Bangkok (City Travel Guide)
Andrew Burke, Austin Bush
Language: English
Pages: 296
ISBN: 1741795877
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Lonely Planet Bangkok
Watch the sun set whilst sipping a cocktail at one of Bangkok’s rooftop bars, and gear up for a magic night out in Asia’s capital of cool
Explore the labyrinthine bustle of Southeast Asia’s biggest open-air market as you bargain for everything from silk to spices at Chatuchak Weekend Market
Slurp up a storm over a fragrant bowl of world-class noodles at one of the city’s many streetside stalls
Follow the drumbeat to a temple or shrine and delight in traditional lá•kon gâa bon (shrine dancing)
In This Guide:
Two Bangkok insiders, 720 hours of in-depth research on the ground, 29 detailed maps, 75 bowls of go o•ay de e•o (noodles) eaten
Luscious color section covering the best of Thai cuisine
Unrivalled coverage of Bangkok’s diverse and vibrant nightlife
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most apartments are happy to take short-term guests as well as longer stayers – and that by booking ahead you can get a luxury apartment with much more space than a hotel room for the same or less money. It’s really a great way to stay, especially if you are a family who needs more room than two hotel rooms. Several luxury buildings are on centrally located Soi Lang Suan, between Chit Lom BTS station and Lumphini Park, while others gather on the other side of Lumphini Park in the Silom business
$$$ Offline map Google map ( 0 2662 0951; www.sleepatseven.com; 3/15 Soi 31 (Sawatdi), Th Sukhumvit; r incl breakfast 4708-7062B; ; Phrom Phong exit 5) Thais believe each day has its own colour, and each of the seven rooms here is themed accordingly. Rooms are tight, but well appointed with free mobile phones, wi-fi and iPods. Seven will appeal to hip young singles and couples looking for design and informal-but-well-informed service. Hefty online discounts available. Napa Place Hotel $$
restaurant didn’t carry on into the rooms, but could find no other faults. A recent renovation has given a bit of life to the simple rooms here, and the spacious balconies still offer great city views. Greater Bangkok Bangkok Tree House Boutique Hotel $$$ ( 08 2995 1150; www.bangkoktreehouse.com; near Wat Bang Nam Pheung Nork; r incl breakfast 6000-10,000B; ; Bang Na exit 2 & taxi) Although construction on this resort at the edge of the Phra Pradaeng Peninsula, Bangkok’s ‘green lung’,
around Th Khao San, which can be accessed via taxi from the BTS stop at National Stadium or the MRT stop at Hua Lamphong. Local Life » Local Cuisine Bangkok’s most traditional district is not surprisingly one of the best places to try authentic central Thai and Bangkok-style food. » Street-side Shopping The spectrum of goods available in this district ranges from backpacker staples along Th Khao San to Thai curry pastes and quality handicrafts in the more traditional areas nearby. » Pop
from India in the chedi. The walls were added during WWII. At the peak is a 360-degree view of Bangkok’s most photogenic side. Next door, seemingly peaceful Wat Saket Offline map Google map contains murals that are among both the most beautiful and the goriest in the country; proceed directly to the pillar behind the Buddha statue for explicit depictions of Buddhist hell. In November there’s a festival in the grounds that includes an enchanting candlelight procession up the Golden Mount.