13 days in Bangkok & Nakhon Phanom Itinerary

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

Head to Chatuchak Weekend Market and MBK Center (Ma Boon Khrong Center)for plenty of shopping. Attractions like The Grand Palace and Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun) make great kid-friendly stops. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Wat Pho, see the interesting displays at Patpong Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit), and meet the residents at Safari World.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Bangkok road trip site.

Manila, Philippines to Bangkok is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Manila to Bangkok is minus 1 hour. In December, daytime highs in Bangkok are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Nakhon Phanom.

Nakhon Phanom is a town in north-eastern Thailand, capital of Nakhon Phanom Province. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Wat Phra That Phanom and Wat Phra That Choeng Chum Worawihan Temple. Kids will enjoy Manorom Beach and Paya Sri Satta Nakarat. Explore Nakhon Phanom's surroundings by going to Sakon Nakhon (Nong Han Chaloem Phra Kiat Park, Wat Tham Pha Daen, &more), Indochina Market (in Mukdahan) and Praya Tao Ngoi (in Na Tan). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Phra That Renu Nakhon, snap pictures at The 3rd Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, ponder the world of politics at Nakhon Phanom Provincial Governor's Residence Museum, and make a trip to San Lak Mueang Nakorn Phanom.

To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Nakhon Phanom online journey planner.

You can fly from Bangkok to Nakhon Phanom in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Nakhon Phanom when traveling from Bangkok in December, with lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time for the flight back home.