Bangkok: City Guide/ Lonely Planet

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 l kon g a 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 Visit the website lonelyplanet.com/bangkok for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights