4.5
Shopping and Markets
Chinatown Bangkok (Yaowarat)
bangkok, Thailand
Chinatown Bangkok, or Yaowarat, came to life in 1782 when Chinese merchants resettled here during King Rama I's reign. The streets buzz with gold shops and vendors dishing out oyster omelets and roasted chestnuts beneath neon signs.
Best time to visit
Late afternoon to evening
Insider tip
Visit in the late afternoon for fewer crowds and catch the vibrant street food scene as night falls....
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