Bangkok is full of beautiful Chinese shrines, often hidden in small lanes or near busy markets. Over the years, we visited many of them around the city. Some are large and famous, while others are small places that locals go to for a quiet prayer. In this section, we share the Chinese shrines we explored in Bangkok, with photos and simple tips to help others find them too.
The Lao Pun Tao Kong Shrine is located on Song Wat Road in the Samphanthawong District of Bangkok, near Chinatown. According to historical records, the shrine was originally built in 1906 but was destroyed by fire and reconstructed in 1917.
The Lakshmi Shrine is a bit of a hidden gem right in the middle of Ratchaprasong, just across the road from CentralWorld. It’s tucked away on the 4th floor of Gaysorn Village, and honestly, it’s not that easy to find.
Che Chin Khor Temple on Bangkok’s Thonburi side is a small riverside shrine known for its colourful 8-storey pagoda. A quiet stop near Wat Kalayanamit and Kudi Chin.
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.
Guan Yu Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Guan, the god of loyalty and morality according to Chinese beliefs. The shrine is located on the western bank of the Chao Phraya River, in Thonburi. It is another go-to place in Thonburi and is easily accessible as it is only 1.5 km away from Iconsiam.