8 days in Bangkok Itinerary

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Khao San Road and MBK Center (Ma Boon Khrong Center). Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Wat Arun Coffee and The Grand Palace. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bangkok: Ayutthaya (Ayutthaya Ruins & Wat Mahathat), Bang Saen Beach (in Chonburi) and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (in Damnoen Saduak). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World, admire the landmark architecture of Jim Thompson House, take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit), and stop by Rajawongse Clothier.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Bangkok trip builder website .

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport. In October, daytime highs in Bangkok are 90°F, while nighttime lows are 78°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can travel back home.