On the way to vacation stop in Bangkok (or: how to spend 24 hours in Bangkok)

Bangkok city, the large, lively, impressive and also very special capital of Thailand, is a very popular stopping point among many travelers who make their way to other Asian countries or to various destinations in the world (such as Australia, New Zealand, etc.). There are those who choose to take advantage of the opportunity and combine as well A trip to Thailand "On the way to..." and there are others who choose to refer to the city only as a transit point. Either way, and especially if you have at least 24 hours of stopping in the city itself, you should take advantage of the time and visit some of its sites, which definitely warrant a visit and a slightly longer stop.

Please note - Bangkok is a very big city and if you come there for only 24 hours you will not be able to absorb everything it has and it is also recommended that you do not stop at too many places and combine Attractions too many Look for the more special ones and create for yourself a quick visit to the special city that will be added to your basket of experiences and memories and will be a perfect prelude to a trip later. Warning: this tour of Bangkok will certainly leave you with quite a desire to return to it again, for a longer trip. Take this into account and start saving for your next trip right now...

First of all - you need a place to sleep

Maybe sleep is too big a word for a 24-hour foray, but you'll need a place to rest your head in between, refresh yourself and gather strength to continue. Therefore, you should have a hotel booked in advance, and preferably in a central location as possible, so that you can be close to most of the points of interest you want to see. In Bangkok there are countless hotels that will suit you, in a very wide range of prices and quality. Here are some of the recommended hotels in Bangkok, which you can choose from:

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start the day

If You landed in Bangkok In the early morning hours, don't delay and go explore the city as early as possible. Of course, it is impossible to start the day, and especially the morning, without a good and rich breakfast, which you will find in many places around Bangkok. This is also a great way to experiment in the excellent local cuisine and try new foods that you may have never tasted. There are quite a few Hotels in Bangkok that offer a traditional continental breakfast, so if you've arrived at one of these you can try it right there. At the same time, the recommendation is actually to go outside, to the streets of the city and look for a local place that offers it.

points of culture

Now, when your stomach is full, you can set off and stop at various points of interest, which teach about the local culture (and there are quite a few of these around the city). You should start the short trip at the Great Palace - The GrandPalace (Please note - there is a strict dress code, so you will have to wear modest and long clothes). It is highly recommended to hire a private local guide and not to rely on the audio guides which are sometimes a bit difficult to hear during the tour of the palace. To the palace, including the Emerald Temple with the famous Buddha statue, it is worth dedicating at least an hour and a half to two hours to soak up the unique atmosphere in it.

From the king's palace, continue to the next destination, to one of the most beautiful temples in the city - the Temple of the Reclining Buddha - Wat Pho Temple (Wat Pho). The main attraction in the temple is the reclining Buddha statue, a particularly impressive golden statue, which is 46 meters long and 15 meters high. The statue is covered in gold from head to toe and is undoubtedly one of the most impressive in Thailand. Quite a few tourists come to the place throughout the year, so it is very possible that there will be a rush of visitors. At the same time, it is highly recommended not to miss it and include a stop in it as well.

add some color

After two stops at cultural and impressive points of interest, it's time to move on, to a point of interest that will color your day in pink and other beautiful colors. The largest flower market in Bangkok - Pak Khlong Talat, is south of Wat Pho, not far away. The best time to get to the market is at midnight or before dawn, but if you're visiting Bangkok in a hurry and only have 24 hours, a midday visit will also do. You should taste pomegranate juice or juice from coconut water, which will surely refresh you on the humid and hot days and of course walk around among the impressive flower stands. Afterwards, proceed to the nearest pier to catch a boat that will take you to the other side of the river, to Wat Arun.

Wat Arun, located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River is one of the most beautiful temples in Bangkok, with extraordinary architecture, colorful minarets and a unique appearance. You can spend at least an hour there too.

Lunch time has arrived and it's time for a light or richer meal. As you have probably already noticed, Bangkok is a perfect culinary destination and a great place to experiment with new flavors. In the streets themselves you will find Lots of restaurants and stalls that offer local food and also restaurants that bring to the table flavors from all over the world. It's all a question of what you like, how much money you want to spend and of course - how hungry you are! Now it's time to go back to your hotel or guesthouse and rest for a few hours, before continuing to the city again, to explore the her nightlife.

Going out into the city again

When the sun goes down Bangkok comes alive and it's the perfect time to go out again, after a little rest. You should start your route atKhao San Road, a very special backpacker district, with a lot of great bars, street stalls that offer local dishes, souvenirs and clothes. In this district the dress code is much looser and more fun (even flip flops are welcome), so leave your evening clothes in your suitcase and go out in your comfortable flip flops and light clothes. There you can also have your dinner and from there, continue directly to the Suan Lum night market, where you will find a selection of local products. If you are still hungry and fancy a little local food, Chinatown is the right place to stop. If you are not tired, you should stop at a few bars, sip a drink or two, meet other travelers and go back to your hotel to rest before the onward flight to the next country.