5-Day Bangkok Itinerary for First-Time Travelers - Culture, Street Food & Classic Eats
See Bangkok in five efficient days - Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, a Chao Phraya cruise, Chatuchak and Chinatown - with sharp pro tips to save time and eat like a local. Restaurant notes: Maharaj (Tha Tien Market) and classic riverside restaurants near Tha Tien Pier; Chatuchak Weekend Market stalls; Sukhumvit Rd street food by Tesco Lotus; Chinatown bites along Yaowarat Rd and Song Sawat Rd; Silom vendors on Thanon Thaniya; Yok Sod on Thanon Ratchadamri for breakfast; Siam Paragon Food Hall for quick variety; Train Night Market Srinagarindra (Rod Fai) for evening snacks. Quick wins: arrive at temples at opening, prebook Damnoen Saduak and your Wat Pho massage, carry small change and water, use river taxis between Tha Tien and Wat Arun. Read on for the exact route and local picks!
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