Bangkok

LAWOI’ Restaurant – ละโวยจ

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 Shrine

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

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.

The Luenrit Old Town Yaowarat

Luenrit Old Town 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

Restaurant Potong

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.

Talad Mai Soi Yaowarat 6 in Bangkok Chinatown

Talat Mai – Yaowarat Soi 6 in Bangkok Chinatown

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.

Sky Bar at Grand China Bangkok

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, the crocodile temple in Chinatown

Wat Chakrawat, Bangkok Crocodile Temple!

Wat Chakkrawat 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, going by the nickname Ai-bod, was being hunted by angry locals and took refuge beneath a monk’s house in the temple.

Klong Thom Market

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.

Thian Fah Foundation

The highlight of the Tian Fah Foundation compound is the large and beautiful Chinese-style shrine. It used to be concealed behind a row of shophouses, making it one of Bangkok’s better-kept secrets, but the obstacle was demolished so that the shrine could properly shine.

Wat Mangkon Kamalawat

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. The statues of the Four Heavenly Kings at the entrance are particularly impressive, though the main Buddha statue in the ordination hall is also impressive.

Sampeng Market (Sampheng Lane)

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.

Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market, Bangkok

Tours to the Floating Markets near 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.