Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There
River ferry
To Ko Ratanakosin: Tha Tien and Tha Chang. To Thonburi: Tha Wang Lang (Siriraj) and Tha
Saphan Phra Pin Klao.
BTS
To Thonburi: Krung Thonburi or Wong Wian Yai and taxi
The Sights in a Day
Get an early start - to take advantage of the cool weather and beat the crowds -
and begin your day at what is arguably Bangkok's premier sight,
Wat Phra
Kaew and Grand Palace
(
Click here
)
. Make the short walk next door and feel your jaw
dropping to the floor at the sight of the immense reclining Buddha at
Wat Pho
(
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You're going to be tired, hungry and hot at this point, so recharge at the gener-
ously air- conditioned restaurant
Coconut Palm
(
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). After lunch, stop
in for a massage at the
Wat Pho Thai Traditional Medical and Massage School
(
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exhibits at the
Museum of Siam
(
Click here
)
or the ancient treasures at the
National
Museum
(
Click here
)
.
Come late afternoon, cross Mae Nam Chao Phraya and climb around on
Wat
Arun
(
Click here
)
. Coordinate your return to Ko Ratanakosin with sunset and
cocktails at
Amorosa
(
Click here
). Cross the river yet again for dinner at
Mangkud
Cafe
(
Click here
)
, or make the short walk to
Khunkung
(
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)
.
