1 day in Bangkok. Key points. Useful for layovers♥️

#bangkok Day 1 in Bangkok: Central Itinerary 🕙 8:00 AM – Breakfast at Wat Phra Kaew 📍 Temple of the Emerald Buddha + Grand Palace Open: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM Admission: 500 baht (~1,300 rubles) – includes an audio guide and access to other nearby temples. Dress code: Shoulders and knees are covered (sarongs can be rented at the entrance for 100 baht). Tip: Arrive just before opening – there will be fewer crowds and less heat. 🕛 11:00 AM – Walk to Wat Pho 📍 Temple of the Reclining Buddha – a 10-minute walk from the Grand Palace. Entrance: 300 baht See the 46-meter-tall Reclining Buddha statue, covered in gold. One of the oldest schools of Thai massage is also located here. You can get a short foot massage (30 minutes for 350-400 baht). 🕐 12:30 PM – Lunch outside or at a nearby cafe 📍 Thanon Thanao Road or Talat Pho Market Try: Pad Thai (fried noodles) – from 60 baht Tom Yum or green curry – from 80-120 baht 🕑 2:00 PM – Crossing to Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) 📍 How to get there: From Tha Tien Pier (near Wat Pho), take the river ferry for 5 baht (local boat, departs every 5-10 minutes). Wat Arun is directly opposite. Entrance: 200 baht Climbing the steep stairs to the tower is breathtaking! A perfect spot for a photo of the river with Bangkok in the background. 🕔 3:30 PM – Coffee with a view or a cool break 📍 Rooftop cafe or river bar near the pier For example, Riva Surya or The Deck at Arun Residence – views of Wat Arun, cool weather, prices from 120 baht for coffee or juice. 🕖 5:00 PM – River boat ride and return to the center 📍 Take a tourist boat or a regular river express from Tha Tien Pier: Tourist boat (Chao Phraya Tourist Boat): 150 baht per day (unlimited rides to the main piers). Regular River Express (Orange Flag): 16-20 baht per ride (cheaper, but less comfortable). You can get to Sathorn Pier (Taksin), then take the BTS (skytrain) to any area (for example, Siam or Sukhumvit). 🌃 7:00 PM – Dinner and evening on Khao San Road or in the Siam area Khao San Road: street food, live music, atmosphere (but noisy). Siam/Sukhumvit: modern restaurants, shopping malls, quieter. All tickets were purchased on site; advance reservations are not required. More useful information on my Telegram channel @a_travelsoul and Instagram @a.moonside