Chinatown Bangkok, also known as Yaowarat, is a significant historical site in Bangkok as well as a gorgeous leisure destination with distinctive architecture. Today, Hungry Hub takes you on a grand alley that transports visitors back to the heyday of Chinatown, complete with bright lights at night and amazing food!
One-Day Trip in Bangkok Chinatown
The Way to Go to Yaowarat
Hungry Hub recommends taking the MRT to Yaowarat Road as it is convenient, fast, and right in the heart of Chinatown’s main attractions. You can take the MRT to Wat Mangkon station (BL29) from any station.
- Hour: 6:00 A.M. – 11:59 P.M.
- Location: Wat Mangkon MRT Station (BL29)
- Website: Bangkok Expressway and Metro
Morning
1. Go to Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan
Hungry Hub would like to start your morning off right by paying homage to the Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit, a temple where architecture is humongous and magnificent, standing on the side of the road and catching the eye of passers-by.
Wat Traimit, or the old name “Wat Sam Jean,” which means “temple of three Chinese men” given that it was built by three men, is an ancient temple with no evidence of its establishment. The Golden Buddha is the highlight of Wat Traimit, a statue that is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest Buddha image made of pure gold.
- Hour: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
- Location: 661 Charoen Krung Rd, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
- Ticket Prices: 100 baht per person for museum entrance / 40 baht per person to view the Buddha image
- Website: Wat Traimit-Golden Buddha | Facebook
2. Drop by the Odeon Circle
The Odeon Circle, which stands majestically in the middle of the road beside Wat Traimit, is the next stop on our journey. The Odeon roundabout features a Thai-Chinese cultural arch, which is a symbol of Chinatown and was designed by Chinese artisans, making it exquisitely stunning beyond description and well worth photographing.
Noon
3. Stop for Lunch at Ago Cafe Ago Hotel Chinatown
Ago Cafe, a Chinese restaurant in the Ago Hotel, is a warm Chinese-style restaurant with soft live music in a clean white dining room contrasting with the dark wood furniture. Aside from the must-try Chinese menu, the restaurant also serves European dishes like steaks, standard dishes like bacon and sausage, and desserts like croissants to satisfy international food cravings.
- Hour: 11:00 A.M. – 9:15 P.M.
- Location: Thai Hua Shrine, 6 Soi Charoen Krung 31, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
- Recommended Package: Sharing Set for 2 Persons (set menu of 4 dishes such as beef salad/grilled tenderloin, tomato, onion, cucumber, local lettuce, and classic dressing, and more menus with 1 rice+non-alcoholic drink/person) Book through us now to get the NET price of only 980 baht!
4. Have a Big Meal at the Seafood Cafe & Restaurant
The Seafood Cafe & Restaurant, a new style seafood restaurant in the center of Yaowarat, serves grilled river prawns, fried sea bass with fish sauce, stir-fried crab meat with curry powder, roasted cockles, grilled mussels with cheese, and many other yummy dishes!
- Hour: Sun., Mon., Tue., Thur., Fri., and Sat. 11:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M. / Wed. 11:00 A.M. – 9:15 P.M.
- Location: 51/1 Phadung Dao Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
- Recommended Package: Standard Menu (seafood buffet such as grilled river prawns, stir-fried crab meat with yellow curry, and grilled squid along with over 80 menus to choose from!) Book through us now to get the NET price per person of 990 baht.
Afternoon
5. Talat Noi Community
After a heavy meal, it’s time to go for a walk and stretch. This time, we’d like to take you a little off the beaten path to a place near Chinatown called “Talad Noi,” an old Bangkok neighborhood that appears to have frozen time in the past. Visitors can walk around and observe the traditional Bangkok way of life as well as the old architecture that has been passed down from generation to generation.
- Location: 22 Charoen Krung Rd, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
- Transportation: MRT Hua Lamphong (BL28), then take a walk or a cab to the location given below
6. Talat Noi Street Art
After exploring the enchanting historical community and admiring the old art, it’s time to see the art of the new generation with Talad Noi’s chic street art. In the afternoon, as the sun fades, tourists can take a leisurely stroll and take photographs of various works of art hidden in various corners of Talat Noi, as if waiting for the day to be seen. Art enthusiasts will not be disappointed in this charming little community.
- Location: 32 Charoen Krung Rd, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
- Transportation: take a walk or a cab to the location given below
- Website: Taladnoi | Bangkok | Facebook
Evening
6. Wat Mangkorn Kammalawas
As the sun began to set, Yaowarat gradually woke up. On an evening like this, we would like to take you back to Chinatown again to visit an important place of worship for Thai-Chinese people like “Wat Mangkon.”
The Temple of the Dragon is a temple decorated in authentic Chinese style with a spacious interior filled with exquisite architecture, and that beauty only multiplies as the evening sun begins to set and the red lanterns gradually light up, creating a warm, magical, and indescribably charming atmosphere that must be experienced when visiting Bangkok Chinatown.
- Hour: 6:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
- Location: 423 Charoen Krung Rd, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100
- Ticket Prices: Free entry for all
- Website: Wat Mangkorn Kammalawas
7. Taking A Walk at Yaowarat Road
Once the sun has set, it’s time to prepare your body for the highlight of this one-day trip: a stroll down Chinatown’s bustling Walking Street! Yoawarat Walking Street is a well-known area that will take place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., stretching from Ratchawong Junction to Chalerm Buri Junction.
The roads will be closed to passing cars at 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with only one lane closed; on Sundays, the roads will be closed to passing cars, making it a great place to take a walk and admire the beautiful architecture and the colorful lights from the super bright neon signs.
Furthermore, this road is known as a street full of food lined up on both sides, ensuring that you will undoubtedly find something to your liking.
- Hour: 7:00 P.M. – 11:59 P.M.
- Location: Yaowarat Rd., Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
- Website: Chinatown Yaowarach | Facebook
Night Time
8. Having Some Drinks at Red Rose Chinese Restaurant & Jazz Lounge
- Hour: 5:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. (close Mon.)
- Location: Red Rose, 481 Yaowarat Rd, Samphanthawong, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
- Recommended Package: Red Rose Experience – 5 Dishes for 2 Persons Sharing Set (choose 5 dishes for 2 persons such as minced goose meat with oyster oil, chilled sake infused salad with crabmeat, hot and sour seafood soup Szechuan style, and more menus) Book through us now to get the NET price per pack of 1,250 baht.
8. Late Meal at JAM JAM Eatery & Bar at ASAI Hotels
Jam Jam Eatery & Bar, a modern restaurant with modern Chinese decoration, is an international restaurant on the 4th floor of ASAI Bangkok Chinatown, near MRT Wat Mangkon Station. It is a restaurant that combines a variety of international menus, whether Thai, Asian, or comfort food; each menu is inspired by traditional recipes from around the world.
- Hour: 11:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.
- Location: Beauty Maker Studio at I’m Chinatown, 531 Charoen Krung Rd, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100
- Recommended Package: New: Easy Set for 2 Persons (set menu of 3 dishes such as steak & garlic-quinoa bowl, and more menus with 1 drink per person) Book through us now to get the NET price per pack of 790 baht.
How did you find the one-day trip to Chinatown Bangkok that we had planned for you? Hungry Hub wishes you a wonderful day of adventure in Bangkok and a marvelous vacation in the beautiful country of Thailand.
