1-day Bangkok temple-hopping itinerary covering the city’s most iconic temples efficiently.

#favouriteitinerary Here’s a 1-day Bangkok temple-hopping itinerary covering the city’s most iconic temples efficiently. Morning: Grand Palace & Major Temples 8:00 AM – Wat Phra Kaew & Grand Palace • Start at Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), the most sacred temple in Thailand. • Explore the Grand Palace, home to Thai royalty for centuries. 10:00 AM – Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) • Walk (or take a short tuk-tuk ride) to Wat Pho. • See the 46-meter-long Reclining Buddha and get a traditional Thai massage at the temple’s famous massage school. Midday: Riverside Views & Lunch 11:30 AM – Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) • Take a boat across the Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun. • Climb up for a stunning view of Bangkok. 12:30 PM – Lunch by the Riverside • Try Supanniga Eating Room or The Never Ending Summer for delicious Thai food with river views. Afternoon: Hidden Gems & Local Temples 2:00 PM – Wat Ratchanatdaram (Loha Prasat) • Visit the “Metal Castle,” a unique multi-tiered structure rarely crowded. 3:00 PM – Wat Saket (Golden Mount) • Climb up the Golden Mount for a panoramic view of Bangkok. 4:30 PM – Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) • A stunning white marble temple with intricate Thai-European architecture. Evening: Sunset & Night Views 6:00 PM – Wat Pak Nam (Optional) • A newer, lesser-known temple with a huge seated Buddha and glowing stupa. 7:00 PM – Dinner & Rooftop Views • Enjoy dinner at Above Riva or cocktails at Sky Bar to end the day with a view of the Chao Phraya River.