Bangkok Chinatown Sights and Bites

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4.6 Based on 5 Reviews
  • duration 5 hours
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 8-95 yrs
  • max group size 12
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-2133
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Bangkok, Thailand
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Sample some street-side cuisine at the birthplace of the famous Thai street-food scene - Bangkok’s iconic Chinatown
  • Let your jaw hit the floor when you see the Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit Temple
  • See shops that sell nothing but religious paraphernalia hidden in narrow lanes and be blown away by the bustling market scene
  • Discover Bangkok's Chinese history at the Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Centre
  • Witness locals merit-making in Chinatown’s most important place of worship – Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, The Dragon Lotus Temple
  • Relax with a cold Thai beer or cocktail while taking in the incredible 360-degree view of the city from one of Bangkok’s best kept secret sky bars
  • Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
  • This tour helps preserve local cultural heritage by visiting sites of cultural importance including Wat Traimit Temple, Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Centre which is rarely visited by tourists, and Wat Mangkon Kamalawat. Although there is no entrance fee at Wat Mangkon, Urban Adventures makes a small donation per group which goes toward helping maintain the site.
  • You will also visit a 90-year-old coffee shop on this tour, supporting a 4th generation family business who continue to serve traditional Thai teas, coffees, and snacks that they built their heritage on.
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The Bangkok Chinatown Sights and Bites tour starts and ends in Bangkok. The Bangkok Chinatown Sights and Bites is a walking tour that takes 5 hours.

Join this Bangkok walking tour to explore and snack your way through one of the old city's most authentic and vibrant spots: Chinatown. Be blown away by the blend of Thai-Chinese food, history, and culture in what is known to be the largest Chinatown in the world. We'll walk down hidden lanes, step into the most important temples, and make our way through bustling markets while tasting food the way the locals do – from street carts, old-time cafes and market stalls.

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ITINERARY

This walking tour will take you through Bangkok's historic Chinatown, a neighbourhood so rich in sights, sounds, and smells that it could only really be described as an assault on the senses (in a good way!). Taking a stroll through this neighbourhood is one of the best things to do in Bangkok, and with a local to guide you along, you'll never miss a beat.

You'll begin this Bangkok Chinatown tour at Bangkok Hua Lamphong Railway Station, it doesn't get any more old-school than this – the station is more than a hundred years old and one of Bangkok's architectural gems. There's plenty of action inside with locals coming and going, but catch it while you can. There are plans to close the station and replace it with a modern terminal in the next few years.

Our first stop is Wat Traimit, the Golden Buddha Temple - an incredible sight to behold and one of the can't miss things to do in Bangkok. This stunning temple enshrines the world's largest solid gold seated Buddha from the Sukhothai Era, measuring nearly five metres high and weighing five and a half tonnes. Here your guide will let you in on the local secrets and history behind the Buddha, and the legendary tales that surround the original Buddha that sat there. This temple also houses the Yaowarat Chinese Heritage Centre where you'll learn all about the history of the Chinese people in Thailand and the fascinating relationship between these two ; 

Next, you'll get into everything you've been waiting for – bring on the food! With your local guide, you'll head to a 100-year old coffee shop on Phat Sai Road, where you'll be treated to a traditional Thai coffee, snack, and the opportunity to sit back and soak up the atmosphere.

Fully rejuvenated, we'll continue on foot to Wat Mangkon Kamalawat – The Dragon Lotus Temple. The biggest and most important Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok, it's a completely different vibe inside with local residents coming to practice merit-making, receive blessings from the resident monks, or have their fortune told.

We'll then head to a market specialising in Chinese religious products and fresh food. At night, this particular area is filled with street stalls and becomes one giant and extremely tasty food bazaar. This will be your opportunity to go wild and try dishes you've never even heard of. But trust us, after this experience you'll never forget them!

With a belly full of Bangkok treats, we'll head to our final stop, a hidden gem of a sky bar with 360-degree panoramic views to rival all others in the city. You'll have a chance to relax and refresh with a cold Thai draft beer or cocktail (soft drinks also available) while taking in the breathtaking scene.

Your guide will point out Bangkok's significant sights, from the modern malls and skyscrapers, to the historic highlights such as The Grand Palace, Wat Arun, and the Golden Mount.

The tour will finish here where you're free to stay for more drinks and food or continue exploring. Your local guide will also be happy to assist you in finding your way back to your accommodation.

This Bangkok Chinatown Sights and Bites tour is not only an opportunity to sample all the delicious delights that Chinatown has to offer, although we must admit that is a serious pro! It's all that food, plus history, culture, and local life. We couldn't pack any more into this tour if we tried!

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Guide
  • Local English-speaking guide
Others
  • Wat Traimit
  • Street snacks
  • Traditional Thai coffee or tea
  • One Thai draft beer or cocktail
  • Or soft drink at the last stop  
Entrance
  • Golden Buddha Temple Entrance Fee
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Drop off transfer
  • items of a personal nature
  • tips / gratuities for your guide.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.6 - Excellent
Based on 5 reviews
  • Mr. Brent R.
  • On Jul 10 2016
5 - Excellent
Excellent
great tour guide, knew tons of info and gave great tips
  • Ms. Kelly P.
  • On Apr 06 2016
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Our guide was awesome and really made the whole experience. It was a fun evening overall and I'd highly recommend it to my friends.
  • Mrs. Christina A.
  • On Mar 05 2016
4.4 - Very Good
Very Good
Pam was awesome. She knows everything. It was so much fun with her.
  • Ms. Linda A.
  • On Feb 09 2016
4.8 - Excellent
Excellent
Between my partner and I we have been to Bangkok multiple times but surprisingly this trip took us to places we hadn't yet been to. The local temples and shrines were interesting with fortune telling and monk blessings thrown in.... Read more
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CANCELLATION

Cancellation for this product is free up to 48 hours before the chosen start date - full refund will be given. If cancelling less than 48 hours before the chosen start date no refund applies.

Meeting start point :

Bangkok Hua Lamphong Railway Station. Our guide will be waiting in the main departure hall in front of the ticket counters. If you’re coming by MRT (subway) please take Exit 2 Address in Thai for taxis: สถานีรถไฟหัวลำโพง

Meeting end point :

Grand China Hotel Bangkok, 215 Yaowarat Road.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour follows established guidelines that are in line with the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ framework against COVID-19.
  • Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated.
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