Bangkok Hidden Gems: Talad Noi, Chinatown & Street Food Tour

4.5 (54 reviews) Bangkok, Thailand
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Discover Bangkok’s trendy Talad Noi neighbourhood, with a local guide to lead you through the lively lanes and share their knowledge of the area’s history. Visit Holy Rosary Church and Chow Sue Kong Shrine, admire local street art, and sample the best of Chinese and Thai street food.

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What's included

  • Visit the Holy Rosary Church, founded in 1787
  • Join Friendly Local English-speaking guide
  • Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
  • Sample the best of Thai and Chinese street food
  • Ask for blessings at Chow Sue Kong Shrine
  • Admire a local street artwork and relax with a coffee or tea
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. River City Bangkok
    10m
    Your guide will meet you at River City Gate 1- in front of Starbuck on the 1st floor.
  2. 1h
    Head off through the narrow lanes of Talad Noi, a historic neighbourhood in Bangkok. And explore an area that’s been home to Chinese communities for over 300 year. Your guide will then lead you to taste and try the local recipes that fuse Chinese and Thai influences, like turnip cake, chwee kueh (a steamed rice cake) and more.
  3. Holy Rosary Church
    15m
    Your first stop will be at the Holy Rosary Church, a beautiful European style Roman Catholic church built in Gothic Revival style by Portuguese settlers.
  4. 15m
    Once you’ve had your fill, visit the Chow Sue Kong Shrine, a more than 200-year-old Hokkien shrine, that stands as a haven of peace and devotion. There you can ask for blessings for well-being, protection, and guidance.
  5. Sol Heng Tai
    Pass by
    Next is another historic building, the Sol Heng Tai Mansion, one of the last remaining traditional Chinese houses in Bangkok.
  6. 30m
    Then get transported to the present as you visit the gallery of a local artist and stop in at a cafe beside the Chao Pharaya River, housed in a building that dates to the reign of King Rama II and the Rattanakosin era. Hong Sieng Kong is a retro Chinese-style café located in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. The café is housed in a nearly 200-year-old building that once served as a hub for rice trading with China.
  7. Chinatown - Bangkok
    15m
    Finally, you’ll cross into Bangkok’s Chinatown, the largest Chinatowns in the world. You will be able to full experience of the modern-day Chinese influence in the city.
  8. Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
    5m
    Your daytrip will end here, your hide will help you to return to the city centre.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

River City Gate 1- in front of Starbuck on the 1st floor.

End point

At the River City at Si Phraya Pier (Chao Phraya Express Boat) or China Town to connect to MRT Wat Mangkorn

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarians. Please provide this information at least 24-hours prior to your travel date. Unfortunately, we are not able to cater for any other dietary requirements that are not listed above.
  • Please note that this tour covers 2 km (1.2 mile) of walking.
  • Please note, if any of the sites in the itinerary happen to be closed due to reasons beyond our control, an alternative site will be visited. With so many street food stalls to choose from, if one we plan to visit is closed, we can find another one that's just as delicious!
  • Food Inclusions: Local Chinese and Thai food samples such as Turnip cake (Chinese dim sum dish), Chwee kueh (steamed rice cake served with preserved radish), Chao Tha (Duck Noodles Soup), Phad Thai Uncle Pom
  • This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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