Are you planning a city trip soon? Book your city trip to the most exciting city in Thailand: Bangkok!
Bangkok is a vibrant and dynamic city with so much to experience. You can engage in various activities and enjoy all the unique attractions the city has to offer. This city is a true melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds.
It is a very international city with as many clubs as temples. You will see many tall skyscrapers and busy streets, but also plenty of peaceful green parks and spiritual temples. There is room for everyone and everything, making Bangkok a great city trip destination.
Do you want to take a city trip to Bangkok during your next Asia trip? Read on quickly.
Flights to Bangkok
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, you can fly to Bangkok daily with various airlines. There are both direct flights and flights with a stopover available. The direct flights take about 11 hours. You can take a direct flight to the Thai capital with airlines such as KLM, Emirates, and Etihad Airlines. There are also flights with a stopover available. Often, this will take twice as long. It might save you some money, but ask yourself if that money is worth your time.
When planning your city trip to Bangkok, it is important to book your ticket in advance. Did you know that if you book at least 3 months in advance, you can get a ticket for half the price? You can book a ticket to Bangkok from €389. This is for a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. This price is offered both in the high season and low season. You just have to be on time. If you are late, a ticket can quickly cost between €750 and €950.
Visit the most beautiful temples during your city trip to Bangkok
As in many countries in Southeast Asia, you can also find many temples in Thailand, including in the capital. These temples are so numerous that you can find a temple in almost every neighborhood. Did you know that the city of Bangkok has more than 400 temples? Now, a temple is a special sanctuary, and visiting one is a unique experience. However, this does not mean you have to visit all 400 of them. We have listed the most special temples you should visit during your city trip to Bangkok:
The Wat Pho: the Temple of the Reclining Buddha
The largest temple in the Thai capital is the Wat Pho temple. You can find the Reclining Buddha in this temple. This Reclining Buddha is very large! The Buddha is 46 meters long and reaches up to 15 meters high.
Around the temple, you can enjoy a landscaped garden. This is free to enter. If you want to enter the temple, a small fee is charged. These amounts can change, but usually, the entrance fee is around 100 baht. This is approximately €2.75.
The Wat Phra Kaew
The Wat Phra Kaew temple is the temple of the Emerald Buddha. This temple is a stone’s throw from the Wat Pho temple. You probably know the Wat Phra Kaew temple from the Thailand postcards. The temple grounds are quite large, and there are many different small temples with the large temple in the middle. Here you can also find the Kaew statue. This is the Buddha around which the temple is built. The Buddha is also called the Emerald Buddha because it has jade details. This green color against the golden statue creates a beautiful contrast. Almost all temples and buildings on this site are gold-colored. Very special to see.
Book a TukTuk
As every country has its most popular means of transport, Thailand does too. In many Thai cities, including the capital, the TukTuk is extremely popular. Traveling by TukTuk is quite an experience. The city center of Bangkok can be very chaotic. The traffic is absolutely not comparable to what we know in the Netherlands. Therefore, you do not drive a TukTuk yourself but are transported by a driver. You do not necessarily need to book a TukTuk. You can find them on every street corner. However, it is important to make good and clear agreements in advance. A TukTuk does not run on a meter like a taxi. You have to negotiate a price yourself. Clearly indicate where you want to go and what you want to pay for it.
City trip Bangkok: Affordable
There is a big misconception when it comes to the costs of a city trip to Bangkok. Because Bangkok is in the Far East, it gives the impression that the trip will be very expensive. But if you organize it timely and well, it is not that bad.
The most expensive part of your entire trip will be your plane ticket. But you can also save a lot on this if you book your ticket in time. Your accommodation during your city trip does not have to cost more than a few tens per night.
If you want to go very budget, choose a hostel. You might pay between €3 and €5 per night for a bed in a dormitory. If you prefer a private hotel room, you can get one in Bangkok from €30 per night per room. If you share this with two people, it is very cheap. You will also be in a decent hotel with a swimming pool. What more could you want?
On location, everything is actually very cheap, especially when compared to Dutch prices. Activities do not cost much, visiting temples costs you less than €5, and the food is also incredibly cheap. Especially if you like local food, think of a healthy stir-fry, you will spend on average between €12 and €20 for all your meals in a day.
Explore Bangkok by bike
Cycling on the other side of the world, in a very special new environment, is a cool experience. The Bangkok Bike Tour is a must-do during your city trip.
The great thing about the bike tour in Bangkok is that you can do it both during the day and in the evening. The groups you cycle with are small so that there is enough attention for everyone. You will cycle past several attractions mentioned below.
Are you going on a city trip to Bangkok with the whole family? Children’s bikes are available for children between 7 and 12 years old. Child seats are also available on request.
Sights you will see during the bike tour
- Chinatown
- Buddhist temples
- Thonburi
- The Thai Flower Auction
- Memorial Bridge
- Wat Arun
- Wat Pho
- Various markets
- Chao Phraya River
Are you completely excited about a city trip to Bangkok? We certainly are!