# One day in Bangkok: an itinerary in the best order > One day in Bangkok covers the essentials on Rattanakosin Island. Start at Wat Arun on the west bank — the ferry from Tha Tien takes 3 minutes. Then Wat Pho with its 46 m Reclining Buddha, and lunch. After lunch, the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha — tickets stop at 15:30. Towards evening, climb the Golden Mount for a view over the old city. Walks between stops take 8–10 minutes; the Golden Mount is 20 minutes away. Web page: https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok/in-1-day ## Plan 1. [Wat Arun](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok/wat-arun.md) — YesGo score 51/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · ≈ 200 baht ↓ 10 min on foot 2. [Wat Pho](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok/wat-pho.md) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · ≈ 300 baht; children under 120 cm free Lunch break, about 1 h ↓ 8 min on foot 3. [Grand Palace](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok/bangkok-grand-palace.md) — YesGo score 49/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · 500 baht; children under 120 cm free ↓ 20 min by transport 4. [Golden Mount](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok/golden-mount.md) — YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · climb ≈ 100 baht Total with walks: 7 h 8 min ## What to do in Bangkok in one day The three great temples are close together: Wat Pho is 1 km south of the palace and Wat Arun faces Wat Pho across the river. Cross over in the morning while the prang is quiet; the palace comes after lunch but before 15:30, when the ticket office closes. Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate. ## Grand Palace dress code No vests, shorts, mini-skirts, ripped or tight trousers — shoulders and knees must be covered. The audio guide costs 200 baht with a passport or card as deposit. Children under 120 cm go free. ## Getting around Reach the temples by Chao Phraya river boat — Tha Chang pier for the palace, Tha Tien for Wat Pho — or by MRT to Sanam Chai. A cross-river ferry to Wat Arun costs a few baht in cash. For the Golden Mount take a Grab or the Saen Saep canal boat. ## Is one day in Bangkok enough? For the temples, yes. In the evening add the [Mahanakhon SkyWalk](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok/mahanakhon-skywalk) on level 78. [Wat Traimit](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok/wat-traimit) with the Golden Buddha and the [Jim Thompson House](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok/jim-thompson-house) are in the 2-day itinerary; at weekends there is [Chatuchak Market](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok/chatuchak-market). ## Tips - Be at the palace before 15:30: no tickets after that. - Ignore anyone outside the palace who says it is closed today and offers a tuk-tuk — check at the gate yourself. - Temples want shoulders and knees covered — no vests or shorts; shoes come off at the door of the halls. Sarongs are often lent at the gate or for a deposit. - Thailand uses the baht (THB). Temples, markets, longtails and songthaews want cash; Grab and Bolt are the easiest taxis. - Bring water and an umbrella: hot days, and daily downpours in the rainy season. ## Questions ### What can you do in Bangkok in one day? Wat Arun, Wat Pho with the Reclining Buddha, the Grand Palace and the Golden Mount. ### Can you see Bangkok without a tour? Yes: the temples are close together, linked by short walks and a ferry, with tickets at the gate. ### How much is the Grand Palace? 500 baht, under 120 cm free; tickets from 8:30 to 15:30. ### How do I get to Wat Arun? By ferry from Tha Tien pier next to Wat Pho — 3 minutes, a few baht in cash. ### What should I wear to the Grand Palace? Shoulders and knees covered: no vests, shorts or mini-skirts. ### How much does the day cost? Palace 500, Wat Pho about 300, Wat Arun about 200, Golden Mount about 100 baht, plus ferry and taxis. ### How long does the Grand Palace take? 2–3 hours including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. ### Is it good with kids? Yes: short walks, and under-120 cm children are free at the palace and Wat Pho. ### When is the best time to visit? November to February. March to May is very hot; June to October is rainy. ### What currency is used in Thailand? Thailand uses the baht (THB). Temples, markets, longtails and songthaews want cash; Grab and Bolt are the easiest taxis. --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.