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Trip Valid:1 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2011
Duration:5-6 hours
Pickup location:
The lobby of the Viengtai Hotel, 42 Rambutri Rd, Banglamphu
Pickup time:3.00 PM
Drop-off location:
At the end of the tour you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel.
Drop-off time:9.00 PM
Highlights:
Experience Bangkok's Chinese heritage, Sip a brew while afloat on a coffee ship, Wander a noisy corridor of food hawkers, Snap up fashion bargains at the Saphan Han night market, Watch Pakklong Talad become a colourful flowerbed.
Trip Code:TUD Group size:Minimum 1, Maximum 12 Price:USD 31.01 Style:Walking & Orientation, Food & Cuisine, Market visits, Local Life & CultureExperience exotic Asia on this visit to the markets of Bangkok’s Chinatown. Savour Yaowaphanit Road’s delicious cuisines and explore the vibrant night markets. Clothing from the Saphan Phut Market is sure to tempt, while the exotic fruits and flowers of Pak Khlong are a photographer’s dream. Visit Chinatown at dusk and experience a unique facet of Bangkok’s melting pot.
Itinerary
Our walking tour in Bangkok, Chinatown and Nightmarkets Experience will take approximately 5-6 hours and finishes in Chinatown.
Beginning our tour at Ratchawong Pier on the Chao Praya River we step back in time to the old markets in Yaowarat, located in the heart of the vibrant Chinatown district. The original Chinese citizens were traders living in the village of Bangkok before it became the capital of the Kingdom of Siam. The land that now occupies the Grand Palace belonged to the traders. When King Rama I moved the capital from Ayuthaya to Bangkok over 200 years ago the community was asked to move to its current location. From the pier our walking tour continues along Song Wat Road, which is bordered by old business buildings and warehouses - most of which are still operating today. We emerge in the plastic and leather product quarter on Yaowa Phanit Road. The next stop is at a 100 year old coffee ship on Pha Sai Road, a coffee and snack is included in our trip, an opportunity to relax and take in the atmosphere. Rejuvenated we continue to Issarnuparb Road and a market specialising in Chinese religious products, fresh food including seafood. In the evening Yaowaraj Road becomes a sea of street stalls, collectively becoming one large food bazaar. The food options range from street stalls to the finest Chinese restaurants. Part of our experience will be taking a seat with our guide are try some charcoal grilled seafood on the street.
Following dinner we continue on foot to the Saphan Put Night Market, where we find a vast array of clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, second hand collections and antiques on sale. If you prefer to have a painting of yourself, you can sit down with artists on the street. In no time you will have a portrait of yourself to take home as a souvenir. The final stop of the night is at Talat Pak Khlong ("talad" meaning market), the largest wholesale flower and vegetable market of Bangkok. Night-time is a great time to see Pakklong Talad as the street is covered with a colorful flower display.
At the end of the day tour in Bangkok you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel.
Inclusion
English speaking guide, Transport as indicated. Meals: 1 dinnerExclusion
Drop off transfer, Items of a personal nature, Tips or gratuities for drivers or guide.Voucher Exchange details
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of your trip.Confirmation of booking
Please call the local supplier 24 hours prior to departure to confirm your booking.Your trip
This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.Dress Standard
Please ensure your knees and shoulders are covered as this trip may visit religious sites.Children policy
Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age inclusive. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this day tour in Bangkok.
Language
English- Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
- Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.
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