The Rough Guide to Bangkok (Travel Guide)

The Rough Guide to Bangkok (Travel Guide) Synopsis

The Rough Guide to Bangkok Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook. Discover Bangkok with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to visit the lavish and lively Wat Pho temple, or get lost among the ten thousand stalls of Chatuchak Weekend Market or discover Thailand's rich artistic heritage at the National Museum, The Rough Guide to Bangkok will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way. Features of this travel guide to Bangkok: - Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to Bangkok - Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Phetchaburi, Amphawa and many more locations without needing to get online - Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the mesmerising Wat Phra Kaeo palace and the atmospheric ruins of the former capital, Ayutthaya - Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Ratanakosin, Dusit, Pahurat and Ayyutthaya's best sights and top experiences - Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more - Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Thailand, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary - The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet - Covers: Ratanakosin, Banglamphu and the Democracy Monument area, Chinatown and Pahurat, Thonburi, Dusit, Downtown Bangkok, Chatuchak Weekend Market and the outskirts; Excursions from Bangkok You may also be interested in: The Rough Guide to Thailand, The Rough Guide to Thailand's Beaches & Islands, The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

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