How To Spend a Day in Bangkok – Let us fit all the awesome experiences into this day!
Stopping over in Bangkok gives one that feeling of euphoria, but when it is for just one day it can be overwhelming trying to fit in as many important sights and experiences as possible and enjoy yourself too. Hence let us filter through the list of best things to do in Bangkok and pick those infinitely interesting and endearing ones to give you an unforgettable day in this legendary city.
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Use the early morning energy to see the Grand Palace
After a good breakfast at your Bangkok city hotel, start the day of adventure at one of the iconic attractions in Bangkok, the Grand Palace. An enormous complex of historical buildings used by the Thai Royal family and some fine temples including the famous Temple of the Emerald Buddha. The entry fee to the Grand Palace is 500 Baht for visitors. From the hotel take the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin on Silom Line and take the exit to Sathon Bridge pier. Getting a tourist boat pass for Chao Phraya Tourist boat service from here is an efficient way of getting about to cover many sights like the Grand Palace. The temple of the reclining Buddha, Wat Pho with the impressive 160-foot-long statue is a short walk from the Grand Palace and is easy to cover. Across the Chao Phraya River is the picturesque Wat Arun Temple depicting fine features of the architecture.
Catch the afternoon excitement
Finishing the exploration of the Grand Palace and the magnificent temples will leave you uplifted and aesthetically pleased though somewhat hungry. Venture out to one of the coffee shops or the Navy Club building just down the road to fill yourself with some delightful Thai food such as Pad Thai, Tom Yang Soup, Thai fried rice etc along with a view of the temples you just viewed. Recommencing the explorations, venture next to the National Gallery, a short distance from the Grand Palace to view an impressive collection of Thai and Southeast Asian sculptures, paintings, portraits, and photos done by talented artists from Thailand or do a Klong Canal Tour on the Chao Phraya River on a longtail boat or a converted rice barge to discover the historical expressways of travel of Thai people long ago. These canal expressways made Bangkok known as the Venice of the East. You will have a sense of wonder in each of these experiences.
Delight the shopaholic in you
The stopover in Bangkok is not complete without indulging in some shopping as often felt by visitors at Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, therefore use the tourist boat on the Chao Phraya River to get back to the closest BTS Skytrain and head towards Siam. Although you can use a taxi, the Skytrain ride is faster and more economical. Alighting at Siam you will be transported to an arena of glamorous shopping malls, with high-end designer labels as well as a variety of brand names. Make your pick from Siam Discovery, Siam Centre, Siam Paragon and Square one to keep you busy till evening. You can also opt to go to the Chatuchak weekend market if your stopover is happening during the weekend for a different yet equally engaging experience of shopping.
An exciting dinner outing
Having completed a fruitful day, celebrate your time in this happening city with an enchanting meal. There are many places you would enjoy as a visitor around the Chao Phraya River with a glittering skyline and an array of mouthwatering dishes to choose from, be it authentic Thai or other delightful food. We are sure you will feel fulfilled as you move on to the next leg of your journey.
