Bangkok Night Market Journey
Street food from dusk to dawn — Chinatown skewers, floating markets, and a rooftop bar to cap it all off.
Trip overview
- Chinatown & Yaowarat
- Floating Market & Maeklong
- Rooftops & Riverside
Best time to visit
November–February is cool and dry. Avoid March–May (very hot) and the heavy September rains.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Chinatown & Yaowarat
- 🛕17:00Wat Pho temple visit at golden hour
- 🥢19:30Yaowarat street food crawl
- 🦐22:00T&K Seafood dinner
- 🛕
Day 2 · Floating Market & Maeklong
- 🛶07:00Damnoen Saduak floating market
- 🚂11:00Maeklong Railway Market
- 🛍️16:00Chatuchak weekend market (if Sat/Sun)
- 🎒21:00Khao San Road night scene
- 🛶
Day 3 · Rooftops & Riverside
- 🏛️10:00Jim Thompson House silk museum
- 🛒14:00Asiatique the Riverfront shopping
- 🌃19:00Vertigo rooftop dinner
- 🍹22:00Riverside bar on the Chao Phraya
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 150 USD for 3 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- November–February is cool and dry. Avoid March–May (very hot) and the heavy September rains.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Bangkok are tourist-friendly.
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