Bangkok, Thailand’s busy capital, has everything – from racy nightlife to serene golden temples. Explore a masterful blend of culture, history, shopping, and nightlife, with a guide to balancing a week in Bangkok.
Explore the Old City
Begin your journey in Rattanakosin, the historic heart of Bangkok. Visit the dazzling Grand Palace, once home to Thai royalty, and pay your respects at the Emerald Buddha. Nearby, Wat Pho, another revered temple, houses the famous Reclining Buddha and a traditional Thai massage school.
Khao San Road
Whether you are staying at a budget hostel or a serviced apartment in Bangkok, this iconic street offers the perfect introduction to the city’s nightlife. As night falls, stroll down Khao San Road for aromatic street food, cheap beers, lively bars, and a backpacker energy.
Chinatown
Explore Bangkok’s Chinatown, a paradise for Sino-Thai culinary classics, packed with neon-lit markets and sizzling street stalls. By day, the neighbourhood is a quiet, charming splash of colour, but by night, Chinatown shines with bustling crowds, glowing signs, and an electric energy.
The Malls of Bangkok
Spend a day shopping through mega malls around the Siam BTS Station, and hunt down fashion, gadgets, and world-class dining at a variety of prices. Or, for something a little different, cross the Chao Phraya River for ICONSIAM, Bangkok’s opulent waterfront mall just down the river from Chatrium Residence Riverside Bangkok.
Chatuchak Market
On weekends, dive into Chatuchak Market’s maze of 15,000 stalls selling everything imaginable, and stop by for a bite to eat at the impressive food court.
Soi Cowboy
End your week in the city by exploring Bangkok’s iconic entertainment district. Reminiscent of neon-fuelled aesthetics in cyberpunk fiction, Soi Cowboy is bright, lively, and unmistakably Bangkok.
