Chinatown - Bangkok - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
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As one of the largest Chinatowns in the world, this area in Bangkok is renowned for its incredible shopping options and tantalizing cuisine. This fast-paced district was founded over 200 years ago and went on to become the main hub for Bangkok’s large Chinese community. Venture down Yaowarat Road, bustling with activity and brimming with shops offering an array of souvenirs, jewelry, and trinkets. Then, stop at a family-run restaurant to grab an oyster omelet or dim sum. You can ride the metro to reach Chinatown. It's also within walking distance from landmarks like the Wat Traimit Temple. – Tripadvisor
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The area
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Neighborhood: Riverside
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Restaurants
4,666 within 3 miles
Fikeaw Yao Wa-Rat
260
0.2 mi$ • Seafood • Asian • Thai
JAM JAM Eatery & Bar
143
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Asian • Pub • Healthy
Red Rose Chinese Restaurant & Jazz Lounge
683
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Asian • Cantonese
Nai Ek Roll Noodles
147
0.2 mi$ • Chinese • Asian • Soups
T & K Seafood
1,080
0.3 mi$ • Chinese • Seafood • Asian
Jumbo Lobster Riverside Bangkok
114
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Seafood • Asian
Hua Seng Hong Restaurant
444
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Seafood • Asian
Double Dogs Tea Room
88
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe
White Dragon Cafe and Bistro
22
0.3 mi$ • Cafe • European • Asian
Laoteng
39
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Asian • Thai
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Attractions
604 within 6 miles
Gong Wu (Guan Yu) Shrine
16
0.1 miReligious Sites
Luang Kocha Itsahak Mosque
3
0.2 miReligious Sites
Krung Thai Art Gallery
6
0.2 miArt Galleries
Holy Rosary Church
24
0.2 miHistoric Sites • Architectural Buildings
Wat Chakrawatrachawat Woramahawihan
19
0.2 miReligious Sites
Wat Phra Chetuphon
51,248
1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
21,347
1.2 miReligious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
8,174
0.5 miReligious Sites
Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
16,115
1.2 miReligious Sites
Leng Buai Eia Shrine
8
0.3 miReligious Sites
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  • Constantine G
    52 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not to be missed
    Energy. Traffic jams. Crowds. Street Food. A great experience. Come for the food at night. Have your food cooked in front of you while you wait. Eat standing up and then move on to the next food stall that takes your fancy.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled on business
    Written May 19, 2023
  • Angela Nara
    Satun, Thailand373 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good place but a little bit expensive
    I went to China town this vacation after come back from USA, I really surprised on price. It look so expensive more than last year, even if I’m Thai. I just wow! But food is good, especially Chinese food.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written June 3, 2023
  • Alex
    Plano, Texas2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Super duper China Town
    Great place to visit, best and biggest China Town I have ever been to. The street good is awsome, spending all night not even enough to eat them all. Full service for travelers.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 12, 2023
  • Mel^.^
    Singapore, Singapore30 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not worth visiting
    Boring place, nothing much exciting here. Good if you want to experience the traditional vibes and see the traditional kind of pastries. It's not as vibrant as what I have read or imagined. Can totally skip if the itinerary is full.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 3, 2023
  • Tiffany
    Johannesburg, South Africa753 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Vibrant and rich atmosphere
    China Town in Bangkok is a vibrant and bustling neighborhood that offers an authentic taste of Chinese culture. The narrow streets are filled with colorful shops, amazing street food, and lively markets. Definitely worth a visit!
    Visited December 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 9, 2023
  • dyhx
    5,868 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mostly street food
    Easily accessible now via MRT to Wat Mangkon station Exit 1. Come with an empty stomach and try the many different street food here from fried dough sticks to moo ping (grilled meat on skewers) to braised duck noodles and more. There are also lots of shops selling dried goods and snacks where you can grab some souvenirs while you are there. Had problem finding public toilets though so we had to go into one of the shops, ordered some desserts just so we could use their toilet.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written July 28, 2023
  • Anco M
    Aberdeen, United Kingdom658 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Slightly Disappointing
    Having had a good time in Chinatown in Singapore we were looking forward to this visit. Is it a bustling place with atmosphere? Yes. However, the lack of normal shops open in the evening and it mainly being food stalls distracts from the attractiveness. Especially, since it is difficult to sit down somewhere and there is a large seafood focus. Interesting? Yes. Must-visit? No.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written August 3, 2023
  • Jeenny Y
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Steet food
    This is a street food restaurant. There is a variety of food to choose from. I really like it because there are a lot of people and they come to eat delicious food. Recommended to come at night because in Thailand the weather is quite hot
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 17, 2023
  • Tingling Vision
    Malaysia1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    China’ town
    China Town in Bangkok is a vibrant and bustling neighborhood that offers an authentic taste of Chinese culture. The narrow streets are filled with colorful shops, amazing street food, and lively markets. Definitely worth a visit!
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 5, 2023
  • Roy581
    Nottingham, United Kingdom420 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mostly more of the same
    There are many china town areas in city’s around the world, this one does feel a little more authentic. You will need a guide to get around all of the small streets and shops, we made our own way around got lost and missed large areas. Along the main roads it is mainly jewellers selling gold and along the side roads food will a good selection of seafood. I also saw insects including scorpions on sticks, I did not try them but it is there for the more adventurous. A very busy area which is best visited mid afternoon when you see what is happening in the cramped small streets.
    Visited October 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 9, 2023
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ontheroadmaryg
London, Canada173 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Bangkok Must do - but get off the beaten path and explore
Jan 2020
Extraordinary, vital, chaotic. It is sensory overload, shopping and food..the food!! everywhere delicious. So many people, motorcycles and vendors give this area a vitality that is unmatched. We were lucky and had guide through Chinatown who took us off the usual shopping/food stall track and we explored the back alleys and old Chinatown sections. Extraordinary. The older mansions in disrepair, alleys housing Bangkok's reuse and recycling breaking down all sorts of mechanical things. Beautiful massive trees, old fashioned tea houses. We walked for hours and saw a side of Chinatown and Bangkok that was certainly unique and off the beaten path.
Written April 6, 2020
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Goh J
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Yaowarat walking street
Dec 2019
Bangkok is closing the streets on Sunday nights at Yaowarat Road for the food stalls, only one lane of traffic is closed on Fridays and Saturdays for the food stalls. Many food stalls are available at Yaowarat, including some that came up on the Michelin guide. There are also some performances along the streets. It gets very crowded at about dinner time and long queues can been seen at those popular food stalls, like the kway chap, T & K seafood and the patonggo.
Written January 8, 2020
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Håvard
Oslo, Norway306 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Busy, but not stressful
Jan 2020 • Couples
China town, and Bangkok in general, is in our opinion busy but seldom stressful. China town is probably the most packed place we’d been to on our trips to Bangkok so far. Great food and alot of interesting exotic stuff to eat. We do miss the small shops that we at least think was there earlier. Large blocks and alleys are now deserted, and only locked booths and shops are found
Written January 12, 2020
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Carl R
Portland, OR645 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Huge and fun
Jan 2020 • Couples
If you like crowds, photo ops, and great street food, this is the place for you. Steamed buns, roasted crickets, fake rolexes, real gold, yuk Turks... and a zillion people on the hustle. Put your wallet in your front pocket and wade in foe a fun, authentic, exotic, few hours of craziness
Written January 7, 2020
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Kolja
Bielefeld, Germany41 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Chinese Cultural Heritage in Bangkoks City Center
Dec 2021 • Family
I went on a weekday but it’s was busy anyways, maybe because it was shortly before Christmas. It’s a nice place to buy smal stuff or souvenirs also you can find good prices for gold there. Many Food Stalls around but some Food is truly Chinese and may not for everyone.

The Side streets are packed and many people are trying to make their way through them sometimes even a scooter appears in all the busyness.
In general it seem everything can be brought most of the stalls are no chains and therefore truly local so spending some money their supports the local economy.
I would recommend a visit and walk through China town for everyone who stays longer than 3 Days in Bangkok.
It’s good for souvenirs, every day items and also Chinese food and drinks as well as herbal medicine.
Fresh fruit and meat is also sold in some side streets which is quite interesting to get a touch of another culture.
There are also shops for gold and Jewellery around which I never brought something but seems to sell genuine and for fair prices.

COVID-19 Situation:
Everyone wears a mask or at least most people do nevertheless the side streets are very small so it gets crowded which increases the risk of infection means take care and do not try to touch your face without proper hand cleaning procedures before.
Written January 9, 2022
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Joe
Budapest, Hungary4,851 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Must see
Sep 2022 • Friends
A thriving energetic place full of sights, sounds and smells. You really get a throwback to Cantonese life from days gone by.

Many of the street sellers and stores have been there for a long time, possibly even generational so you really get a good idea of the authenticity.

You can check the markets, buy the local products and of course eat the food. Chinatown is known for its heritage buildings, graffiti murals and advertising signs.

But it's at night that Chinatown transforms. The night market comes out and it is so busy. Tons of food stalls, pop-up seating, loud noises, selfie taking etc.

Check it out for yourself. You won't regret it

Written September 9, 2022
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danae ts.
Athens, Greece2,006 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Bustling
Jan 2020 • Couples
Soooooo crowded. We barely could walk in the streets. There are many stalls to eat which are so cheap. Search for the Jek Pui Curry, in order to taste the most delicious panang curry for only 2€. Easy accessible by MRT
Written January 14, 2020
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Roy581
Nottingham, UK420 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mostly more of the same
Oct 2022 • Couples
There are many china town areas in city’s around the world, this one does feel a little more authentic. You will need a guide to get around all of the small streets and shops, we made our own way around got lost and missed large areas.
Along the main roads it is mainly jewellers selling gold and along the side roads food will a good selection of seafood. I also saw insects including scorpions on sticks, I did not try them but it is there for the more adventurous.
A very busy area which is best visited mid afternoon when you see what is happening in the cramped small streets.
Written September 9, 2023
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Whendi88
Singapore, Singapore164 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Must go
Jun 2022
Go there for food and atmosphere. U can simply famous street food there. Many will go to the local goodies shop to buy pork floss for family and friends in their hometown. Be there around 6pm if you want to beat the crowds. Usually went there slightly earlier for Sampheng Market. You can get cheap dried spices and seafood for cooking.
Written July 9, 2022
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Patrick Yau
Hong Kong, China293 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Food, food and food
Mar 2020 • Couples
I visited so many times here. Food stalls were very little this time cause of COVID-19. Aimed at shark fins and swallow nest again which were delicious. Grilled prawns were great too with bottles of Chang beer😋. You might visit Mega plaza right away or hired a grab taxi to Icon Siam which took around 15-20 mins only after that.
Written March 15, 2020
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