Chinatown in Bangkok (video)
One of the most popular sights in Bangkok is Chinatown, the historic Chinese district. This lively neighborhood runs along Yaowarat Road to Odeon Circle, where a large Chinese gate marks the entrance to the Ong Ang Canal.
An adventurous tour through Bangkok's Chinatown
The best time to visit Bangkok's Chinatown is in the late afternoon. The district is quite hectic during the day, but as soon as dusk falls it becomes quieter. Thais visit Chinatown mainly for the excellent street food, of course there is plenty for tourists to see and experience besides the delicious food. If you visit Bangkok, you should not miss Chinatown.
A view of Chinatown
A pleasant yet sultry breeze brushes against my face as we take the taxi boat from the Silom district to Chinatown. It is Friday afternoon and my last day of my umpteenth trip through Thailand. The edge of the city slips by and the sun cashes in on the waves.
Tips for Chinatown in Bangkok
Whoever visits Bangkok should definitely put Chinatown on the list. It is not for nothing that it is one of the most popular sights in Bangkok and it is one of the oldest and largest Chinese districts in the world.
Chinatown at night
If you are staying in Bangkok for a few days, a visit to Chinatown is a must. In fact, you should spend at least half a day and the evening there to see, smell and taste the two different worlds of this large Chinese enclave within Bangkok.
Yaowarat Road in the evening – Chinatown in Bangkok (video)
The most famous street symbolizing Thai-Chinese culture covers the area from Odeon Gate. Bangkok's Chinatown is centered around Yaowarat Road (เยาวราช) in the Samphanthawong district.
Are you ready to explore the energetic and colorful world of Chinatown in Bangkok? Located around Yaowarat Road, this special neighborhood offers a unique blend of culture, history and culinary experiences. Chinatown is known for its unique architecture, with narrow streets lined with colorful shops, traditional Chinese pharmacies and beautiful temples. Be enchanted by the scents of exotic spices, the sound of bustling streets and the shimmer of colorful lanterns.
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Yaowarat road in Chinatown will be closed to all traffic every Sunday from 19.00pm to midnight. In this video you can see that it is a nice place, with of course a lot of food, in the main street of Chinatown.
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