# 2 days in Bangkok: an itinerary day by day

> Two days in Bangkok: the old city and the new. Day one: Wat Arun, Wat Pho with the Reclining Buddha, the Grand Palace and the Golden Mount. Day two: Wat Traimit's 5.5-tonne Golden Buddha at the gate of Chinatown, the Jim Thompson House on its canal, Lumphini Park with its monitor lizards and sunset on the Mahanakhon SkyWalk with a glass floor 310 m up. You get around by MRT, BTS and Grab.

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## Day 1

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

## Day 2

1. [Jim Thompson House](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok/jim-thompson-house.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 250 baht; ages 10–21 150; under 10 free
   ↓ 21 min by transport
2. [Wat Traimit](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok/wat-traimit.md) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 40 min · hall ≈ 40 baht, museum ≈ 100
   ↓ 22 min by transport
3. [Mahanakhon SkyWalk](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok/mahanakhon-skywalk.md) — YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · 500–1,200 baht depending on time
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 20 min by transport
4. [Lumphini Park](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok/lumphini-park.md) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · free

Total with walks: 6 h 13 min

## How the two days work

Day one is the one-day Bangkok itinerary on Rattanakosin Island. Day two runs between Chinatown and the business district: Wat Traimit by MRT Hua Lamphong, the Thompson house by BTS National Stadium, Lumphini and Mahanakhon in Silom.

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## The Mahanakhon SkyWalk

The indoor observatory is on level 74; the rooftop and the Glass Tray floor are on 78. Tickets run from 500 to 1,200 baht, more towards sunset. Open until midnight, last entry 23:00. No backpacks, tripods or food. The cheaper option is [Baiyoke Sky](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok/baiyoke-sky): 450 baht with a drink.

## Chinatown in the evening

Yaowarat Road starts at Wat Traimit. After dark it fills with street food — a good dinner stop if you move the rooftop to another evening.

## Is 2 days in Bangkok enough?

For the highlights, yes. At weekends add [Chatuchak Market](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok/chatuchak-market) by MRT Kamphaeng Phet — it is on day three of the 3-day itinerary, together with Baiyoke Sky and Pratunam.

## Tips

- The Jim Thompson House is guided only; bags over 20 cm go into lockers.
- Arrive at Mahanakhon 40–60 minutes before sunset.
- 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.
- A Rabbit card — or a contactless foreign bank card — works on the BTS and MRT.

## Questions

### What to do with 2 days in Bangkok?

Day one: Wat Arun, Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, the Golden Mount. Day two: Wat Traimit, the Jim Thompson House, Lumphini and Mahanakhon.

### Is 2 days in Bangkok enough?

For the main sights, yes. Chatuchak, floating markets and Ayutthaya need more days.

### How much is the Mahanakhon SkyWalk?

From 500 to 1,200 baht depending on the time slot.

### Where is the Golden Buddha?

At Wat Traimit at the entrance to Chinatown; the hall is about 40 baht.

### Do I need a guide for the Jim Thompson House?

Yes — the main house is guided only, and tours are included in the 250 baht ticket.

### Is Lumphini Park free?

Yes, open 4:30–21:00.

### How much does it cost?

Day one about 1,100 baht in tickets, day two 790–1,490 baht, plus transport.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes: under-10s are free at the Thompson house, and kids love the lizards in Lumphini.

### How do I get around?

MRT and BTS, river boats and Grab or Bolt.

### 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.

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