Siam Paragon is a high-end shopping mall located in the heart of Bangkok. It features an extensive range of designer boutiques as well as numerous restaurants, a cinema and an aquarium. Ideal for a day out with friends and treating yourself to some luxury purchases.
Bangkok is famous for its ornate temples, each having a unique charm. Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) and Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) all feature on the list of must-visit temples. It is recommended to visit early in the day to avoid the crowds and the heat.
A night out in the buzzy Bangkok nightlife scene is not complete without visiting some of the city’s most dazzling rooftop bars like Sky Bar, Octave Rooftop Bar, and Vertigo Rooftop Bar, fantastic options for guests to relax and enjoy the panoramic Bangkok skyline.
If you want to experience some traditional flavors of Thailand, a visit to the floating markets is a must! Damnoen Saduak and Amphawa Floating Markets are amongst the most famous ones in Bangkok. Take a boat tour and enjoy the buzz of vendors selling regular products along with various street foods.
Take a day to unwind and pamper yourselves at one of Bangkok's prestigious spas. Some of the options include The Oasis Spa, Divana Nurture Spa, and Chi Spa at the Shangri-La. Whether indulging in top-notch services or getting massages, facials, and body wraps, it promises to be a relaxing day.
Chatuchak Weekend Market is the perfect place for shopping, from exotic antique furniture, toys, clothing, and fashion accessories. Later in the night, enjoy the thrilling bar-crawl along the buzzing streets Sukhumvit Soi 11 or Thonglor, partying, and dancing the night away.
End the trip with an authentic dining experience, sampling the local food. Visit the city’s various markets like Khlong Toei Market, Or Tor Kor Market, and Chinatown, offering an assortment of street foods, fish balls, Pad Thai, to the famous Mango Sticky Rice. A food tour is an experience that guests will surely cherish.
Transportation within the city can vary between the MRT, BTS Skytrain, tuk-tuks, taxis or hiring bikes. MRT and BTS are the most convenient and cheapest ways to get around, tuk-tuks being the most memorable experience. Metered taxis are also an option, and an excellent option to select Uber or Grab for booking online. expect to spend around THB 150-300 each day for transportation.
If you have a couple of extra days, consider taking a day trip to a popular nearby attraction like Ayutthaya, an antique capital city of Thailand or Pattaya city, famous for its beach resorts and water sports. If on the contrary, perfecting things for a shorter trip, consider cutting down days visiting the shopping malls, and replacing them with street shopping at the city's local market.
Bangkok is served by two airports. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), located about 30 kilometers from the center of Bangkok, mainly serves international flights. The Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is mainly used for budget airlines and domestic flights and is located about 25 km from the city center.