Bangkok or as it is called the “City of Angels” by the locals, this urban city is one of the most visited places in Thailand. The city has a lot to offer travelers including luxurious lifestyle, delicious food and huge markets. If you are planning to visit Bangkok, you can see it all in a very short time. 4 days in Bangkok gives you enough time to cover most of the major attractions and have plenty of fun. Visit ancient temples, take a tuk-tuk ride, watch Muay Thai boxing and witness spectacular flower markets.

Top places to visit in Bangkok

Bangkok has it all and there will never be a dull moment when you roam the streets of this city for 4 days in Bangkok. Here you will find everything from roadside restaurants to first class restaurants and stylish rooftop bars from around the world.

• Grand Palace
• China Town
• Chao Phraya River
• Wat Benchamabophit Temple
• floating market
• Khao San Road
• Jim Thompson’s house
• sleeping cowboy

1. The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun

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The stunning and wonderful Grand Palace is undoubtedly the most admired landmark of the city. Inside the royal temple complex, there are some notable structures, including Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which houses the exceptionally admired and highly revered Emerald Buddha, which dates back to the fourteenth century. The Emerald Buddha is 66 cm tall and is carved from green jade and decorated with gold inlays. In this, Buddha is depicted meditating in yoga posture. Considered as one of the sacred sites of Bangkok, you must add this attraction during your 4 days trip in Bangkok.

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2. China Town

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It is an extraordinary, colorful area with many gold shops. Chinatown is a popular holiday destination from time to time for food lovers, who come here after evening to explore the street food options. Even during the day, the place remains busy as crowds of shopping lovers flock to the place adjacent to Charoenkrung Road to buy souvenirs and visit one of the Chinese sanctuaries. During various events such as Vegetarian Festival and Chinese New Year, the festive dynamism and spirit spread across the city like wildfire. If you have a budget of 4 days in Bangkok, you must visit Chinatown for cheap food and shopping.

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3. Chao Phraya River

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One of the things to do in Bangkok in 4 days is to take a trip through the Chao Phraya Stream, an excellent experience that should not be missed. You can ride a taxi to travel this beautiful waterway. This waterway shows a continuously changing scene from day to night. Filled with water-taxis and canal boats, the place is full of gleaming sanctuaries and grand residences. Located on the Chao Phraya River bank, Wat Arun is the most visited site due to its exquisite colorful stands and spiers rising above the water.

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4. Wat Benchamabophit Temple

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The temple, featured on the back of the 5-baht coin, is made of white marble imported from Italy which sets it apart from other buildings in the city. It is a remarkable blend of both Thai and European engineering and design. In the courtyard, 53 Buddha images represent every posture (motion) and style from the rich Thai history. If you want to know about the influence of Buddhism in Thailand, you should come to Bangkok for four days.

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5. Floating Market

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If you are wondering what to do in Bangkok in 4 days on a budget, you should definitely visit one of the floating markets around Bangkok. Floating market is a place that can help you move around freely on water boats. The floating market consists of hundreds of wooden boats carrying local fruits, vegetables, coconut juice and home-cooked local food options. Local food vendors use charcoal grills to serve noodles and seafood in their pots. This is one of the most authentic experiences you can have in Bangkok.

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6. Khao San Road

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Considered as one of the famous tourist and backpacker streets of Bangkok, this place is a must visit place during your 4 days trip to Bangkok. It is a travel center for explorers in the area. Here you will find roadside food stalls, bars, local hawkers and streets full of pedestrians from all over the world. Have a lager and some banana hotcakes at all times of the day on Khao San Road. It is a wonderful place to sit outside and meet different travelers from other countries.

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7. Jim Thompson’s house

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An American government employee and silk seller in Thailand in the ’50s and ’60s. Jim Thompson mysteriously disappeared in 1967. He left behind a legacy which is reflected in his great Thai-style home. He built his house in traditional Thai style and enriched it with wonderful teak wood and a greenhouse. This magnificent complex highlights a lot of history about Jim who worked hard to revive the Thai silk trade. The visit fee of this museum is used for the care of underprivileged children.

8. Soi Cowboy

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Named after an African-American wearing a cowboy hat, the bar opened in the early 1970s. Adult themed with a more casual fair-like feel, the venue is lit up with neon lights. The place is filled with lights, loud music and a UV-lit focal stage. Weekends can be extremely busy with hordes of visitors. This place is so unique that you will probably never see it again anywhere on the planet!

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Other things you can do in a four-day tour

You can go shopping at the world famous and huge Chatuchak Weekend Market. You can also take your kids to see the monkeys at Dusit Zoo or the manta-beams at Siam Ocean World. Movies, karaoke, and bowling are some great options for a family outing. At night, you can visit the spectacular greenery of Lumpini Park, where many locals come to exercise and stroll

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There is a whole world to see and do during a 4 day tour in Bangkok beyond just temple visiting, shopping and sightseeing! This is a city whose charm gradually increases once you move off the beaten path. Over four days, you can see major and minor attractions and get a clear outline of one of the most beloved urban areas on the planet.

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