Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
Home of the Emerald Buddha. Go early to beat the heat and the crowds.
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok: temples, markets and serious shopping
Thailand's capital is loud, golden and endlessly fun. Three nights is the sweet spot, before or after the beach.
Bangkok is Thailand's capital and its main international gateway. Most of our customers spend 3 nights here, enough for the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, a floating market and a full day of shopping, and combine it with Phuket for the beach. Phuket is about 1h20 away by air.
Bangkok facts
Bangkok at a glance
- How long
- 3 nightsTwo days of sights and one for shopping
- Best time
- November to FebruaryCooler and dry. March to May is very hot, June to October rainy.
- Getting around
- Skytrain, metro and GrabFaster than taxis in Bangkok traffic
- Best for
- Shopping, culture and foodAnd a change of pace from the beach
- Halal food
- Around Sukhumvit Soi 3An area known for Arab and Middle Eastern restaurants
- Temple dress code
- Shoulders and knees coveredRequired at the Grand Palace and major temples
Where to stay
Choosing your area in Bangkok
Bangkok traffic is famous, so staying near the Skytrain or the river saves hours.
Convenient
Sukhumvit
On the Skytrain, full of malls and restaurants. The Nana and Soi 3 area is known for Arab and halal food.
Shopping
Siam and Pratunam
Siam Paragon, MBK and Platinum Fashion Mall, plus Pratunam's wholesale clothing market.
Views and luxury
Riverside
Hotels on the Chao Phraya with river views, close to the old city and ICONSIAM.
Street food
Chinatown (Yaowarat)
Neon signs and famous street food after dark. Best for an evening visit rather than a base.
What to do
The best of Bangkok
Three nights goes fast. These are the experiences we'd fit in first.
Wat Arun
The Temple of Dawn on the river, at its best around sunset from the opposite bank.
Floating market
Damnoen Saduak, about 1.5 to 2 hours from the city: boats piled with fruit, food and souvenirs.
Day trip · optional extra
Shopping
ICONSIAM, Siam Paragon, MBK, Platinum and the Chatuchak weekend market.
Chinatown at night
Yaowarat Road comes alive after dark. Take a tuk-tuk at least once.
Street food
Noodles, grills and mango sticky rice. Ask your rep which stalls are halal.
Halal in Bangkok
Halal food and prayer in Bangkok
Bangkok has a large Muslim community and halal food is easy to find. The area around Sukhumvit Soi 3, near Nana, is known for Arab, Lebanese and Indian restaurants; many big malls have halal options in their food courts, and Suvarnabhumi Airport has prayer rooms.
Packages with Bangkok
Add Bangkok to your trip
Bangkok works best as part of a bigger trip, with Phuket for the beach.
What you get
Included in every Thailand package
Included
- Return flightsFrom Ben Gurion, or from Amman when it's cheaper or more convenient
- Hotels we contract directlyChosen for your budget, your style and who you're travelling with
- Transfers and travel between citiesAirport pick-ups and every move between cities, arranged by us
- Thai SIM cardYou're online from the moment you land
- Arabic-speaking repMeets you at the airport, looks after your transfers and stays reachable for the whole trip
- 24/7 support from our Phuket teamReal people on the ground, not a call centre
Optional extras
- Island trips and day toursPhi Phi, James Bond Island, Krabi's islands, city tours and more. Paid separately, at discounted rates, because we contract the local operators directly.
Every trip is priced in shekels for your dates, hotels and group. Pay at our office by cash, bank transfer or credit card, in up to 12 instalments.
FAQ
Questions we get asked a lot
Is 3 nights in Bangkok enough?
For most of our customers, yes. Three nights covers the Grand Palace and Wat Arun, a floating market and a full day of shopping. If shopping is the main goal, add a fourth night.
Where is the best area to stay in Bangkok for shopping?
Siam and Pratunam put you next to the big malls and markets. Sukhumvit is a good all-rounder, on the Skytrain and close to many halal restaurants.
What should we wear to the Grand Palace?
Shoulders and knees must be covered, for men and women. No sleeveless tops, shorts or short skirts. Wear comfortable shoes you can slip off at temple entrances.
How do we get from Bangkok to Phuket?
By a short domestic flight of about 1h20. We arrange it as part of your package, along with the transfers at both ends.
Is there halal food in Bangkok?
Yes. The Sukhumvit Soi 3 area is known for Arab and Middle Eastern restaurants, and halal options are easy to find in many malls.
Add Bangkok to your trip
Three nights of temples and shopping, then the beach. Tell us your dates and we'll send a quote in shekels.
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