Bangkok travel guide
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Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok travel guide

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Street food, glittering temples and buzzing night markets. The best time to visit Bangkok is January, February, March and December. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
January, February, March
Ideal length
4 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Days, budget, and flights. You can edit it after.
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Best time to visit Bangkok

The best time to visit Bangkok is January, February, March and December. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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28°
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28°
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27°
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28°
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28°
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Bangkok in JanuaryBangkok in FebruaryBangkok in MarchBangkok in December

Top things to do in Bangkok

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

First Bangkok City Hall
First Bangkok City Hall
The First Bangkok City Hall, commonly known as Bangkok City Hall, is the headquarters of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand.
~$5 · 1.5h
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Mit Ko Yuan
Mit Ko Yuan is a small single-unit shophouse restaurant located on Dinso Road, opposite Bangkok City Hall and near the Giant Swing, Bangkok. It is a Hainanese Chinese restaurant in
~$5 · 1.5h
Giant Swing
Giant Swing
The Giant Swing, also known as Sao Chingcha or Sao Ching Cha, is a 21.15 m (69.4 ft)-tall, swing-shaped religious structure and a prominent landmark in the Sao Chingcha Subdistrict
~$5 · 1.5h
Wat Mahannapharam
Wat Mahannapharam
Wat Mahannapharam Worawihan or Wat Mahan, commonly called Wat Mahanop, is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. The first state school for general public in Thailand was establis
Free · 1h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Bangkok
Taste the signature dishes of Bangkok.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 4-day Bangkok itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · First Bangkok City Hall12:30 · Mit Ko Yuan16:00 · Giant Swing
2
Day 2
09:00 · Central market & street-food lunch12:30 · Wat Mahannapharam16:00 · Thipsamai
3
Day 3
09:00 · Democracy Monument12:30 · Wat Thepthidaram16:00 · Local food tour of Bangkok
4
Day 4
09:00 · First Bangkok City Hall12:30 · Mit Ko Yuan16:00 · Giant Swing

A sample plan. See the full 4-day Bangkok itinerary →

Bangkok travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Bangkok?+

The best months to visit Bangkok are January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Bangkok?+

Most travellers find 4 days ideal for Bangkok, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Bangkok expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Bangkok (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Bangkok?+

Popular highlights include First Bangkok City Hall, Mit Ko Yuan, Giant Swing and Wat Mahannapharam. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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