China Town In Thailand

street food tour

Yaowarat Road was built during the reign of King Rama V with the view that this area was an important trading center for Chinese and foreigners. Therefore, we encourage the construction of roads to support the trade and prosperity that will occur. At first it was called Yupparat Road, but later King Chulalongkorn His Majesty graciously graciously The new name was given to "Yaowaraj Road".

Yaowarat Road took 8 years to build even though it is only 1.5 kilometers long because the road passes through densely populated communities. This makes cutting the road difficult and there are many obstacles.

In addition, His Majesty King Chulalongkorn His Majesty intended that the road should not be cut onto the land of the villagers. By using the original cart path or walking path as much as possible. As a result, this road is winding like a dragon. Until it was nicknamed Dragon Road, the starting point is at the arch in honor of His Majesty the King's 6th cycle of his birthday. It's like a dragon's head. The area of ​​the old Yaowarat market is a dragon's belly. To the end of the road where it meets Chakkrapetch Road is the Dragon's Tail.

Currently, Yaowarat Road or Chinatown of Thailand. It is considered an important economic area that is bustling day and night. Filled with shops with a Chinese feel, gold shops, banks, temples, tourist attractions. Shopping Including street food and delicious restaurants that continually attract both Thai and foreign people to travel.