Bangkok Day Tours & Trips

What are the best day trips from Bangkok that are less than 5 hours away?

Khao Yai

Khao Yai is known as Asia's European mountain town, not only because its scenery beautiful, but also for there are different seasonal activities throughout the year.

Here you can visit vineyards to taste different types of wines, feel like you are in a European country in the Palio Khao Yai and Primo Piazza villages. For nature lovers, this is an absolute mecca.

Be sure to explore Khao Yai National Park and hike up the Pa Deo Die Cliff to enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya is about an hour north of Bangkok and is rich in history, ruins and magnificent temples.

The city was once the capital of the Kingdom of Siam, so it is no wonder that so many tourists come to visit. Those who want to come from Bangkok for sightseeing can also learn a little about Thailand's ancient history by taking a train.

Notable sites include Wat Lokayasutharam, a large outdoor reclining Buddha covered in saffron robes, and the special Wat Mahathat, where a Buddha's head is wrapped around the roots of a tree.

Damnnoen Saduak Floating Market

Damnnoen Saduak Floating Market is Thailand's most popular floating market, and one of the oldest!  The floating market is a large part of Thailand's unique tradition, where special long-tailed boats can be seen - you can also take a ride on a hand-cranked boat to eat and drink all the way down the narrow canals.

Maeklong Railway Market

The Maeklong Railway Market is a popular attraction about an hour's drive from Bangkok and is a spectacle worth experiencing for yourself.

The long train whistle comes, and you can see the vendors on both sides of the market unhurriedly moving their shacks and stalls out of the way before the train arrives. When the train whistles by, the people standing on the side are only an arm's length away from the train, very exciting, right?

In addition, Mekong Railway Market is only about half an hour away from other floating markets, so many tourists choose to visit in one day.

Amphawa Water Market

Amphawa Floating Market is not far from Bangkok and is a very popular floating market near Bangkok. You can float on the river in a long-tailed boat and pass through many boats selling all kinds of food and souvenirs, and experience a unique culture.

What is the dress code for temples in Bangkok?

Ladies must have knee-length skirts with sleeves on the top and no backlessness. Women are not allowed to wear pants. Men must be long pants.

How do I get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Thailand? How long does it take?

You can travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by plane, train or car. The plane takes almost an hour and there are many flights every day; the train takes almost 14 hours and there are only 5 flights a day and you can only buy tickets on the spot; the bus takes almost 9 hours.

What is the best time to visit Bangkok?

The golden time to visit Bangkok is the winter and spring seasons from November to April, with the grand Water Festival in April. However, in the off-season from May to October, although it rains a lot, accommodation and food are cheaper and rooms and bus tickets are not tight.

Bangkok has many events, holidays, and a variety of bazaars, cultural centers, and entertainment programs, so visitors can enjoy themselves all year round.