6 of the best · Bangkok, Thailand
The Best Walks in Bangkok
The old city and the river, the Golden Mount, Charoen Krung’s creative district, Chinatown by night, the Thonburi canals and two parks.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Bangkok.
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About 3 km, half a day
Rattanakosin: the palace, Wat Pho and the river
The essential old-city walk: the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Tha Tien and the ferry to Wat Arun.
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About 2 km, evening
Chinatown by night
Wat Traimit, Yaowarat Road’s food stalls and the lanes of Sampeng.
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The old city 2
Temples and lanes.
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About 3 km, half a day
Rattanakosin: the palace, Wat Pho and the river
The essential old-city walk: the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Tha Tien and the ferry to Wat Arun.
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About 2.5 km, afternoon
The Golden Mount and the old city lanes
The Giant Swing, Wat Suthat, Loha Prasat and the climb up the Golden Mount.
By the river 3
Charoen Krung, Chinatown and Thonburi.
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About 3 km, morning or evening
Charoen Krung and Talat Noi
The old riverside road: street art, River City, the Oriental and the lanes of Talat Noi.
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About 2 km, evening
Chinatown by night
Wat Traimit, Yaowarat Road’s food stalls and the lanes of Sampeng.
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Half a day
The Thonburi canals
Canals, stilt houses, Khlong Bang Luang and the temples of the west bank.
Green walks 1
Parks and walkways.
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About 3 km, early morning
Lumphini to Benjakitti
From the lakes of Lumphini, along the green walkway, to Benjakitti’s forest park.
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