Pocket Guide Bangkok

Lonely Planet Pocket Bangkok is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze at the blinged-out structures of Wat Phra Kaew temple, ogle at Wat Pho's reclining Buddha, or visit Jim Thompson's house for exquisite artwork; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Bangkok and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Bangkok:- Full-colour maps and images throughout.- Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests.- Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.- Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices.- Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.- Free, convenient pull-out Bangkok map (included in print version), plus over 19 colour neighbourhood maps/- User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhoods to help you determine the best spots to spend your time.- Useful features - including Worth a Trip, Best Walks, and For Kids.- Coverage of Banglamphu, Chinatown, Ko Ratanakosin, Thonburi, Siam Square, Pratunam, Ploenchit, Thanon Sukhumvit, Riverside, Silom, Lumphini, and more.