Bangkok Tour: History, Culture and Fashion

1 cities | 11 attraction(s) | total distance 48 km

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This is a travel guide covering a three-day tour of Bangkok. On the first day visit Bangkok's monuments such as the Grand Palace and the Jade Buddha Temple; on the second day visit Bangkok's Four Faced Buddha, stroll around Siam Square and visit modern venues such as the Art Center; on the third day explore Dannen Sado Floating Market and Mai Kung Railway Market, watch the Kintoki Siren Show, and end your wonderful journey at Bangkok's Riverside Night Bazaar.

Day1: Bangkok

4 attraction(s) · 4 km

This Bangkok trip will visit the Grand Palace for spectacular architecture, the Jade Buddha Temple for a taste of Thai religious culture, Khao San Road for a taste of backpacker life, and Chinatown for a taste of Chinese culture.

The Grand Palace

Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.

1 km

Temple of the Emerald Buddha

On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha.

1 km

Khao San Road

Khao San Road has always been a favorite place for backpackers. It is close to many tourist attractions, such as the Grand Palace, National Museum, and Art Galleries. There are numerous bars and unique shops where you can experience the local culture and buy souvenirs. Additionally, the famous Lumphini Night Market, Wholesale Souvenir Market, and open-air Beer Gardens are also located near Khao San Road. The annual Songkran Festival, known as the Water Festival, takes place here and is an important cultural event in Thailand. For budget travelers, almost all ATMs near Khao San Road accept UnionPay cards, and the withdrawal fees for debit cards are relatively low.

3 km

Yaowarat (Chinatown)

Day2: Bangkok

5 attraction(s) · 16 km

This tour includes a visit to the Four Faces Buddha in Bangkok, shopping at Siam Square, a visit to the Bangkok Art and Culture Center, and an evening trip to the Bangkok Night Market for food and shopping.

Erawan Shrine

The famous Four-Faced Buddha in Thailand is a miraculous statue, known as the "Fulfiller of Wishes" Buddha. Every day, worshippers from around the world come to pay homage. The Buddha has four faces, representing love, career, health, and wealth. Visitors can worship each face in a clockwise direction and mention their birthdate and time. Inside the Four-Faced Buddha, one can purchase incense, candles, and garlands for worship at a fair price. Offerings include elephants, flowers, and coconuts. After worship, one can ask for a bottle of holy water from the fellow worshippers and remember to fulfill their vows when their wishes come true. The order of worship is important. Enter through the main gate, worship the first face, and then proceed clockwise to worship the remaining three faces before washing hands and face from the water basin. The first face represents career, the second face represents love, the third face represents wealth, and the fourth face represents peace and wisdom.

1 km

Siam Square

1 km

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

Big, modern exhibition & performance venue for contemporary arts with a cafe, bookshop & library.

5 km

Ratchada night market

10 km

Bangkok Asiatique Pier

Day3: Bangkok

2 attraction(s) · 13 km

This 3-day itinerary takes you to a number of Bangkok's top attractions, including Bangkok's Than Nien Sadao Floating Market, Mekong Railway Market, Kintoni Siren Show and Bangkok's Riverside Night Bazaar, allowing you to experience the full range of the city's culture, food and nightlife.