Choose your chunky jewellery, junk foods and street clothes in Chinatown, Bangkok
If there ever was a city that was so exciting that every traveller should visit it at least once in their lifetime, it would be Bangkok. With its unique fusion of the traditions of the orient with the styles and trends of modern times, Bangkok offers its visitors a vibrant experience. The rich history, colourful culture and lifestyle, unique landmarks, and recreation and leisure attractions of Bangkok are complemented by Bangkok luxury hotels such as the recommendable Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel.
One of the reasons that Bangkok has attained global popularity is that it is one of the best destinations for shopping. Bangkok is full of various malls, department stores, commercial districts and markets, making it a shopaholic’s paradise! But one aspect of Bangkok shopping that sets it apart from the rest is its amazing street shopping; one of the premier street shopping venues in the city is Chinatown. With its own little history and culture, and home to thousands of stalls and stores, Chinatown is a must visit venue for those exploring Bangkok.
Located in the streets that stretch from Yaowarat Road to the Chao Phraya River, the maze of roads that is Chinatown is dotted with hundreds of shops offering almost everything conceivable. Known for its low priced goods and famous bargaining culture, Chinatown is a great place to buy jewellery, various kinds of footwear and leather products, clothes and accessories of every kind, cheap electronics as well as trinkets and antiques that will make great souvenirs. Make sure to see if your vendor is willing to bargain and you can be in store for some sweet deals! Chinatown is also known for being a hub of street food, with many stalls offering succulent and mouth-watering foods and snacks that will leave you craving for more. With more shops that you can imagine and great street food joints at every corner, you can be assured that a visit to Chinatown will be truly unforgettable.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
