What to do in bangkok and city nearby for 5 days

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Day 1:

  • Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, two of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks.
  • Take a boat ride on the Chao Phraya River to see Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn).
  • Walk around the bustling Khao San Road for some street food and shopping.
  • Take a tuk-tuk ride through the city to experience Bangkok’s famous traffic.

Day 2:

  • Take a day trip to Ayutthaya, an ancient city located about 80 km north of Bangkok. Visit the Ayutthaya Historical Park to see the ruins of the former capital of Thailand.
  • Take a long-tail boat tour through the city’s canals.
  • Visit Wat Chaiwatthanaram, a temple on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.

Day 3:

  • Visit Wat Pho, Bangkok’s oldest temple, known for its enormous 46-meter-long and 15-meter-high golden reclining Buddha statue.
  • Take a walk through the bustling Chinatown and visit the Wat Mangkon Kamalawat Temple.
  • Take a trip to Wat Saket, also known as the Golden Mount, which offers panoramic views of the city.

Day 4:

  • Take a trip to the ancient city of Sukhothai, located about 400 km north of Bangkok. Visit the Sukhothai Historical Park to see the ruins of the former capital of Thailand.
  • Visit Wat Mahathat and Wat Si Sawai, two of the city’s most important temples.

Day 5:

  • Visit the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, located about 100 km west of Bangkok. Experience the unique sights, sounds, and smells of this colorful market.
  • Visit the Nakhon Pathom, the first capital of Thailand and visit the Phra Pathom Chedi, the tallest Buddhist monument in the world.
  • Take a trip to the Wat Bang Phra, which is known for its traditional Thai tattooing.

These are just a few suggestions for things to do in Bangkok and the surrounding area. There are many other interesting places to visit and activities to experience in this vibrant city.

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