Author(s): Lonely Planet

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Buddhist temples, vibrant markets, river-view restaurants and the most happening bar scene in South-East Asia lie hidden behind Bangkok's modern city streetscape. Navigate through it all with this handy City Map. <br>Find the following treasures with our City Map to Bangkok: <br>-The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew - Constituting two of Thailand's holiest sites, the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are also Bangkok's finest tourist destinations<br>-Wat Mahathat - The Rambling Wat Mahathat compound in Ratanakosin is the most important centre of Buddhist learning in Southeast Asia<br>-The National Museum - The National Museum's top-rate collections are haphazardly arrnanged. Pay a visit to the enormous elaborate funeral chariots that have carried the ashes of royalty.<br>-Chatuchak Weekend Market - Bangkok's most famous flea market bears the city's quintessential stamp of excess.<br>-Wat Pho - You might visit Wat Phra Kaew out of cultural obligation, but you should visit Wat Pho for pure enjoyment!<br>-Lumphini Park - A morning visit to Bangkok's green lung is a must.<br>