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3 days in Bangkok

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3 days in Bangkok
Take in the best of Bangkok in our whistle-stop tour to the best temples, shopping hot spots and nightlife the city has to offer.
Good for: Families, Groups, Seniors, Individuals
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Day 1
The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace

Bangkok's famous palace complex was built in 1782 and features several magnificent buildings including Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which contains a beautiful Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)
Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)

One of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok features the famous Reclining Buddha, which is the largest in Thailand measuring more than 150 feet in length.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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Khao San Road
Khao San Road

The backpacking district of Khao San Road is the traveler hub of South East Asia. Jam-packed with raucous bars and restaurants as well as budget hostels, it’s a favorite for late-night revelers.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
Day 2
Siam Square
Siam Square

The heart of the city is a mecca of commercialism. Surrounded by huge malls and alleyways of tiny boutiques and markets, Siam is a favorite of Bangkok’s fashion conscious youth.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: <1 hour
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Siam Paragon
Siam Paragon

www.paragoncinepl... Despite it's crowdiness, Siam Paragon is the best. Siam Paragon is located in the heart of Bangkok, surrounded by so many... more »

Fee: No      Duration of visit: <1 hour
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Day 3
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak Weekend Market

If you have to go to Bangkok, Thailand, and if you are bargain hunter do not miss Chatuchak Market.  This is one of the most famous weekend markets... more »

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium

Thailand’s best-known boxing stadium hosts traditional Muay Thai matches every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Expect to pay around THB2000 for ring-side seats to the kickboxing-type matches.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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Sky Bar, Bangkok
Sky Bar, Bangkok

The stunning, multi-hued Sky bar at Sirocco has several reasons to turn minutes into timeless moments. Suspended in the sky on the 63rd floor of The Dome at State Tower, the Skybar is one of the world's highest open air bars, overlooking a panoramic view of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya river. With such an enthralling ambience coupled with a seductive selection of the finest vintages... More

The stunning, multi-hued Sky bar at Sirocco has several reasons to turn minutes into timeless moments. Suspended in the sky on the 63rd floor of The Dome at State Tower, the Skybar is one of the world's highest open air bars, overlooking a panoramic view of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya river. With such an enthralling ambience coupled with a seductive selection of the finest vintages, beverages, cocktails and appetizers in Bangkok, the Skybar soars as one of the prized destinations in the city. No wonder, the rooftop bar is unanimously accepted as the coolest bar in Bangkok. Less

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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