Destination in Thailand: CHINATOWN

History

Bangkok’s Chinatown is a popular tourist attraction and a food haven for new generation gourmand who flock here after sunset to explore the vibrant street-side cuisine. At day time, it’s no less busy, as hordes of shoppers descend upon this 1-km strip and adjacent Charoenkrung Road to get a day’s worth of staple, trade gold, or pay a visit to one of the Chinese temples.

Where to stay

There're a number of reasonably priced hotels in Chinatown Bangkok. The Bangkok Centre Hotel and SK Boutique Mahanakhon Hotel are near the Hua Lam Pong subway terminal station just a five minute walk to Yaowarat.

 The Bangkok Centre Hotel

SK Boutique Mahanakhon Hotel

Where to eat

The restaurants mostly specialize in Southern Chinese (Cantonese) cooking, with noodles, seafood and, at lunchtime, dim sum dominating the menus. Large restaurants line the bustling Yaowarat Road, but venturing into the little 'soi' (streets) or lanes will lead you to much cheaper yet equally enjoyable establishments. Moreover, bird's nest and shark fin soup is a product that has a famous.

Dim Sum

Bird's Nest And Shark Fin Soup

Where to Shop

   Chinatown is the biggest variety of eateries and shopping choices. With about 14% of the buildings in the district designated as historical landmarks, Chinatown is home to many fine examples of the architecture of Bangkok's early years. A good example is the Tang To Gung gold shop on Sampeng Lane, around Mangkon Road

Gold Shop

 Places to visit

Wat Mangkon Kamalawat

Wat Mangkon Kamalawat

     Nestled in the heart of Chinatown, Bangkok's most important and largest Chinese-Buddhist temple is the hub of activities during festivals like Chinese New Year and contains spectacular Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian shrines. It dates back to 1872, and was called Wat Leng Nui Yee until King Rama V changed it to Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (which means Dragon Lotus Temple).

Wat Traimit

Wat Traimit – The Temple of the Golden Buddha

   At first glance, the three-metre high Buddha image looks rather average and undeserving of the busloads of tourists that flock here every day. The big attraction is the remarkable fact that it's made of 5.5 tonnes of solid gold, with an equally fascinating story behind it.

Samphanthawong Museum

Samphanthawong Museum

    This community museum is dedicated to the early Chinese immigrants of Bangkok. Set within the same compound as Wat Traimit, it is worth checking out if you’re eager to learn more about the history of the place.

When is the best time to visit

    In Chinese New Year, There are a variety of activities and have many people wear red shirt for Chinese New Year’s celebration. Moreover, have many shops and favorable. items for sale.

Chinese New Year in Chinatown at Bangkok