Bangkok
Hot all year; the end and start of the year are cooler and drier, mid-year is the rainy season with heavy afternoon rain, so keep one indoor option each day.
Areas
Old town
The Grand Palace and Wat Pho
See "Old town" on Google MapsAcross the river
Wat Arun, by boat across the river
See "Across the river" on Google MapsChinatown
Street food around Yaowarat Road
See "Chinatown" on Google MapsSiam
Malls you can explore even in the rain
See "Siam" on Google MapsChatuchak
The weekend market
See "Chatuchak" on Google Maps
Sample route
- Day 1Grand Palace → Wat Pho → boat across the river → Wat Arun
- Day 2Chatuchak Weekend Market → Siam
- Day 3Chinatown
Opening hours and ticket prices aren't listed here (they change often): open each place in Google Maps for the latest.
See a planned sample (Kyoto)Plan your own trip (after sign-up opens)