{"id":1202,"date":"2019-09-01T20:59:13","date_gmt":"2019-09-01T20:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/?p=1202"},"modified":"2025-08-21T16:45:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T14:45:35","slug":"3-days-in-bangkok-what-to-see-and-do-for-first-timers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/3-days-in-bangkok-what-to-see-and-do-for-first-timers\/","title":{"rendered":"3 dagen naar Bangkok: Dit wil je niet missen tijdens je stedentrip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Ga je voor het eerst naar Bangkok? Dat is geweldig! Bangkok is een van mijn favoriete steden. Het heeft een aantal prachtige hoogtepunten, maar ook genoeg mogelijkheden om minder bekende gebieden te verkennen. Het is een van die steden die je belonen als je verdwaalt, want om elke hoek is wel iets te beleven. Geniet voor het eerst van Thais streetfood, neem een boot of tuk tuk naar een van de vele tempels, verdwaal in de kleine steegjes van Chinatown en bekijk een echt Muay Thai boksgevecht in het Rajadamnern Stadion. Hier is mijn lijst van wat te zien en te doen in Bangkok voor 3 dagen tijdens je eerste verblijf. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhoudsopgave<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/3-days-in-bangkok-what-to-see-and-do-for-first-timers\/#Day_1_Bangkoks_absolute_highlights\" >Dag 1: De absolute hoogtepunten van Bangkok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/3-days-in-bangkok-what-to-see-and-do-for-first-timers\/#Day_2_Bike_tour_Jim_Thompson_house_and_Muay_Thai_boxing\" >Dag 2: Fietstocht, Jim Thompson huis en Muay Thai boksen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/3-days-in-bangkok-what-to-see-and-do-for-first-timers\/#Day_3_Markets_malls_and_rooftop_bars\" >Dag 3: Markten, winkelcentra en bars op het dak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/3-days-in-bangkok-what-to-see-and-do-for-first-timers\/#Bangkok_scams\" >Bangkok oplichting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/3-days-in-bangkok-what-to-see-and-do-for-first-timers\/#%F0%9F%91%89_Kick-start_your_next_adventure\" >\ud83d\udc49 Kick-start je volgende avontuur<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Bangkoks_absolute_highlights\"><\/span><strong>Dag 1: De absolute hoogtepunten van Bangkok<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Het Grand Palace en Wat Phra Kaew<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3540-2.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Prachtig gedecoreerd gebouw in Thaise stijl van het Grand Palace in Bangkok\" class=\"wp-image-1217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3540-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3540-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3540-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3540-2.jpg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3540-2.jpg?resize=230%2C153&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3540-2.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3540-2.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3540-2.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3540-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Prachtige gebouwen in het Grand Palace complex <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Een van de beroemdste\nhoogtepunten van Bangkok is het Grand Palace.\nHet is een enorm ommuurd complex van prachtige gebouwen en was vroeger de plaats\nwaar de koning woonde. Het bevat onder andere koninklijke en troonzalen,\noverheidsgebouwen en de bekende Wat Phra Kaew, de Tempel van de\nSmaragden Boeddha. Hoewel je in de meeste gebouwen niet naar binnen mag, kun je de verbazingwekkende architectuur en versierde gebouwen bewonderen.\ngebouwen, zijn de verbazingwekkende architectuur en de versierde gebouwen zeker een bezoek waard.\neen bezoek waard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3521-2.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Monniken naast een tempel van het Grand Palace in Bangkok\" class=\"wp-image-1216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3521-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3521-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3521-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3521-2.jpg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3521-2.jpg?resize=230%2C153&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3521-2.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3521-2.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3521-2.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3521-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monniken naast een tempel bij het Grand Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Het enige nadeel is waarschijnlijk dat het Grand Palace hordes toeristen aantrekt, dus het is er extreem druk. Ga daarom zo vroeg mogelijk om de drukte te vermijden. Kleed je ook gepast, anders mag je er niet in (voor zowel vrouwen als mannen). Gepast betekent kleding die je hele benen en schouders bedekt, omdat onthullende kleding als respectloos wordt beschouwd. Als je wilt kun je broeken of shirts kopen in het paleis, maar verwacht hier wel wat rijen. Voor meer praktische informatie over de openingstijden of de kledingvoorschriften kun je terecht op de website van het Grand Palace <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalgrandpalace.th\/en\/visit\/practical-information\">website<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Openingstijden: 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM; toegangsprijs: 500 baht (\u2248 \u20ac15); locatie: Na Phra Lan Road<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wat Pho<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3549.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3549.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3549.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3549.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3549.jpg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3549.jpg?resize=230%2C153&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3549.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3549.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3549.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3549.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">De beroemde liggende boeddha bij Wat Pho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vervolg je reis met een bezoek aan het beroemde tempelcomplex Wat Pho, iets verderop in de straat. Wat Pho is de oudste en grootste tempel van Bangkok. Hier vind je de bekende liggende Boeddha tempel met een Boeddhabeeld van 46 meter lang en 15 meter hoog. Naast de liggende Boeddha is het doolhofachtige tempelterrein enorm en bevat het meer dan duizend Boeddhabeelden. Een van de beste massagescholen in Thailand (open tot 17.00 uur) is ook gevestigd op het terrein, dus ga niet weg zonder een traditionele Thaise massage of een voetmassage te hebben gehad. Kijk voor de meest recente prijzen op Wat Pho <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watpho.com\/en\/contact\/plan\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3560-2.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3560-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3560-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3560-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3560-2.jpg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3560-2.jpg?resize=230%2C153&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3560-2.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3560-2.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3560-2.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3560-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3562-2.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3562-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3562-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3562-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3562-2.jpg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3562-2.jpg?resize=230%2C153&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3562-2.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3562-2.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3562-2.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3562-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tempelterrein van Wat Pho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>De meeste toeristen\nin Bangkok gaan naar Wat Pho en in het bijzonder naar de tempel van de\nliggende Boeddha. Verwacht hier dus geen rustige sightseeingtrip.\nVolgens de dresscode moet je ook hier je schouders en knie\u00ebn bedekken.\nEr zijn gratis sarongs verkrijgbaar op het tempelterrein. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Openingstijden: 08:00 AM - 06:30 PM; toegangsprijs: 100 baht (\u2248 \u20ac3); locatie: hoofdingang aan Chetuphon road, noordelijke ingang aan Thaiwang Alley<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wat Arun<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1553302254-49478fc2bb4a.jpg?resize=960%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1237\" style=\"height:683px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1553302254-49478fc2bb4a.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1553302254-49478fc2bb4a.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1553302254-49478fc2bb4a.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1553302254-49478fc2bb4a.jpg?resize=830%2C622&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1553302254-49478fc2bb4a.jpg?resize=230%2C172&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1553302254-49478fc2bb4a.jpg?resize=350%2C262&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1553302254-49478fc2bb4a.jpg?resize=480%2C360&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1553302254-49478fc2bb4a.jpg?w=1267&amp;ssl=1 1267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">De kleurrijke torenspitsen van Wat Arun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Als je Wat Pho hebt gezien, is het tijd om op de boot te stappen naar Wat Arun, de tempel van de dageraad.  Verlaat Wat Pho via de noordelijke uitgang (aan de Thaiwang steeg) en loop ongeveer 200 meter naar links om de Tha Tien pier te bereiken. Vanaf hier kun je een veerboot nemen naar Wat Arun aan de overkant van de rivier. Beklim de kleurrijke tempeltorens en bewonder het uitzicht over de stad. Vergeet niet dat Wat Arun dezelfde strikte dresscode heeft als Wat Pho en het Grand Palace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Openingstijden: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM; toegangsprijs: 50 baht (\u2248 \u20ac1,50); locatie: 158 Thanon Wang Doem<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chao Phraya-rivier<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1561751521-c19f57fb5368.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1561751521-c19f57fb5368.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1561751521-c19f57fb5368.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1561751521-c19f57fb5368.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1561751521-c19f57fb5368.jpg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1561751521-c19f57fb5368.jpg?resize=230%2C153&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1561751521-c19f57fb5368.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1561751521-c19f57fb5368.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1561751521-c19f57fb5368.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1561751521-c19f57fb5368.jpg?w=1350&amp;ssl=1 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Neem een veerboot vanaf Wat Arun om de rivierzijde van Bangkok te bekijken<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ook al ben je met de\nboot over de rivier naar Wat Arun hebt genomen, betekent dat nog niet dat je de rivieroever\ngoed hebt gezien. En het wordt tijd dat je dat wel doet, want het is de belangrijkste rivier van Thailand.\nrivier in Thailand. Neem echter niet een van de veel te dure toeristische tours,\ndat is helemaal niet nodig. Neem gewoon een van de openbare veerboten helemaal\nde rivier op en weer terug als je wilt. Je herkent de openbare veerboot aan de\noranje vlag, terwijl de duurdere toeristische veerboot een blauwe vlag heeft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wat Saket<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3461-2.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3461-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3461-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3461-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3461-2.jpg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3461-2.jpg?resize=230%2C153&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3461-2.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3461-2.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3461-2.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3461-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-170136-2.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-170136-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-170136-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-170136-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-170136-2.jpg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-170136-2.jpg?resize=230%2C153&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-170136-2.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-170136-2.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-170136-2.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-170136-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Weg naar de tempel en uitzicht vanaf de top van de heuvel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Aan het eind van de dag ga je naar de minder bekende Wat Saket, de tempel van de Gouden Berg. Beklim de 344 treden om de top te bereiken van de heuvel waarop de tempel staat. Vanaf daar kun je genieten van een spectaculair uitzicht op Bangkok bij zonsondergang en ook de tempel zelf is een bezoek waard. Hoewel er geen strikte kledingvoorschriften zijn, moet je toch je knie\u00ebn en schouders bedekken omdat het een religieuze plek is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Openingstijden: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM; toegangsprijs: 50 baht (\u2248 \u20ac1,50); locatie: Tussen Boriphat Road en Lan Luang Road, bij Ratchadamnoen Klang Road<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Khao San Weg<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-5.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-5.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-5.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-5.jpg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-5.jpg?resize=230%2C153&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-5.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-5.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-5.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-5.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3.jpg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3.jpg?resize=230%2C153&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">De beruchte Khao San Road<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dat zijn genoeg tempels\nvoor \u00e9\u00e9n dag, denk ik. Vanaf Wat Saket is het maar 15 minuten lopen naar Bangkok's berucht backpackersmekka Khao San Road. Een drukke en chaotische straat vol goedkope\nhostels (vandaar de backpackers), restaurants, kraampjes met streetfood, winkels,\nmarkten en ga zo maar door. Er zijn genoeg plekken om lekker te eten en wat te drinken\ndrankje te halen, waanzinnig goedkope kleding te kopen en gewoon te genieten van de levendige sfeer. Hier verveel je je nooit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Bike_tour_Jim_Thompson_house_and_Muay_Thai_boxing\"><\/span><strong>Dag 2: Fietstocht, Jim Thompson huis en Muay Thai boksen<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Co van Kessel fietstocht<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3640-2.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3640-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3640-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3640-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3640-2.jpg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3640-2.jpg?resize=230%2C153&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3640-2.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3640-2.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3640-2.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3640-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Verken Bangkok buiten de gebaande paden op de fiets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nadat je de absolute hoogtepunten van Bangkok hebt gezien, is het tijd om van de gebaande paden af te gaan. Een geweldige manier om dit te doen is met de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covankessel.com\/\">Co van Kessel fietstocht<\/a>. De belofte van Co van Kessel is om het echte Bangkok en de lokale Thaise gemeenschappen te zien, in plaats van de toeristische hoogtepunten te bezoeken. Ik weet niet zeker of dit een specifiek Nederlands iets is om te doen, want iedereen uit Nederland die Bangkok bezoekt doet deze tour. Mijn oma deed het zelfs toen ze meer dan twintig jaar geleden naar Bangkok ging. Ik heb het nog niet veel andere nationaliteiten zien doen en dat is jammer. De tours zijn echt geweldig en toegankelijk voor iedereen die Engels spreekt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3616-2.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3616-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3616-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3616-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3616-2.jpg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3616-2.jpg?resize=230%2C153&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3616-2.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3616-2.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3616-2.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-3616-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Smalle steegjes in Chinatown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ik deed de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covankessel.com\/tour\/co-classical-3-hour-bicycle-tour\/\">3 uur klassieke fietstocht<\/a> door de smalle steegjes van Chinatown en het Thonburi-gebied aan de overkant van de rivier. Het was fantastisch, maar achteraf gezien had ik liever de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covankessel.com\/tour\/co-combo-5-hour-bicycle-boat-tour\">5 uur durende combo fietstour <\/a>. Drie uur bleek eigenlijk erg kort, en de fietstocht van 5 uur omvat ook een boottocht en het bezoeken van plantages (op de fiets, natuurlijk). Het heeft dus iets meer variatie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Openingstijden: 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM; toegangsprijs: 950 baht (\u2248 \u20ac28) voor de 3 uur durende tour, en 1850 baht (\u2248 \u20ac55) voor de 5 uur durende tour; locatie: Charoen Krung Road, Soi 24<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jim Thompson huis<\/strong> en tuin<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1500109232983-ec562bebb685.jpg?fit=1024%2C683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1500109232983-ec562bebb685.jpg?w=1350&amp;ssl=1 1350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1500109232983-ec562bebb685.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1500109232983-ec562bebb685.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1500109232983-ec562bebb685.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1500109232983-ec562bebb685.jpg?resize=830%2C554&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1500109232983-ec562bebb685.jpg?resize=230%2C154&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1500109232983-ec562bebb685.jpg?resize=350%2C234&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1500109232983-ec562bebb685.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1500109232983-ec562bebb685.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prachtige tuin bij het Jim Thompson huis <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jim Thompson was een\nAmerikaanse spion die na de Tweede Wereldoorlog naar Bangkok werd gestuurd. Hij raakte\ngefascineerd door Thailand en introduceerde Thaise zijde op de internationale markt.\nAls voormalig architect richtte hij zijn prachtige huis in traditionele Thaise stijl in, met veel antiek, teakhout en een prachtige tuin.\nstijl, met veel antiek, teakhout en een prachtige tuin. In 1969 verdween Jim\nop mysterieuze wijze verdwenen toen hij in Maleisi\u00eb was, en sindsdien heeft niemand meer iets van hem gehoord.\nsindsdien. Zijn huis werd een museum en bevat veel informatie over\nJim Thompson zelf, het ontwerp van Thaise huizen en de zijde-industrie. Het is\necht een prachtige plek om te bezoeken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Openingstijden: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM; toegangsprijs: 200 baht (\u2248 \u20ac6); locatie: 1 Khwaeng Wang Mai<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Muay Thai Boksen in het Rajadamnern stadion<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-4.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-4.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-4.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-4.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-4.jpg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-4.jpg?resize=230%2C153&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-4.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-4.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-4.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-4.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vechtavond in het Rajadamnern stadion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Eet wat en ga daarna naar het Rajadamnern boksstadion, het oudste boksstadion van Thailand. De vechters hier beoefenen Muay Thai, een belangrijk onderdeel van de Thaise cultuur en een zeer populaire sport in Thailand. Spiritualiteit en rituelen zijn belangrijk voor Muay Thai vechters en waarden als respect, eer en nederigheid staan hoog in het vaandel. Een vechtavond in het Rajdamnern boksstadion biedt authentieke wedstrijden met vechters van wereldklasse. Je kunt gemakkelijk vooraf kaartjes kopen op hun website. De ring side tickets zijn het duurst, 2000 baht per persoon, maar zeker een unieke ervaring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Openingstijden: Maandag-, woensdag-, donderdag- en zondagavond vanaf 18:30 uur; toegangsprijs: 1000 - 2000 baht (\u2248 \u20ac30 - \u20ac60); locatie: 1 Ratchadamnoen Nok Road<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Markets_malls_and_rooftop_bars\"><\/span><strong>Dag 3: Markten, winkelcentra en bars op het dak<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bezoek een markt<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/pexels-photo-1877306.jpeg?resize=960%2C598&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/pexels-photo-1877306.jpeg?resize=1024%2C638&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/pexels-photo-1877306.jpeg?resize=300%2C187&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/pexels-photo-1877306.jpeg?resize=768%2C479&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/pexels-photo-1877306.jpeg?resize=830%2C517&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/pexels-photo-1877306.jpeg?resize=230%2C143&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/pexels-photo-1877306.jpeg?resize=350%2C218&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/pexels-photo-1877306.jpeg?resize=480%2C299&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/pexels-photo-1877306.jpeg?w=1642&amp;ssl=1 1642w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Drijvende markt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bangkok heeft veel\nmarkten en je kunt eigenlijk niet weggaan zonder er minstens \u00e9\u00e9n te hebben bezocht. Hier zijn enkele\nvan de beste opties, afhankelijk van het soort markt dat je wilt bezoeken: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chatuchak weekendmarkt: <\/strong>Ook wel bekend als \"de moeder van alle markten\" omdat het een van de grootste markten ter wereld is. Je kunt hier bijna alles kopen bij de meer dan 15.000 kraampjes voor lokale prijzen. Zoals de naam al doet vermoeden is de markt in het weekend geopend van 9.00 tot 18.00 uur. Voor meer praktische informatie, zoals hoe je er komt, zie de Chatuchak <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chatuchakmarket.org\/\">website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drijvende markt: <\/strong>Geniet van een bezoek van een halve dag aan een van de drijvende markten in de stad. Ga echter niet naar de Damnoen Saduak drijvende markt, want daar is niets authentieks meer aan en het is er extreem druk met toeristen. Alternatieven zijn Taling Chan of Khlong Mat Layom. Deze twee zijn kleiner dan Damnoen Saduak en hebben minder boten, maar hebben ook een leukere en meer lokale sfeer. Taling Chan is groter, heeft meer boten en is toeristischer dan Khlong Mat Layom. Dus als je erheen wilt, kun je het beste vroeg in de ochtend gaan om de drukte te vermijden. Beide markten zijn bereikbaar met het openbaar vervoer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chinatown's Sampeng Lane:<\/strong> Tijdens de Co van Kessel fietstocht ben je waarschijnlijk door de chaotische steegjes van Chinatown vol winkeltjes en kraampjes gereden. Dit is Sampeng Lane en als je wilt kun je er deze keer te voet heen gaan om het gebied wat meer te verkennen. Je kunt hier geweldig winkelen, de goedkoopste in Bangkok. En je moet niet weggaan zonder wat van het heerlijke eten van de straatverkopers op Yaowarat road te hebben gegeten. Het is ook geweldig om dit deel van de stad 's avonds tijdens het diner te bezoeken. Gegarandeerd lekker eten. En onthoud: hoe drukker het stalletje, hoe beter het eten.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pratunam markt<\/strong>: Wanhopig op zoek naar goedkope kleding? Pratunam, een van de grootste markten van Bangkok, is de place to be. De steegjes en straten zijn volgepakt met winkels en kraampjes die allerlei soorten kleding verkopen. Er zijn ook enkele plekken met airconditioning om aan de middaghitte te ontsnappen. Dit is zo lokaal als markten worden, en je zult hier waarschijnlijk de enige buitenlander zijn. Ga niet te vroeg in de ochtend, want dan zijn veel winkels en kraampjes nog gesloten. Je kunt het beste na 11 uur 's ochtends langskomen. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Winkelcentra<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-132057.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-132057.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-132057.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-132057.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-132057.jpg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-132057.jpg?resize=230%2C153&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-132057.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-132057.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-132057.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-132057.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Terminal 21 is een winkelcentrum met een reisthema<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Het contrast tussen de lokale markten en de luxe winkelcentra kan niet groter zijn. Winkelcentra in Bangkok zijn niet zomaar winkelcentra. Een groot deel van het sociale leven speelt zich hier af, want er zijn veel faciliteiten en airconditioning. Er zijn veel winkelcentra om uit te kiezen, dus hier zijn mijn favorieten: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Terminal 21: <\/strong>Als je van reizen houdt, is dit winkelcentrum een must in Bangkok. Elke verdieping vertegenwoordigt een andere regio van de wereld. Dwaal door de zouk in Istanbul, verken de hoogtepunten van Londen, wandel over de Champs-Elysees in Parijs of navigeer door de kleine straatjes van Tokio. En als bonus is Pier21 op de 5e verdieping een van de beste foodcourts van de stad. <em>Locatie: 88 Sukhumvit Soi 19.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>MBK: <\/strong>Dit winkelcentrum staat bekend als betaalbaar en heeft meer dan 2000 winkels. Hoewel het niet zo chic is als de meeste andere winkelcentra, is het ook aanzienlijk goedkoper. E\u00e9n verdieping is volledig gewijd aan gadgets en elektronica, maar je vindt er ook veel kleding en andere artikelen. De diversiteit aan producten is een van de grootste pluspunten. <em>Locatie: 444 Phayathai Road. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>Siam Paragon: <\/strong>Hou je van luxe merken? Dan is dit de plek waar je moet zijn. En dan heb ik het niet alleen over merkkleding, er zijn ook autoshowrooms van Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini, Maserati, Ducati en Porsche. Op de onderste verdieping bevindt zich zelfs het grootste aquarium van Zuidoost-Azi\u00eb. Het is zeker het meest chique winkelcentrum in Bangkok. <em>Locatie: 991\/1 Rama I Road <\/em> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>CentralWorld: <\/strong>Groot. Dat omschrijft dit winkelcentrum het beste, want het is het grootste winkelcentrum van de stad en het elfde grootste winkelcomplex ter wereld. Je vindt hier alles, probeer alleen niet te verdwalen.<em> Locatie: 999\/9 Rama I Road.<\/em> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>Emporium en EmQuartier: <\/strong>Deze twee winkelcentra liggen tegenover elkaar in de populaire wijk Sukhumvit. Beide hebben luxe producten en merken, zoals Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Prada, Dolce &amp; Gabbana en Dior. Het decor heeft veel planten, bomen en een prachtige daktuin met uitzicht over de stad. <em>Locatie: 622 Sukhumvit Road <\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Openingstijden: 10:00 UUR - 22:00 UUR<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lumphini park <\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1472540678521-f9770ddfa7dc.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1472540678521-f9770ddfa7dc.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1472540678521-f9770ddfa7dc.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1472540678521-f9770ddfa7dc.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1472540678521-f9770ddfa7dc.jpg?resize=830%2C554&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1472540678521-f9770ddfa7dc.jpg?resize=230%2C154&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1472540678521-f9770ddfa7dc.jpg?resize=350%2C234&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1472540678521-f9770ddfa7dc.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1472540678521-f9770ddfa7dc.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-1472540678521-f9770ddfa7dc.jpg?w=1350&amp;ssl=1 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lumphini park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Maak een ontspannen wandeling door Lumphini park, het grootste park en de groene long van Bangkok. Ook al zijn hier altijd veel mensen aan het sporten of ontspannen, het is nog steeds een rustige oase weg van de drukte van de stad. En als je geluk hebt zie je zelfs wat wilde dieren, reptielen en eekhoorns liggen op de loer in de schaduw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <em>Openingstijden: 04:30 AM - 09:00 PM; locatie:<\/em> <em>Thanon Rama IV<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vertigo &amp; Moon bar op het dak<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-190712-3.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-190712-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-190712-3.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-190712-3.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-190712-3.jpg?resize=830%2C553&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-190712-3.jpg?resize=230%2C153&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-190712-3.jpg?resize=350%2C233&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-190712-3.jpg?resize=480%2C320&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-190712-3.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bangkok-190712-3.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cocktails bij Vertigo &amp; Moon bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Na al dat shoppen kun je wel een drankje gebruiken, toch? En als het niet voor het drankje is, ga dan voor het uitzicht! Bangkok heeft veel ongelooflijke bars op daken. Ik vond vooral de Vertigo &amp; Moon bar erg leuk. Alle rooftopbars zijn chique en duur, maar de sfeer hier is nog steeds relaxed. Je moet je wel kleden naar de gelegenheid, want shorts, mouwloze shirts, sandalen of teenslippers zijn niet toegestaan. Ik moet wel zeggen dat ik een jurk en sandalen droeg en toch naar binnen mocht. Dus misschien hangt het af van de sandalen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Openingstijden: 17:00 PM - 1:00 AM; locatie: 21\/100 South Sathorn Road aan de 61<\/em><sup><em>st<\/em><\/sup><em> (!) verdieping, dicht bij Lumphini park.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bangkok_scams\"><\/span><strong>Bangkok oplichting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tot slot wil ik je niet ontmoedigen, maar ik wil je een tip geven over een aantal beruchte oplichterspraktijken in Bangkok. Locals vertellen je misschien dat de plek waar je heen wilt gesloten is, bijvoorbeeld het Grand Palace, maar ze laten je ondertussen graag de stad zien. Het Grand Palace is natuurlijk niet gesloten, ze willen alleen je geld. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ook zijn de tuk tuk chauffeurs vaak erg aardig en weten ze veel over het navigeren door de stad. Voor je het weet, willen ze je naar alle mooie tempels brengen en naar een paar leuke winkeltjes met geweldige aanbiedingen onderweg (waar ze commissie voor krijgen). Ga niet naar een winkel omdat een tuk tuk chauffeur dat zegt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Als je je gezonde verstand gebruikt, komt het wel goed, maar mensen kunnen echt overtuigend en volhardend zijn. Negeer deze mensen gewoon en ga naar de plekken die JIJ wilt zien. Ik hoop echt dat je net zoveel van Bangkok geniet als ik heb gedaan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"pl-gb1202-69ea58916847b\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-gb1202-69ea58916847b-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-gb1202-69ea58916847b-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb1202-69ea58916847b-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb1202-69ea58916847b-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-gb1202-69ea58916847b-0-0-0\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%89_Kick-start_your_next_adventure\"><\/span>\ud83d\udc49 Kick-start je volgende avontuur<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Boek je vlucht<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ga naar <a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/JKyXqv\"><strong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"164\">Skyscanner<\/strong><\/a> om de goedkoopste vluchten te vinden. Ze speuren luchtvaartmaatschappijen en boekingssites wereldwijd af, zodat je zeker weet dat je de beste deal krijgt.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Boek je accommodatie<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Of je nou op zoek bent naar een fancy hotel, gezellig guesthouse of een homestay bij een familie, via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-101218517-17053223\"><strong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"656\">Booking.com<\/strong><\/a> vind je de fijnste plekken om te overnachten tijdens je reis.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Boek openbaar vervoer<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"460\">Reizen met openbaar vervoer in het buitenland gaat niet vanzelf, zeker als je de lokale taal niet spreekt. Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookaway.com\/?offer_id=34&amp;aff_id=2818\"><strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"287\">Bookaway<\/strong><\/a>, kun je jouw tickets voor het openbaar vervoer van tevoren al online boeken - of het nou een bus, trein of ferry is.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-small-font-size\"> \u25cf \u25cf \u25cf <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Laat me in de comments weten waar jij het meest van genoten hebt in Bangkok. Nog plannen? Aarzel niet om contact met me op te nemen als je vragen hebt over je aankomende reis of je reisschema. En misschien wil je mijn gids over <a href=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/ultimate-guide-how-to-find-cheap-flights-anywhere\/\">hoe vind ik goedkope vluchten<\/a> voordat je gaat. <\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Going to Bangkok for the first time? That\u2019s great! Bangkok is one of my favorite cities. It has some beautiful highlights, but also plenty of opportunities to explore lesser known areas. It\u2019s one of those cities that reward you for getting lost, as there is always something going on around every corner. Get your first fix of Thai street food, take a boat or tuk tuk to one of the many temples, get lost in the tiny alleys of Chinatown and watch a real fight of Muay Thai boxing in the Rajadamnern Stadium. Here is my list of what to see and do in Bangkok for 3 days during your first time stay. Day 1: Bangkok\u2019s absolute highlights The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew One of the most famous highlights of Bangkok is the Grand Palace.&nbsp; It\u2019s a huge walled complex of beautiful buildings and used to be the place where the king lived. Among other things, it includes royal and throne halls, government buildings and the well-known Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Although you are not allowed to go inside most of the buildings, the amazing architecture and decorated buildings are definitely worth a visit. Probably the only downside is that the Grand Palace draws in hordes of tourists, so it\u2019s extremely busy. Hence you want to go as early as possible to avoid some of the crowds. Also, dress appropriately otherwise you will not be allowed to go in (for both females and males). Appropriate means clothing that covers your entire legs and shoulders, as revealing clothing is considered disrespectful. If you want you can buy pants or shirts at the palace, but expect some lines here. For more practical information about the opening times or the dress code, please visit the Grand Palace\u2019s website. Opening hours: 08:30 AM \u2013 03:30 PM; admission fee: 500 baht (\u2248 \u20ac15); location: Na Phra Lan Road. Wat Pho Continue your trip by visiting the famous Wat Pho temple complex just down the street. Wat Pho is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok. Here you find the well-known reclining Buddha temple with a Buddha statue of 46 meters in length and 15 meters in height. Besides the reclining Buddha, the maze-like temple grounds are massive and contain more than a thousand Buddha statues. One of the best massage schools in Thailand (open until 05:00 PM) is also located on the premises, so don\u2019t leave without getting a traditional Thai or a foot massage. For the most recent prices, check the Wat Pho website. Most of the tourists in Bangkok make their way to Wat Pho and in particular the temple of the reclining Buddha. So don\u2019t expect to have a quiet sightseeing trip here. According to the dress code, you should again cover your shoulders and knees. Free to use sarongs are available at the temple grounds. Opening hours: 08:00 AM \u2013 06:30 PM; admission fee: 100 baht (\u2248 \u20ac3); location: main entrance on Chetuphon road, north entrance on Thaiwang Alley. Wat Arun Once you\u2019ve seen Wat Pho, it\u2019s time to get on a boat to Wat Arun, the temple of Dawn.&nbsp; Leave Wat Pho via the northern exit (at Thaiwang alley) and walk about 200 meters to the left to reach the Tha Tien pier. From here, you can get a ferry to Wat Arun just across the river. Climb the colorful temple spires to marvel at the views of the city. Don\u2019t forget that Wat Arun has the same strict dress code as Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. Opening hours: 08:00 AM \u2013 05:30 PM; admission fee: 50 baht (\u2248 \u20ac1,50); location: 158 Thanon Wang Doem. Chao Phraya River Even though you took a boat across the river to Wat Arun, that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ve actually seen the riverside properly. And it\u2019s about time that you do, as it\u2019s the major and most important river in Thailand. Don\u2019t take one of the overpriced tourist tours though, that\u2019s completely unnecessary. Just take one of the public ferries all the way up the river, and back again if you like. You recognize the public ferry by its orange flag, while the more expensive tourist ferry has a blue flag. Wat Saket At the end of the day make your way to lesser known Wat Saket, the temple of the Golden Mount. Climb its 344 steps to reach the top of the hill on which the temple is located. From there, you can enjoy spectacular sunset views of Bangkok and the temple itself is worth a visit too. Even though there is no strict dress code, you should still cover up your knees and shoulders as it\u2019s a religious site. Opening hours: 08:00 AM \u2013 05:00 PM; admission fee: 50 baht (\u2248 \u20ac1,50); location: Between Boriphat Road and Lan Luang Road, off Ratchadamnoen Klang Road. Khao San Road That\u2019s enough temples for one day, I reckon. From Wat Saket, it\u2019s only a 15-minute walk to Bangkok\u2019s infamous backpacker mecca Khao San Road. A bustling and chaotic street filled with cheap hostels (hence the backpackers), restaurants, street food stalls, shops, markets and what not. There are plenty of places to enjoy your dinner and get a drink, buy some insanely cheap clothes and just take in the vibrant atmosphere. There\u2019s never a dull moment here. Day 2: Bike tour, Jim Thompson house and Muay Thai boxing Co van Kessel bike tour After you\u2019ve seen the absolute highlights of Bangkok, it\u2019s time to go off the beaten path. A great way to do this is with the Co van Kessel bike tour. The promise of Co van Kessel is to see the real Bangkok and local Thai communities, instead of visiting the touristic highlights. I\u2019m not sure if this is a particular Dutch thing to do, as everyone from the Netherlands who visits Bangkok does this tour. My grandma even did it when she went to Bangkok more than twenty years ago. I haven\u2019t seen that many other nationalities doing it yet, which is a shame. The tours are really great and accessible for everyone who speaks English. I did the 3 hour classical bike tour through the narrow alleys of Chinatown and the Thonburi area across the river. It was fantastic, but in hindsight I would\u2019ve preferred the 5 hour combo bike tour . Three hours actually proved really short, and the 5 hour bike tour also includes a boat trip and visiting plantations (by bike, of course). Therefore it has a bit more variety. Opening hours: 06:00 AM \u2013 07:00 PM; admission fee: 950 baht (\u2248 \u20ac28) for the 3 hour tour, and 1850 baht (\u2248 \u20ac55) for the 5 hour tour; location: Charoen Krung Road, Soi 24. Jim Thompson house and garden Jim Thompson was an American spy who was sent to Bangkok after the second World War. He became fascinated with Thailand and introduced Thai silk on the international market. Being a former architect, he decorated his beautiful house in traditional Thai style, with lots of antiques, teak wood and a lovely garden. In 1969 Jim mysteriously disappeared while he was in Malaysia, and no one has heard of him ever since. His house became a museum and includes lots of information about Jim Thompson himself, the design of Thai homes and the silk industry. It\u2019s truly a wonderful place to visit. Opening hours: 09:00 AM \u2013 06:00 PM; admission fee: 200 baht (\u2248 \u20ac6); location: 1 Khwaeng Wang Mai. Muay Thai Boxing at Rajadamnern stadium Get some diner and afterwards head to the Rajadamnern boxing stadium, the oldest boxing stadium in Thailand. The fighters here practice Muay Thai, an important part of Thai culture and a very popular sport in Thailand. Spirituality and rituals are important for Muay Thai fighters and values such as respect, honor and humility are held in high regard. A fight night in the Rajdamnern boxing stadium offers you authentic matches with world-class fighters. You can easily buy tickets in advance on their website. The ring side tickets are the most expensive, 2000 baht per person, but definitely an unique experience. Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings from 06:30 PM; admission fee: 1000 \u2013 2000 baht (\u2248 \u20ac30 &#8211; \u20ac60); location: 1 Ratchadamnoen Nok Road. Day 3: Markets, malls and rooftop bars Visit a market Bangkok has a lot of markets and you can\u2019t really leave without visiting at least one. Here are some of the best options depending on what kind of market you would like to visit: Malls The contrast between the local markets and the high end malls couldn\u2019t be bigger. Malls in Bangkok aren\u2019t just malls. A huge part of social life takes place here, as there are plenty of facilities and air conditioning. There are many malls to choose from, so here are my favorites: Opening hours: 10:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 PM Lumphini park Go for a leisurely stroll around Lumphini park, Bangkok\u2019s biggest park and green lung. Even though there are always many people working out or relaxing here, it\u2019s still a quiet oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. And if you\u2019re lucky you even spot some wildlife, reptiles and squirrels are lurking in the shade. Opening hours: 04:30 AM \u2013 09:00 PM; location: Thanon Rama IV Vertigo &amp; Moon rooftop bar After all that shopping you could use a drink, right? And if not for the drink, go for the view! Bangkok has lots of incredible rooftop bars. I particularly liked the Vertigo &amp; Moon bar. All the rooftop bars are fancy and expensive, but the vibe here is still relaxed. You have to dress for the occasion, as shorts, sleeveless shirts, sandals or flip flops are not allowed. I have to say, however, that I wore a dress and sandals and was allowed in. So maybe it depends on the sandals. Opening hours: 5:00 PM &#8211; 1:00 AM; location: 21\/100 South Sathorn Road at the 61st (!) floor, close to Lumphini park. Bangkok scams Lastly, I don&#8217;t want to discourage you but just a quick word of advice on some infamous scams in Bangkok. Locals might tell you that where you want to go is closed, let\u2019s say the Grand Palace, but they\u2019re happy to show you around town in the meantime. Obviously the Grand Palace is not closed, they just want your money. Also, tuk tuk drivers are often very kind and know a lot about navigating the city. Before you know it, they want to bring you to all the nice temples and some great shops with amazing deals along the way (where they get commission). Don&#8217;t go to a shop because a tuk tuk driver says so. If you use your common sense you should be fine, but people can be really convincing and persistent about it. Just ignore these people and go to the places YOU want to see. I truly hope you enjoy Bangkok as much as I did. Please let me know in the comments what you enjoyed most in Bangkok. Still planning? Don\u2019t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about your upcoming trip or your itinerary. And you might want to check out my guide on how to find cheap flights before you go.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1214,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[41,23,42],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-asia","category-destinations","category-thailand"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>3 Days In Bangkok: What To See And Do For First Timers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Going to Bangkok for the first time? 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