Tha Phra Chan is a historic pier on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Named after a bronze bell that once hung in a nearby temple, this important transportation hub serves as a gateway to many notable attractions in Bangkok Old Town, including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho.
Wat Suthat Thepwararam (Giant Swing) is a famous Buddhist temple dating back to the late 18th century. It’s mostly known for its towering red teak swing standing at 21 m. Due to its towering height, it can be seen from other areas in Bangkok Old Town.
Museum Siam in Bangkok Old Town offers an interactive and engaging way to learn about Thailand’s history and culture. It occupies a 19th-century building on Sanam Chai Road, which puts you within a 5-minute walk of Wat Pho.
Tha Maharaj is a riverside community mall in Bangkok’s Old Town, just next door to Tha Phra Chan Pier. It’s one of those places I like to stop by after wandering around the temples or the amulet markets nearby.
Tha Tian Market is a sizable community marketplace on Rattanakosin Island, right next to Wat Pho. It offers a unique shopping experience, thanks to its largely local clientele. Most of the vendors sell dried salted seafood wholesale and retail, but you can also find fresh produce and daily necessities.
Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market is a great destination if you want to experience a traditional Thai floating market, located in the heart of Bang Kachao, often referred to as Bangkok’s “green lung”, the market is a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The Siam Commercial Bank Talat Noi Branch is a historic building located on the Chao Phraya riverside, not far from Bangkok Chinatown. Opened in 1908, it is Thailand’s oldest operating bank branch, it was designed by Italian architect Annibale Rigotti in the Beaux-Arts style.
Naam 1608 is one of those rare restaurants you don’t just stumble upon, you have to know it’s there. Hidden deep in Talad Noi, along a narrow riverside lane behind the old Portuguese Church.
Mother Roaster Talat Noi is a popular, trendy coffee shop hidden behind an unassuming facade covered with paintings and graffiti. What probably made the cafe so popular is the fact that the coffee shop is on the second floor of a mechanic junkyard.
The Holy Rosary Church, also known as Kalawar Church, is located close to River City and just next to the beautiful Siam Commercial Bank. It was built between 1891 and 1897, and its Gothic-style arched doors and Roman Catholic stained-glass windows are renowned for their beauty.
One of the most popular attractions in Talat Noi is the Talat Noi Street Art and Murals, a series of colourful murals and street art installations that can be found throughout the neighbourhood.
Don’t expect a traditional market in Talat Noi. The name means ‘small market’, but it refers to the neighbourhood’s history rather than an actual market. Still, a small street market exists where locals buy vegetables, fruits and snacks each morning.
LAWOI’ is a new hidden gem in Bangkok, located on the lower floor of the popular Velaa Community Mall on Langsuan Road, next to Villa Market. The concept of a Modern Thai Izakaya was a pleasant surprise, as we didn’t know what to expect.
Chow Sue Kong temple is an elaborate structure and is believed to have been constructed in 1804. It is among the oldest temples that serve the Hokkien-Chinese community in Talat Noi
So Heng Tai Mansion was built in the 19th century by Phra Aphaiwanit, a Hokkien Chinese bird’s nest tax farmer who later became a member of Thailand’s nobility. It still belongs to the same family, making it a likely candidate for the title of the oldest private residence in Bangkok.
Luenrit Yaowarat is a newly renovated area in Bangkok’s Chinatown, just a short distance from the bustling Yaowarat Road. The project aims to preserve the original architecture of the traditional shophouses, giving visitors a glimpse of the area’s historic charm
Located in the heart of Yaowarat in Bangkok Chinatown, Restaurant Potong is a fine dining establishment that has transformed an old Thai-Chinese house into a modern and stylish space.
Talat Mai is a walking Street Chinese Market located in Soi Yaowarat 6, part of the vibrant Chinatown area (Yaowarat Road), renowned for its bustling night markets, street food, and traditional Chinese goods.
The Sky Bar is located on the 23rd floor of the Grand China Hotel and offers a spectacular 360-degree view over the Chinatown skyline. Open from 3 pm until midnight every day, it’s especially impressive when the sun is setting over the Chao Phraya River.
Wat Chakrawat Rachawat Woramahawihan earned its nickname from the resident population of large reptiles. The legend goes that an especially belligerent man-eating croc with a missing eye was being hunted by angry locals and took refuge beneath a monk’s house in the temple.