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| Author | : Narisa Chakrabongse |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 208 |
| Release | : 2019-12-31 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9786164510319 |
* An in-depth guide to the most important and sacred sites in BangkokThe area centered around the Grand Palace bordered by the Chao Phraya river on the west and Khlong Khu Muang Doem on the east is undoubtedly Bangkok's cultural center.Known as Rattanakosin Island, it is home to most of the city's most important temples - Wat Pho, Wat Rajabhopit, and Wat Mahathat, to mention just a few - as well as Museum Siam and the recently renovated National Museum. To the south of this iconic are is the famous flower market, while to the north is the tourist mecca of Khao San Road.Exploring Old Bangkok takes the visitor around all the most important sights as well as explaining the meaning of lesser-known landmarks such as the Pig memorial or the Monument to the Expeditionary Force. The guide also includes iconic sights on the west bank of the river such as Wat Arun and the royal barge museum. With the opening of the magnificent metro station, Sanam Chai, access to this center of culture and Thai art has never been easier. Alternatively, visitors can reach the area via the ever-popular tourist boats and maybe take a khlong trip from Tha Chang.Exploring Old Bangkok also features two fascinating walks and a pull-out map with suggestions of where to stay and where to eat.
| Author | : Rough Guides |
| Publisher | : Rough Guides UK |
| Total Pages | : 364 |
| Release | : 2015-12-01 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0241253217 |
The Rough Guide to Bangkok is the ultimate travel guide to the Thai capital, one of Asia's most fascinating and energetic cities. Discover Bangkok's highlights with clear maps, stunning photography and detailed coverage on everything from the iconic Wat Arun and legendary Thanon Khao San, to the intricate waterways of Thonburi and the further flung ancient capital of Ayutthaya. Comprehensive listings sections are packed with insider tips on the best places to eat, drink, shop and party in Bangkok, from 63rd-floor sky bars, indulgent spa retreats, and Downtown's swanky shopping plazas, to electrifying Thai boxing venues, Banglamphu's backpacker haunts and Chatuchak Weekend Market's glut of over eight thousand stalls. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Bangkok.
| Author | : Nǣngnō̜i Saksī (M.R.) |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013-09-25 |
| Genre | : Bangkok (Thailand) |
| ISBN | : 9789749863411 |
A completely revised guide to this exquisite complex of buildings.
| Author | : Insight Guides |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 144 |
| Release | : 2020-02 |
| Genre | : Bangkok (Thailand) |
| ISBN | : 9781789191875 |
INSIGHT GUIDES EXPLORE BANGKOK Let us guide you on every step of your travels... Focused travel guides featuring the very best routes and itineraries, now with free eBook. Discover the best of Bangkok with this unique travel guide, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see, top attractions like Golden Grand Palace, Chatuchak Market, Jim Thompson House, Wat Pho and Damnoen Saduak, to discovering cultural gems, including Ko Kret, Chinatown and Rattanakosin, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, and help you plan and enhance your visit to Bangkok. FEATURES OF THIS TRAVEL GUIDE TO BANGKOK: - Eighteen walks and tours: detailed itineraries feature all the best places to visit, including where to eat and drink along the way - Local highlights: discover the area's top attractions and unique sights, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Bangkok's rich history and culture, and learn all about Wat Arun, Thonburi and the Golden Mount. - Insider recommendations: discover the best hotels, restaurants and nightlife using our comprehensive listings - Practical full-colour map: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation - The ultimate travel tool: download the free app and eBook to access all this and more from your phone or tablet - Covers: Rattanakosin, Wat Arun and Wat Pho, Thonburi, the Old City, Dusit, Chinatown, Pathumwan, Silom, Banglamphu, Chatuchak, Nonthaburi and Ko Kret, west of Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Samut Prakan, Ayutthaya, Phetchaburi, Hua Hin and Pattaya Looking for a comprehensive guide to Thailand? Check out Insight Guides Thailand for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
| Author | : Maryvelma O'Neil |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 270 |
| Release | : 2008-09-04 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0195342526 |
In this vibrant cultural history, Maryvelma O'Neil takes us on an engaging tour of Bangkok, revealing the rich ancient heritage of this fascinating city. The capital of the Kingdom of Thailand, Bangkok stands out as a place of extraordinary allure. Beginning as a floating city in a lush tropical setting, known to foreigners as the "Venice of the East," its majestic Grand Palace and glittering Buddhist temples today compete with chimneystacks and a jungle of skyscrapers. O'Neil illuminates a city rich in art, history, royal ceremony, and tradition and she uncovers fascinating pockets of traditional indigenous life and places of intense beauty hidden in Bangkok's labyrinthine lanes and alleys.
| Author | : Dominik Martzy |
| Publisher | : Dominik Martzy |
| Total Pages | : 29 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : |
Are you an adventurer asking what to do in bangkok? Somebody who is looking for extreme, unusual and crazy things to do in this city? Or do you know bangkok so well, that you’re looking for new, unknown attractions? I have written a bangkok travel guide with 18 crazy things to do in bangkok. Most of these attractions are completely off the beaten track, far away from the main tourism. In this book you will find informations about abandoned buildings and airplanes, spooky museums, crazy markets, unusual restaurants and much more. Doing these things will make your stay in bangkok unforgettable, and you will definitely have something to talk about at home! The guide for people who want to live cheap and experience exciting things This city guide introduces amazing places to see in bangkok. It’s a city full of surprises where you can have great adventures and unforgettable experiences at a very low price, or even for free! The ebook provides useful informations about these exciting things to do in bangkok. Some of them are dangerous, illegal and on your own risk. Explore abandoned buildings Bangkok has a lot of abandoned buildings due to the financial crash in 1997. Skyscrapers, malls and other buildings just couldn’t be finished anymore. Now they are just ghost towers, spooky places. In the ebook I introduce such buildings and describe how to access them. Furthermore there is a chapter about an abandoned airplane in bangkok’s suburb. Amazing places to explore! Extraordinary and unusual restaurants In bangkok there are so many crazy restaurants where the food even fades into the background sometimes! In the ebook I write about a complete dark restaurant, a café full of cats, a robot restaurant, a condom restaurant (yes, you heard it right!), a restaurant in central bangkok where you can catch your own seafood, places to eat insects and scorpions in bangkok and the second largest restaurant in the world! After reading you will definitely know what to do in bangkok when you become hungry! Cheap hostels, crazy markets, scary museums and much more! A train that drives directly through a market, so close that the groceries disappear under the train? A forensic museum with real prenatal cadavers preserved in glass boxes? A hostel for less than 3 dollars per night? That’s what you can find in bangkok!
| Author | : Kenneth Barrett |
| Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 448 |
| Release | : 2014-02-18 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1462913806 |
| Author | : John Ross |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009-05-24 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780557018383 |
A walking tour of historic Bangkok that guides the reader through the lesser-known, but still fascinating sites of the old city. The guidebook provides detailed descriptions and historical background information about the palaces, temples, forts and other remnants of the city's rich past.
| Author | : Lucy Ridout |
| Publisher | : Rough Guides UK |
| Total Pages | : 378 |
| Release | : 2010-03-01 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 184836881X |
The Rough Guide to Bangkok is the ultimate travel guide to this frenetic city with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best Bangkok attractions. From the royal temples and palaces of Ratanakos to the vibrant weekend market at Chatuchakwith, the hushed golden temples and ultra-hip designer boutiques, discover Bangkok's highlights inspired by dozens of colour photos. Find detailed historical coverage of the must-see sites and practical advice on getting around the city whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Bangkok includes two full-colour sections on Bangkok by boat and Thai cuisine and a crucial language section with basic words and phrases and handy tips for pronunciation. You'll find up-to-date information on excursions around the city, including trips to the grandiose ruins of Ayutthaya and the war sights along the River Kwai. Explore every corner of Bangkok with clear maps and expert backgound on everything from contemporary art to Thai Buddhism. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Bangkok
| Author | : DK Eyewitness |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 2019-12-17 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1465497307 |
A city of contrasts, Bangkok blends serene shrines with soaring skyscrapers and bustling streets with quiet canals. Amidst this tantalising environment you'll find sizzling street food, colorful markets, and vibrant bars. Night or day, this capital is a treat for the senses. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Bangkok with absolute ease. Our newly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Bangkok into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best Buddhist temples, places to eat, shops and festivals. You'll discover: - Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week - Detailed Top 10 lists of Bangkok's must-sees, including detailed descriptions of the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaeo, the National Museum, Wat Pho, Bangkok's Canals, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Chatuchak Weekend Market, Jim Thompson House, Wat Arun and Ayutthaya - Bangkok's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, dining and sightseeing - Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including children's attractions, things to do for free and hidden-gems off the beaten path - Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe DK Eyewitness Top 10s have been helping travelers to make the most of their vacations since 2002. Touring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness Thailand.
