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48 Hours in Bangkok

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Needless to say two days in Bangkok won’t even scratch the surface of what’s here for you, but it will give you a good taste and the desire to come back for more. The best of the temples are top of the list plus a visit to the Grand Palace. Throw in a bit of fine dining and nightlife and a ride on the river and the city the Thai call Krung Thep may leave you breathless.

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Author: Kevin

Day 1 - Bangkok

Right outside the front of your hotel, the most excellent Grand Hyatt Erawan, is the shrine from which is takes its name. You should stop here in the morning and evening to see how the shrine and its four-faced Buddha change with the day's light. Today's other sights can be seen independently but a canal tour is a great way to both see the city known as the Venice of the East, as well as visit the three major sites of the day. Your ticket to the Grand Palace is also good for Vimanmek Palace but the two are not right next to each other. Take a taxi to the latter but think twice if traffic is bad. The last temple of the day is Wat Arun and arriving here around sunset makes some spectacular views.

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Grand Hyatt Erawan

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494 Rajdamri Road
Corner of Rama I Rd
10330 Bangkok, Thailand

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66 02 254 1234

Erawan Shrine

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494 Ratchawithi Road (corner of Ploenchit and Ratchiwithi)
(Next to the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel)
10330 Bangkok, Thailand

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+66 2 225 7612(Tourist Information)

Grand Palace

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Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang
East of the river, on Na Phra Lan Rd., near Sanam Luang
10500 Bangkok, Thailand

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+66 2 694 1222 (Tourism Authority of Thailand)

Vimanmek Palace

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16 Rajavithi Road
Dusit
10300 Bangkok, Thailand

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+66 2 628 6300

Bangkok Canals Cruise including Grand Palace and Wat Arun

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Bangkok, Thailand

Day 2 - Bangkok

On your way to the market, check out the quirky Lingam Shrine. Be sure to visit Chatuchak Park on Saturday or Sunday, the two days the market is open. After losing yourself in the maze of vendors, have a picnic in the park. You can pack one ahead of time or find plenty of local food on offer around the market. In the afternoon don't miss the famous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho. Get a very reasonable massage here at the traditional massage school within the temple complex. Take dinner on the river aboard a Manohra Cruise.

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