3D2N Bangkok-Ayutthaya weekend short getaway
🗺️Destination Overview
Ayutthaya is a city in Thailand, about 80 kilometers north of Bangkok. It was capital of the Kingdom of Siam, and a prosperous international trading port, from 1350 until razed by the Burmese in 1767. The ruins of the old city now form the Ayutthaya Historical Park, an archaeological site that contains palaces, Buddhist temples, monasteries and statues. The park is on an island between 3 rivers.
📍Itinerary:
This itinerary is suitable for a short weekend getaway without taking extra anual leave!
👉Day 1: From Singapore fly to Bangkok, either Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK), about 2-2.5hours flight.
🧭Route
If landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport, you can take taxi, Grab . As well as taking train. The Airport Rail Link connects Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to downtown Bangkok. The City Line, a rapid train, runs between Phaya Thai station and the airport, making 6 stops along the way. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes, with the first train at 5:30 am and the last at midnight.
If landed at Don Mueang Airport, there is no train to city. But Don Mueang Airport is nearer to city Center compared to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
✈️Transportation
🏖️Must-Visit Attractions
Sukhumvit Soi cowboy (night life)
Icon Siam (the latest shopping mall in Bangkok, with floating market in the mall)
Nana Plaza ( Largest Adult playground in Southeast Asia)
MBK mall ( Cheap dope branded stuff)
🥘Food
Pad Thai
Papaya salad
Green mango salad
Pork skewers
BBQ pork
Basil chicken with rice
Mango sticky rice
Thai milk tea
🏠Accommodation
1.Best Western Click Sathorn 11 Bangkok
👉Day 2:
🧭Route
✈️Transportation
By Train. Trains leave from Bangkok's Hua Lampong Railway Station. All north and North-east line trains stop in Ayutthaya, a trip of about 1.5 – 2.5 hours, depending on the type of train service. Please check timetables and prices before departure date.
Or buy driving, can rent a car or charter private transportation, about 2 hours drive from Bangkok Center to Ayutthaya, along the way will pass by Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, is a palace complex formerly used by the Thai kings. It lies beside the Chao Phraya River in Bang Pa-in District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province in Thailand.
Travel back to Bangkok in the evening.
🏖️Must-Visit Attractions
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Wat Yai Chaimongkol
Wat Mahathat
Wat Phanan Choeng
🥘Food
Dine in at Rak Na Ayutthaya cafe (Cafe with rice padi view)
Tom yum Goong
Suki soup
Thai golden pillow durian
🏠Accommodation
1.Best Western Click Sathorn 11 Bangkok
👉Day 3:
🧭Route
✈️Transportation
Flying back to Singapore Changi Airport
Take note of the time difference, Thailand is 1 hour behind Singapore time.
💡Tips:
Entrance fees apply to most temples, but a park pass can be purchased to cover several sites.
Wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be doing a lot of walking.
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