Transport, trade and logistics in Chinatown

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Chinatown in Bangkok is one of the largest Chinatowns in the world. It was founded in 1782 originally centered around Sampheng, the core of Chinatown now lies along Yaowarat Road, which serves as the main thoroughfare and sometimes takes its name from the whole area, often referred to as Yaowarat - เยาวราช. Originally a wilderness area outside the city walls, Chinatown grew to become the commercial hub of Bangkok throughout the late 19th to early 20th centuries, but has since declined in prominence as commercial activity moved elsewhere following the expansion of the city. It now serves as a center of Chinese culture, with numerous shops selling traditional goods, and is best known as a gastronomic destination. Chinatown is, in my opinion, one of the nicest places in the city. When you get off the Chao Phraya river express at the Ratchawong stop and walk into Chinatown, you can feel the energy rushing towards you. Trade is happening everywhere. Locals drag bales of rice on their shoulders, market vendors sell the most diverse things at one of the many markets in the district and the range of inspiring scents, dishes and snacks at food stalls is overwhelming. In Chinatown your eyes and ears are short.

When visiting Bangkok, you definitely must make a trip down to Yaowarat - Chinatown . I love the vibe there. Always lively and so happening, with lots of good food around. With its heady smorgasbord of street food, gold merchants, wooden shophouses, and ancient Chinese temples, there’s never a dull moment in Bangkok’s Chinatown. Exploring the side streets of the city’s oldest district is a must on any trip to the Thai capital. For the best street food in Bangkok, where a culinary food spectacle takes place every evening. As soon as the sun goes down, hundreds of neon signs flash and Yaowarat Road fills with food carts and street vendors. The pans heat up and soon the air fills with the scents of chicken broth, fresh mangoes, fried noodles and grilled shrimp. Try resisting that!

Chinatown in Bangkok is één van de grootste Chinatowns ter wereld. Het werd gesticht in 1782 oorspronkelijk gecentreerd rond Sampheng, ligt de kern van Chinatown nu langs Yaowarat Road, die dienst doet als de belangrijkste verkeersader en soms zijn naam ontleent aan het hele gebied, waarnaar vaak wordt verwezen als Yaowarat - เยาวราช. Oorspronkelijk was het een wildernisgebied buiten de stadsmuren, maar Chinatown groeide uit tot het commerciële centrum van Bangkok gedurende de late 19e tot vroege 20e eeuw, maar is sindsdien aan bekendheid afgenomen doordat de commerciële activiteit naar elders verhuisde na de uitbreiding van de stad. Het doet nu dienst als centrum van de Chinese cultuur, met tal van winkels die traditionele goederen verkopen, en staat vooral bekend als gastronomische bestemming. Chinatown is wat mij betreft één van de meest leukste plekken van de stad. Wanneer je de Chao Phraya river express afstapt bij halte Ratchawong en Chinatown in loopt, voel je de energie op je af komen. Overal wordt handel gedreven. Locals slepen met balen rijst op hun schouders, marktlieden staan op één van de vele markten die de wijk rijk is de meest uiteenlopende spullen te verkopen en het aanbod van inspirerende geuren, gerechten en snacks bij eetkraampjes is overweldigend. In Chinatown komt je ogen en oren te kort.

Taken in: Thailand / Bangkok / Samphanthawong (show map)

Taken on: July 9, 2022

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