[2025 Bangkok Attraction] Travel Guide for The Chinatown Gate (Updated Aug)

Yaowarat, also known as Bangkok’s Chinatown, isn’t just about noodles and gold shops anymore. It has turned into a full-on playground for cafe lovers. Think hidden espresso bars, matcha spots in old shophouses, and rooftop views with your iced latte, salted fish ice kachang, etc #travel #bangkok You can still grab a bowl of fishball soup or roasted chestnuts on the street, but now you’ll probably pass three cute cafes on the way. If you’re into coffee, carbs, or just exploring cool neighborhoods, this one's calling.

Just 3 days and 2 nights in Bangkok, and we were swept into a whirlwind of golden temples, vibrant markets, spicy street food, and rooftop sunsets that felt straight out of a dream. From the shimmering Wat Arun at sunrise to the regal Grand Palace, every moment was iconic—and every corner, unforgettable. 💛 🛕 Top Must-Sees: ✔️ Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew – Go early to beat the heat & crowds. ✔️ Wat Arun & Wat Pho – Temple-hop by boat for the full Chao Phraya experience. ✔️ Chatuchak Weekend Market – Shop, snack, repeat! 🛍️ ✔️ Chinatown – The food? Unreal. 🔥 ✔️ Mahanakhon Skywalk – For that jaw-dropping city view you have to post. 🍜 Travel Tips: ✅ Use Grab for hassle-free transport. ✅ Dress modestly when visiting temples. ✅ Carry cash for markets & street food. ✅ Always stay hydrated—it’s HOT! ☀️💦 Bangkok is chaotic in the best way, rich in culture, and endlessly photogenic. A city that stays with you long after you leave. ✨ 📍Would you do a 72-hour adventure here? Tag your travel bestie!👇 #BangkokThailand #AmazingThailand #BangkokDiaries #TemplesAndTukTuks #GrandPalace #WatArun #BangkokEats #StreetFoodGoals #3DaysInBangkok #EunoiaExplorer #AsiaTravel #BangkokViews #TravelInfluencer #ThailandTrip #WanderlustAsia #historicallandmarks #localguides #familytrip #海岛游 #极光 #deliciousfood #thailandtrip #thailand

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck #GaysInTheKitchen ✨ Guan Siu Kee Restaurant, a legend of dim sum carts for over 60 years in Talad Noi If we talk about Chinese restaurants that are not just old, but really cool in Yaowarat, you must think of “Guan Siu Kee Restaurant”. This restaurant has been open since before Yaowarat was this lively, let me tell you! It has been open since the generation of grandparents until now, it is in its third generation. But it still maintains the old recipes and classic atmosphere that can be said to take you back in time to eat in Hong Kong in the 60’s. 📝 The name Guan Siu Kee comes from the Cantonese language, meaning a restaurant that “gathers the best of China”. Oh my gosh, I feel so proud just listening to it because they brought the recipe and style of making dim sum, authentic Cantonese food, across the seas to settle in Talad Noi! And what can’t be left unmentioned is the dim sum cart, which is the restaurant’s signature dish! The staff pushes the hot dim sum cart to park at our table. Let's choose fresh, pick it up and see it like a scene in an ancient Chinese movie. ⸻ 💖 Why should I go? 1️⃣ Because this is the original authentic dim sum cart. You don't have to fly to Hong Kong to get the same taste and atmosphere. 2️⃣ The atmosphere of the shop is classic, with round tables, wooden chairs, soft Chinese music, dim lights, Old Hong Kong aura. 3️⃣ Complete Chinese food menu, from dim sum, roast duck, red pork, crispy pork, stir-fried noodles, clay pot rice, to fried food. 4️⃣ The price is cute compared to the quality and experience. Budget 250-500 baht, you can eat to your heart's content. ⸻ 😍 Why should I try? 🌟 The dim sum here is really fresh and full. The shrimp dumplings are shrimp, the filling is full. The spring rolls are bouncy, the fried shrimp spring rolls are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The shrimp tofu skin is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Eat it and exclaim "wow". 🌟 Stir-fried chicken noodles, a large plate, fragrant noodles with the smell of the pan. The sauce is well-rounded, you'll slurp it up until the last drop without realizing it! 🌟 Roast duck - red pork - crispy pork, crispy skin, soft meat, sweet and salty sauce, well-rounded, dipped with a special sauce, so delicious 🌟 This is a true foodie landmark, both old and old eaters and content creators must stop by. Just taking a picture of the shop's atmosphere and posting it on IG will give you a retro street style feel! ⸻ 📸 Cool and stylish photo spots ✨ Dim sum cart corner, so aura, pushing the cart to serve in front of you, this shot is a must-take ✨ Round table + Chinese teacups, this set is the most classic ✨ A plate of gouy si mee or dim sum plates lined up on the table, arranged in a top view corner, you'll definitely get a beautiful picture ✨ In front of the shop, an old Chinese sign Standing on this page gives off a 60s Chinese girl vibe. ⸻ 💡 Moy Moy Tips ✅ Go in the morning, 10:30–11:30, there aren’t many people, so you can choose all the dim sum before they run out. ✅ If you’re driving, I recommend parking in the building near the shop. Fill up 400฿ and get a 1-hour free parking stamp. ✅ Don’t forget to order the popular dim sum: har gow, shrimp dumplings, shrimp tofu skin, fried spring rolls, and fried noodles. I tell you, you have to try them! ✅ End with hot Chinese tea to cleanse your palate. Super awesome! ⸻ Shop details • Shop name: Khwan Sew Kee Restaurant • Address: Soi Charoen Krung 22-20, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok • Opening hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-15:30 (Closed on Monday-Tuesday) • Getting there: Near MRT Hua Lamphong or walk from Yaowarat within 5 minutes • Parking: Building near the shop, free parking for 1 hour if you spend 400฿ and get a stamp ⸻ 🔖 Hashtags as promised #gayinthekitchen #swallowattherestaurant #gaytravel #dimsumcart #Chineserestaurant #KhwanSewKee #olddimmum #bouncyharkao #shrimpjerk #chickenfriednoodles #legendarycrispypork #TaladNoiDelicious #YaowaratChineseFood #60sHongKongFeel #ChineseFoodReview #YaowaratGoodThings #streetfoodBKK #60yearoldrestaurant #foodlovermustvisit ⸻ Sis, whoever wants to taste legendary good food + take beautiful photos, get a retro feel, you have to come here. I'll wait to gossip when you go there and come back to chat! 😘🥢

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Hong Sieng Kong A Hidden Gem in Bangkok’s Chinatown Tucked away in Bangkok’s vibrant Chinatown, Hong Sieng Kong is a must-visit riverside café that beautifully blends antique charm with modern comfort. The café is housed in a vintage Chinese-style building filled with curated antique furniture, offering a uniquely nostalgic atmosphere. Sip on their perfectly roasted coconut coffee, a house specialty, while enjoying the sunny riverside setting. With boats gliding past on the Chao Phraya River, it’s the ideal spot to relax and unwind — especially on a bright, breezy day. The interior design is truly special, with a mix of rustic textures, old-world decor, and lush greenery that makes every corner photo-worthy. Whether you’re exploring Chinatown or simply looking for a tranquil escape, Hong Sieng Kong is a destination that shouldn’t be missed. 📍 Near the river, easy to find within the historic Talat Noi neighborhood. 🕰️Business Hours: 1000-2000hrs 📍Address: 734, 736 Soi Wanit 2, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand 💰Average Price per Person: THB 180 💞Reasons to Recommend: Relaxing and Enjoying #historicallandmarks #旅行酷体验 #旅行灵感 #景点拍照指南

#CanadaFlightEvent It's the same Chinatown, but from some part, it's so flashy and noisy that it seems like all the Bangkok residents are running out, but when I came in here, I thought I came to the wrong place. All the stores were closed and there was no one walking on the street, so I was a little scared for a moment.

#CanadaFlightEvent Chinatown Gate is also called Paifang and is a large and ornate Chinese gate. It marks the entrance to Chinatown and is said to have been built in 1999 to honor King Bhumibol. It is also an important landmark, so many people take pictures.

#Tourist attraction bundle 9 check-in points @ Yaowarat area Take the BTS and walk around 📍Wat Traimit - Chalermprakiat Arch - Guan Yin Shrine - Tai Hong Kong Shrine - Old Story House - Yaowarat Old Market - Guan Yu Shrine - Wat Mangkon - Yaowarat Street Food 🚇 Start from MRT Hua Lamphong Station, Exit 1, walk along Phra Ram 4 Road and enter Thai-Chinese Relations Road 📍Wat Traimit Witthayaram Worawihan 📸 Worship the Phra Phuttha Maha Suwanna Patimakorn or Luang Pho Sukhothai Traimit or Luang Pho Thongkham in the Great Pavilion 📸 Worship the Phra Phuttha Thotsapol Yan, the principal Buddha image in the Ubosot 📍Chalermprakiat Arch 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary 📸 Chinese architecture arch in honor of King Rama IX 📍Guan Yin Shrine, Thian Fah Foundation 📸 Bodhisattva Guan Yin, carved from fragrant sandalwood Tang Dynasty Art, approximately 800-900 years old 📍Tai Hong Kong Shrine, Poh Teck Tung Foundation 📸 Pay homage to Tai Hong Zhou Shi or Tai Hong Kong, the god who dispels hardships 📍Old House Tells Stories, Charoen Chai Community 📸 An exhibition telling the history of Charoen Chai people and the culture of the Chinese people living in Charoen Chai area, an old commercial area of ​​Bangkok 📍Yaowarat Old Market 📸 A source of food, supplies, offerings, fruits, dried goods, various Chinese herbs imported from China 📍Guan Yu Shrine, Yaowarat 📸 Pay homage to the God of Loyalty, Guan Yu, and the Horse God, believed to be the gray horse, Guan Yu's personal blood horse 📍Wat Mangkon Kamalawat Or Leng Noei Yi Temple 📸 Pay homage to the 3 Bodhisattvas, resolve your bad luck with the Tai Suan Eia God 📸 The 4 guardian deities who protect the front of the temple 📍Yaowarat Street Food 📸 Yaowarat Road at night, colorful and full of food 🚇 Return to Wat Mangkon MRT Station

Check-in at the Chalerm Phra Kiat Archway for the 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary ⛩️ Commonly known as the Thai-Chinese Cultural Archway, it is located at the site of the former fountain roundabout or 'Odeon Circle'. 📍 Located on Tri Mit Road, Talat Noi Subdistrict, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok, before entering Yaowarat Road. ⛩️ This archway is built in Chinese architectural style, with most materials imported directly from China. 📃 It was constructed by the Thai-Chinese community and various government agencies as a royal merit offering on the occasion of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 6th cycle birthday anniversary in 1999.

#January travel support event #February travel support event #Bangkok travel Bangkok bus restaurant. One of the bucket list items of this trip Ah, but there was a huge behind-the-scenes story that I didn't know about until then The first place I saw Bus Restaurant was near the Sheraton, but I thought it had moved because it was called Hua Lamphong... but it wasn't. For the next review, I had a refreshing cup of welcome tea and the snacks they gave me were delicious. 23/34-35 ถ. ตรีมิตร แขวงตลาดน้อย เขตสัมพันธวงศ์ กรุงเทพมหานคร 10100

#JanuaryTravelSupportEvent #FebruaryTravelSupportEvent It doesn't matter where you start in Talatnai, but just by going near there, you can feel that Talatnai Alley is starting. Last time, I came from the alley of the Sheraton Hotel, and there was a mural there, and this time, I came from the Hua Lamphong side, but after seeing the cute murals in a store, I thought I should go here. 22 ถ. เจริญกรุง ��ขวงตลาดน้อย เขตสัมพันธวงศ์ กรุงเทพมหานคร 10100

#JanuaryTravelSupportEvent #FebruaryTravelSupportEvent #BangkokTravel If you are looking for a tourist destination where you can see how people live and where it is not decorated or polished, I recommend visiting Talat Noi Alley. If you find it difficult to come here on purpose, I recommend coming here thinking of it as a Hong Xiang Kong cafe. Even the parasols on the juice stalls are refreshing. There are also foreigners who ride bicycles and do self-tours.

#January travel support event #February travel support event There's no English written on it, and it's written in Chinese as well It seems to be a restaurant that sells drinks as well as noodles. There was one interesting menu item, Deep Fried Ice Cream. Is this fried ice cream? The menu is diverse, so there are plenty of things to eat even if it's not this.

#January travel support event #Bangkok travel A coffee shop that I thought I had to go to, not too far from the hotel This place is characterized by its blue interior. Is this the signature color of this cafe? They secretly used this color a lot. It rained here, of all places I didn't bring an umbrella, so I stayed longer than I thought, but I wasn't bored.

I took a Thai cooking class this morning. The teacher prepared the ingredients and sauces #travel

#WinterTravel #BangkokTravel #CelebrationArch #EnhanceGoodLuck 📞Hello Hello, I heard it and replied It's almost 2568, the Year of the Snake🐍. To make it a year of great fortune🥳🎁🎊🎉, let's take you to receive positive energy by standing🧍♀️in the middle of the brass plate, which is in the middle of the arch to receive good energy into your life. It is worth 84 years old or the Thai-Chinese Cultural Arch🇹🇭🇨🇳 This arch has meaning and good fortune. It should be built according to the principles of Feng Shui according to the beliefs of the Chinese🇨🇳. Under the ceiling of the arch, Chinese characters are inscribed, meaning heaven and earth. In the four corners, there are bats🦇, meaning fortune, and bamboo, meaning virtue.

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck #BangkokTourism #CelebrationArch 📞Hello Hello, I heard it and answered. Thailand🇹🇭and the People's Republic of China🇨🇳have had good relations since the Sukhothai period, exchanging culture and trade, establishing diplomatic relations for almost 70 years. The Thai🇹🇭-China🇨🇳 Cultural Arch or the Celebration Arch on the occasion of the 6th cycle anniversary of the reign of King Rama IX is one of the witnesses. Designed by craftsmen who understand Chinese art, there is a power point below. In addition to the beauty of the arch, it also contains Chinese beliefs for learning.

#triptravelchina #placestovisitbangkok #celebrationarch 📞Hello Hello, I heard it and answered. Yaowarat Road is considered one of the largest Chinatowns in the world. It is called the Dragon Road🐲 with the head at the 60th Anniversary Celebration Arch or the Thai🇹🇭Chinese🇨🇳 Cultural Arch, which used to be the Odeon Circle. It is a landmark of Yaowarat. This arch was designed by a Chinese art expert, so it is beautiful in both architecture and sculpture. China🇨🇳 also intentionally offered 2 more white jade lions. The female has a lion cub under her paw. If anyone passes by, stop by and take a look. There is also a stone tablet at the back with an inscription of the history of good relations between Thailand🇹🇭 and China🇨🇳.

#GetDiscountWithoutLuck The 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary Archway .. Located at the intersection of Charoen Krung Road, Yaowarat Road and Thai-Chinese Friendship Road .. Originally, this roundabout was called Odeon Roundabout, a small garden for the people of the Yaowarat community in that area .. Until 1999, the roundabout area was changed to the 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary Archway to present to His Majesty King Rama IX on the occasion of his 6th cycle birthday .. It is considered another important check-in point in Yaowarat that tourists should not miss and come to ask for life energy under this archway to increase the power from heaven and earth in this special feng shui position #Yaowarat #CelebrationArchway

The Royal Celebration Arch in Bangkok ⛩ It can be said that this is an important symbol of Yaowarat Chinatown, which is believed to have energy that helps people receive life energy and blessings from heaven and earth at this arch. ⛩ The roof of the arch consists of 2 dragons holding up the symbol of “The Royal Ceremony to Celebrate the 60th Birthday Anniversary on December 5, 1999” and 99 baht of pure gold covering the royal initials, B.P.R., which means that Thais of Chinese descent hold His Majesty the King above their heads. ⛩ The ceiling of the Chinese arch is inscribed with the word “Tian”, which means heaven, opposite to “Di”, which means earth. At the four corners, there are 4 bats or “Fu”, which sounds similar to the word for fortune in Mandarin, and bamboo or “Tek” in Teochew, which means virtue. This point is considered a point to receive life energy, that is, receive blessings from heaven and earth. Stepping on the brass plate is like being under virtue. If you stand under the beam of the arch and look up, You will see a brass plate with Chinese characters that read “Tian”, which means heaven or heaven. ⛩ On both sides of the pillars of the archway, there are two carved white jade lions. Note that the male lion has his feet stepping on a marble, which means wealth, power, and fame. People usually come to make a wish by placing their wallets in the mouths of both the male and female lions, because they believe that this will make money flow in even more. As for the female lion, her feet hold a little lion cub, which means having many children and servants. All children and servants will be in the framework of goodness, not straying, and creating a good reputation for the family, like a mother who teaches and warns her children when they are small. 📍 Talat Noi Subdistrict, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok #Flying with Trip #Traveling Along the Skytrain #Chaloem Phrakiat Archway #Yaowarat