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13 Sep 2023 - 5 min read

The Ultimate 4-Day Bangkok Itinerary for Malaysians

Bangkok is a gateway to exploring diverse Southeast Asia for tourists outside the region. With affordable living costs, accommodations, and delicious food, Bangkok is the perfect destination for a short getaway.

Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The city is vibrant during the day and sparkling at night, offering a variety of attractions. From glittering gold temples and towering skyscrapers to beautiful gardens and colorful floating markets, Bangkok's combination of offerings is preferred by many foreign tourists.

It's no wonder that Bangkok is always recommended to those seeking a suitable tourist destination. Below is information about places to put in the Bangkok itinerary 4 days as the best things to do in Bangkok.

Day 1

1. Grand Palace

Before embarking on your trip, gathering information about your destination is a good idea. The Royal Grand Palace Bangkok is a historic building that has become an icon of Thailand. Founded in 1782 by order of King Rama I, it was the residence of kings for 150 years.

It is also a government administrative building. The area covers 218,400 square meters and is surrounded by a 1.9-kilometer wall. It is located near the Chao Phraya River. The Royal Grand Palace has three sections: the front, center, and inside.

The front is designated as offices for several ministries. The central part consists of three buildings used by the king to carry out state tasks. Of the three buildings, only two are open to the public. The inside is where the King's family lives.

2. Wat Pho

In Thailand, a temple is usually called a "wat" and consists of a complex with more than one temple building. One of Bangkok's largest and oldest temples is Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Wat Pho was built in the 17th century when the Thai kingdom was still in Ayutthaya, which means this temple is older than the city of Bangkok.

3. Wat Phra Kaew

This temple has magnificent traditional Thai architecture. The temple buildings are decorated with beautiful wood, gold carvings, and stunning stained glass and colored tiles. Inside the temple, you will find a highly revered statue of the Buddha adorned with jewelry and beautiful garments gifted by visitors.

4. Wat Arun + Chinatown

You will admire the temple on the banks of the Chao Praya River. The ornaments and patterns on Wat Arun are lovely and create a unique charm with high artistic value.

The details of the decorations are pronounced, using Chinese ceramics with floral motifs and beautifully arranged shell fragments that decorate all the walls of the building. Before returning to the hotel, you can take a walk to Chinatown first. Here, you can find many unique objects and street food vendors.

Day 2

1. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Thailand has many floating markets, one of which is the Talin Chan floating market. It is located just 12 km from the city of Bangkok. Although smaller than Damnoen and Amphawa, the Talin Chan market is worth a visit. You can enjoy traditional Thai food accompanied by ethnic music. Here, you can buy seafood, home decorations, and plants. If you dislike crowds, come before 10:00 a.m. local time.

2. Lumpini Park

Lumphini Park is the first public park built in Bangkok City. This park is freely accessible for various outdoor activities such as sports, gymnastics, picnics, reading books, listening to music, and much more, according to each person's preferences.

3. Golden Mount

The Golden Mount is a temple or wat with a chedi or stupa that looks like a 58-meter-high golden yellow bell. This chedi contains the Buddha's relics, a gift from India. Wat Saket is built on an artificial hill where the ground floor includes the main chapel, ordination hall, community center, school, and library. Most visitors come here only to see the Golden Mount and the beautiful view of Bangkok from a height.

4. Rooftop Cocktails

Rooftop bars in Bangkok offer the best cocktails and incredible views. MOJJO Rooftop Lounge & Bar is located on the 32nd floor of the SKYVIEW Hotel Bangkok in the Sukhumvit area. With stunning views of the city skyline and Benjasiri Park, MOJJO offers a medieval Cuban setting.

Day 3

1. Secret Food Tour

The New York Times and Forbes recommend a Secret Food Tour in Bangkok. On this tour, you will be guided to local food stalls and the best street food that might be hard to find. You will also experience a side of the city that you might not discover otherwise. A tour like this is worth trying to save time and enhance your travel experience.

2. Museum of Contemporary Art

Art lovers should visit this museum when they come to Bangkok. The gallery's design is a beautiful and spectacular museum of international standard with five floors filled with modern art in the form of paintings and sculptures. Approximately 800 art collections were collected by a Thai billionaire named Boonchai Bencharongkul.

This museum provides lockers to store your belongings. If you bring groceries or bags that are too big, you have to keep them in these lockers.

3. Common Market

One of the activities tourists enjoy is shopping. Bangkok has so many regular markets or night markets. One is the Chatuchak Weekend Market, which is only open every Saturday and Sunday. This market is a giant cheap shopping paradise in Thailand.

Around 10,000 stalls sell various products, including bags, food, clothing, shoes, hats, and other souvenirs. Be careful to avoid getting lost in this market because Chatuchak has an area of 11 hectares. The Quarter Ladprao by UHG is a hotel close to this market that you can find on Traveloka.

4. Creative District Bangkok

The TCDC Building, Central Post Office, is the center of many new creative designers and a place to organize important events in Thailand. It has friendly co-working spaces, private rooms, and a good selection of books. The place also has rooftop areas.

For those looking for luxury accommodation in Bangkok, the Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok is a recommended hotel. This hotel has comfortable rooms and swimming pool facilities.

Day 4

1. Wat Pariwat

Source: Wat Pariwat from buzztribe.news

Have you ever heard of the 'David Beckham Temple' in Bangkok, Thailand? Also known as Wat Pariwat, this temple houses a gold-painted statue of the former England national team footballer.

The statue of David Beckham was installed at the Pariwat Temple in 1999. The sculptor, an avid Manchester United fan, was allowed to include the statue of David Beckham as a permanent decoration at the shrine, as a symbol of his love for the club. Since then, the figure of David Beckham in this temple has become famous worldwide.

2. Wat Samphran

The Wat Sam Phran Temple features vibrant building colors that are pretty eye-catching, along with a long and fierce green dragon wrapped around the tower. The building was founded by Bhavana Buddho and officially registered in 1985.

3. Airplane Graveyard

Visiting the airplane graveyard, also known as the airplane cemetery, is one of the unique activities that can be done while in Bangkok, Thailand. The location is still in the city and is reachable by public transportation, though a little off to the side.

It used to be adjacent to the BatCat Museum & Toys, but the museum seems to have been moved. According to information, the airplane graveyard, which occupies a large field, was first used for the 'bodies' of the aircraft in 2010.

To be precise, the nose parts of two Boeing 747 aircraft were brought in. Four years later, wrecks of the MD-82 jet involved in a fatal accident were added, followed by other planes in 2015.

4. Muang Boran Museum

Muang Boran was built by Lek Viriyaphant 1963, inspired by antiques and his desire to preserve Thai culture. Muang Boran, or Ancient Siam, is an open-air museum with more than 120 replica monuments.

Just by visiting this place, it's as if you've traveled around Thailand. The architecture of the buildings is attractive, and the area is vast, making it a great place to explore for a long time.

These are just a few charming tourist destinations in Bangkok. With so much to see and do, you will have a great time no matter your choice. So why wait? Start planning your trip to these places with Traveloka today!

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