1 day · Bangkok itinerary
Bangkok in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary
Only have one day in Bangkok? You can still see the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, cross to Wat Arun and cruise the Chao Phraya. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Bangkok — plus the best-rated tours to book.
At a glance
- 1Grand Palace & Wat Pho
- 2Wat Arun
- 3Chinatown food
- 4Chao Phraya night cruise
Morning: the Grand Palace
Start early at the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha, then walk to Wat Pho and the giant Reclining Buddha (dress modestly).
Afternoon: Wat Arun
Cross the river to the porcelain-studded spire of Wat Arun, beautiful in the afternoon light.
Evening: food and a cruise
Feast on Chinatown street food, then take a Chao Phraya dinner cruise past the floodlit temples.
Book the experiences in this itinerary
Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Bangkok — prices per person.
