What to see in Bangkok in 2 days

For two full days in Bangkok you can see almost all the main attractions, but it will take a lot of effort. And the point is not only that you will have to move from one place to another, but also that the most interesting places in the capital are very large-scale, and in order to inspect them, you will have to walk a lot and even climb up on foot. Therefore, stock up on strength, emotions and drinking water.

The proposed route to the sights of Bangkok for two days is designed that you will see everything pretty quickly, and you will be full of energy. Otherwise, exclude something from the proposed program at your discretion.

Day One

It is best to start a tourist day in Bangkok with the main attraction of the city and the most important place in the country. These are The Grand Royal Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (the latter is located on the territory of the palace). The palace is open every day seven days a week from 8:30, and it's best to be at the entrance already at this time. If you come here later (after 10 o'clock), then the whole palace will be filled with tourists, in the morning you can see it more or less calmly.

After visiting the palace, which will take 2-4 hours, you can walk to the temple of the Great Reclining Buddha Wat Pho. This is one of the most famous and visited temples in Thailand. It was built together with the foundation of Bangkok and the development of the territory of Ratannakosin Island under King Rama I.

After Wat Pho, it is worth visiting the third of the most important and most interesting temples in Bangkok – Wat Arun Dawn Temple. It is located directly opposite Wat Pho on the other side of the Chaopraya River. To get there, you need to walk to Tha Tien Pier (it is located right next to Wat Pho), and cross to the other side for 4 baht. The Temple of the dawn is located right next to the pier on the other side.

After the Temple of the Dawn, it will most likely be lunch time. Cross to the other side of the river again at the Tha Tien Pier, and from there, along Maha Rat Road, walk along the walls of the royal palace towards the Tha Chang Pier (to the north). Along this street is the famous amulet market. And near the Tha Chang pier there is a market with outdoor cafes where you can have lunch.

After lunch we will continue to get acquainted with other important temples in the historical district of Bangkok. Walking distance (30 minutes) or take a taxi for 50 baht to one of the most interesting and oldest temples in Bangkok - Wat Suthat Thep Wararam. It is known for hosting one of the most beautiful and largest Viharn (sermon hall). In 2005, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

If there is still time, go on foot (15 minutes) to the temple with unique architecture - Ratchanadaram (Wat Ratchanaddaram). It is also known as the "iron castle" because it is built of metal. From its top there is a great view of the surroundings, but if there is little time left, just look at Wat Ratchanaddaram from the side, and walk to the next temple of the Golden Mountain.

Temple of the Golden Mountain or Wat Saket (Wat Saket and the Golden Mount) has long been the highest place in the capital. The fact is that an artificial hill has been created on its territory, on which one of the temple buildings and a gilded chedi (pagoda) is located. The height of the hill together with chedi is 76 meters. Be sure to climb to the top to see the historical part of Bangkok from a bird's eye view.

If you still have the strength for this day, then it's best to spend time in the same historical area of the city to see other modest attractions that work in the evening (Park-museum of ancient artillery and city shrine of Lak Muang). But the most important thing is that with the coming of darkness you will be able to see the Great Royal Palace and the Temple of Dawn in the evening illumination. They are amazingly beautiful in this form.

Day two

Start by visiting the most important museum in Thailand - Bangkok National Museum. This is a complex of several buildings, a temple and a territory where performances on the history and culture of Thailand are sometimes held. The collection is very rich, and even a cursory inspection of all the expositions will take two hours, and it will take a whole day to study everything in detail and familiarize yourself with the signatures under the exhibits. Unfortunately, the museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 16:00; Monday and Tuesday are closed. Therefore, if your day falls on a Monday or Tuesday, you can go to insteadMuseum of Siam.

After the museum, take a taxi to Chinatown – the most colorful area of Bangkok. You can start exploring the area with the most unusual temple - Wat Chakrawatrachawat Woramahawihan. It is unusual in that crocodiles live in it. There are 4 reptiles in total, and every day at about 17 o'clock the monks feed them. In fairness, it should be said that in addition to crocodiles, there is something to see here, besides it is one of the oldest temples in the capital.

After the crocodile temple, you can have lunch at one of the Chinatown street cafes, and then walk or take a taxi through the entire area to Wat Trai Mit Golden Buddha Temple. The world's largest golden statue of a seated Buddha is kept here. Thais say that it consists entirely of gold, its weight is 5 and a half tons, and its height is more than 3 meters. The pupils of the Buddha's eyes are black Thai sapphires, and the whites of the eyes are made of pearls. The age is about 700 years old.

From the Temple of the Golden Buddha, you can walk to the Hua Lamphong MRT underground subway station, and with a transfer to the BTS skytrain, get to Siam station, from where you can walk to one of the most important shrines for citizens – Erawan Shrine statues. A huge number of people come here every day and night, traditional dance performances and chants almost always take place here.

To complete your stay in Bangkok perfectly, go to one of the two highest observation decks: King Power Mahana Khon observation deck or tower Baiyoke Sky 2 (Baiyoke sky). From there you can admire the amazingly beautiful night Bangkok, and have dinner at the restaurant there. You can even walk to Bayok Sky 2 from the Erawan shrine, and your path will pass through one of the most modern areas of the city, past shopping centers and malls.