Chinatown Bangkok - Information Guide

Everything you Need to know about Chinatown

Chinatown is a colourful, exotic and busy area, packed with market stalls and probably the greatest concentration of gold shops in the city. The Chinese community, relocated here from Rattanakosin (Old City) in the 1700's, still continue their own traditions and religious practices, and the area is quite unlike the rest of Bangkok.

Relatively untouched by modern development - and despite being always crowded, hot and exhausting - it's an experience not to miss. The main road, Yaowarat Road, (appropriately) follows the curve of a dragon's body, making it an ideal location for business. And business is doing very well, thank you...

The Chinese community in Bangkok, descendants of early traders, have been living in Thailand for generations, and generally consider themselves very much as Thais; most can no longer speak any Chinese. The area has a somewhat seedy historical reputation for large numbers of opium dens, brothels, pawnshops and a fondness for gambling that used to prevail.

Today, gold shops and pawnshops are still very popular in Chinatown, and can be found almost anywhere and everywhere. Drug dealing, prostitution and gambling (all now illegal in Thailand) are also still thought to be widespread in this area - although they are not likely to be very noticeable to the average visitor. So don't expect to see any go-go bars in Chinatown!

Where to Stay in Chinatown - Editor's Hotel Guide

Stay in Chinatown for a true taste of one of the most bustling, fascinating and historic areas in town, as well as ease of access to nearby tourist favourites. (Read More)

Chinatown Hotels

Almost always hectic with street vendors and shoppers, Chinatown offers a unique and colourful atmosphere to visitors. Here we have an alphabetical list of hotels, along with exclusive deals, for you to choose from. (Read More)

Chinatown Review

Running along Yaowarat Road from Odeon Circle, the huge unmistakable and striking ceremonial Chinese gate marks the entrance of Chinatown. Once renowned for its menu of illicit pleasures, the brothels, opium dens and gambling joints have long been replaced by great food, fabric and gold. (Read More)

Chinatown Attractions

Close to the Charoenkrung and Yaowarat Road junction is Chinatown's star attraction, Wat Traimit (the Temple of the Golden Buddha). At first glance, the 3-meter high Buddha image looks rather average and undeserving of the busloads of tourists that flock here every day... (Read More)

Chinatown Restaurants

Yaowarat, Bangkok Chinatown, is a good place to head to for a wonderful dining experience. The area houses some of the best and most expensive Chinese restaurants in the city... (Read More)

Chinatown Nightlife

If you're looking for bars and clubs in Chinatown, you're in the wrong part of town. Night-time activities here are limited to dining experiences and, for the daring, a shot of snake wine perhaps. (Read More)

Chinatown Shopping

Busy, bustling and hot, shopping in Chinatown is very different from your typical mall outing. Tiny alleys come crammed with a huge assortment of goods, crowded with porters manoeuvering wooden carts around customers. The main road, Yaowarat, has lots of fascinating Chinese pharmacists with containers full of strange looking herbal remedies and probably the highest concentration of goldshops in Thailand. (Read More)

Getting around Chinatown

With its lack of a Skytrain (BTS) or underground (MRT), the easiest way to reach Chinatown - if you want to avoid the traffic - is by boat (Chao Phraya River Express). (Read More)

Chinatown Map

Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and other items of interest with links to relevant information pages. The perfect way to find your way around and see where everything actually is. (Read More)

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