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7-Day Itinerary for Thailand in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Bangkok
    30 minutes (19 km) from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    In the morning, visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. In the afternoon, take a boat ride along the Chao Phraya River and visit Wat Arun. In the evening, explore the colorful street markets of Chinatown.

  2. Day 2: Ayutthaya
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    1 hour 30 minutes (80 km) from Bangkok

    In the morning, visit the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya Historical Park. In the afternoon, take a bicycle tour around the city and visit Wat Chaiwatthanaram. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Thai dinner on a riverboat cruise.

  3. Day 3: Chiang Mai
    1 hour 10 minutes (700 km) from Ayutthaya

    In the morning, take a flight to Chiang Mai and visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. In the afternoon, explore the city's temples and handicraft markets. In the evening, take a traditional khantoke dinner and cultural show.

  4. Day 4: Chiang Rai
    3 hours 30 minutes (200 km) from Chiang Mai

    In the morning, visit the White Temple and Blue Temple of Chiang Rai. In the afternoon, take a boat ride along the Kok River and visit the Karen Long Neck Hill Tribe. In the evening, visit the night bazaar for shopping and street food.

  5. Day 5: Phuket
    2 hours 30 minutes (830 km) from Chiang Rai

    In the morning, take a flight to Phuket and visit the Big Buddha and Wat Chalong. In the afternoon, take a boat ride to Phi Phi Islands for snorkeling and beach time. In the evening, enjoy the nightlife of Patong Beach.

  6. Day 6: Phang Nga Bay
    1 hour (45 km) from Phuket

    In the morning, take a boat ride to James Bond Island and visit the sea gypsy village. In the afternoon, visit the Suwan Kuha Temple and take a canoe ride through the mangrove forest. In the evening, enjoy a sunset dinner on the beach.

  7. Day 7: Bangkok
    1 hour 15 minutes (900 km) from Phang Nga Bay

    In the morning, take a flight back to Bangkok and visit the Chatuchak Weekend Market. In the afternoon, visit the Jim Thompson House and Museum. In the evening, take a dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on the opportunity to take a cooking class and learn how to make authentic Thai dishes. For a side trip, consider visiting the historic city of Sukhothai or the beautiful islands of Koh Samui and Koh Tao. To maximize your fun, try to plan your itinerary around local festivals and events such as the Chiang Mai Flower Festival or the Loy Krathong festival in Bangkok. Lastly, be sure to try out the street food and local snacks as they offer a unique and delicious taste of Thailand.

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