ChinaTown Traditional Cache
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A trip to Bangkok is not complete with out a visit to China town. The influence of the Chinese is seen through out Thai lifestyle. My favorite noodles are Qua Tiew which to my horror I found out one day when I was a teen, they were of Chinese origin. Patriotic I may be but noodles is noodles and they are good. Chinatown does one thing well and that is to overwhelm you with foot and traditions.
It may be hard to believe today, but the narrow Sampaeng Lane, which isn't even big enough for a car, was once Chinatown's main street. Today it is centered on Yaowarat Road in Samphanthawong district covering a large area around Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Road.
There are many small streets and alleys full of shops and vendors selling all types of goods. It has been the main centre for trading by the Chinese community since they moved from their old site some 200 years ago. Nearby Phahurat or Indian market. Yaowarat Road is also famous for many varieties of delicious foods, and become foods street in the night.
History of Bangkok's Chinatown
Chinatown is located in one of the oldest areas of Bangkok. It was set up by Chinese traders who came in junks to trade with Thailand (Siam) during the Rattanakosin period, around the 18th century. By the end of 1891, King Rama V had ordered the construction of many roads, including Yaowarat Road. Chinatown does not consist of only Yaowarat Road, but also includes others such as: Charoen Krung Road, Mungkorn Road, Songwat Road, Songsawat Road, Chakkrawat Road, etc. Yaowarat is the center of the area.
The path of the road is said to resemble a dragon's curvy body, making it an auspicious location for business. Visitors can find leading gold shops, garments, textiles, stationery, souvenirs, second-hand parts and equipment, electric goods, computer parts, antiques, imported musical instruments, and local delicacies at a bargain, often at wholesale prices.
Land prices around Yaowarat Road traditionally been the priciest in Bangkok and Thailand, but now become the second most expensive after the land around famous shopping centers complex of Siam Square.
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