Day 1: Royal & Riverside Heritage
- 1
Grand Palace
See the Emerald Buddha and intricate murals; arrive early to beat crowds and heat.
- 2
Wat Pho
Home to the 46m reclining Buddha and traditional Thai massage school.
- 3
Tha Maharaj
Riverside food court with local dishes like pad thai and mango sticky rice.
- 4
Wat Arun
Climb the central prang for panoramic river views; best in late afternoon light.
- 5
Khao San Road
Backpacker hub with street food, bars, and quirky shops; good for solo mingling.
