Lonely Planet Best Of Bangkok (Best of Series)

No other Asian city offers pure excitement and non-stop top holiday experiences quite like Bangkok. Think steamy, noodle-stall-packed streets and countless shining shopping malls, gilded temple spires beside cloud-piercing modern skyscrapers. Want to know Bangkok like the back of your hand? Put Best of Bangkok in your pocket and the city is yours.

• PLAN YOUR STAY with our easy-to-use fold-out maps, suggested itineraries and walking tours

• HIT THE STREETS and follow us around Bangkok's absolute must-see sights and attractions

• SHOP UP A STORM at international designer stores, monster-sized malls and lively markets. Find out why this city is known worldwide as a shopping mecca!

• SHAKE YOUR BOOTY with the city's movers at dance clubs, pubs and swanky cocktail bars

• CHECK IN, CHILL OUT in five-star luxury or a low-key guesthouse - every hip pocket is accounted for in our accommodation listings