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Dive into the history of Chinatown on this walking tour as you explore Bangkok's hidden and unexplored gems. Visit museums, temples, street food outlets, and food markets and witness the vibrance of Chinese culture in Thailand. Explore the beautiful Chinese shrine "Kuan Yim Shrine" and walk the long Yaowarat road to the Chinatown street food market.

Key Highlights

  • Discover Chinatown's history in the Charoen Chai district and its unique fish paper markets of Joss papers.
  • Visit Thailand’s grandest golden Buddha Temple, Wat Traimit, and explore the Chinatown gateway called "Odeon Circle".
  • At the beautiful Chinese shrine of Kuan Yim Shrine, make a wish to the Chinese God for good luck.
  • Explore your Chinese instincts for food at the Chinatown street food market and indulge in local dinner.

About Hidden Gem Chinatown Walking Tour

A walking day tour to the hidden gem, Chinatown has so much to offer visitors, be it history, culture, or architecture. Start your four-hour walking tour from our meeting point at the MRT Wat Mangkon Exit 3. Meet our guide and prep yourself for an eventful evening of Chinese cultural immersion.

Our first stop is the Charoen Chai district, where we learn about the popular joss papers, also known as fish papers, and try local snacks from the Chinese crowd. Exploring their uniqueness leads you to Baan Koa Roa Rueng, an old house turned into a museum for visitors of all descents. This engaging museum speaks volumes about Chinese architecture and style of living. Now brace yourselves to visit Wat Traimit, One of Thailand's most significant golden Buddha temples. This hidden beauty is a modest temple with sliding golden dome-like pagodas and magnificent idols. In sanctity, we further walk to the Chinatown gateway called "Odeon Circle", where we discover the Chinese shrine of Kuan Yim. One of Thailand's most serene and peaceful temples makes a wish to the Chinese deity for good fortune and prosperity in life. For a delightful ending to this evening tour, we head to Yaowarat Road to Chinatown street food market for a local dinner and return to the meeting point.

Inclusions

  • Public Transportation
  • Local Expert guide Host in English and Thai Language
  • Food

Exclusions

Additional Information

Know before you book
  • ​Please reserve the tour 3 days in advance.
  • The tour operates from 15.00 - 19:30 Hrs. (4 hrs.)
  • The meet-up point is at MRT Wat Mangkon Exit 3.
Rough Itinerary 
  • 03:00 pm. Meet up at MRT Station Wat Mangkon Exit 3
  • 03:15 pm.  Heading to Charoen Chai district, the joss paper area, we will visit Baan Koa Roa Rueng, an old house that has now become a museum. Visit a Joss paper shop and try local snacks here.
  • 04:30 pm. Visit Wat Traimit, one of Thailand's most prominent golden Buddha temples! After that, we will walk to the Chinatown gateway called "Odeon circle."
  • 05:15 pm. We will Visit a beautiful Chinese shrine called "Kuan Yim Shrine" and wish the Chinese god good luck!
  • 05:45 pm. We will walk along Yaowarat Road to the Chinatown street food market and see how vendors set up their stores! Yes, we will have a local dinner here!
  • 07:30 pm. We will walk back to the meeting point. 

Cancellation Policy

  • The ticket is cancellable with 100% return if cancelled 24 hours before the date of the tour.

Hidden Gem Chinatown Walking Tour Frequently Asked Questions

Will Chinatown in Bangkok be open every day?
Yes, Chinatown Bangkok is open every day, and the best time to visit the market will be when the sun is down and there is no heat.
What is the best time of day to go to Chinatown Bangkok?
Around 6:30 p.m., the majority of the street food market merchants open. For the widest selection of food booths, visit at night. Simply strolling through Chinatown's winding lanes and taking in the mood is the greatest way to see it.

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Hidden Gem Chinatown Walking Tour

USD 42.92

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