A 2-Day Self-Guide to Bangkok

2-Day Bangkok Travel Guide: Charoen Nakhon Charoen Nakhon is an area that perfectly blends traditional Thai culture with modernity, making it a great place for a leisurely two-day self-guided tour. 📌Day 1: Explore Culture and Street Food 🌥Morning 1. Wat Pak Nam Phasi Charoen ▪️Visit the beautiful and unique Phra Chedi Kaew ▪️Take photos of the elegant architecture inside the temple 2. Khlong Bang Luang ▪️Walk around the houses along the river ▪️Watch a Khon performance at Baan Silpin (a preserved ancient house) ☀️Noon Have lunch at Talat Phlu Savour famous street food such as the 100-year-old Khanom Bueang Boran or stewed pork noodles 🌤Afternoon 3. ICONSIAM ▪️Shop or stroll around the "Suk Siam" area, which replicates a floating market and Thai culture from many regions ▪️Sip coffee by the river at a cafe with a view of the Chao Phraya River 🌝Evening 4. Take a Chao Phraya River Cruise ▪️Take a dinner cruise or express boat to enjoy the view of the Chao Phraya River at night ▪️Capture the impressive photos of Rama VIII Bridge and Wat Arun ‐-------------------------- 📌Day 2: Local life and contemporary art Morning Wat Saen Chat Market Stroll along the riverside morning market Sample local breakfast such as grilled sticky rice or traditional coffee River City Bangkok Riverside Art Gallery See contemporary art and rotating exhibitions Shop for souvenirs at handicraft shops Noon Have lunch at Charoen Nakhon 17, a local cafe and restaurant Try popular dishes such as Pad Thai with fresh shrimp or Khao Khluk Kapi Afternoon 3. Baan Silapin (Baan Silpin) Watch art demonstrations such as wood carving or oil paintings Enjoy beautiful photo spots along the canal Evening 4. Asiatique The Riverfront Watch the sunset Enjoy shopping and dinner at the colorful night market Try the Ferris wheel for a bird's-eye view of the river Travel tips Use the Gold Line (BTS) at Krung Thon Buri or Charoen Nakhon stations for convenient access to the area. Download a map application (e.g. Google Maps) to search for locations and directions. It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes as there may be a lot of walking in some areas. A 2-day tour of Charoen Nakhon in Bangkok will allow you to fully experience both traditional and modern life in this big city! 😊