palaces occupies a huge territory and traces its history back to the 18th century. Despite the high cost of the ticket, it is unforgivable for a tourist to miss this place! Many photos - in our article:

Ticket price: 500 baht.
Working hours: 08:30 – 15:30.
Advice: It is forbidden to photograph the statue of the Emerald Buddha, and the guards in the temple are strictly chasing offenders. But no one will prevent you from taking it off the street through the opening.

What to see in Bangkok in 2 days: Despite the price of the entrance ticket, the main attraction of Thailand, Wat Phra Kaew, should definitely be on your list.

Temple of Dawn

After a stroll through the insane, touristy Temple of the Emerald Buddha, take a ferry to the opposite bank of the Chao Phraya River. There is an even more ancient Temple of the Morning Dawn (Wat Arun). The most beautiful thing about it is a tall Khmer-style pagoda, elegantly decorated with broken china, shells and other nonsense.

Price: 50 baht.
Working hours: 08:00 — 17:30
Advice: climb the Wat Aruna Pagoda to take pictures of Bangkok's beautiful skyline from above.

What to see in Bangkok in 1 or 2 days? Of course, Bangkok itself! Bird's-eye. To do this, climb to the observation deck of the Temple of the Morning Dawn (if it will not be closed for reconstruction).

Temple of the Reclining Buddha

The Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Po) closes later than Wat Arun, so it's best to go there last. Despite its vast territory and popularity, it is much less noisy and crowded than Wat Phra Kaew. This is also a complex of beautiful temples, where one thousand Buddha statues are kept - most of all in Thailand! And the main one, of course, is the statue of the Reclining Buddha 15 meters high and 40 meters long.

Price: 100 baht.
Working hours: 08:00 – 19:00.
Advice: behind the back of the Reclining Buddha, 108 pots are installed, into each of which you can throw a coin, making your wish. You can buy a set of 108 coins right here, near the feet of the Buddha, for 20 baht.

What to see in Bangkok in 2 days: The Temple of the Reclining Buddha is the oldest and one of the three main temples in the capital of Thailand.

Khaosan street

Glorified in Khao San Road - the most famous, funniest and craziest street of free travelers in the world. Here you can buy everything you can and cannot, get yourself a tattoo and a fake passport, eat and dance all night long on a handkerchief at a local bar. This is Khaosan and these are its laws. The national dish of Khaosan is pad thai with shrimps, the national drink is beer. Thais are not allowed in.

Price: any money that you prudently do not leave at the hotel.
Working hours: after sunset or at night.
Advice: it is better to come to Khaosan at 21: 00-21: 30, when everyone is already assembled, but not everyone is drunk yet.

Arriving in Bangkok, the hero of DiCaprio in the film "The Beach" on the first day went to Khao San. Which is what we advise you too!

What to see in Bangkok in 2 days. Second day

Shopping center

What to see in Bangkok in 2 days? Well, not only temples, right? Therefore, the second day is declared free of temples! Wake up to lunch after a fun-filled Khao San-style night out with a refreshing shopping spree. The most popular shopping malls in Bangkok are Siam Paragon, Central World and MBK. Each of them is a real universe of shops and boutiques. All three universes are located next to each other near the Siam metro station.

If this day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, head to the Chatuchak weekend market - the largest in Southeast Asia and one of the largest in the world.

Advice: on Chatuchak, sellers are stubborn and do not like to bargain, so it is worth going there not so much for cheapness as for variety and color, as well as souvenirs and antiques.

At Chatuchak, the main thing is not to blow all the money.

Lumpini Park or Chatuchak

To relax after shopping, go to one of the famous parks in Bangkok, since they are located very close. It is two metro stops from Siam Station to Si Lom Station, where Lumpini Park is located. If you spent the morning at the Chatuchak market, then you just need to cross the road to get to the park of the same name. Chatuchak and Lumpini Parks are also some of the best places to see in Bangkok with kids. Both parks are huge, very landscaped and very green; both are inhabited by large and harmless (if you do not pester them) monitor lizards. If you don't always find them in Chatuchak, then in Lumpini there are almost more lizards of one and a half meters than people. In addition, both parks are home to large fish and large gangs of bird colonies led by myna, so bring a bag of bread with you for both.

Advice: if you want to be sure to meet monitor lizards, look for them closer to the water - ponds and canals, which are abundant in both parks.

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Chinatown

Well, stop resting - it's time to plunge headlong into the madness of the city, which never sleeps, does not stop talking and does not stop chomping! Chinatown looks like an anthill during the day, and by evening this anthill begins to boil, boil and smell unbearably of fried pork and chestnuts. At sunset, souvenir shops are crowded into the gateways to give way to tables of street food, and the entire area turns into one large restaurant. Bon Appetit! Just do not overdo it, otherwise the local barkers will definitely drag you to try the signature dish of Chinatown - shark fins. And this is not only inhumane, but also at a price equal to the pension of the honored teacher of the Russian Federation.

Advice: adjacent to Chinatown is another ethnic area of ​​Bangkok - Little India. You can look there too, if you want to feel the flavor of three Asian peoples at once in one day. But truth be told, Little India is nothing to see but sullen faces, a tailoring shop and a Hindu temple of dubious architectural value.

What to see in Bangkok in two days? Of course, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong combined! That is, the local Chinatown.

What is worth seeing in Bangkok on your own in two days: sightseeing map

Where to stay in Bangkok if you are traveling for two days

If you are looking not only for what to see in Bangkok in 2 days, but also where to stay, then we advise you to find an overnight stay in the Khao San area. Since the evening of the first day of our program ends there, it is logical to stop somewhere nearby so that it is easy to walk on your four. This area is incredibly popular among tourists; there is even a special section for it on Booking:

• Bangkok hotels in Khaosan Road on Booking.com

Also, you can find hotels near Khaosan and in other areas of Bangkok using this form from search engine Hotellook.com, which compares prices in different booking systems and gives the best options:

Dear readers, what do you recommend to see in Bangkok in 2 days? Leave your feedback! And if you haven't already,. Let's not lose each other in the vastness of Khaosan!