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Chinatown - Bangkok
Chinatown - Bangkok
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This is the oldest district in Bangkok since Chinese merchants moved to this area in the early 1780s when the city was founded.
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The area
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Neighbourhood: Riverside
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Restaurants
4,733 within 5 kms
Fikeaw Yao Wa-Rat
229
0.3 km₹ • Seafood • Asian • Thai
Red Rose Chinese Restaurant & Jazz Lounge
619
0.5 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Chinese • Asian • Cantonese
Nai Ek Roll Noodles
124
0.4 km₹ • Chinese • Asian
Jumbo Lobster Restaurant
109
0.3 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Chinese • Seafood • Asian
Double Dogs Tea Room
88
0.3 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Cafe
Hua Seng Hong Restaurant
425
0.3 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Chinese • Seafood • Asian
T & K Seafood
1,052
0.5 km₹ • Chinese • Seafood • Asian
Chinatown Streetfood Stall
98
0.5 km₹ • Chinese • Asian • Thai
Nang Gin Kui - Bangkok Private Dining
262
0.8 km₹₹₹₹ • Asian • Thai • Fusion
Yesterday's tea rooms
35
0.4 km₹ • Cafe
Attractions
546 within 10 kms
Gong Wu (Guan Yu) Shrine
13
0.2 kmReligious Sites
Luang Kocha Itsahak Mosque
3
0.3 kmReligious Sites
Krung Thai Art Gallery
6
0.3 kmArt Galleries
Holy Rosary Church
22
0.4 kmHistoric Sites • Architectural Buildings
Wat Chakrawatrachawat Woramahawihan
18
0.3 kmReligious Sites
Wat Phra Chetuphon
50,924
1.7 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
144
0.5 kmReligious Sites
Lhong 1919
153
0.6 kmArchitectural Buildings
Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
8,103
0.8 kmReligious Sites
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
21,035
1.9 kmReligious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
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Popular mentions
4.0
8,010 reviews
Excellent
2,777
Very good
3,026
Average
1,598
Poor
407
Terrible
202
Yildirim Y
9 contributions
Good street food
Aug 2021 • Business
If there no Pandermic of courage street food here very freshing and cheaper everything you need could be found here.
Written 6 September 2021
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worlds_traveler24
England, UK4 contributions
people are nice
Aug 2021
I like street food but this time of Covid. I think it is a quiet and hard time for Bangkok. Hope the situation comes back fast. I will be back here for my next visit
Written 7 August 2021
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For.Fun
Thailand15 contributions
Good food!!
Jun 2020
I come here many times, for eating here, they have many kind of food, you can choose for your favourite
Written 12 May 2021
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Dexperience Undercover
Singapore, Singapore3,786 contributions
Bangkok's Chinatown Yaowarat Is Super Awesome!
Apr 2021 • Couples
Bangkok's Chinatown Yaowarat is super awesome!
Chinatown Hakka Abacus Seed 算盘子 In Special Homemade Sauce Spicy Chewy Tasty Savoury Crunchy Delight!
Dex Ng Mong Meiyan Dexperience
Chinatown Hakka Abacus Seed 算盘子 In Special Homemade Sauce Spicy Chewy Tasty Savoury Crunchy Delight!
Dex Ng Mong Meiyan Dexperience
Written 21 April 2021
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ThaiTrav.com
Bangkok, Thailand94 contributions
A must-visit destination for all.
Nov 2020
This unique place is a mix of Chinese and Thai cultures. Opening all day but lively at night. It's an outstanding atmosphere to walk at night and find many good Thai and Chinese street foods for your dining.
Most of the restaurants open at night but if you come early you can visit Mangkon temple first. It's founded in 1871, perhaps the oldest Chinese temple in Bangkok.
Most of the restaurants open at night but if you come early you can visit Mangkon temple first. It's founded in 1871, perhaps the oldest Chinese temple in Bangkok.
Written 30 March 2021
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Phanuwat M.
Bangkok, Thailand2 contributions
China town
Mar 2021 • Couples
Good atmosphere, great food.
Should travel here by grab or taxi because it's kinda hard to find a parking space.
Should travel here by grab or taxi because it's kinda hard to find a parking space.
Written 20 March 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Sensi
Bangkok, Thailand2 contributions
Funny trip
Dec 2020 • Solo
Nice place for easy shopping
You can find also small places where you can buy nice traditional Chinese food
You can find also small places where you can buy nice traditional Chinese food
Written 2 January 2021
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Ogy Kovachev
Sofia, Bulgaria1,324 contributions
The best place to be in BKK
Dec 2019 • Couples
Our hostel was 10 minutes out of the Chinatown and we really enjoyed the easy access to the variety of places to eat, shop and see the colors of the world.
Must visit on regular basis ♥️
Must visit on regular basis ♥️
Written 9 November 2020
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johnj999
Birmingham, MI39 contributions
Dengue Fever Alert
Jul 2020 • Couples
We were in Bangkok the last week of July. The Chinatown area at night was downright scary with the crowds during COVID. Turns out we should have been more concerned about Mosquitoes in Chinatown and the nearby river area. My a Wife got Dengue Fever and was seriously sick for two weeks including 2 days in the hospital. We also stayed on Sukhumvit Soi 15 so it could have been there. But baaed on the mammoth crowds in Chinatown, and prior year outbreaks there, it is my first guess. I would recommend precautions. Believe me you don’t want this illness.
Written 16 August 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Magellanic47
Bangkok, Thailand1,048 contributions
Sunday night dinner stroll.
Jul 2020
Sunday Evening dining during Covid-19.
The informal restaurants were bustling - the people hungry and strange odors and wonderfully aromatic fragrances were blending together - traffic was busy and the passersby were queuing for their favorite dish -
Needless to say - anything and everything is on sale - from Chinese music right through to dried mushrooms-
The dinner dinning experience does spill into some side streets as well
but overall the whole experience is limited to Yaowarat Road, nearest MRT - Wat Mangkon.
Come hungry, bring cash and a camera
Please be safe and carry a mask at all times.
It is a colorful evening in many ways.
The informal restaurants were bustling - the people hungry and strange odors and wonderfully aromatic fragrances were blending together - traffic was busy and the passersby were queuing for their favorite dish -
Needless to say - anything and everything is on sale - from Chinese music right through to dried mushrooms-
The dinner dinning experience does spill into some side streets as well
but overall the whole experience is limited to Yaowarat Road, nearest MRT - Wat Mangkon.
Come hungry, bring cash and a camera
Please be safe and carry a mask at all times.
It is a colorful evening in many ways.
Written 18 July 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Inspire68615773021
Mayville, WI
Hi, I was wondering if there is any where in China town to take classes ie. soap making, tai chi and the like. Also, I know they sell things from all over and there was something I used in Turkey many years ago, but, don't remember the name. When you went to someone's house they would hand you a tall bottle of a lemon scented liquid and it was used to freshen arms and hands. Does anyone know what it is called or where I can get it?
BenBelYen
Singapore183 contributions
Hi, I'm not sure soap-making and Tai-chi are unique to Thailand. But there are many classes available such as muay thai, & Thai cooking. You can google Thai experiences or speak to your hotel concierge to find out details. I'm sorry, I've been to Thailand several times in the last 20-30 years, but I have no experience with the lemon scented liquid. Are they by any chance hand sanitizers?
Janeen R
Brisbane, Australia8 contributions
Just wondering if chinatown is worth a visit if I am looking for western style cloths.
BangkokCarnivore
Bangkok, Thailand146 contributions
Definitely when you are looking for polo and T-shirts, shoes, etc.
I want to buy black hair maskara ANNASIA.From which shop can I buy ?
Im not a robot.
Nusayb B N
Dhaka City, Bangladesh7,484 contributions
No idea coz I did not looked for black hair Maskara Annasia. Sorry dear
Kamini S
Mumbai, India2 contributions
How to go to china town from sukmaviti soi 22 bangkok?
aprilnyeo
Bangkok, Thailand433 contributions
Forgotten to add that the cost should not exceed 100B by BTS or MTR then by Bike.
If you take the cab during off peak hours its less than 100B. Chinatown market and most food stalls opens from 6.30am onwards and tech shops starts to set up by 7.30am. Its a huge place to walk: Wet Market, children and household stuff such as soft toys, toiletries, bedding items etc. Another area has whole sale sunglasses and electronic items for phones, headphone, speaker, cables etc etc then there are industrial stuff and home appliances and lastly, anything you are looking for to decorate or add on to cars/bikes/trucks etc. It will be a good 6 hours walk, view, see, eat and rest! enjoy!
Is China Town's close time is 17:00? I thought this is a night place :((
John S
Colchester, UK210 contributions
It is only just getting started at 17.00 hours; an area of bustling night life.
Chris L
1 contribution
Hi, i am bring my parents to Bangkok for the first time and they are very keen to buy salted fish there.. Can i find it at Bangkok Chinatown? If so, is there any shops that you will recommend?
manhattan64
Hong Kong, China589 contributions
Sorry, you needed to be more specific of what kind of salted fish you are referring to.
BrunaMarcon
Taubate, SP61 contributions
What time does it open?
Carl van Oorschot
Heerlen, The Netherlands1,301 contributions
It’s open 24/7 !!
Vanja V
Stuttgart, Germany134 contributions
Can anyone tell me can I (and if so- where) buy beads for jewelry making, like glass and stone and other jewelry finding? I am going there tomorrow with only one goal- to buy beads. Help!
Nirmal G
Colombo, Sri Lanka456 contributions
Sampen Market. The road is also called Sampen Road i believe. You get plenty of costume Jewellary shops and accessories there. You have to buy in bulk though
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- Restaurants near Chinatown - Bangkok:
- (0.26 km) Fikeaw Yao Wa-Rat
- (0.08 km) Urai Restaurant - Song wat
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- (0.14 km) Rise Cafe
- (0.16 km) Wan Fah Boat Restaurant
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- (0.24 km) Wan Fah Dinner Cruises
- (0.54 km) Spa Burasari Bangkok