The Grand Palace and Wat Pho
- 8:30RattanakosinSight
- 11:30RattanakosinSight
- 15:30ThonburiSight
This three-day trip covers central Bangkok attractions in sequence. Day one visits the Grand Palace and temples in Rattanakosin and Thonburi. Day two covers Chinatown from Wat Traimit through to Yaowarat Road. Day three takes in Siam sites and Lumphini Park.
Three days covers the main temples, Chinatown, and one floating market. Start early each day and use river boats to move between Rattanakosin sites.
No advance booking is needed; buy tickets at the gate and arrive at opening (8:30) to beat the heat and tour groups. The Grand Palace ticket doesn't include Wat Pho, which has its own entry fee.
Join a guided tour or take bus 78 from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal for the 90-minute ride. Arrive by 8 am before tour groups fill the canal.
Wear long pants or skirts and shirts that cover shoulders at the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. Carry a scarf for quick adjustments at other sites.