Lonely Planet Best Of Bangkok

by Williams, China

• ISBN13: 9781740597654
• ISBN10: 1740597656
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-02-15
• Publisher: Lonely Planet
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Summary

No other Asian city offers pure excitement and non-stop top holiday experiences quite like Bangkok. Think steamy, noodle-stall-packed streets and countless shining shopping malls, gilded temple spires beside cloud-piercing modern skyscrapers. Want to know Bangkok like the back of your hand? Put Best of Bangkok in your pocket and the city is yours. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introducing Bangkok	p. 5
Neighbourhoods	p. 6
Itineraries	p. 7
Highlights	p. 8
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew	p. 8
Wat Pho	p. 10
Wat Arun	p. 11
Mae Nam Chao Phraya	p. 12
Chatuchak Weekend Market	p. 14
Chinatown	p. 15
Dusit Park	p. 16
Wat Saket & Golden Mount	p. 18
Jim Thompson's House	p. 19
Skytrain	p. 20
Lettuce Farm Palace	p. 21
Lumphini Park	p. 22
National Museum	p. 23
Royal Barges National Museum	p. 24
Wat Traimit	p. 25
Wat Mahathat	p. 26
Sights & Activities	p. 27
Temples & Shrines	p. 27
Churches	p. 30
Museums	p. 31
Art Galleries	p. 33
Notable Buildings	p. 35
Parks & Gardens	p. 37
Quirky Bangkok	p. 38
Bangkok for Children	p. 39
Meditation Courses	p. 41
Thai Cooking Schools	p. 41
Traditional Massage	p. 42
Day Spas	p. 43
Out & About	p. 44
Walking Tours	p. 44
Day Trips	p. 48
Organised Tours	p. 52
Shopping	p. 53
Department Stores & Shopping Centres	p. 53
Markets	p. 55
Jewellery & Silverware	p. 58
Clothing	p. 59
Tailors & Thai Silk	p. 60
Arts & Crafts	p. 61
Antiques & Decor	p. 62
Music & Books	p. 63
For Children	p. 65
Eating	p. 66
Banglamphu & Ko Ratanakosin	p. 68
Chinatown & Phahurat	p. 70
Sukhumvit	p. 72
Siam Square	p. 75
Silom	p. 77
Riverside	p. 79
Great Views	p. 81
Worth a Trip	p. 82
Entertainment	p. 83
Bars & Pubs	p. 85
Dance Clubs	p. 88
Live Music	p. 89
Cinemas	p. 90
Traditional Music, Theatre & Dance	p. 91
Gay & Lesbian Bangkok	p. 92
Spectator Sports	p. 93
Sleeping	p. 94
Deluxe	p. 95
Top End	p. 97
Mid-Range	p. 99
Budget	p. 102
About Bangkok	p. 103
History	p. 103
Environment	p. 105
Government & Politics	p. 106
Economy	p. 106
Society & Culture	p. 106
Arts	p. 108
Directory	p. 111
Index	p. 123
Map Legend	p. 128
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