Top 10 Bangkok

Description

Discover the best places to visit in Bangkok, from the fascinating National Museum to the splendid temples of Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho. Seven easy-to-follow itineraries explore the city's most interesting areas--from bustling markets to leafy parks--while reviews of the best hotels, nightlife, and restaurants in Bangkok will help you plan your perfect trip. True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Bangkok covers all the major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. - Itineraries help you plan your trip. - Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. - Comprehensive laminated pull-out map includes color-coded design, public transportation maps, and street indexes. - Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. - Additional maps marked with sights from the guidebook are shown on inside cover flaps, with selected street index and metro map. The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Bangkok . Series Overview: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Top 10s are handy travel guides that take the work out of planning a trip. Packed with amazing ideas, informative maps, insider tips, and useful advice, DK's Top 10 guides lead you to the very best your destination has to offer. The pocket size make these the perfect guide to take on vacation. Discover the history, art, architecture, and culture of your destination through Top 10 lists, from the best museums, bars, and sights to the places to avoid. Contents 2 Top 10 Bangkok Highlights Welcome to Bangkok 5 Exploring Bangkok 6 The Top 10 of Everything Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo 12 National Museum 16 Wat Pho 18 Bangkok’s Canals 20 Dusit Park 22 Damnoen Saduak Floating Market 26 Chatuchak Weekend Market 28 Jim Thompson House 30 Wat Arun 32 Ayutthaya 34 Moments in History 40 Museums and Art Galleries 42 Buddhist Temples 44 Spas 46 Sport and Leisure 48 Entertainment Venues 50 Off the Beaten Path 52 Children’s Attractions 54 Bars and Clubs 56 Restaurants 58 Markets and Shopping 60 Bangkok for Free 62 Festivals 64 Bangkok Highlights 10 Bangkok Area by Area Old City 68 Chinatown 76 Downtown 84 Greater Bangkok 94 Beyond Bangkok 102 Streetsmart Getting To and Around Bangkok 108 Practical Information 110 Places to Stay 114 General Index 118 Acknowledgments 124 Phrase Book 126