Everything you need to know about exploring Yaowarat, otherwise known as Chinatown Bangkok, on a sensational guided day tour with the incredible local, social enterprise HiveSters.
Bangkok is one of the world’s most fascinating cities, and you could spend a lifetime exploring every street and alleyway of its bustling, vibrant neighbourhoods.
Backpackers will flock to Banglamphu to party on Khao San Road, and shoppers and restaurant diners will hang around Sukhumvit and Ko Rattanakosin is home to the city’s most incredible attractions such as Wat Pho and the Grand Palace.
For a taste of local life and a colourful historic community though it’s worth spending some time in Yaowarat, Bangkok’s Chinatown area.
Wandering Around Bangkok’s Chinatown on a Walking Tour with HiveSters
On our most recent trip to Bangkok we spent the day exploring Bangkok Chinatown with one of Thailand’s best tour companies, HiveSters.
Operating as a social enterprise with profits going back into local communities, HiveSters have been up and running since 2014, with unique tours forming a significant part of their positive impact strategy.
We joined their ‘Hidden Chinatown‘ tour, led by the wonderful guides Pum and Pizza, and had what proved to be one of the best days we’ve ever spent in Bangkok.
If you’re looking for a Bangkok Chinatown day tour, you won’t be disappointed with what’s on offer with HiveSters.
10 Things to See in Chinatown Bangkok
There are so many things to see and do in Chinatown Bangkok that you could easily spend a week wandering around and never grow bored.
If you love history, architecture, Chinese and Thai cultures, great food stalls and beautiful temples, you’re going to love this part of town.
Here’s our recommendations for the best things to do in Yaowarat.
1) See the Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit
We started our day at Wat Traimit, and even if you’re only coming through Chinatown for a few minutes you need to make this your first stop!
This temple is famous for housing the largest Golden Buddha in the world. The Golden Buddha temple is located not far from the China Gate and is free to enter.
While the exterior is a sight to behold, the real highlight is the 5.5 ton Golden Buddha statue on the inside, valued at over $250 million!
While no one knows quite what the origins are of the Golden Buddha, it is thought to have been created in the 13th century and at one point…
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