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Chinatown Area
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Chinatown is a colorful and busy area, packed with market stalls and
probably the greatest concentration of gold shops in the city. The Chinese
community, re-located from Rattanakosin in the early 19th century, still
continue their own traditions and religious practices and the area is quite
unlike the rest of the city. In addition to the markets, you'll find Chinese
temples, Taoist places of learning and traditional Chinese medicine shops
selling all sorts of fascinating remedies.
 The small alleys and streets
between Yaowarat Road and the river, are crammed with market stalls and
small shops jostling to sell just about everything imaginable. Thousands of
hair ornaments, tea sets, hardware, food, fabric shops, strange vegetables
imported from mainland China and Chinese funeral items. You don't buy one or
two items - buy a dozen or two! Although there are some souvenirs on sale,
there isn't much for the average visitor to buy, but it is, an interesting
experience. Sampeng Lane (also known as Soi Wanit), running parallel south
of Yaowarat and the narrow lanes directly off it, are a riot of color and
noise. It's often crowded, hot and exhausting, but certainly offers a
different perspective on the city. For a comprehensive guide to the
Chinatown markets, take a look at Nancy Chandler's Bangkok Markets map,
available at most local bookshops. Chinatown is still relatively untouched
by the modern development which has overtaken much of Bangkok. Few people
speak English and accommodation is limited apart from some of the older more
established local hotels. Following the river heading north, Chinatown gives
way to the wafting aromas of curries and the exotic spices of Pahurat. A
small but significant Indian community is located around the famous Pahurat
cloth market on the edge of Chinatown, close to Sampeng market. Wholesale
silk, cotton and all kinds of fabrics are traded with tough bargaining
skills. Its also a good place to head for if you're desperate for some
authentic Indian food. The markets are generally open throughout the day
until around 6pm. |
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