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

4.5
(52 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Your guide will meet you at River City Gate 1- in front of Starbuck on the 1st floor.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Next is another historic building, the Sol Heng Tai Mansion, one of the last remaining traditional Chinese houses in Bangkok.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Your daytrip will end here, your hide will help you to return to the city centre.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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!
Supplied by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Thailand

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Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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