Bangkok is the largest city in Thailand and its capital. Once here, you can independently look at Buddhist palaces, temples and statues. The city allows you to plunge into the contrasting opposition of nightlife and the appeasement of Buddhism, modern and classical architecture.

By analogy with the American "Big Apple", the inhabitants of the island call Bangkok "Big Mango". The city stands on the coast of the Chaopraya River, not far from the mouth of the Gulf of Thailand.

Comes here every year the largest number tourists wishing to visit Southeast Asia, therefore, there are a lot of airlines carrying out transportation - however, there are almost no direct flights. Aeroflot has a direct flight costing about $530, Etihad and Emirates have connecting flights for $450-650.

From Suvarnabhumi International Airport to the business center of Bangkok can be reached by subway.

Weather in Bangkok, the best time to travel

It is better to see Bangkok on your own from November to March - at this time in Thailand it is not so hot, there is almost no rainfall. There are other options to consider:

Time	pros	Minuses
November – March	pleasant weather, no precipitation; ripening of exotic fruits; the opportunity to visit the Loy Krathong National Festival in November, get on Children's Day in January and celebrate Chinese New Year in February.	high season, due to which prices may increase.
March - June	In April, Thais celebrate the New Year.	the temperature rises to + 35 ° during the day and 25 ° at night, it can be difficult to endure, including due to high humidity;
June - November	the temperature drops to +32° during the day and +26° at night.	the rainy season, there can be a lot of precipitation.

If the goal is to avoid the heat, then Bangkok will initially not be the best choice, as the sun beats down here all year round. The only difference between the seasons is the amount of rainfall.

Religious buildings in Bangkok

When visiting the architectural objects of Bangkok, one should not forget about the rules of appearance. Back, shoulders and legs should be covered. Tourists are advised to have closed clothes with you - trousers, for example, for tops - something with long sleeves.

Temple of the Reclining Buddha

The Temple's center of gravity is the golden statue of the Buddha, so large (46 m wide and 15 m high) that it does not fit in the photographs. You can enter the territory from Chetuphon Street, the ticket price is $ 2.80.

If you go behind the back of the Buddha, you can see pots lined up in a row - according to legend, if you make a wish and throw a coin at each, it will surely come true. A set of special coins can be purchased at the ticket office. The entrance to the territory of the Temple is open from 8:30 to 18:30.

Temple of the Golden Mount

The temple is located at a decent distance from the Khaosan walking street (it takes about 2 hours on foot), and you have to climb the Golden Mountain itself to visit the temple. The entrance fee is only 30 cents. You can get here every day from 7:30 to 17:30. You don't have to take off your shoes at the entrance. To attract good luck into your life, you can ring ten bells located right there.

Royal Palace

You can get to the Royal Palace by taking the orange river line, disembarking at the Tha Chang stop. On the territory you can admire the architectural structures of different eras of the history of Thailand. There is an emerald Buddha in Wat Prakaeo temple here. You cannot photograph it.

Large Royal Palace- the main attraction of Bangkok and all of Thailand

In order not to stand in line for a long time, it is worth coming to the Palace in the morning, on a weekday (the palace is open for visiting from 8:30 to 15:30), the entrance ticket costs $18. Every day there are free tours - at 10:00, 10:30, 13:30 and 14:00. The language of the excursions is English.

Museums in Bangkok

You can see Bangkok on your own not only admiring the majestic buildings from afar, but also visiting museum exhibitions and expositions.

Modern Art Museum

Located on Kamphaengpet 6th Street, the museum opened in 2012 when Thai media mogul Bunchai Bencharongkul exhibited 800 paintings and sculptures made in Thailand.

Having studied the exhibits, you can get a clear idea of ​​what changes Thai art has undergone over the past half century. Working hours - from 10:00 to 18:00, except Monday. The entrance fee is only $5.

Bangkok Cultural and Art Center

The free museum presents the works of contemporary Thai artists - the exposition itself is located on the 7th floor.
The only restriction is that you cannot enter the museum with bags, you will have to leave them in the locker at the entrance and leave a deposit: $ 3 or a document. On the other floors you can find souvenir shops, including those with handicrafts, and catering places.

National Science Museum

Three buildings are dedicated to the exhibition of the Science Museum. In the first, you can look at technical achievements - including robots; in the second - to admire the marine inhabitants swimming in the aquarium; in the third - to learn more about the Earth and the creatures inhabiting it. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays, entrance fee is 30 baht per adult and 20 baht per child.

Architectural buildings in Bangkok

The architecture of Bangkok is characterized by a characteristic contrast of buildings of cultural value (temples, pagodas) and modern skyscrapers. Tourists are more interested in buildings of the first category.

porcelain temple

Wat Arun pagoda is covered with broken 19th-century Chinese porcelain - the pieces have different shapes. The height of the pagoda is 79 m. The Thais call this place the Temple of Dawn, so you should come here in the evening to watch the sunset.

The temple is open from 8:30 to 17:30, working seven days a week. The entrance ticket costs $1.40. You can get to the temple by ferry departing from Tha Thien Pier. The trip will cost only 8 cents.

marble palace

If the previous temple was decorated with Chinese porcelain, Italian marble is everywhere here - both the walls of the temple and the statues of lions at the entrance are decorated with it. On the territory of the temple, you can look at various Buddha monuments - there are about 50 of them in total. The temple's working hours are from 8:00 to 17:30. A ticket costs a little more than other places - $ 7.

Natural attractions of Bangkok

You can see Bangkok on your own not only on modern crowded streets, but also in secluded natural corners.

Bangkok Aquarium

The Sea Life Ocean World is one of the largest aquariums in Asia. In his aquarium live seahorses, turtles, sharks swimming over the heads of visitors, stingrays. There are even deep-sea fish swimming in complete darkness. A ticket to the aquarium costs $35 and is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00.

lumpini park

Located on Thanon Witthayu Street, the park offers the opportunity to walk among flowering trees, watch turtles swimming in the pond and admire the city's skyscrapers from afar. There is no charge for entering the park.

Various festivals are held here in different months:

1. Loi Krathong, Water Goddess Day, November. Everyone who wants to make small boats from improvised means and launch them into the water.
2. Performances by the local Symphony Orchestra. You can listen to them in winter, every Sunday, sometimes other famous artists join the musicians. There is no need to pay for the opportunity to listen to professional live music in nature.

To get exactly on cultural event, you need to know in advance the exact date of its holding.

Dusit Park

The road to the park starts from the Rama VIII bridge and runs along the wide Thanon Samsen street, which is not very crowded. Here are located educational establishments and Dusit Park, which has exotic flowers and trees.

Modern objects in Bangkok, interesting to visit

For a proper taste of Bangkok's nightlife, head to Khaosan Road, where parties are held every night. There are local bars on Sukhumvit Street, and on Soi Cowboy, the Red Light District, you can spend a lot of money on entertainment, as rich Thais do.

Rod Fay Market

The market moved due to the construction of the subway, and is now located on Season Square, behind the mall. It is located under open sky, and you can buy everything here - from antiques to youth clothes. Naturally, Thai fruits are also sold here. There are always a lot of people here and there are great places to eat. Sales start very late - at 17:00, but the market is open until late.

Baioke sky tower

In the very tall building Thailand (it is also a hotel) has an observation deck that offers a breathtaking view of the entire city. It is located on the 77th floor.

Another platform operates on the top floor and rotates 360°. The building itself has almost 90 floors and will certainly appeal to lovers of skyscrapers. There is also an expensive restaurant here - having lunch there, you can watch the city from a bird's eye view.

Entrance to the site varies depending on the time of the visit - from 10:00 to 18:00 a ticket costs $ 8.50, after and until 22:30 - $ 11. Many come here an hour before the price increase to spend the day on a budget watching the sunset. Guests of the hotel are not charged for visiting the site.

Jazz Bar Brown Sugar

While the list of places to splurge in Bangkok, especially at night, is long, for those who want to make the most of their time, there is the Brown Sugar Jazz Bar, which regularly hosts live performances. Like any music bar, the institution is decorated with documentary photographs of famous musicians, against which you can take a couple of pictures yourself as a keepsake.

The bar opens at 5 pm and closes at 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 1 am on other days of the week. Monday is the bar's day off.

Interesting places to stay with children

Despite the fact that Bangkok is popular as a city with an abundance of nightlife, there is something to please not only adults, but also children - except, perhaps, newborns.

The point is not even that it is crowded and always noisy here, but in the climate: it is unlikely that the baby will be able to withstand the heat and humidity of the air. However, if you rent a room in family hotel, everything is possible. For example, newborns can be fed delicious fruit purees sold in street stalls. Well, for adult children there are more serious entertainment.

Dream World Amusement Park

Dream World, located within the city, is called Asia's Disneyland. There are 58 attractions on the territory of the park (15 of them are suitable for children under 3 years old), performances with animals and fairy tale characters are regularly held.

You can get to the park by bus 538, sitting at the Victory Monument. The journey will take 40 to 50 minutes. Dream World is also taken with a tour, but there will be less time. Entrance ticket (without tour) costs 650 baht. The park is open seven days a week, but on weekdays it closes at 17:00, at the end of the week (from Friday to Sunday) - at 19:00.

Siam Park City Amusement Park

In addition to carousels, there is a water park with high slides- one of them has a height of 7 floors.

The entrance ticket for an adult costs $30. The price for a child ticket is determined by its height - if the child is below 100 cm, it passes for free; above, up to 130 cm - $ 25. There are attractions, tickets for which are purchased separately. The price also includes the cost of lunch. You can get to the park by city buses 519, 96, 60, 71, 168, 115.

Dusit Zoo

The zoo, opened on the personal territory of the Thai King Rama V, has been operating for 90 years. total area the park is 19 hectares, and if there is no desire or strength to go around it on foot, you can take a small road train and go around each enclosure without losing sight of anything.

One of the notable animals of the zoo is the albino tiger.

The zoo is open every day from 10:00 to 18:00. The cost of an adult ticket is 150 baht, a child ticket is 70 baht. To get here, just find the Royal Square, located near the city center. Buses 108, 70, 18, 542, 539, 28, 108, 510 go here.

Itinerary for exploring Bangkok on your own for 1-2 days

In order not to waste time while in the capital of Thailand, it is better to immediately decide on the purpose for which the tourist goes to this city. You can immerse yourself in the nightlife and have fun, or see the main attractions of Bangkok on your own. If the first option, then it is enough to rent a house on Khaosan Road and walk along the street after dark.

If the second, then on the first day you should definitely visit:

On the second day, you should take a break from the temples by going to one of the local markets or to a large shopping center. If you are lucky enough to get on a national holiday, you can spend time in one of the parks or even visit the zoo and aquarium.

You can end the trip in Chinatown - next to it there is also an Indian quarter. You can see Bangkok on your own if you make a route in advance.

Hotels in Bangkok

Depending on personal preferences, you can settle in two areas of Bangkok: in the historical center, located on the island of Rattanakosin, or in the business center.

The first option is suitable for those who want to see the city at night and visit the main attractions - you can’t get here by metro, so finding a hotel here is a great solution. The business center area is suitable for those who want to get to Bangkok for shopping.

You can stay on a budget on Khaosan Road, one of the most famous pedestrian streets in Bangkok. The cheaper the room, the higher the likelihood that at night, due to the incessant music, you will not be able to sleep. The Soyram Butri area is located nearby: it is quieter here and the accommodations are upscale. The most star hotels are located along Phra Sumen and Phra Ahit streets.

SiriPoshtel Hostel

The hostel is decorated in Thai style. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi. Guests are offered free breakfast, there is a microwave in the kitchen, and a mini market is open. The reception is open 24/7.

The rooms are arranged according to the type of hostel, there is a separate room for women - the cost for one bed is almost the same and is about 1000 rubles. for the number. There are also family rooms with 4 beds and a toilet, the price is about 4,000 rubles. per night.

TALES Khaosan Hostel

TALES is not located on Khaosan itself, but next to it - therefore, although the bustling nightlife is close at hand, at night it is quiet and calm here. The beds are designed like compartments on trains - there are both shared mixed rooms and private ones. The rooms themselves are located on the 3rd and 4th floors, there is no elevator in the hostel. At different times of the year, the price per place may vary, but the minimum is $ 8 per night.

Rambuttri Village Plaza

The two-star hotel is located in the Soi Rambutri area, so at night the local Thais sleep. There are both single rooms (from $30) and double rooms (from $40) for smokers and non-smokers. The hotel is equipped with aids for disabled guests. Services include free Wi-Fi, breakfast and the ability to swim in the outdoor rooftop pool.

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas

In the Business Center, you can stay at Anantara, a hotel located near Lumpini Park and Cowboy Road, on which night life cities.
The minimum cost of a daily stay per person is $40, which includes the use of the hotel spa, fitness center, tennis court and free internet.

Baiyoke Sky Hotel

The hotel, located in the tallest building in Thailand (only 88 floors), stands on Rajprapop Street and offers quality service for $100 per day.

There are different discounts for group tourist delegations - families and companies. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay - free internet, its own restaurant on the upper floors, and rooms for people with disabilities.

Where to eat in Bangkok

One of the best ways to eat on a budget in Bangkok is to shop at macaroons. You can’t have breakfast here, since cooking starts only at noon, but ends already late in the evening - at least in places where tourism is concentrated. In those places where the Thais live, macaroons work from dawn, but close a couple of hours after dinner.

In shops you can buy:

For those who want to fully refresh themselves, establishments are open, including those with Thai cuisine. Most of them are concentrated on the Khaosan walking street - at the same time, if the tourist does not want to get acquainted with Asian cuisine, there are establishments of both European and American cuisine, including the usual McDonalds, Burger King and others.

Jaywalk Cafe

At Jaywalk Café, you can have a delicious breakfast of large pancakes for 150 baht.
Locals consider the institution a European corner in the center of Asia. On Tuesday the cafe is closed, on other days it is open from 8:00 to 18:00, and on weekends, starting from Friday - until 21:00. It is located at 90 Phra Atit Road.

Gesco Bar

Soi Rambutri has an inexpensive but crowded Gesco Bar with a menu for all ages. Although it is almost impossible to find a place during lunch and evening hours, there is a huge menu and ridiculous prices (the price per serving starts at $ 1). The address is not far from Jaywalk Café, on the same street, at 25/2.

Ethos Bakery Cafe

You must take off your shoes at the entrance to the cafe. The basis of the menu is vegetarian food - rice, vegetable burgers, hummus, falafel and freshly squeezed lemonades (if desired, they can be cooked in front of you, even if the desired fruit is not on the menu).

Cafe address - Tanao Road, 85/2, opening hours - 7:30-23:45. The price range of dishes - from 130 rubles. up to 330 rubles

Steve Cafe & Cuisine

You can try Thai cuisine at Steve Café & Cuisine - you just have to book a table in advance.
In addition to an extensive selection of dishes (price range - from $ 4.50), here you can admire the bridge of Rama VIII and Chao Phraya, as the restaurant is located on its coast. The address is Sri Ayudhaya Road, 21.

Yim Yim Restaurant

External and interior view Yim Yim is no different from traditional Chinese cuisine establishments, but the range of dishes here is huge. The menu is also convenient because it is divided into three types of portions: small, medium and large, which allows you to choose a dish according to your appetite, wallet and stomach. Address - Soi Yaowa Phanit, 89, second floor.

How to get around Bangkok

In Bangkok, there are regular buses and express, underground and surface metro. The metro operates from 6:00 to 24:00. The cost of the bus ride is low, but traffic jams can be a problem during peak hours, and you will have to look for other options. But they have a long mode of operation - from 5:00 to 23:00, some routes work even at night.

River transport

On the body of water that crosses the city, they walk river trams, along the canals - small express boats. Having bought a ticket for them, you can explore the city without getting stuck in traffic jams.

Depending on how many stops you need to drive, the cost can go up from $0.30 to $0.90. Tourists are advised to choose the blue line (there are 4 of them in total), as it allows you to arrange a small tour of the main interesting places of the city for $ 2 (round trip). Hours of operation vary by line and day of the week. More up-to-date information is better to check on the spot.

Taxi

In tourist areas, you can catch a tuk-tuk - a taxi format. The tourist agrees on the price himself: as a rule, an adequate price for 2 km is about $ 1.5. An ordinary taxi can be seen by its bright colors (it varies depending on the company).

If you hail a taxi yourself, the driver can name a fixed amount, which will be much higher than the real one. To save money in the city center, you can use the Grab Car app - Uber is not available in Bangkok. If a tourist ends up on the outskirts of Bangkok, it will be much harder to catch a taxi even using the application.

Another common type of taxi in Thailand is a motorcycle taxi. There are no meters on motorcycles, so the driver will calculate the cost on his own, on a calculator. The initial cost is $ 0.70, then the price changes depending on the kilometers traveled. You can also find motorcycle taxis in the app.

When visiting Bangkok on your own, you should definitely see local colorful temples, visit markets and try fruits. Staying in the city for more than a few days, you can learn more about the culture of the country - for example, visiting the city museums.

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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 wide! The site Uehali.com has chosen for you those places where you will have time to go in two days to get to know this amazing city.
What to see in Bangkok in 2 days: photo, reviews, map

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Things to do in Bangkok. The first day

Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Grand Palace

The main attraction of Bangkok and the main shrine of all Thailand is a mandatory 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 vast territory and dates 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 strictly chase violators. But no one will stop 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 Keo, must be on your list.

Temple of Dawn

After walking around the crazy, 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 in it is a tall Khmer-style pagoda, elegantly decorated with broken porcelain, shells and other nonsense.

Price: 50 baht.
Working hours: 08:00 — 17:30
Advice: Climb up to Wat Arun Pagoda to photograph the beautiful panorama of Bangkok 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 Dawn (if it is not 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 the vast territory and popularity, it is much less noisy and crowded than Wat Phra Kaew. This is also a complex of beautiful temples, where a thousand Buddha statues are kept - the most 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: 108 pots are installed behind the back of the Reclining Buddha, into each of which you can throw a coin, guessing cherished desire. 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 of the capital of Thailand.

Khaosan street

Sung on Khaosan 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 in a local bar. This is Khaosan and these are its laws. The national dish of Khaosan is shrimp pad thai, and the national drink is beer. Thais are not allowed.

Price: all the money that you wisely 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 very first day went to Khaosan. What do we advise you!

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 from temples! Wake up at noon after a fun night out in Khao San style, pamper yourself 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 that 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’s worth going there not so much for cheapness, but for variety and color, as well as souvenirs and antiques.

On 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 of Bangkok, since they are located very close by. From Siam Station to Si Lom Station, where Lumpini Park is located, there are two metro stops. 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 among the best places to see in Bangkok with children. Both parks are huge, very landscaped and very green; both are inhabited by large and harmless (if not pestered) monitor lizards. If you don’t always meet them in Chatuchak, then in Lumpini there are almost more 1.5-meter lizards than people. In addition, both parks are home to large fish and large bands of bird colonies led by lanes, so bring along a bag of bread for both.

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

Only today and only for readers of Leaving.com! A unique and only instruction on the Internet on how to come to Lumpini Park and see a real monitor lizard! Remember:
1. Come to Lumpini Park.
2. See a real monitor lizard.

Chinatown

Well, stop resting - it's time to plunge headlong into the madness of the city that never sleeps, does not stop and does not stop champing! Chinatown even looks like an anthill during the day, and by evening this anthill begins to boil, boil and smell unbearably of roast pork and chestnuts. As the sun sets, the souvenir shops crowd into the doorways to give way to street food tables, and the whole area turns into one big restaurant. Bon appetit! Just do not abuse it, otherwise local barkers will surely drag you to try Chinatown's signature dish - shark fins. And this is not only inhumane, but also at a price equal to the pension of an honored teacher of the Russian Federation.

Advice: Close to Chinatown adjoins another ethnic district of Bangkok - Little India. You can also look there if you want to feel the flavor of three Asian nations at once in one day. But in truth, there is nothing to see in Little India except gloomy 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: a map of attractions

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 Khaosan area. Since the evening of the first day of our program ends exactly there, it is logical to stop somewhere nearby so that it would be easy to walk on our fours. This area is incredibly popular among tourists; there is even a special section dedicated to it on Booking:

• Hotels in Bangkok near Khaosan Road on Booking.com

You can also find hotels near Khaosan and other areas of Bangkok using this form from search engine Hotellook.com, which compares prices in different booking systems and gives you 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 expanses of Khaosan!

The capital of Thailand resembles a beehive to many - tourists from all over the world stroll slowly through the streets, treat themselves to exotic cuisine and go dumb with delight, looking at the sights. Lazy beach holiday- not about this city! Here they delight their eyes with palaces and temples of rare beauty, of which there are plenty. Even if you have only a few hours to explore the Thai capital, you can have a great time by correctly calculating the route. So, what to see in Bangkok in one day?

For a walk around Bangkok should be carefully prepared. First, pay attention to your appearance. If you plan to visit temples, then put torn jeans, sandals, open T-shirts and shorts in your suitcase. Clothing should be as closed as possible. Women should prefer skirts over trousers.

Take care of a headdress - the sun in Thailand is merciless to an uncovered nape. Secondly, Thailand is an expanse for pickpockets and scammers, so hide your documents and money well - robbers will not fail to take advantage of your absent-mindedness. Thirdly, do not forget to have a hearty breakfast - of course, delicious Thai dishes. Fourth, if you do not trust your ability to navigate in an unfamiliar city, install an application with a good navigator in advance. Experienced travelers usually recommend Maps.me - it works even without access to the Web, you just need to download maps in advance.

The most logical route option, which covers most of the sights, starts in the vicinity of the Chao Phraya River. The most convenient way to get there is by subway: get to Saphan Taksin Station (S6) of the BTS Silom Line. The trip will cost 15 baht. Next, go to exit 2 and board the Chao Phraya Express Boat at the pier (Sathorn Pier). Here your wallets will lose weight by 13 baht. Swim to Pier 5 (Ratchawong Pier) and disembark. Your first walk will take place in Chinatown.

This noisy and elegant street is especially beautiful during the Chinese New Year with its invariable lanterns, dragons and carnivals. But even on ordinary days there is something to see here: bright little temples alternate with shops and tents. The smells of fruits and spicy Asian food are whimsically mixed with incense. Here you can buy gifts for relatives and friends - T-shirts with loud slogans, funny caps, miniature Buddha figurines and magnets - how could it be without them. Do not miss the chance to try durian - the most delicious and smelly fruit.

After enjoying the crazy atmosphere, head to Saphan Phut Pier 6. It is close to stop number 8 Tha Tien Pier. Change to the ferry to get to the opposite side of the river - you will immediately understand why. One of the most recognizable sights of Bangkok rises on the shore, a real masterpiece of Asian architecture - Wat Arun. It is possible that on the map it will be marked as Wat Arun Ratcha Wararam Ratchaworamahawihan, but the locals dubbed it as the Temple of Dawn. This 79-meter pagoda is decorated with porcelain and ceramics, so it is especially magnificent in the sun. You can climb up and admire the panorama of the Great City, as the Thais themselves call Bangkok. It will cost approximately 50 baht. At the same time, do not miss the opportunity to go inside and see Buddhist shrines, just be courteous and follow some rules. First, you need to take off your shoes, so take care of your socks in advance - no one will let you through barefoot. Secondly, ministers insist that women wear skirts and not trousers - traditional Buddhism is quite strict in this regard. Thirdly, hide your cameras - you won't be able to take a picture of the altar as a keepsake. You need to move in the temple slowly and very carefully, only clockwise.

wat po

Right next to the pier from which you got off, there is a street with a lot of stalls. Resist the temptation to spend all the money, follow it all the way up. On the corner you will see a colorful Buddhist temple - this is the famous Wat Pho, where Thai massage originated and a huge Buddha lies in nirvana. There are always a lot of tourists here - still, there is something to see here! Tens of thousands of images of the Great Teacher, 91 stupas, 16 gates with Chinese stone guardians. But the main attraction is, of course, the Reclining Buddha. It is so huge that it does not fit completely into the lens - photographers recommend shooting it from the side of the feet. At the foot of the statue you will see 108 bowls - they symbolize the reincarnations of the Buddha. So that luck and prosperity never leave your home, throw a couple of coins into one of them. This money will be used to donate and maintain the temple - in addition to the obligatory 100 baht entrance fee.

The next stop on the route is Grand Palace. Follow to the intersection of Maha Rat and Thai Wang Alley. From there you can see Pier No. 9 Tha Chang, where you can have a bite to eat on the waterfront: many stalls with Thai food beckon you to buy something. Eat boldly: Asians are very clean and scrupulous about food. After a bite to eat, go to the Grand Palace - its elegant complex stands out invitingly in the distance. It will take a whole day to see all the architectural structures, so stop your choice at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Chakri Maha Prasat and Phra Maha Prasat. Find them quickly - signs are posted everywhere on the territory of the palace. Tickets cost 400 baht, but believe me, it's worth it.

When dusk covers the city, return to the pier and take the ferry to Phra Arthit Pier 13. Tired of a day of cultural attractions, give yourself the opportunity to take a break mentally on the evening Khaosan Road. This street is full of restaurants, shops, cafes and beauty salons. Try fried crickets or familiar at first glance hot dogs and be sure to relax in the skillful hands of a massage therapist. This will be the most pleasant end to an eventful day in Bangkok.

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 attractions in Bangkok? What is the first thing to see in Bangkok?
This article is for 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.

To be honest, when writing this article, I was torn, because it’s impossible even to put 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, swap routes and leave what is most interesting for you and your family.

Bangkok on your own or with a guided tour?

Let's say you have a couple of free days that you are ready to give Bangkok. Or is the package such that 1-2 days are laid down in Bangkok, do you need to go somewhere and see something?
How to do it better, with a tour or on your own?

To be honest, it is easier with a tour, sometimes cheaper and obviously less energy-intensive.

The advantages of independent movement are that you do not depend on the route and you 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 there, put it all in your head), and money (because it will take you more money for transport, entrance fees, lunches and dinners, transfers,
than you pay for the same thing by choosing a tour).
Everything has its pros and cons, so decide, choose, we got acquainted with the sights of Bangkok on our own, and with excursions, and it’s hard for me to say which option is better. They're just different.

Ready-made vouchers and tours to Thailand are most profitable and most convenient to look for on online tour booking sites and.
More than 120 reliable tour operators sell tours there in all directions in the most low prices. It is easy to find a very inexpensive last minute tour.
Check prices, change dates to find the best tour in terms of price and quality.

What to see in Bangkok in 2 days - day one

The first day in Bangkok, I would advise cultural program and getting to know the city. Take it for granted and the fact that you will not be able to see much on your own, no matter how hard you try.
A lot of effort and time is spent on getting somewhere, seeing everything, having a bite to eat and returning to the hotel. So the first day in Bangkok I would spend on the 3 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 Kaew.

They are located nearby, so you can easily see them in a few hours.

First we look at 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 - you ride public transport on the river for just a few baht, (longtail boats),
inspect the beauty around and get to the temples.

I advise you to start the route from the terminus of the boats, Sathorn Pier (Sathorn, Chao Phraya River) - exit from metro number 2.

This is the only pier that is next to the subway in Bangkok. BTS Saphan Taksin Metro Station

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

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

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

Entrance fees to Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kheo, 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

Photography of the Emerald Buddha is prohibited. In temples, you need to wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders, if you don’t have one, rent it for 20-30 baht at the temple.

Temple of the Dawn - Wat Arun - entrance 50 baht
Opening hours – 8:00 – 18:00

Temple of the Dawn Wat Arun, I advise you to look after the royal palace. I'll explain why.
Now there is a repair and the upper pagodas still cannot be climbed. So if earlier it would have been logical to visit there before closing and see the sunset, now it makes no sense,
after all, leaving anyway from the opposite side, so we take a ferry for 3 baht to the opposite side and look at the beauty of the architecture of ancient Siam.

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

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

Entrance fee to Wat Pho includes a bottle cold water, but I advise you to buy at least one more. Usually on such walks it is sooooo hot, and dehydration is useless.

A golden Buddha 40 meters high and 15 meters long awaits you.
Inside there is a coin toss routine that I also recommend. Ordinary coins are exchanged for satangs for you and you walk along the wall, throwing one penny into each vat, thereby removing your sins,
making wishes and performing the rite 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 originated and the best masters still work.

The cost of massage from the masters of Wat Pho temple is not high. Only 50-100 baht more expensive than in regular 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 in the following way. When you walk from the pier towards Wat Pho, you will pass a small market with cafes. Look around, there are inscriptions inviting for a massage that do
specialists from Wat Pho. I don't know if this is true or not, but the massage was really good :)

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

We had lunch at a very nice Thai cafe with paintings. The food is inexpensive (for a tourist place and the center of the capital), fast and tasty.
It is also interesting that there are many foreigners in the cafe and it is always a pleasure to exchange a few words, get to know each other and learn something about tourists from other continents.

Evening in Bangkok - park and dinner

After the temples and dinner, it's time to relax and lie somewhere in the shade. You can do this in Lumpini Park, for example.
Gaze 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 – Where to go in Bangkok?

We get to Lumpini in the same way that 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 exit and get into the park.

Lumpini opening hours - from 4:30 am to 21:30
The entrance is free

Since Lumpini is the center of the city, you can try to get to a few more interesting places from here, but I'm afraid you won't have the strength left.
Exit to Lumphini Park - Metro MRT - Silom Lumphini, BTS - Ratchadamri

Dinner in a skyscraper overlooking Bangkok at night

I propose to end the first day in Bangkok with dinner at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel or a similar restaurant where there is beautiful view all over Bangkok.

A similar excursion program in Bangkok is called Bangkok Classic and costs 1,750 baht per adult and 1,000 baht per child. It includes a visit to the three listed temples + dinner on the 78th floor
in Baiyoke 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 increase slightly, check.

If you come by yourself and plan to stay overnight in Bangkok, then I recommend choosing a hotel in the center, since the next day in Bangkok will be devoted to shopping, and then you yourself understand, you can’t waste a single minute :)
All the most central “places of power” of the shopper are located next to Bayok Sky.

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

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

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

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

Those who have a lot of money and are interested in expensive brands have a direct road to Siam Paragon. The largest mall in Thailand, which is owned by the royal family.
It’s hard to get around it even in 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. Fantasy!

In my opinion, it's realistic to visit 3 malls 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 in it 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 to sleep and eat.
The husband at this time yearned in the hotel.
Husbands, by the way, can be sent to the MBK shopping center next 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 everything we wanted, check into a 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 for both adults and children. Entrance there costs 900 baht. Sometimes there are discounts.
Holders of Thai rights are always discounted.
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 they can then cash out for all sorts of local bonuses.
Children under 5 years old will not be interested there, and over 14 too. Located on the 5th floor of the complex.

Please note that the oceanarium needs at least 2-3 hours. Kidzania no less.
I recommend to have a bite to eat at the Siam Paragon food court,

If for some reason you are not interested in Siam Paragon, then you can still go shopping to Central World.
There are many branded stores and boutiques of local designers. Central World is a middle class complex, unlike Siam Paragon.

Tired but happy, we return to the hotel. And if we have the strength, we take a taxi or a tuker and go to celebrate purchases on the cheerful Khao San Road.
Everyone remembers the movie The Beach, where Leonardo DiCaprio's character started his journey to the "beach" from Khaosan.

It makes no sense to go to Khaosan before 21 pm. You have 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 an alcoholic cocktail with ice of your choice),
look at the merry audience. Those who are more cheerful can go to the dance themselves and get acquainted with the local European youth, of which there are always many in 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 still going there, already from here.

Hotels on Khaosan Road

Inexpensive and very nice hostel 3Hovv, highly rated and good reviews, only 500 baht per person

Inexpensive, but pleasant, beautiful Buddy Lodge hotel with a high rating from visitors, with a pool in the heart of Khaosan

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

Chillax Resort - stylish and beautiful hotel near Khaosan Road

How to save on insurance?

You need insurance abroad. 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 selection, along with registration, takes only a couple of minutes.

To be continued.

01.11.2013

Article text updated: 01/05/2019

New Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport

So, it doesn’t matter if we are flying from Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk or Moscow, we all arrive at the new airport of the capital of Thailand, which is correctly called Suanaphum or Suvannapum, which means “Golden Land” in Thai (this was the name of the ancient kingdom, which was located as the Thais believe, in the territory where Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) now stands). But among Russian tourists, the name-transliteration from the Latin spelling "Suvarnabhumi" has taken root more.

Note: The text you're reading now was rewritten in January 2015, so don't be surprised if some of the information is more recent than it was in 2010. But the basis is the data that I took on a trip in 2010, so please double-check my data.

Suvarnabhumi Airport was put into operation in 2006. It is one of the largest in Southeast Asia and in the world. There are more in the capital of Thailand old airport Don Mueang (Old) Bangkok International Airport), where low-cost airlines are now based, provides domestic air transportation.

This fact must be taken into account when planning your schedule and route for an independent trip to Thailand. So, in 2010, we flew to Bangkok with the Transaero airline at Suvarnabhumi Airport and then flew to Krabi from it with the Air Asia low-cost airline. But since the end of 2012 airline Air Asia has rescheduled flights to Don Muang and you will now need to book time to travel from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Mueang.

How to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the center of Bangkok

The latest information on how to get from Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport and back can be found on the official website of the airport https://www.bangkokairportonline.com/. The main ways: to get there by metro, by bus or by taxi.

From the city center to the airport is laid metro line Suvarnabhumi Airport City Line (SA City Line). The fare is between THB 15 and 45 per person, depending on how many stations you need to pass to get to the airport. Metro operating hours from 6:00 to 24:00. To take the SA City Line train, you need to go down to the basement following the signs "Basement B".

You can also take the Suvarnabhumi Airport Express-Makkasan (Makkasan Express Line) from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the center of Bangkok. This is also a subway, but the train goes non-stop. The ticket price is 90 baht one way or 150 baht round trip. Travel time from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Makkasan Station takes 15 minutes.

Also, the express runs on the route Suvarnabhumi Airport Express - Phaya Thai (Phaya Thai Express Line). Tickets cost the same 90 and 150 baht. Travel time 17 minutes.

The second option on how to get to the city is to go by Taxi. As in Russia, when leaving the customs zone, taxi drivers will attack you with calls “Taxi, taxi” and, as in your homeland, you can get to a razvodilovo, or rather, a limousine service with exorbitant prices. We need to go outside in the Arriaval area (1st Floor, Gates 4 and 7), where the Public taxi counter is located. Here, aunty will write you an itinerary receipt. Landing fee 35 baht, plus airport tax 50 baht, plus toll road (25 baht if available on the route). Usually they take you from the airport according to the meter (if not, remind the driver about it) and, according to independent travelers, the fare to the center is from 300-400 to 500 baht.

In Bangkok itself, there are taxi drivers who refuse to drive according to the meter, then either bargain or send a forest and look for another car. If in the provinces you are lucky on the counter every first driver, then in the capital - every fifth. By the way, when the car is free, a red Thai character is lit on its windshield. And the counter displays two numbers: how many kilometers you have traveled and how long you have been on the road (the beginning of the count is from 35 baht - landing).

city ​​buses arrive and depart at the Bangkok Airport public transportation center, which is served by a free Shuttle buse (bus route inside the port). There are several shuttle lines in total: Express Line and Routes A-D. Shuttle bus "A" carries passengers from the passenger hall on the 1st level (2nd floor, since the 1st is the basement) to Gate 3 and 8, route "B" - from the arrival hall (Arrival Hall) to Gate 5, lines "C" and "D" - express between the arrivals / departures halls and Gate 5.

Well, the city routes are as follows:

• 550 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Happy Land/On Nut Road - Praves District - On Nut Intersection - Bangkapi Intersection - Happy Land (ticket price THB 34 per person)
• 554 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Rangsit: Ram Intra Road - Lak Si - Vibhavadee Ransit - Don Muaeng - Rangsit (price THB 34)
• 555 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Ransit (Rama 9 Expressway) Dindaeng â€" Suthisarn - Vibhavadee Rangsit - Kasetsart University - LakSi - Don Muaeng Airport - Rangsit (THB 34). Departs every 15-20 minutes (from 00 to 02.00 every hour)
• 558 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Central Rama 2 - Expressway - Wat Son-Suksawas Road – Ram 2 Road – Central Rama 2 – Samae dam Garage (THB 34).

And there are many minibuses (Public Van). How to get to them, see the website of Suvarnabhumi Airport, the link to which I gave above.

In 2014, my wife and I from the airportSuvarnabhumi AirportWe went to Pattaya by bus. Went down to the 1st floor (1Level), where package tourists go out into the street. There is a box office where you can buy tickets. There are 4 routes per day that take you to the bus station by the beachJomtienfor 125 baht per person, and several routes that take you directly to the hotel for 250 baht per passenger.

We missed the cheap route, took the bus for 250THB. Travel time - 2 hours. We arrived somewhere at the northern bus station of Pattaya (I think), where we were transferred to minibuses and taken to the hotel entrance.

Where to stay in Bangkok

Of course, it is better to live in the city center so that you can easily get to the main attractions. But what is considered the center? Tourist guides say that you need to choose a hotel on Khao San Road, or Silom Street ( สีลม) with its skyscrapers of the financial center, or, for lovers of spicy, live in Patpong (Patpong) - famous for everything the world's red light district and Nana (Nana Plaza), because at night there is the main movement.

Katya and I decided to follow the advice of those travelers who claim that for the purpose of independent excursions around Bangkok, it is better to choose a hotel in the area of ​​the World Trade Center ( World Trade Center(WTC)), skytrain stations SIAM station BTS Skytrain, the largest shopping center in Southeast Asia, Siam Paragon ( Siam Paragon shopping mall). A little further away from this area is the famous high-rise hotel bayok sky, on the upper floors of which there is an observation deck and seafood restaurants with breathtaking views of Bangkok.

By the way, one of the largest oceanariums in Southeast Asia is located at the lower level of the Siam Paragon shopping center. We did not have time to enter it, but the next year, while in Shanghai, we visited the local marine aquarium - an unforgettable experience! Check out my Shanghai Aquarium trip report and you will definitely want to take the time to visit the marine aquarium in Bangkok.

I was told that from Khao San Road (Khao San) only close to the royal palace and the river. But, in terms of the accessibility of the metro, shopping centers and markets Pratunam (Pratunam) and Bo Bae (Bo Bae Market), the presence of a shipping channel with tram boats, it is more pleasant to settle in the World Trade Center area and at the Baiyoke Sky Tower.

In general, we did not know all this information in 2010 and booked the Bel-Aire Princess Hotel, which is now called BelAire Bangkok(Hotel address: 16 Sukhumvit Road Soi 5, Bangkok 10110 Thailand) as it is easily accessible by public transportation. You can get to the hotel like this: take the Airport Rail Link train to Phaya Thai station and transfer to the BTS skytrain to get to the Nana station stop. We leave on the left and go along the lane Sukhumvit Soi 5 to the end (the path takes no more than 5-10 minutes). The ticket price for the City Line is 45 baht to Phaya Thai and another 31 baht to Nana.

2. Review of the BelAire Bangkok hotel. good location, but expensive ... Next time I will look for cheaper accommodation in Bangkok for one night.

We really liked the BelAire Bangkok hotel. We lived somewhere on the 20th floor of the tower, around - skyscrapers. My review of it is the most positive! Only now, having gained experience of independent travels in China, Mexico, Sri Lanka and a second trip to Pattaya, I would not settle in it. Why pay pretty decent money for one night in Bangkok (we checked in, left our things and roamed around the city until late at night, and already went to the airport early the next morning)? It was more profitable to find an inexpensive hostel. That's what I'll do next time.

Note from 04/19/2015: In February 2014 we went on holiday to Thailand for the third time. Now we rented a car and drove around the country for about 3,500 kilometers. Including, we spent 1 day in Bangkok. This time we stayed at the hotel. Astera Sathorn Hotel. Recommend! It is located 5 minutes from the skytrain station.Saphan Taksin. Here is the boat pier.Sathorn pier, from which it is easy to get to the Royal Palace or Wat Arun. The room is cheap (less than 2000 rubles), but everything is clean and tidy. Nearby is a night mini-market with cheap food.

What to ride in Bangkok

All independent travelers are advised to take free tourist cards at the airport and other places, which show the main attractions of the capital of Thailand.

Usually, the green and red lines on the map indicate the lines of the upper metro - BTS Sky, which can quickly get to various tourist places, including the Chao Phraya River.

On the maps you can see what is parallel to the green line and below railway a river channel passes through which boats travel, which are full-fledged public transport. Ticket price 10-20 baht. They are very convenient to get without traffic jams to various attractions. Public boats also travel along the Chao Phraya River itself.

What you can see in Bangkok in a few hours

I will briefly tell you how our tour of the capital of Thailand went, so that you have an idea of ​​what sights you can see in Bangkok in one day.

• We flew from Krabi to Suvarnabhumi Airport at 13:40. We received our luggage, on the high-speed metro with a transfer, as described above, we got to our hotel. We settled in, had lunch, as we really wanted to eat.
• We got to the pier where we stop river trams and sailed to pier number 8 (Ta Tien), from it - went to the right and in a couple of minutes we saw the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho, Wat Pho).

5. In the courtyard of the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho). The most resting golden Buddha can be seen in the 1st part of the Thailand trip report on your own.

In general, next to Wat Pho is the Royal Palace (The Grand Palace), which may not be marked on the maps, since it is located on the same territory as Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Phra Kaew, in Thai: วัด พระแก้ว). I think the recommendation from the site will be useful to youtripadvisorhow to get there using river transport, its features will become clearer.

The Royal Palace is located on the same side of the river as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), which is a few steps away from it, and directly opposite another famous temple in Bangkok -Wat Arun(Wat Arun or Temple of Dawn).

Option 1. If you are in the areaSukhumvit, Sathorn, Silom, Siam, Ploenchit, Phayathai, Victory Monumentor anywhere else with access to skytrain stationsbts sky train, then we sit down and go to the stationSaphan Taksin. Might have to change at the bus stopSiam, depending on where you start your Bangkok tour. At the stationSaphan Taksinwe leave and go down to the pierSathorn pierlocated under the metro line. This pier is also calledCentral pier. Do not buy tickets for 150 baht for a tourist boat at the box office (if you want a tour with an English-speaking guide talking about the main attractions of Bangkok, then buy a ticket for a walk along the river for 40 bahtChao Phraya River (Chao Phraya River) on a tourist boat). Tourist boats are marked with a blue flag.

A diagram and description of Bangkok's river transport can be viewed.

To take the city boatChao Phraya Express boat, go to the left pier (may be crowded in high season). Get on a boat without a flag, with an orange or green flag. Fare is paid to the conductor on board. Him need to tell"Tha Chang" (pier№ 9, pier 9). Price travel 13-15 baht. Get off at Pier 9 "Tha Chang” and walk until you see a large white wall. Follow it to the left and then turn right toSanam Luang(a large open green area) was on your left, and the wall of the palace was on your right. You will walk about 200 meters until you reach the main entrance.

You may be approached by a polite, well-dressed man (or woman), sometimes even in some sort of special uniform (such as a black T-shirt with "Tourist Police" written on it), who will tell you that the palace is closed for some special reason, or, that the entrance to the palace will be opened in a few hours. And they will suggest you visit another temple, or cheap tour on the tuk tuk. DO NOT TRUST them as they are scammers.

Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) is located directly behind the Royal Palace (the Grand Palace). If you want to walk to it, go around one block to get to the main entranceWat Pho.

If you want to get to the templeWat Arun, go back to the pierTha Tien(No. 8), from where you can take a ferry for 3 baht to the other side.

Option 2. From Khao San street ( Khao San road) andPhra Athityou can take the express boatChao Phraya Express boat, which comes to the right from the pierTha Phra Athit(pier number 13) and get off at berth number 9 (Tha Chang pier). Also from there you can walk in 30 minutes to the Royal Palace and on foot.

We did not know about the ferry to the other side of the river. And it was already getting dark, so we looked at the Wat Arun temple from our shore and went to the Baiyoke Sky hotel. This is the most tall skyscraper in the country. At the top is a viewing platform. And below - the floors with restaurants.

What to do in Bangkok in the evening? Dine at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel

Many Russian tourists try to stay in this hotel, but I have read reviews dissuading them from deciding to live in Bayok. Imagine: every day there will be crowds of tourists in the elevator at the entrance to the hotel! I agree with those who recommend just coming here for a romantic dinner.

Restaurants are located on the 76th and 78th floors. Service by type buffet. Before the trip, I read that one of them offers a 50% discount if you buy a ticket for a time after 20:00 hours. That is, instead of regular price 900 baht, pay 450 baht. The cafe is open until 22:00, so you can eat calmly and admire the night city.

We arrived at the hotel, went up to the 18th floor, where the aunt said that there were no places at 19:00, you need to take a walk until 19:30. I asked if it was true that after 8 pm everything would be half price. She confirmed. We decided that we would walk a little nearby (there is a market with souvenir shops), and with the money saved we would buy gifts for our relatives.

We returned at 20:00. The choice in the restaurant is huge. Finally ate some seafood. Alcoholic drinks - for a fee.

We went up to the observation deck. It is fenced with a metal mesh, but you can stick the lens through. True, the roof of a skyscraper rotates around its axis ...

7. From the observation deck on the tallest building in Bangkok, the Baiyoke Sky Hotel offers an impressive view. Can you imagine how romantic it is to have a dinner with a view of the night metropolis?

What other places to visit in Bangkok

My wife and I managed to see only three of the above attractions in half a day: the temple complex of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), the Temple of the Morning Dawn (Wat Arun, Wat Arun) from the opposite bank of the Chao Phraya River (Chao Phraya, Menam Chao Phraya) and have dinner at The tallest building in Thailand is the Baiyoke Sky Hotel.

If we had more free time, we could visit the following sights of Bangkok:

• Wat Saket or Golden Mountain (Golden Mount or ‘Phu Khao Thong’) and Phra Sumen Fort.
• Metal Temple Loha Prasart (the Metal Castle).
• You can go to see the democracy monument (อนุสาวรีย์ ประชาธิปไตย ประชาธิปไตย ประชาธิปไตย ประชาธิปไตย ประชาธิปไตย ประชาธิปไตย ประชาธิปไตย ประชาธิปไตย ประชาธิปไตย ประชาธิปไตย ประชาธิปไตย ประชาธิปไตยuusawari prachathipatai, democracy monument) and the royal palace mentioned above (open daily from 8:30 to 15:30), the temple of the prejudice of Buddha or go on an excursion to Vat Suthat (Wat Suithat ), which is remembered for its Giant Swing gates).
• At pier number 7, you can rent a longtail boat for a trip across the river to Old Bangkok, also called the Venice of the East (Venice of the East, in Thai khlong, คลอง). The main thing is that the boat should be long-tailed, as ordinary boats travel very slowly ...
• Take a tour of the Bangkok Aquarium at Siam Paragon Shopping Mall.
• You can visit the Bangkok Safari Park (Safari World, Safari World) - a zoo in which visitors pass inside cages, and animals live outside.
• Go to the ancient city of Ayutthaya (พระนครศรีอยุธยา, Ayutthaya) combined with an excursion to the summer residence of King Bang Pain (Bang Pa In).
• I want to get to the historical park, Mueang Boran open-air museum (Mueang Boran, Ancient City).
• Go for an evening walk along the Chao Phraya River, flooded with lights. Swimming takes place on a national junk or on a ship. The tour is called "Grand Pearl Dinner Cruise - Bangkok Thailand". Landing - at the "River City". Music plays, you have dinner and admire the beauties of the city at night.

Here is such a small report on what we managed to see in Bangkok in 1 day and what you can see if you spend more time in the capital of Thailand, I did it. I think the next time we fly on vacation to this beautiful country, I will definitely go to Mueang Boran Park (Mueang Boran, Ancient City) and visit the Bangkok Aquarium.

Summarizing my report on the first independent trip to Thailand in my life, I want to say that Katya and I really liked the country. After that, we went twice to China, wandered around the Philippines as savages, drove a rented car around half of Mexico and almost all of Sri Lanka. But we were still drawn to Tai. In 2014, in March, after a repeated busy trip through the outback of China, we decided to spend 5 days again in Pattaya (I will write a report on this later).

1 - MoChit Bus Terminal, from which buses depart to the North, to Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya Historical Park or Sukhothai.

2 – Railway station Hua Lampong Station (Hua Lampong).

3 - Makkasan station (Makkasan) - the final express train Suvarnabhumi Airport Express-Makkasan.

4 - Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

5 is the terminus of the skytrain from Suvarnabhumi Airport City Line (SA City Line).

6 - Saphan-Taksin skytrain station. Here is the Sathorn pier and the Astera Sathorn Hotel, which I recommend.

7 - the temple of the dawn Wat Arun (Wat Arun).

8 - the temple of the reclining Buddha Wat Pho (Wat Pho).

9 - the royal palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).

10 - Wat Suthat temple and Giant Swing gate.

11 - Democracy Monument.

12 - Golden Mountain (Golden Mount) or Wat Saket.

13 - Siam station, where the aquarium is located.

In the winter of 2015, Katya and I went to Thailand on our own for the third time. Now we decided to spend one free day in Bangkok on. What to say? Incredibly beautiful! But ... Expensive: 700 baht per person and not as interesting as, say, in botanical garden Nong Nooch in Pattaya, where you can admire the landscapes, or you can visit the menagerie, see the show of elephants.

And I am sure that I will go to Thailand as a savage more than once. Because, having visited the country twice, I never saw it ... I will rent a car and drive through the national parks, through Northern Thailand ... These are the verses that come to mind when I think of Tai.

“... For those who hear the call of the East, the motherland is not sweet.
Not the fatherland is dear to them -
Spicy spirit, like from a cauldron,
The land where palm trees are splashing and bells are ringing ... "

Wealthier tourists can take advantage of the Sputnic8 offer and book a tour in advance. Perhaps this service is more suitable for those tourists who do not know the language well and feel insecure in a big city abroad.

Update as of October 11, 2015. Little-known tourist attractions in Bangkok

If you are planning to create your own itinerary for a self-guided trip to Thailand, I recommend that you read the following articles (see link below). I also advise you to go to the section of the site " Independent travel» and familiarize yourself with . Hua Hin is located just 200 km from the capital, and there are stunning national parks around. Maybe you don't want to go to noisy Pattaya...

During the week I flew on a business trip, on the plane I leafed through the Aeroflot in-flight magazine with an article about the sights of Bangkok. I want to add a few places where I would like to go on excursions if I still have a chance to relax in Thailand on my own. Maybe the information will be useful to you when planning your own trip or help you have fun if you have a few free hours and you want to see something in the city, and not sit at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Firstly, I would very much like to visit the theater show Siam Niramit (Siam Niramit). It is held on the island of Phuket and in the capital of the country. Here is the official website (page in Russian): http://www.siamniramit.com/show.php

Just imagine how grandiose the performance is: 150 actors, special effects on the huge stage of the Ratchada Theater (11.5 meters high). Hall - for 2000 spectators.

For 90 minutes, the Siam Niramit stage unfolds a breathtaking action: how ancient Siam became a crossroads where civilizations meet, how the laws of karma bind the people of Thailand into one whole, and how religious ceremonies and festivals help a person accumulate merit to go to heaven.

Tourists can buy a simple ticket to the Siam Niramit show, or you can buy it with dinner. I think if everyone around eats, it will suck in the stomach, so I advise you to fork out a little.

The Siam Niramit show is open from 17:30 to 21:20, although the performance itself starts at 20:00. Simply, vacationers can arrive in advance to walk around the "Thai village", eat, ride elephants - in general, enjoy the traditional entertainment for Thailand.

How to get to the Ratchada Theater where Siam Niramit is performed. This attraction of Bangkok is located on Tiamruammit Road, directly opposite the Thai Cultural Center. To get to it, we take the underground metro (I remind you that in Bangkok it is called MRT, in contrast to the elevated one - BTS Skytrain) and get off at the Thailand Cultural Center station. You need to go outside through Exit 1. From here, from 18:00 to 20:00, free buses run that take you to Siam Niramit.

At the link at the end of the article, you can see a photo report about visiting the Alcazar Show cabaret in Pattaya. We really liked it there, I'm sure that in Bangkok the show is even bigger. Another similar show can be seen during an excursion to botanical park Nong Nooch - there is a very beautiful performance of actors in national costumes. Therefore, although I myself have not visited Siam Niramit, I recommend it to everyone.

Another attraction in Bangkok that I would like to visit as a photographer is Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temple. It is located 16 kilometers from Don Muang Airport. The religious building is the center of the sectarian Buddhist Dhammakaya Movement, which was founded in 1970 by a certain Phramonkolthepmuni.

Wat Phra Dhammakaya looks like a flying saucer or a stadium rather than a traditional Thai temple. 1 billion dollars was spent on its construction.

In the center of the structure is the huge Dhammakaya Cetiya stupa, which is decorated with 300,000 bronze Buddha statues covered with gold. Another 700,000 sculptures are installed inside the temple. The Golden Stupa is the Founder's Memorial Hall. Surrounding the temple is a huge concrete platform serving as the Amphitheater of Meditation.

To get to Wat Phra Dhammakaya, you need to take bus 29, 34, 39, 59, 95, 185, 503, 504, 510, 522 and 538 from BTS Skytrain Mo Chit station to get to Rangsit Future Park (price fare - from 7 to 22 baht, depending on the availability of air conditioning). Travel time is from 30 to 60 minutes.

Another attraction that can be seen near Bangkok is Temple of the Dragon (Wat Sampharan). It is a 17-storey building, on the walls of which a huge dragon crawls. How to get there by public transport, I did not find. Here GPS coordinates: 13.735295, 100.214892 - this is in Khlong Mai village. The distance from Bangkok is about 40 kilometers.

If you have already traveled to various interesting places in the capital of Thailand, and fed up with the aquarium and the Siam Niramit show, you might be interested in a walk through King Rama IX Park (Suan Luang King Rama IX Park). Judging by the photos of tourists, according to reviews, this is a very beautiful and peaceful place, almost the same as the open-air museum of Muang Boran (Ancient Siam, Muang Boran), where we went on an excursion in the spring of 2015 during the third trip around the country while driving rented car.

King Rama IX Park is located 15 kilometers from the city center. To get to it, you need to take the skytrain to Udom Suk station. Here you can already take a taxi, which will take you to Suan Luang King Rama IX Park in about thirty minutes. Fare: 100-150 baht. Park opening hours: from 05:00 to 18:00. Ticket price - 10 baht.

Koh Kret Island It was formed in 1722 on the Chao Phraya River, when a bypass channel was being built there. Tourists come here on an excursion when they want to see how the Thais lived in ancient times. The fact is that Mons settlements, which were the dominant nation earlier in Thailand, have been preserved here. I don’t know how touristy this place is, in 2015 my wife and I visited a fishing village near the city of Chumphon, and were delighted. But there we are the only tourists for many months.

You can get to Koh Kret by boat Chao Phraya Express, which departs from Central Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin) once a week, on Sundays at 9:00, carries tourists to several attractions and returns by 15:30. Ticket price - 300 baht per person, excluding lunch. Also, many travel agencies sell tours to the ancient city. Ayutthaya with a stop on the island Ko Kret.

If you are traveling around Thailand with children, you can visit one of the largest entertainment complex in Southeast Asia in Bagkok: Thai Disneyland, which is called "Dream World" (Dream World). Here, carousels, water rides, playgrounds, cinemas, a mini-zoo, a miniature park, etc. are collected on a vast territory. True, you need to tune in that such an excursion will take the whole day, and not several hours, and you need to go here purposefully for a family vacation.

Here is a video in which you can see what Disneyland in Bangkok is like.

Dream World amusement park opening hours: from 10:00 to 17:00 (until 19:00 on weekends). Ticket price - 1200-1375 baht per person for the whole day (unlimited) depending on the selected package (package): carousels - snow slides - waterslides– zoo – buffet – transfer (cheaper without snow). You can buy an excursion in Pattaya: up to 1200 baht or take a minibus to the Mo Chit bus station for 140 baht (see chapter No. 1 with a review of a trip to Thailand in 2017).

Official site on English language: http://www.dreamworld.co.th/panoramic/en/index.php .

Shopping places in Bangkok

We go on vacation not for shopping, so it’s always a pity to carve out time for shopping trips. If you want to go shopping in Bangkok, you can go to night market Asiatique the Riverfront. Take a free boat at the end of the pier at the already known Central Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin) and in 10 minutes sail to the former trade port which has been converted into a night market. There are 1500 boutiques and 40 restaurants. You can buy anything.

Asiatique the Riverfront shopping area opens at 17:00 and is open all night. If in Pattaya you did not go to the show of transvestites in Alcazar or Tiffany, you can visit the equally famous Calypso Cabaret Show at Asiatique.

Another famous mall in Thailand is called Terminal 21. It opened relatively recently. It is a 9-storey building, the design of which resembles an airport. Each floor is decorated in the national style: Caribbean, Rome, Paris, Tokyo and so on. If you look at the photos, you can go there as if on an excursion.

Getting to the Terminal 21 shopping center is easy: take the skytrain to Asok Station, from which you can go directly inside to the 600 boutiques and 50 restaurants waiting for you.

Another famous shopping attraction in Bangkok is night market Rot Fai Market (Train Market), where you can buy anything you want: from antiques to modern things. It is located at Srinakarin Soi 51, just behind the Seacon Square Shopping Mall. They get there by taxi, but there are traffic jams on Friday and Saturday, so you need to take the skytrain to On Nut Station and look for a car there.