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Bangkok is famous for its chaotic streets, cheap and delicious street food, wild nightlife, and never-ending traffic. But it’s also a city that most travelers either love or hate.
Most travelers just pass through here when they backpack or travel around Thailand. But there’s a lot to see and do in Bangkok. It’s worth a few days at the very least. Because when you look beyond the chaos and peel back Bangkok’s layers, the city comes alive with endless things to do, see, explore, eat, and drink.
This Bangkok travel guide will give you the best places to visit, how to get around, the best time to visit, and help you have a perfect Bangkok tour!
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1. Best Time To Travel Bangkok?
Thailand is divided into two distinct seasons: the rainy season from May to October and the sunny season from November to April. Traveling to Bangkok, Thailand from October to April, you will have the opportunity to attend the ceremony. Loy Krathong Lighting Festival - Valentine is held on the full moon of December (lunar calendar). Or enjoy and experience the atmosphere of the traditional Songkran Tet when going in mid-April with many other attractive festivals typical of its culture.
Thailand has a tropical monsoon climate, so you need to choose a cool time to travel more conveniently. In addition, for the opportunity to visit the beautiful outdoor scenery in the city of Bangkok. Ideally, traveling to Bangkok, Thailand is from November to February, the climate is cool and fresh.
2. How to get there and around?
Flight
There are two airports in Bangkok.
The New Suvarnabhumi International Airport, located 30 km east of downtown Bangkok.
Don Muang International Airport, is located 25 km north of central Bangkok.
There are a lot of airlines to Bangkok such as Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, EVA Air,...
By Bus
Bangkok is central for bus services to many destinations in Thailand. Whether it's long-distance trips or trips to popular tourist destinations, it is advisable to buy tickets directly from the bus company.
There are three main terminals. One at Suvarnabhumi Airport and the others are located far away from the center.
By train
Hua Lamphong Station is the main terminal for trains to the south, north, east and west.
Bangkok Noi Station manages few (expensive for foreigners) services to Nakhon Pathom, Kanchanaburi, and Nam Tok.
Wong Wian Yai Station, the small station where you can hop off at Mahachai and take the commuter rail line to Samut Sakhon.
BTS (Skytrain)
In Bangkok, BTS/ Skytrain is the most convenient selections.
There are two lines in Bangkok: Sukhumvit and Silom lines.
Both train lines run frequently throughout the day from 06:00 AM till midnight.
3. Top 10 Things To Do For Bangkok Tour
Grand Palace & Wat Prakeaw
- Opening Hours: Daily from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm.
- Location: Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand.
Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn)
- Location: 158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600, Thailand.
Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Opening Hours: Daily from 7 am to 5 pm.
- Location: Damnoen Saduak, Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi 70130, Thailand.
Wat Pho
- Opening Hours: Daily from 8 am to 6.30 pm
- Location: 2 Sanam Chai Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Chatuchak Weekend Market
- Opening Hours: Saturday–Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm
- Location: Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Jim Thompson’s House
- Opening Hours: Daily from 9 am to 6 pm
- Location: 6 Rama I Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
4. Top 5 Luxury Hotels In Bangkok
The Peninsula Bangkok
Riverfront hotel with 3 restaurants, near Iconsiam Shopping Center- Address: 333 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan, Bangkok, Bangkok, THA
Shangri-la Bangkok
Riverfront hotel with 7 restaurants, near Bangkok Riverside- Address: 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak, Bangkok, Bangkok, THA
The Sukhothai Bangkok Hotel
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, near Lumphini Park- Address: 13/3 South Sathorn Road, Sathorn, Thung Maha Mek, Bangkok, Bangkok, THA
Banyan Tree Bangkok
Luxury hotel with spa, near BNH Hospital- Address: 21/100 South Sathon Road, Bangkok, Bangkok, THA
The Okura Prestige Bangkok
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa, adjacent to a shopping mall, near Central Embassy- Address: Park Venture Ecoplex, 57 Wireless Road, Bangkok, Bangkok, THA
5. Top 6 Thai Food Need To Enjoy For Bangkok Tour
- Tom yum Goong (spicy shrimp soup)
- Som tum (spicy green papaya salad)
- Tom Kha Kai (chicken in coconut soup)
- Gaeng Daeng (red curry)
- Pad thai (Thai-style fried noodles)
- Khao pad (fried rice)
6. Top Local Thai Restaurant In Bangkok
Thip Samai Pad Thai
- Opening Hours: Daily from 5 pm to 1 am.
- Location: 315 Maha Chai Rd, Samran Rat, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand.
Jae Fai Restaurant
- Opening Hours: Monday–Saturday from 2 pm to midnight.
- Location: 327 Maha Chai Rd, Samran Rat, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wattana Panich Restaurant
- Opening Hours: Daily from 9.30 am to 8 pm.
- Location: 338 Ekkamai Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand.
Lek Seafood Silom
- Opening Hours: Monday–Saturday from 5 pm to midnight.
- Address: 89 Soi Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra 3, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand.
Jok Prince
- Opening Hours: Daily from 6 am to midday and 4 pm to 11 pm.
- Location: 1391 Charoen Krung Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand.
Kuang Heng Kaiton Pratunam
- Opening Hours: 24/7.
- Address: 930 Phetchaburi Rd, Makkasan, Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand.
7. Top Best Nightlife Experience For Bangkok Tour
- Bangkok rooftop bars
- Bangkok ladyboy shows
- Dinner cruises on Chao Praya River
- Bangkok night markets
- Siam Niramit cultural show and dinner
- Muay Thai Live show at Asiatique
- Gay nightlife
8. 10 Best Nightclub For Bangkok Tour
Onyx
- Opening Hours: Daily from 9 pm to 2 am.
- Location: Royal City Avenue, 9 Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang, Bangkok, Thailand.
Insanity
- Opening Hours: Daily from 9 pm to 2 am.
- Address: Insanity Nightclub, Sukhumvit Soi 11, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand.
Mustache Bangkok
- Opening Hours: Friday–Saturday from 9 pm to late.
- Location: 544 5 Ratchadaphisek 7 Alley, Din Daeng, Bangkok, Thailand.
Beam
- Opening Hours: Wednesday–Sunday from 9 pm to late.
- Location: 72 Soi Sukhumvit 55, Klongton Nua, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand.
Route 66
- Opening Hours: Daily from 8 pm to 2 am.
- Address: RCA, 28 New Petchaburi Rd, Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang, Bangkok, Thailand.
Demo
- Opening Hours: Daily from 9 am to 2 am.
- Location: Arena 10, Thonglor Soi 10, Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand.
9. Top 5 Shopping Malls In Bangkok
Siam Paragon
- Opening Hours: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm.
- Location: 991 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Central World
- Opening Hours: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm.
- Location: 999/9 Rama I Rd, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand.
MBK Center
- Opening Hours: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm.
- Location: 444 Phayathai Road, Wang Mai, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Siam Center
- Opening Hours: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm.
- Location: 979 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Siam Discovery
- Opening Hours: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm.
- Location: 989 Rama I Rd, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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