10-Day Bangkok Itinerary

Arrive & check into Sukhumvit

Land at Suvarnabhumi and check into a hotel along the Sukhumvit BTS line for easy access around the city.

First bowl of boat noodles

Try a bowl of rich, dark boat noodles at a small stall to kick off the trip's eating.

BTS Skytrain orientation ride

Ride the elevated BTS Skytrain between a few stations to get a feel for the city's layout from above.

Sunset at a Sukhumvit sky bar

Watch the sunset with a cocktail from a Sukhumvit rooftop sky bar looking over the city's skyline.

The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew

Tour the glittering Grand Palace complex and see the revered Emerald Buddha inside Wat Phra Kaew.

Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho

Walk beside the 46-metre gold Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, Bangkok's oldest and largest temple.

Traditional Thai massage at Wat Pho

Book a traditional Thai massage at the school within Wat Pho's grounds, the birthplace of the practice.

Riverside dinner near Tha Tien

Dine at a riverside restaurant near Tha Tien pier with views across to Wat Arun lit up at night.

Wat Traimit's Golden Buddha

See the dazzling 5.5-tonne solid-gold Buddha statue at Wat Traimit, hidden as stucco for centuries.

Yaowarat Road stalls by day

Wander Chinatown's Yaowarat Road, sampling bird's nest soup and dried goods from old shopfronts.

Talat Noi backstreet art walk

Explore the narrow lanes of Talat Noi, spotting street murals among old machine shops and shrines.

Yaowarat Road at night

Return to Yaowarat after dark for sizzling wok stalls, grilled seafood and neon-lit food stands.

Chao Phraya River Cruise

Take a Chao Phraya River Cruise past riverside temples, old teak houses and busy commuter piers.

Longtail boat through Thonburi canals

Hop a longtail boat into the Thonburi side canals, or khlongs, for a glimpse of old riverside Bangkok.

Wat Arun's riverside spires

Climb partway up the porcelain-encrusted prang of Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, across the river.

Dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya

Board an evening dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya, gliding past illuminated temples and bridges.

Early arrival at Chatuchak Market

Arrive early at Chatuchak Weekend Market before the heat and crowds fill its 8,000-plus stalls.

Vintage and handicraft sections

Dig through vintage clothing racks and handmade ceramics in Chatuchak's specialty sections.

Mango sticky rice and coconut ice cream

Cool down with mango sticky rice and coconut ice cream served in the husk at a market food stall.

Khao soi dinner near Mo Chit

Wind down with a bowl of northern-style khao soi curry noodles near the Mo Chit BTS station.

ICONSIAM's SookSiam floor

Explore the SookSiam floor at ICONSIAM, a floating-market-style hall of regional Thai food and crafts.

Luxury floors and river-view atrium

Browse ICONSIAM's luxury boutiques and take in the riverside atrium's floor-to-ceiling views.

Riverside cafe break

Take a break at a riverside cafe terrace at ICONSIAM, watching long-tail boats pass on the Chao Phraya.

Asiatique The Riverfront night market

Browse the open-air stalls and Ferris wheel at Asiatique The Riverfront night market by the river.

Early drive to Damnoen Saduak

Set off early for the roughly 90-minute drive southwest to the Damnoen Saduak floating market.

Paddle-boat through the floating market

Glide by paddle boat past vendors selling fruit, noodles and coconut sweets straight from their boats.

Maeklong Railway Market stop

Stop at the Maeklong Railway Market, where stallholders retract their awnings as a train rolls through.

Return to Bangkok for pad thai

Drive back into the city and unwind with a classic plate of pad thai at a local restaurant.

Train north to Ayutthaya

Take an early train from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong area north to Ayutthaya, about 90 minutes.

Wat Mahathat's tree-wrapped Buddha head

See the famous stone Buddha head cradled in tree roots at the ruins of Wat Mahathat.

Wat Chaiwatthanaram's Khmer-style ruins

Explore the riverside, Khmer-style ruins of Wat Chaiwatthanaram, a highlight of the old capital.

Evening train back to Bangkok

Catch the evening train back into Bangkok and grab a light dinner near the station.

Slow morning and packing check

Take a relaxed morning to sort souvenirs and rest up after several active days.

Full Thai spa treatment

Book a half-day Thai spa package with an herbal compress massage at a Sukhumvit spa house.

MBK Center bargain shopping

Bargain-hunt for electronics, souvenirs and clothing across MBK Center's many floors.

Farewell dinner at a sky bar

Close the trip with a farewell dinner and cocktails at one of Bangkok's iconic rooftop sky bars.

Final street food breakfast

Squeeze in one last plate of khao kai jeow or jok rice porridge from a street cart.

Last-minute snacks and souvenirs

Pick up dried mango, Thai tea mix and other packaged snacks to take home from a local supermarket.

Check out and transfer to Suvarnabhumi

Check out of the hotel and take the Airport Rail Link or a taxi to Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Depart from Bangkok

Clear security and board your flight home, wrapping up ten days in Bangkok.