Chinatown - Bangkok
Chinatown - Bangkok
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As one of the largest Chinatowns in the world, this area in Bangkok is renowned for its incredible shopping options and tantalizing cuisine. This fast-paced district was founded over 200 years ago and went on to become the main hub for Bangkok’s large Chinese community. Venture down Yaowarat Road, bustling with activity and brimming with shops offering an array of souvenirs, jewelry, and trinkets. Then, stop at a family-run restaurant to grab an oyster omelet or dim sum.
You can ride the metro to reach Chinatown. It's also within walking distance from landmarks like the Wat Traimit Temple.
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- WanderlustNottinghamshire, United Kingdom190 contributionsOK but wouldn't go out of my way to visit againWe visited on a Thursday afternoon, and as expected was extremely busy when we eventually found it. Signage is poor do unless you can track on Google maps the streets are a maze. Lots of stalls selling the same products, I have never seen so many stalls selling shoes in one area in my life! Most of the stalls sell low end products as expected, lots of plastic gimmicky things and cheap jewellery to turn your ears green! Good to soak up the atmosphere and see the many small food vendors too but you have to constantly dodge scooters, mopeds, vehicles coming down the crowded alleyways do probably not the safest for young children. We didn't buy anything on our visit, not sure how anyone makes a living down there given the number of stalls selling the same things.Visited January 2020Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 January 2020
- Pia Maria HEspoo, Finland119 contributionsThe biggest Chinatown outside of ChinaIt's worth a visit. You can still find the small alleys with stalls selling whatever you can think of. Also, gold is sold everywhere. As we're not for the shopping, it leaves us with very little to do in Chinatown. There are also good Chinese restaurants outside Chinatown, so you would not need to go there for a nice Chinese meal. But, obviously, it's nice to experience the atmosphere of this Chinatown. You can easily access it by the regular river boats (orange line) and it only costs you 15 Bath.Visited January 2020Written 2 January 2020
- Sloth825 contributionsSensationfulVery busy in the evenings when the food markets really open up. All the highly reviewed places had HUGE lines for take away and seating so don’t expect to get a look in unless you want to visit just one place in the night. Pa Tong Go Savoey, is the only line I queued in for 40 minutes. It is the Michelin Starred Pa Tong Go (doughnut) stall. I was extremely disappointed. Although the doughnuts were very tasty, they used Ammonium Bicarbonate as their raising agent. It’s generally considered safe in food uses. However, it is usually used in things like cookies as they’re porous and allow the ammonia gas to escape. In these doughnuts the pockets of gas escape into your nose and mouth when you bite into them. It irritated my nose and throat and gave me a headache. I ended up throwing over half my bag away. The ammonia smell was really strong and acrid. Other than that, I tried steamed fish dumplings and crispy pork belly from a couple of the less busier stands and they were delicious. 100baht for a large portion of dumplings. 120baht for 2 plates of pork and rice. Oh and a fried scorpion for 40baht. Lovely. Over all it was more of a walking and senses experience. There’s plenty of stalls without ratings that you can visit to eat rather than spending all night queuing for the reviewed places. We stood and ate our dumplings next to a stall down at the end of a side street and loved it more than sitting and eating our pork on the Main Street. There’s something for everyone.Visited January 2020Written 2 January 2020
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Anco M
Aberdeen, UK613 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Having had a good time in Chinatown in Singapore we were looking forward to this visit. Is it a bustling place with atmosphere? Yes. However, the lack of normal shops open in the evening and it mainly being food stalls distracts from the attractiveness. Especially, since it is difficult to sit down somewhere and there is a large seafood focus. Interesting? Yes. Must-visit? No.
Written 3 August 2023
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dyhx
Singapore3 451 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Easily accessible now via MRT to Wat Mangkon station Exit 1. Come with an empty stomach and try the many different street food here from fried dough sticks to moo ping (grilled meat on skewers) to braised duck noodles and more. There are also lots of shops selling dried goods and snacks where you can grab some souvenirs while you are there.
Had problem finding public toilets though so we had to go into one of the shops, ordered some desserts just so we could use their toilet.
Had problem finding public toilets though so we had to go into one of the shops, ordered some desserts just so we could use their toilet.
Written 28 July 2023
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Petra F
Pijnacker5 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
If you like the hustle and bustle, it's a nice place to go. Certainly a challenge for vegetarians ans even more so for vegans, so better prepare. Wouldn't recommend a friend to come here, as there are much nicer spots to visit in Bangkok.
Written 11 July 2023
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Tiffany
Johannesburg, South Africa551 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
China Town in Bangkok is a vibrant and bustling neighborhood that offers an authentic taste of Chinese culture. The narrow streets are filled with colorful shops, amazing street food, and lively markets. Definitely worth a visit!
Written 9 July 2023
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Robbie
China6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
I visited the chinatown in the evening. It is amazing. There are so many different food and desserts. The overall insane crowds of people. We had dinner at the chinatown but difficult to find a suitable place to eat. If you like crowds, it is a great place to visit.
Written 8 July 2023
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smeyjsu
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Have a lot of chinese foods to eat and we can go there by riding MRT. Night place for food lover who like to try many different food.
Written 8 July 2023
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Foofa B
California215 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
An hour or two is suffice in Chinatown but do try to visit after dark if possible as it’s then that the neon signs light up the road and folk come out to snap colorful pics and eat things on sticks!
Written 6 July 2023
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Nick K
347 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Hot, humid, little space and lots of vehicles. Not my kind of place but each to there own. I was too scared to eat street food.
Written 6 July 2023
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Mel^.^
Singapore, Singapore15 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Boring place, nothing much exciting here. Good if you want to experience the traditional vibes and see the traditional kind of pastries.
It's not as vibrant as what I have read or imagined. Can totally skip if the itinerary is full.
It's not as vibrant as what I have read or imagined. Can totally skip if the itinerary is full.
Written 3 July 2023
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David
Singapore, Singapore7 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Chinatown in bangkok is a place to visit, amazing street food, good vibe and fun. It is a definitely visit when you stay in Bangkok .
Written 2 July 2023
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michael
Warstein, Germany3 contributions
Laundromat
tjlovetotravel
Singapore, Singapore95 contributions
I walk around for over an hour and did not see any laundromat in Chinatown
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, Thailand157 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
Singapore, Singapore438 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, UK219 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, China602 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 315 contributions
It’s open 24/7 !!
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