Bangkok with island hopping on Koh Phangan & Koh Tao

General Information

As one of the largest metropolises in Asia, Bangkok has numerous sights, shopping opportunities, restaurants and bars. I can highly recommend Uber for getting around the city - we've only had positive experiences. The Skytrain does not always drive optimally to all sights, Tuk Tuks are the tourist trap and with taxis you should negotiate the price well in advance. In addition, many sights in the center can be easily reached by water taxi. Take the boats with the orange (!) Flag. Here the journey costs only 14 baht. I don't want to go into the numerous cheap food options here, but our tip: Dare to eat at one of the many street stalls or in the garage restaurant around the corner;)

Accommodation

Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn, Thung Wat Don, Sathon, Bangkok

A really great hotel with the best breakfast buffet of my life and an infinity pool with a great view of the city. Well worth the money!

Activities and Sights

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Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok, Thailand

The best way to get to Wat Arun is by orange boat.

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Lumphini Park, Rama IV Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan District

Nice park to take a walk. You can watch the Thais doing sports here: there are public "fitness studios" for lifting weights and we were able to experience some fitness classes live in the park. It is best to come in the afternoon.

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Chatuchak Weekend Market Entrance 2, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand

Great and very big market that you absolutely should see!

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Khaosan Road, Talat Yot, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

Well-known backpacker and party district. Quite touristy, there is one souvenir shop after the next.

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The Grand Palace, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

Unfortunately, we didn't go to the Grand Palace, as we only had one cloth to cover our shoulders. But here you also have to cover your entire legs.

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Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho - Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Sanam Chai Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon

Called Wat Po, is a Buddhist temple complex in the Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand. The famous reclining Buddha can also be found here.

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Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, Ban Len, Bang Pa-in District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Very nice facility. We visited the Summer Palace as part of a guided day tour. There are numerous tours to get there at Viator or getyourguide.

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Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand

Very beautiful and extraordinary temple complex!

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Wat Lokayasutharam, Uthong Road, Pratu Chai Sub-district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District

Very beautiful reclining Buddha!

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Sukhumvit Road - in the evening

There is a lot to discover here, just explore the street in the evening

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Siam Center

The Siam Paragon is a shopping mall in the Pathum Wan district of Bangkok, Thailand. It is definitely worth a visit!

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Boat trip on the Chao Phraya

This boat trip was part of our day tour

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Relax by the pool

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Wat Intharawihan, Bang Khun Phrom, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

Also a very imposing Buddha

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Stroll through the streets of Bangkok

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Tour: Ayutthaya Temples Visit and Boat Tour

We booked this tour through Viator.com and visited Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam. There are many temples to explore here. We also visited the Summer Palace and took a boat trip back into town. We highly recommend this tour!

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