# Thailand’s markets and temple towns · Short middle stop and a slower finish

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/asia/open-jaw/thailand-s-markets-and-temple-towns-z0716/>)

Short middle stop and a slower finish

- Region: Asia
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 11
- Interests: Arts & Theatre, History, Tradition & Beliefs, Food & Drink

## Route and nights

- Bangkok · 4 night(s)
- Chiang Mai · 2 night(s)
- Siem Reap · 5 night(s)

Tradeoff: Two nights in the middle means one main visit. Keep a substantial final base for the last stretch.

Compare: Rail or regional flights to compare

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Bangkok

- 15:30 to 16:15 · Check in and drop your bags · Casa Nithra Bangkok
- 16:30 to 17:35 · Take a short orientation walk near the hotel · Santichaiprakarn Park, Bangkok. Skip this block if you arrive later.
- 17:50 to 19:15 · Have dinner near the hotel · Banglamphu, Bangkok
Overnight: [Casa Nithra Bangkok](<https://www.hotels.com/ho454295/casa-nithra-bangkok-bangkok-thailand/>) · Bangkok

### Day 2 · Bangkok

- 08:20 to 09:05 · Breakfast near the hotel · Banglamphu, Bangkok
- 09:20 to 10:30 · Travel to the National Stadium area · National Stadium, Bangkok
- 10:35 to 12:25 · Choose an exhibition at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre · Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok. Check gallery schedules and focus on one exhibition. The spiral circulation works as an architectural stop between shows.
- 12:40 to 13:40 · Have lunch near Siam Square · Siam Square, Bangkok
- 14:00 to 15:40 · Walk Siam Square or revisit a gallery · Siam Square, Bangkok
- 15:55 to 16:45 · Take a seated break before the return · Siam, Bangkok
- 17:45 to 19:15 · Dinner near the hotel · Banglamphu, Bangkok
Overnight: [Casa Nithra Bangkok](<https://www.hotels.com/ho454295/casa-nithra-bangkok-bangkok-thailand/>) · Bangkok

### Day 3 · Bangkok

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near the hotel · Banglamphu, Bangkok
- 09:20 to 10:05 · Travel to Sanam Chai · Sanam Chai Station, Bangkok
- 10:10 to 12:05 · Visit Museum Siam · Museum Siam, Bangkok. Check the calendar and choose one set of exhibits to explore in depth.
- 12:20 to 13:25 · Lunch near Sanam Chai · Sanam Chai, Bangkok
- 13:45 to 15:20 · Walk a short route between Pak Khlong Talat and the river · Pak Khlong Talat, Bangkok. Use public sidewalks and keep clear of market deliveries.
- 15:40 to 16:40 · Take an afternoon break · Sanam Chai, Bangkok
- 17:40 to 19:15 · Dinner near the hotel · Banglamphu, Bangkok
Overnight: [Casa Nithra Bangkok](<https://www.hotels.com/ho454295/casa-nithra-bangkok-bangkok-thailand/>) · Bangkok

### Day 4 · Bangkok

- 07:45 to 08:30 · Breakfast near the river · Banglamphu, Bangkok
- 08:50 to 10:40 · Visit Wat Pho and take time with the temple courtyards · Wat Pho, Bangkok. Check visitor hours and dress rules. Start before the midday heat if possible.
- 10:55 to 12:00 · Cross the river from Tha Tien and walk toward Wat Arun · Tha Tien Pier, Bangkok. Check the active pier and return boat arrangements.
- 12:00 to 13:00 · Have lunch near the riverside · Wat Arun, Bangkok
- 13:20 to 14:45 · Visit the public courtyards at Wat Arun · Wat Arun, Bangkok. Use the lower paths if steep steps or heat make an extended visit impractical.
- 15:00 to 16:30 · Return across the river and take a break near your hotel · Phra Athit, Bangkok
- 17:40 to 19:15 · Dinner near the hotel · Banglamphu, Bangkok
Overnight: [Casa Nithra Bangkok](<https://www.hotels.com/ho454295/casa-nithra-bangkok-bangkok-thailand/>) · Bangkok

### Day 5 · Chiang Mai

- 07:30 to 08:15 · Have breakfast before checking out · Banglamphu, Bangkok
- 08:15 to 09:00 · Check out and allow time for the first connection · Casa Nithra Bangkok
- 09:00 to 18:00 · Travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai · Chiang Mai. Check the full travel window before choosing an evening plan. If you book an overnight train, update the overnight stay and the following day. Replace the suggested window with the actual departure and arrival times.
- 18:00 to 18:50 · Check in after reaching the new base · Tamarind Village. Use this time for a quick check-in and keep dinner flexible if you are delayed.
- 19:10 to 20:25 · Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows · Old City, Chiang Mai
Overnight: [Tamarind Village](<https://www.hotels.com/ho308612/tamarind-village-chiang-mai-thailand/>) · Chiang Mai

### Day 6 · Chiang Mai

- 08:20 to 09:00 · Breakfast near the hotel · Old City, Chiang Mai
- 09:20 to 10:35 · Travel to the MAIIAM area · MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum, Chiang Mai. Check the current gallery calendar and the return connection first.
- 10:40 to 12:20 · See one exhibition at MAIIAM if open · MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum, Chiang Mai. Use Chiang Mai’s city galleries as a fallback when the museum is closed.
- 12:35 to 13:35 · Have lunch near the museum or after returning · San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai
- 14:00 to 15:40 · Visit an open craft shop or exhibition in town · Chiang Mai. Choose one stop by program and location.
- 15:55 to 16:45 · Take a seated break · Chiang Mai
- 17:40 to 19:10 · Dinner near the hotel · Old City, Chiang Mai
Overnight: [Tamarind Village](<https://www.hotels.com/ho308612/tamarind-village-chiang-mai-thailand/>) · Chiang Mai

### Day 7 · Siem Reap

- 07:15 to 08:00 · Have breakfast before checking out · Old City, Chiang Mai
- 08:00 to 08:45 · Check out and allow time for the first connection · Tamarind Village
- 08:45 to 18:15 · Travel from Chiang Mai to Siem Reap · Siem Reap. Check connections and official entry requirements for the route you book. Keep the evening flexible. Replace the suggested window with the actual departure and arrival times.
- 18:15 to 19:05 · Check in after reaching the new base · Central Suite Residence. Use this time for a quick check-in and keep dinner flexible if you are delayed.
- 19:25 to 20:40 · Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows · Old Market, Siem Reap
Overnight: [Central Suite Residence](<https://www.hotels.com/ho572949/central-suite-residence-siem-reap-cambodia/>) · Siem Reap

### Day 8 · Siem Reap

- 06:30 to 07:15 · Have an early breakfast · Old Market, Siem Reap
- 07:30 to 08:45 · Travel to Angkor Wat and allow time for pass checks · Angkor Wat, Siem Reap. Check current ticket rules, entrance, and driver meeting point before leaving. For a guided alternative, allow about five to six hours and replace the scheduled temple, lunch, and early afternoon blocks with the operator’s plan. Confirm the Angkor pass arrangements.
- 08:45 to 11:10 · Visit Angkor Wat with breaks in the shade · Angkor Wat, Siem Reap. Follow dress and access rules, and choose a shorter route if steps or heat limit the visit.
- 11:30 to 12:45 · Have lunch near the site or in town · Siem Reap
- 13:10 to 15:00 · Rest near the hotel during the hottest part of the day · Siem Reap
- 15:20 to 16:50 · Take a short walk near the river if you want another outing · Siem Reap River
- 17:40 to 19:10 · Have dinner near the hotel · Old Market, Siem Reap
Overnight: [Central Suite Residence](<https://www.hotels.com/ho572949/central-suite-residence-siem-reap-cambodia/>) · Siem Reap

### Day 9 · Banteay Srei

- 06:55 to 07:40 · Breakfast before leaving Siem Reap · Old Market, Siem Reap
- 07:55 to 09:35 · Travel with your driver to Banteay Srei · Banteay Srei, Siem Reap. Check pass rules and the return pickup point before leaving.
- 09:40 to 11:45 · Visit Banteay Srei and look closely at the sandstone carving · Banteay Srei, Siem Reap. Use marked paths and choose a shorter route if the grounds are crowded or hot.
- 12:00 to 13:00 · Have lunch near the site or on the return route · Banteay Srei, Siem Reap
- 13:20 to 15:15 · Return to Siem Reap and rest · Siem Reap
- 15:40 to 16:40 · Take an optional coffee or tea break · Siem Reap
- 17:45 to 19:15 · Dinner near the hotel · Old Market, Siem Reap
Overnight: [Central Suite Residence](<https://www.hotels.com/ho572949/central-suite-residence-siem-reap-cambodia/>) · Siem Reap

### Day 10 · Siem Reap

- 08:25 to 09:10 · Have a light breakfast · Old Market, Siem Reap
- 09:35 to 11:05 · Compare ingredients at the Old Market · Old Market, Siem Reap. Check how prices are listed and allow vendors space during setup.
- 11:20 to 12:25 · Choose a light Khmer lunch · Old Market, Siem Reap
- 12:45 to 13:50 · Travel to the meeting point for a booked class · Siem Reap. Use the confirmed meeting address and pickup instructions.
- 14:00 to 17:00 · Take a Khmer cooking class if booked · Siem Reap. If the class includes market time and dinner, adjust earlier meals around the provider’s schedule.
- 17:30 to 18:50 · Have a light dinner or return to the hotel · Old Market, Siem Reap
Overnight: [Central Suite Residence](<https://www.hotels.com/ho572949/central-suite-residence-siem-reap-cambodia/>) · Siem Reap

### Day 11 · Siem Reap

- 08:20 to 09:05 · Breakfast near the hotel · Old Market, Siem Reap
- 09:35 to 11:30 · Visit an open craft studio or the Artisans Angkor area · Artisans Angkor, Siem Reap. Confirm demonstrations and workshop access. Use shops as a fallback if production areas are closed.
- 11:50 to 13:00 · Have lunch in town · Siem Reap
- 13:20 to 15:35 · Take a midday break or choose a small indoor gallery · Siem Reap
- 17:00 to 18:15 · Have an early dinner · Siem Reap
- 18:40 to 20:30 · Allow time for a booked Phare performance if available · Phare, The Cambodian Circus, Siem Reap. Check performance dates, start time, and travel time before you schedule dinner.
Overnight: [Central Suite Residence](<https://www.hotels.com/ho572949/central-suite-residence-siem-reap-cambodia/>) · Siem Reap

### Day 12 · Siem Reap

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast near the hotel · Old Market, Siem Reap
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Take an optional last walk · Siem Reap River. Skip the walk if your departure is early.
- 10:00 to 10:30 · Check out and collect luggage · Central Suite Residence
- 10:30 to 11:30 · Allow time for onward travel · Old Market, Siem Reap. Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.