Yaowarat Road, located on Yaowarat Road, Samphanthawong, Bangkok Yaowarat, the entire length of which is approximately 1.510 kilometers, is said and dubbed the “Dragon Road”, with the beginning of the dragon’s head at the 72nd Anniversary Commemoration Arch at Odeon Roundabout. The Dragon’s Belly is located in the area of the old Yaowarat Market and ends at the end of the Dragon’s Tail at the end of the road, Built during the reign of King Chulalongkorn. In order for Yaowarat to become a place for promoting trade, it was originally named “Yupparat Road” and was graciously given a new name: “Yaowaraj Road”.
Today, Yaowarat Road is widely known as the largest gold trading center of Thailand. and is a destination for all foodies. Because Yaowarat during the daytime, if you look, you will find only gold shops. Shop selling Chinese herbs, fruits, and Chinese restaurants. But if you visit Yaowarat after sunset Yaowarat Road will become a source of many street foods. Because both sides of the road are filled with all kinds of restaurants, including Chinese food, seafood, as well as desserts and drinks.
What should you eat when you come to Yaowarat ?
Yaowarat Road is another area that is considered to be the source of many street foods like Yaowarat. It can be said that this is a foodie’s paradise. There are many delicious dishes in this area such as Rolled Rice Noodles in Five-spices Broth (Guay jap) , wonton noodles, Braised shark fin soup, pad thai, fresh seafood, grilled shrimp, grilled squid, boiled cockles, and various types of noodles. Yaowarat recipe toast Traditional dessert recipes, Patongko, etc.
Tourist attractions around Yaowarat Road
Yaowarat Road is also famous for its gold, herbal and street food stores. There are still many interesting tourist attractions
1. Archway in honor of His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary or Odeon Circle or Chinatown Gate
Chaloem Phrakiat Arch (Odeon Circle) located in Samphanthawong District. It is the intersection of Charoen Krung Road, Yaowarat Road, and Mittraphap Thai-Chinese Road, located in Bangkok. Built on December 5, 1999, it is considered the gateway to Chinatown or Yaowarat Road.
(You can visit all day)
2. Wat Bamphen Chin Prot (Yong Hok Yi)
Wat Bamphen Chin Prot (Yong Hok Yi) is under the Chinese Sangha of Thailand. It is the first Sangharam of the Mahayana Chinese sect (Jhana sect, Linqi branch) located in the alley of Wat Kanmatuyaram on Yaowarat Road. Samphanthawong Subdistrict Samphanthawong District, Bangkok
Wat Bamphen Chin Prot Yong Hok Yi, formerly known as Wat Yong Hok Am, is believed to have been built by the Chinese in the early Rattanakosin period. Later, Phra Achan Song Heng The temple of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva was renovated. Along with changing the name to “Yong Hok Yi” around the year 1887, he then asked for the name of the temple from King Rama V, who gave the new name to the temple. “Wat Bamphen Chin prot”
(Open for viewing 07.00-17.00)
3. Wat Mangkon Kamalawat or Wat Leng Nei Yi
It is a Chinese temple under the Chinese Sangha of Thailand. The name of the temple was given by His Majesty King Chulalongkorn, King Rama V. The temple was founded in 1871 and took 8 years to build. Its architecture is in the Southern Chinese style of the Chaozhou craftsman family. The plan was laid out in the style of a royal temple, with the Thao Chatulokban Wihan being the first wihan. In the middle is the chapel. Behind the temple is the temple of the gods. The building uses wood and brick as important materials.
(Open for viewing 07.00-18.00)
4. Wat Traimit Museum or Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center
Wat Traimit Museum Yaowarat Historical Center It is a museum located in Wat Traimit Wittayaram Worawihan Tells the story of the Chinese who traveled to settle on the land of Thailand. It tries to show visitors basic knowledge of the Chinese communities in Sampeng and Yaowarat. Until it became the largest commercial area of Bangkok
In addition, inside Wat Traimit Wittayaram There is also a sacred and precious thing that must be found to pay homage and ask for blessings, namely Phra Buddha Maha Suwan Patimakorn or Luang Por Thongkham, which is beautiful and is The largest pure gold Buddha statue in the world. It has value of 21.1 million pounds in gold alone., which is extremely exquisite.
(Open for viewing 08.00-17.00)
5. Wat Kanmatuyaram
Built at the end of King Rama IV by Mrs. Kleeb Sakornwasi, she dedicated a flower garden and built it into a temple. Later, Nang Kleep’s son, Phra Darun Raksa (Kan Sakornwasi), offered himself as a chamberlain to King Mongkut. When the temple was completed Mrs. Kleep bowed to His Majesty, so His Majesty graciously graciously accepted Royally bestowed the name “Wat Kanmatuyaram” means the temple that Mr. Kan’s mother built.
(Open for viewing 06.00-18.00)
6. Leng Buai Eia Shrine
Built by the Teochew Chinese since the middle Ayutthaya period. The inside of the temple is built in the Chinese style of Teochew. The pillars are shaped like rice grains, a bit like a crater in the middle. Wrapped around with a long dragon In addition, the place is decorated with valuable antiques that are hard to find. In addition, inside the shrine there is an important ancient bell dating from the Ming Dynasty. Another important item is the incense burner given by King Rama V.
(Open for viewing 07.00-17.00)
7. Shanghai Mansion Hotel or Shanghai Mansion Bangkok
It is an old hotel that has been in the Yaowarat area for a long time. Shanghai Mansion has a total of 6 floors. Inside Shanghai Mansion Bangkok, there are long rows of red chandeliers. with red Chinese bridge It’s another place where there’s a lot of contrast. In both ancient and modern
8. Kuan Yim Shrine (Thian Fah Foundation)
Thian Fah Foundation Founded in 1902, it was the first foundation in Thailand. By gathering together groups of Chinese people in 5 languages to help poor patients receive medical care. There are both modern treatments and traditional Chinese medicine.
Within this foundation there are Kuan Yim Shrine Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara in the blessing posture Enshrined as the main god People come to ask for blessings to ward off sickness. To be healthy The body is made of carved sandalwood. Tang Dynasty art style But it is assumed that it was built during the Song Dynasty or about 800-900 years ago and in the year 1958 it was brought from China. to be enshrined within this shrine until now
(You can visit all day)
Traveling to Yaowarat Road
***Recommend traveling by MRT Subway, the most convenient and fastest.
MRT Subway : Get off at Wat Mangkon Station, Exit 1, walk another 200 meters to Yaowarat Road.
BTS Skytrain : As for how to get to Yaowarat by BTS, right now there isn’t any BTS station to go to, but! You can take the BTS to a station with MRT Subway connections (to change to the MRT Subway) and travel to Wat Mangkon Station.
There are a total of 5 BTS stations connected to the MRT:
Bang Wa BTS station is connected to Bang Wa MRT station.
Saladaeng BTS station is connected to Silom MRT station.
Asoke BTS station is connected to Sukhumvit MRT station.
BTS Lat Phrao Intersection Station connected to MRT Phrahon Yothin.
BTS Mo Chit station is connected to MRT Chatuchak Park.
For traveling by Airport Rail Link (APL) from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Get off at APL Makkasan Station, take exit number 2, then continue on the walkway to MRT Phetchaburi Station. and travel to the Dragon Temple Station
