Bangkok 3-Day Itinerary

An intensive plan for a first visit: the old city and historic temples, Siam and modern shopping, then Chinatown and the riverfront — grouped geograph

An intensive plan for a first visit: the old city and historic temples, Siam and modern shopping, then Chinatown and the riverfront — grouped geographically to minimize travel.

Day 1
08:30
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (120 min)
Start early before the crowds and heat; modest dress is required.
🚶 10-minute walk
🚶 River boat taxi, 10 minutes
12:45
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) (60 min)
Best photo light is near sunset, but a morning visit is far less crowded.
🚶 River ferry + walk, 20 minutes
14:30
Jay Fai (60 min)
A long wait is typical — booking ahead is recommended if possible.
Day 2
10:00
Jim Thompson House (60 min)
The guided tour is mandatory — check tour times on arrival.
🚶 15-minute walk
11:30
Siam Paragon (150 min)
🚶 Walking through the connected complexes
14:30
Rocket Coffeebar (45 min)
Day 3
🚶 10-minute walk
11:00
Thip Samai (Pad Thai) (45 min)
Good for an early lunch to beat the crowds.
🚶 Taxi/Grab, 20 minutes
13:00
ICONSIAM (120 min)
🚶 Taxi/Grab, 15 minutes
18:30
Sky Bar (Lebua) (90 min)
Smart dress required (no flip-flops or shorts); booking ahead is strongly recommended.
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