Chinatown & Nightmarkets

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Experience 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.

Highlights:

Experience Bangkok's Chinese heritage
Sip a brew while afloat on a coffee shop
Wander a noisy corridor of food hawkers
Snap up fashion bargains at the Saphan Han night market
Watch Pakklong Talad become a colourful flowerbed

Tour style:Walking & Orientation, Food & Cuisine, Market visits, Local Life & Culture
Inclusion:

English speaking guide, Transport as indicated. Meals: 1 dinner

Exclusion:

Drop off transfer, Items of a personal nature, Tips or gratuities for drivers or guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

Duration: 5-6 hours
Meeting point:
The lobby of the Viengtai Hotel, 42 Rambutri Rd, Banglamphu
Start time: 3.00 PM
Finish point:
At the end of the walking 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.

Additional information :

Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of your walking tour in Bangkok.
Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Bangkok Urban Adventures 24 hours prior to departure of your half day tour in Bangkok to confirm your booking.
Dress standard:
Please ensure your knees and shoulders are covered as this walking tour may visit religious sites.
Child policy:
Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age inclusive. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this walking tour in Bangkok.
Language: English

Itinerary:

Beginning our Bangkok 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 on your Bangkok sightseeing tour is a 100 year old coffee shop 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.

Your trip:

This half day tour in Bangkok is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

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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