11 days in New York City Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Do your shopping at Fifth Avenue and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Explore New York City's surroundings by going to Just Escape (in Massapequa), A Mano Galleries (in Lambertville) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, &more). And it doesn't end there: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, take some stellar pictures from Top of the Rock, don't miss a visit to Grand Central Terminal, and wander the streets of Times Square.

To find ratings, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our New York City trip planner.

Bangkok, Thailand to New York City is an approximately 23-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 12 hours traveling from Bangkok to New York City. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Bangkok in January; daily highs in New York City reach 5°C and lows reach -5°C. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Sun) before leaving for home.