The travel magazine Wanderlust asked some of Bangkok's most experienced tour guides to share their insider tips – from the best bars and restaurants to hidden gems. Experienced guides Wipaporn Ord (Wi), Sarawut Thinpathom (Oh), and Pascal Rimpault share their knowledge in this excerpt…

What is the best bar in Bangkok?

Wi: The Skybar at Lebua on Silom Street. This open-air bar with glass walls on the 64th floor offers breathtaking views of the city – and a certain risk of vertigo. Definitely go for sunset! The drinks are expensive, but worth every baht. It's the perfect place to treat yourself to your last evening in the city.

Oh, I love the Brown Sugar Jazz Boutique on Phrasumen Road in Banglamphu. They've been playing fantastic live jazz there for 30 years and are still very popular. The diverse musical styles and the mixed audience make for a great evening.

Pascal: I would recommend the Rolling Bar on Prachatipathai Road, just a 10-minute walk from Khao San Road, located right on a canal. The bar is absolutely worth a visit: friendly atmosphere, great ambiance, fantastic music, and good service. A successful evening is guaranteed.

Where can you find the best food in Bangkok?

Wi: Try Baan Khanitha, which has a branch in Sathorn and another restaurant in Sukhumvit. I like that they focus on local cuisine and don't try to cover the entirety of Thai food. It's a great place to enjoy authentic Bangkok dishes in a pleasant atmosphere at fair prices.

Oh: It might be an unusual choice, but I would recommend Ban Kamnan on Luang Phaeng Road in Lat Krabang. It's a bit outside the city, near the airport, but since Thailand trips often begin and end there, I prefer to take a taxi for the short ride to this wonderful, family-run restaurant if I have a layover. The quality and price are hard to beat in the city center.

Pascal: Without a doubt, Chinatown is my first choice. There you can find fantastic Thai and Chinese street food at great prices and in an unbeatable atmosphere. It has Southeast Asian flair in every respect.

What hidden treasures of Bangkok do most tourists miss?

Oh: The centrally located but often overlooked Thewet Market, just north of the popular Banglamphu district, is a traditional market with many friendly vendors and a picturesque flower and plant market along the canal. It's within easy walking distance of many hotels and can be conveniently reached on foot or by boat, completely traffic-free.

Wi: The Thaling Chan floating market is fantastic. I live in this neighborhood and know it well, but very few foreigners venture here. It's a real hidden gem. Visit it while it still is.

Pascal: Koh Kret is an island in the Chao Phraya River, north of Bangkok, known for its traditional village life. On weekends, you can easily take the ferry and explore the narrow streets on foot or by rented bicycle. Life there is very relaxed, and there are plenty of cafes and coffee shops where you can take a break.

Further expert tips, such as the best way to get around Bangkok, tips on the most famous sights and the best galleries, museums and monuments, can be found in the full article on Wanderlust.co.uk.