Bangkok Encounter

Description

Lonely Planet's Encounter guides are easy-to-use guides for city travel. Find the best attractions, restaurants, shops, theatres, galleries and more with our hyperlinked maps, top highlights, and itineraries for short stays (1-3 days). With content broken out by neighbourhoods, Encounter guides make city travel easier than ever.Top highlights include colourful Wat Phra Kaew, the sublime royal enclave Dusit Park, 46m-long reclining Buddha Wat Pho and one of the world's last real Chinatowns. Essential shopping experiences are the hectic, but exhilarating, Chatuchak Weekend Market, the mother of all malls Mah Boon Krong, and the dreamy old-school Floating Markets. Escape from the city with a trip to the idyllic beaches of Ko Samet, the remains of the ancient capital at Ayuthaya – and more!Local expert perspectives include a celebrated food writer's guide to the best eating in the city, a photographer's tips on photography, and a fashion designer's tips on the best shopping...