Bangkok's Amazing China Town & surrounding area! Fun local guide
See the variety of shops, colours & smells. This is one of the best China Towns in the world. The food is exquisite, the bustle and noise is authentic.
I will guide you on an exploration of Bangkok’s major landmarks. This will give you a good idea of the history, culture & legends of one of the world best-loved cities
Starting in the Talat Noi area of Bangkok. Famous for its temples (Wats), narrow streets & rich Chinese heritage (especially food) The houses & lanes are full of graffiti. We will see 3 famous temples here (Wat Traimit: Pure Gold Buddha) plus see the impressive China Town Gate & Siang Kong Shrine
Next stop is Bangkok's Chinatown. Amazing smells, sights, food & narrow streets!
Last stop : Bangkok's most interesting temple : Wat Chakrawat. Crocodile Temple (it has Crocodiles living there!)
Wat Traimit is a second-class royal temple of the Worawihan class and originally was called Wat Sam Chin because there is a story that there were three Chinese people who worked together to build this temple. The interior has some interesting items like the Phra Maha Mondop, which is where Phra Phuttha Maha Suwanna Patimakon or Luangpho Thong Kham is enshrined. It has been regarded as a priceless Buddha image since the past. The Buddha image with the appearance of gold contains a large amount of pure gold.
Talad Noi is an ethnic Chinese community on the edge of Bangkok’s Chinatown, and on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is well known for a strong community feel, old buildings, and alleyways bursting with street art and second-hand car parts. Recently many cool hidden cafes have opened and it has become very popular with the young and Instagram obsessed locals.
Wat Samphanthawongsaram is a third grade royal Buddhist temple of Worawihan in Dhammayuttika Nikaya sect. It is situated in the area of Sampheng, also known as Bangkok's Chinatown.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive 10 mins before the tour begins. We meet outside of Hua Lamphong Metro Station Once you get to the station, please take Exit 1 Come up the escalator and we will be waiting for you outside :)