The golden chedi and roofs of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace beyond the lawns of Sanam Luang

Itinerary · Bangkok, Thailand

One perfect day in the old city

The Grand Palace at opening time, Wat Pho and a massage, lunch facing the temple, the ferry to Wat Arun, and sunset from the Golden Mount.

One day, on foot and by ferry

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  1. 8:30

    1The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew

    Rattanakosin·Palace & temple

    Be there when the ticket office opens, dressed for the temples.

  2. 11:00

    2Wat Pho

    Rattanakosin·Temple

    The Reclining Buddha, then a massage at the school.

  3. 13:00

    3Nusara

    Rattanakosin·Thai

    Lunch facing Wat Pho (book ahead).

  4. 15:00

    4Wat Arun

    Thonburi riverside·Temple

    The little ferry from Tha Tien.

  5. 17:30

    5Wat Saket and the Golden Mount

    Phra Nakhon·Temple

    Climb for the sunset over the old city.

  6. 19:30

    6Jay Fai

    Phra Nakhon·Street food

    The crab omelette, if you can bear the queue.

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