Itinerary: 5 Days in Bangkok - Shopping and Eating

by Lily
May 23, 01:52
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Bangkok is one of the world's top tourist destination cities and it doesn't take long to realise why. Bangkok owns luxury malls compete with a sea of boutiques and markets, where you can treat yourself without overspending. Food is another Bangkok highlight, one can find from cheap and tasty noodle and rice dishes from street vendors up to high class dining in five-star hotels...

Duration 5.0 days
Estimated cost 220.40 USD
Total travel distance 85.0 km
Number of places 18 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Food Landmark Shopping Markets Streets People watching
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 5 places

10:00

Don Mueang International Airport Detail Map

222 ถนน วิภาวดีรังสิต, Sanambin, Don Mueang, Bangkok 10210, Thailand

Don Mueang International Airport is one of two international airports serving Bangkok, Thailand, the other one being Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Take a bus/train

2.40 USD

30 mins

21.38 km

11:45

KC Place Hotel Detail Map

178/35 Ratchaprarop Rd. Soi 5, Pratunam, Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand 27.00 USD

KC Place, ideally located in the heart of Bangkok, a 100 meters from the Ratchaprarop airport link station, is at proximity to all the exciting shopping and attractions bangkok has to offer.

From Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the Airport Link SA City Line and get off RATCHAPRAROP Station. KC Place is conveniently located at proximity of the station.
From Don Mueang International Airport, take local bus to get to the city of Bangkok. The most practical and efficient way to get to town is to take a taxi.

Take a bus/train

0.90 USD

15 mins

6.14 km

16:45

Chinatown - Bangkok Detail Map

Yaowarat Road, Bangkok, Thailand

Chinatown Bangkok has a number of activities for you to explore ranging from entertainment, sightseeing, shopping or even nightlife activities.

To get to Chinatown, find your way to Phetchaburi station and take MRT to Hua Lamphong.
The best time to visit Chinatown is at night; between evening to midnight. This is the period where the area comes alive with many eateries.
Prepare to be here for a long time, to be jammed in, hot, and irritated.
You can find anything here, and cheaper than you can find it elsewhere.
It also connects into the Indian market, which has hands down some of the best Indian food in the city for dirt cheap - including dosas.
The paths are normally packed so you'll have to walk on the roads, so be careful.

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0.12 km

18:30

T&K Seafood Detail Map

49 Phading Dao, Yaowarat Road, แขวง คลองตันเหนือ เขต วัฒนา, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand 10.00 USD

T&K Seafood is one of famous seafood eateries in Yaowarat. It's a legendary street corner seafood restaurant with great fresh seafood.

Arrive just after 6pm (on a weekday); their opening time if you don't want to queue.
They have an extensive seafood menu for you to choose from in English and price is stated clearly.
You can either sit outside, basically on a street corner or inside. Outside is the best as you have all the hustle and bustle of a vibrant neighborhood right in front of you.

Take a bus/train

0.60 USD

15 mins

3.56 km

20:30

Siam Square Detail Map

Bangkok, Thailand

Siam Square is a shopping and entertainment area in the Siam District of Bangkok, Thailand. The area connects to other shopping centres and links to the other shopping districts.

From Hua Lamphong station in Chinatown, take MRT to Silom Station. Then walk to Sala Daeng Station and take skytrain to Siam station.
Siam Square is famous all over the world for top quality products at cheap prices. You can also enjoy watching movies and relax with beer drinks.
At night, the main road around Siam Skytrain Station is thronging with young locals looking for bargains from the myriad of tiny stalls.
You can find many young and new Thai designs here. Many shops can do tailored made dresses and shoes for you.
If you're lucky, you might find a stall or two for men's clothes. Buy more than one piece for bargain.
There's one stall particularly interesting for collectors; it sells DIY mettalic models for abut 250 baht. Its close to the escalator for Siam Sky train station.

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 5 places

10:00

KC Place Hotel Detail Map

178/35 Ratchaprarop Rd. Soi 5, Pratunam, Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand 27.00 USD

KC Place, ideally located in the heart of Bangkok, a 100 meters from the Ratchaprarop airport link station, is at proximity to all the exciting shopping and attractions bangkok has to offer.

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0.00 USD

10 mins

0.74 km

11:15

Platinum Fashion Mall Detail Map

222 11th Floor Petchburi Road, ThanonPetchburi, Ratchthevi, Bangkok

The Platinum Fashion Mall is specialization in fashion clothes and accessories retail and wholesale which is six-storey complex with an 11-storey condominium building above the complex

Things are not consider cheap if you are shopping for yourself or alone. This is a wholesale shopping plaza, one single item is much more expensive than bulk buying.
If you see something you like, buy it! Don’t wait. Buy it immediately or you’ll never find it again!
When buying common items like accessories and belts, it may be better to consolidate your purchases in one shop. It’s definitely easier to negotiate a better deal.
Beware of shops with no price tags on their products. The shopkeeper will quote you differing prices depending on your nationality.
You'll need at least 2-4 hours to shop here and have lunch here - the food court is great.

Take a bus/train

1.30 USD

20 mins

10.71 km

17:00

Asiatique The Riverfront Detail Map

Asiatique Bang Kho Laem จังหวัด กรุงเทพมหานคร thailand

Asiatique The Riverfront has everything you need for a crazy fun shopping day. Even though you are not a shopping lovers, there are so much to see in this place.

To get to Asiatique, take BTS to Saphan Taksin station, then continue with Asiatique's free service boat.
One of the highlights at Asiatique is the Ferris Wheel standing 60 meters with 42 gondolas. You can get an amazing view on top of Bangkok’s skyline.
There is also a great variety of food to choice from, from local to western to Japanese to fusion.
Thereafter The ladies can have a field day to shop, shop & shop. While the men can go for Muay Thai fight in the comfort of a nice air conditioned auditorium.
Or you can just stroll along the river front, or hope on the small boat to cruise along the river.

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0.00 USD

5 mins

0.46 km

18:45

Yum Saap (Asiatique) Detail Map

2194, Asiatique The River Front, Charoenkrung Road, Wat Prayakrai, Khet Bangkor Laem, Bangkok, Thailand 10.00 USD

Yum Saap is a restaurant chain specializing in wonderful traditional Thai dishes from the northeastern region of Thailand.

The restaurant is very busy especially during dinner time. Head there early if you want to get a seat.
There's a set of main dish that comes with rice and other side dishes to go with the meal.
Highly recommended here: spring rolls, deep fried tofu, cantaloupe with shrimp salad, papaya salad with BBQ pork, original Thai papaya salad, coconut shoot salad with fresh shrimp, mini rice seafood noodl...

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0.03 km

20:15

Mango Tango (Asiatique) Detail Map

2194 Charoen Krung Rd, Khwaeng Wat Phraya Krai, Khet Bang Kho Laem, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand, Bangkok 10.00 USD

Mango Tango is one of the most popular places for dessert in Bangkok Thailand. This place sells different variety of desserts all based on Mango.

If you have a craving for mango sticky rice in Bangkok, Mango Tango never fail to impress!
Come during the mango season around May to June for really sweet mangoes.
Try their mango pudding with sauce and fresh mango cubes! It is tasty and fresh, the mango sauce is like a mango smoothie.