Bangkok by Andrew Burke,Austin Bush

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 coolExplore the labyrinthine bustle of Southeast Asia's biggest open-air market as you bargain for everything from silk to spices at Chatuchak Weekend MarketSlurp up a storm over a fragrant bowl of world-class noodles at one of the city's many streetside stallsFollow the drumbeat to a temple or shrine and delight in traditional laGCokon g+oa 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 oGCoay de eGCoo (noodles) eatenLuscious color section covering the best of Thai cuisineUnrivalled coverage of Bangkok's diverse and vibrant nightlife Visit the website lonelyplanet.com/bangkok for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights