Chinatown(Yaowarat)

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Chinatown is a bustling, crowded area where you can buy just about anything day or night. It was built during the reign of King Rama V. This 1.5km Yaowarat Road is renowned as the Golden Road or the Land of the Siamese Dragon. Tourists can experience the Chinese cultural demonstrations and a wide range of Chinese cuisine available.

Location

Yaowarat Road, Samphanthawong, Bangkok

Direction

Take metro to Hua Lamphong MRT Station then continue walking for 700 meters to Yaowarat Road
Take bus routes 1, 4, 7, 25, 53, 501

Highlights

A network of streets and narrow passages lined with shops selling all sorts of things on each side of the road
The goldsmith shops offering many beautiful souvenirs
Lifestyle of the Bangkok’s largest Thai-Chinese community
Old fresh food market called "Trok Isaranuphap", where leading chefs from all over Bangkok , shop for the finest ingredients for their restaurant menus

Activities

Sit on stools watching your meal being prepared, and enjoy the delicious cuisine washed down by tea or a cold beer at the food street
Come celebrate Chinese New Year at China Town’s square organized every year

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