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When people tell me they hate Bangkok<\/a> and don\u2019t find a lot of things to do there, I totally understand. It\u2019s a love\/hate city that most people aren\u2019t a fan of on arrival.<\/p>\n

In fact, when I first visited Bangkok in 2006, I despised the city and couldn\u2019t wait to leave.<\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t until I lived in Bangkok that I really fell in love with it<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Almost twenty years later, Bangkok is still one of my favorite cities in the world.<\/a><\/p>\n

It just takes a little time to get to know and love. <\/p>\n

Bangkok is not a city that opens itself up easily, and most people spend just a day or two here before leaving to go to the islands<\/a> or the jungle<\/a>. <\/p>\n

That said, there are a lot of things to do and see in Bangkok<\/a>. Cheap things, expensive things, unique things, and outdoor things. Bangkok has a bit of everything.<\/p>\n

To help you plan your trip and make the most of your visit, below is my suggested itinerary for Bangkok. It will help you tackle this sprawling, hectic city in a way that gets you on and off the beaten track so you can peel back the onion that is Bangkok and discover why I love it so much.<\/p>\n

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Bangkok Itinerary<\/p>\n

Day 1<\/strong>: Grand Palace, Khao San Road, & more!<\/a><\/p>\n

Day 2<\/strong>: Floating Market, Muay Thai Fight, & more!<\/a><\/p>\n

Day 3<\/strong>: Chatuchak Weekend Market, Lumpini Park, & more!<\/a><\/p>\n

Day 4<\/strong>: Bangkok Art and Culture Center, National Museum, & more!<\/a><\/p>\n

Other Things to See and Do<\/strong>: Museum of Siam, Lake Taco, & more!<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bangkok Itinerary: Day One<\/h3>\n

The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun<\/strong>
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Afterward, wander down the street to Wat Pho and the famous reclining Buddha (as well as the famous Golden Buddha). It\u2019s the largest reclining Buddha statue in the country at 46 meters (150 feet) long. The Wat Pho complex fills a city block so while seeing the statues doesn\u2019t take long, you could spend a solid hour wandering the maze-like temple grounds.<\/p>\n

Next, head across the river to Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn). This is a gorgeous Buddhist temple on the Chao Phraya River opposite the Grand Palace. It has one main spire and four small ones and is so iconic that it\u2019s on Thai money. From the top of the main spire, you get to see sweeping views of the city. It\u2019s my favorite temple in Bangkok.<\/p>\n

If you want a deep-dive into the temple and palace, take a guided tour<\/a>. You\u2019ll learn about the history of each temple and the palace from an expert local guide who can answer all your questions and provide a much more nuanced experience.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> When visiting these places, be sure to wear clothes that cover your legs and shoulders; it\u2019s considered disrespectful to wear revealing clothes. That means no short skirts, no tank tops, nothing that shows your stomach, and no ripped pants.<\/p>\n

The Grand Palace is located on Na Phra Lan Road; royalgrandpalace.th\/en\/home. Open daily 8:30am-3:30pm. Admission is 500 THB. <\/em><\/p>\n

Wat Pho is located on 2 Sanamchai Road, Grand Palace Subdistrict, +66 083-057-7100, watpho.com\/en. Open daily from 8am\u20137:30pm. Admission is 300 THB.<\/em><\/p>\n

Wat Arun is across the river at 158 Wang Doem Road, +66 2 891 2185. Open daily 8am\u20136pm. Admission is 200 THB.<\/em><\/p>\n

Take a River Cruise<\/strong>
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Tour More Temples<\/strong>
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My favorite temples are:<\/p>\n

Wat Saket<\/strong> \u2013 The Golden Mount has an enormous, 100-meter-high, 500-meter wide chedi<\/em> (mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics). This is one of my favorite temples in the city because of its beautiful golden temple and wonderful views of the city from its top. At the base of the mountain is an overgrown cemetery for 18th-century plague victims. Open daily 7am-7pm. Admission to the temple is free while the chedi costs 100 THB.<\/em><\/p>\n

Wat Benchamabophit<\/strong> \u2013 This temple is pictured on the back of the 5-baht coin. The white marble used to contrast the building was imported directly from Italy, and there is a unique blend of both Thai and European architecture and design. In the courtyard, there are 53 Buddha images representing every mudra (gesture) and style from Thai history. This makes it a good place to visually see how Buddha has been represented in Thailand over time. Open daily 8am-5:30pm. Admission is 50 THB.<\/em><\/p>\n

Just make sure your tuk-tuk driver doesn\u2019t take you shopping along the way \u2014 drivers get kickbacks if they bring customers into certain shops. Ask your hotel\/hostel staff for a reputable driver; they will likely know someone.<\/p>\n

Visit Khao San Road<\/strong>
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