Southeast Asia · Bangkok 5-Day Trip
Bangkok, Thailand 5-Day Itinerary Template
Temples, markets and massages. This Bangkok plan spreads 22 stops over 5 days and 4 nights: the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun by boat on one day, Chatuchak Weekend Market and Terminal 21 on another (line that day up with a weekend), then a day trip to the Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak before a Chao Phraya dinner cruise. Curry crab, tom yum and Thai massage round it out for food-first travelers.
Trip overview
- Duration
- 5 days, 4 nights
- Stops
- 22 stops
- Estimated budget
- approx. $750approx. ฿26,000Estimate
Converted at fixed reference rates, not live rates. See live exchange rates
Sample flights
- OutboundTG635Thai AirwaysTPE 08:35 → BKK 11:25
- ReturnTG634Thai AirwaysBKK 16:40 → TPE 21:20
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport
TransportAirport Rail Link to city
TransportHotel Check-in
HotelSiam Paragon Shopping
ShoppingSomboon Seafood Curry Crab
FoodMust-try curry crab
Nara Thai Cuisine
FoodAuthentic spicy & sour soup
Central World Night View
Sights
Day 2
Grand Palace + Wat Phra Kaew
SightsLong pants & sleeves required
- Opening hours
- 08:30–15:30
- Entry fee
- ฿500 (adult)
- Getting there
- Express Boat – Tha Chang Pier (N9), 10 min walk
Wat Pho
SightsFamous giant reclining Buddha
- Cash only
- Opening hours
- 08:00–18:30
- Entry fee
- ฿200 (adult)
- Getting there
- Express Boat – Tha Tien Pier (N8), 2 min walk
Tha Tien Pier Lunch
FoodWat Arun
SightsCross river by boat
Khao San Road
SightsBackpacker paradise
Thai Massage
Other
Day 3
Chatuchak Weekend Market
ShoppingOver 15,000 stalls
- Cash only
- Opening hours
- Sat–Sun 09:00–18:00 (closed weekdays)
- Getting there
- BTS Skytrain Mo Chit Station or MRT Chatuchak Park Station, 5 min walk
Market Lunch
FoodTerminal 21
ShoppingDifferent country theme each floor
Asiatique Riverfront
SightsFerris wheel, shows
Day 4
Maeklong Railway Market Day Trip
SightsTrain runs through market
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
SightsBoat tour through market
Return to Bangkok
TransportIcon Siam
ShoppingBangkok's newest mall
Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise
Food
Day 5
Hotel Check-out
HotelLast Shopping Big C
ShoppingSnacks & souvenirs
Airport Rail Link to airport
TransportKing Power Duty Free
ShoppingDepart for home
Transport
Packing list
- Passport
- E-ticket confirmation
- Hotel booking confirmation
- Thai Baht (suggest ฿20,000)
- Credit card
- eSIM / WiFi device
- Power bank + cables
- Sunscreen
- Light jacket (strong AC)
- Long pants/sleeves (for temples)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Umbrella
- Camera
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