Bangkok, Thailand
Mbk shopping mall
Bangkok
Arrival & Old Town Highlights
08:00–10:00 ✈️
Arrive in Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang Airport).
Take a Grab or taxi to your hotel (around 45–60 min).
Drop your bags — early check-in might not be available yet.
10:00–13:00 🛕
Explore Bangkok’s historic Old Town:
• Wat Saket (Golden Mount) — just a short walk from your hotel.
• Then visit The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha)
• Continue to Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha & Thai massage school)
💡 Tip: Bring modest clothes (shoulders and knees covered) for temple visits.
13:00–14:30 🍜
Lunch by the river at The Deck by Arun Residence or a local restaurant near Tha Tien Pier.
14:30–17:00 ⛩️
Take the ferry across the Chao Phraya River to visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) — beautiful views from the top.
17:00–19:00 🛌
Head back to your hotel, check in, rest and freshen up.
19:00–22:00 🌃
Evening adventure in Chinatown (Yaowarat Road):
Street food tasting — noodles, grilled seafood, dim sum, mango sticky rice, and more!
You can get there easily by tuk-tuk or Grab.
🛏️ Overnight at The Kite Hotel
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📅 Day 2 – Sunday, 18 January: Local Life & Modern Bangkok
08:00–11:00 🚴♂️
Join the Co van Kessel “Classical 3-Hour Bike Tour”
(Starts at River City, Chinatown).
You’ll cycle through alleyways, local markets, temples, and hidden neighborhoods — one of Bangkok’s most loved experiences.
11:30–13:00 🍲
Lunch in Chinatown or back near your hotel.
13:00–17:00 🛍️
Choose your vibe:
• 🛒 Chatuchak Weekend Market (only open Sat–Sun, huge and fun for souvenirs and snacks)
• 🖼️ Jim Thompson House + Siam Square / MBK (modern Bangkok)
• 🌿 Lumpini Park if you prefer something quiet and green
17:00–20:30 🌇
Evening idea:
• Sunset walk at Lumpini Park
• Drink at a rooftop bar such as Vertigo (Banyan Tree) or Octave (Marriott Sukhumvit)
• Dinner at Cabbages & Condoms (great Thai food for a good cause) or Jay Fai (Michelin-starred street food, reservation needed)
🛏️ Overnight at The Kite Hotel
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📅 Day 3 – Monday, 19 January: Relaxed Morning & Departure
08:00–10:30 ☕
Breakfast and a peaceful morning walk around your area — visit Phra Sumen Fort or Santichaiprakarn Park by the river.
10:30–12:00
Return to hotel, check out, and h