Trading has been an integral part of Chinatown’s history since there was Chinatown, and the various budget-friendly markets are an excellent display of that. Aside from Sampeng Lane and the Klong Ong Ang Canal Walking Street, there are several others, including Klong Thom Market, Talat Kao and Itsaraphap Lane.
Located at the beginning of Yaowarat Road in Bangkok Chinatown, the Kuan Yim Shrine of the Thian Fa Foundation is one of the oldest and most culturally significant shrines in Bangkok.
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat is the best of the cultural things to do in Chinatown, Bangkok’s largest Chinese Buddhist temple. Built in 1846, the temple’s design is unmistakably Chinese.
Sampeng Lane is one of those streets in Chinatown I always seem to end up at. It’s a narrow, hectic alley running behind Yaowarat Road, and while it’s packed and sometimes a bit overwhelming, it’s full of life and energy you don’t really find anywhere else in Bangkok.
Explore the vibrant floating markets near Bangkok, where colourful boats brimming with fresh produce, local snacks, and souvenirs glide along scenic canals. Discover the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, often paired with the unique experience of the Maeklong Train Market.
The striking spire of Wat Traimit protects a 5-metre-tall seated Buddha statue made of solid gold. Weighing in at 5.5 tonnes, the statue dates back to the 13th century and was originally covered in plaster
Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok, officially known as Bangkok Railway Station, is one of the city’s iconic landmarks. Opened in 1916, this grand building is located in the heart of Bangkok and serves as a major transportation hub.
The new Nobu Rooftop Restaurant on the 57th, 58th, and 60th floors of The Empire Tower in Bangkok is a remarkable addition to the city’s dining scene and one of the most luxurious rooftop experiences Bangkok has to offer.
Hong Sieng Kong (ฮงเซียงกง) is a charming riverside café nestled in Talad Noi, a neighbourhood of Bangkok popular for its historical atmosphere mixed with young modern art.
For over 10 years, Unity Festival has been a leading trance festival in Israel with a clear purpose: to unite people through electronic music. Since its inception, the festival has grown into a unique gathering of music lovers from around the world, drawn to an atmosphere of unity and pure freedom.
After being open for over four decades in the Ploenchit district, Central Chidlom, one of Bangkok’s most popular department stores, finally got a full renovation.
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Bangkok Riverside is the most attractive part of Bangkok and every visitor should go around there one day, or even better book a hotel on the river bank.
No visit to Bangkok is complete without exploring its sights along the Chao Phraya River, the mighty waterway that weaves through the heart of the city. Explore the city’s cultural treasures at such temples as Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Arun.
Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market is a small local gem hidden along the canals on the Thonburi side of Bangkok. The market is filled with delicious food and many handmade products that show the locals’ craftsmanship.
Bangkok is blessed with more than 400 temples. locally known as ‘Wats’ and many of them are immense, superbly crafted and should absolutely be part of your visit to Thailand.
Korean Town in Sukhumvit Plaza is a little slice of Korea on Sukhumvit Road, in the heart of Bangkok. It’s an old four-story mall packed with Korean restaurants, shops, and businesses, mostly located on the ground floor and first floor.
Akara Sky Hanuman Bangkok is the latest rooftop bar in Bangkok, and this one is pretty impressive! Perched on the 61st floor of One City Center in Ploenchit, opposite the Central Embassy, it offers almost a 360-degree panoramic view of Bangkok Skyline.
A Sophisticated Shopping Mall in Siam Siam Discovery is a 7-floor sophisticated shopping mall in the Siam area of Bangkok, and it is within walking… Read More »Siam Discovery
