Yaowali Road in Bangkok, there

Yaowali Road in Bangkok, there are hidden streets at the end! This time I made a special trip to Chinatown and explored Song Wat St to feel the most authentic and trendy side of Bangkok. The local Chinese cultural atmosphere in Yiu Wah Li is super strong, with a blend of food, small shops and monuments. I didn't know that Bangkok still has such a street market style if I haven't been there.

Bangkok Chinatown (Yau Wah Lek Road) inventory recommendation
Yiu Wah Lek Road is definitely one of the liveliest Chinatowns in Bangkok. As soon as you get down the street, golden signs, traditional golden numbers, herb shops, and street cooked food spring up together, 24 hours a day:
📍Address: PGR5+4XP, Yaowarat Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100 Thailand
🕒 Opening hours: Open all day, especially busy at night, it is recommended that the night market starts to feel after evening.

In terms of food recommendations, whether you want to eat Thai fusion or authentic Teochew noodles, barbecue, seafood, juice, or slowly walk with a bowl of coconut milk tofu, you can find them all. I especially recommend the old-fashioned shark fin, shrimp cake and durian ice cream on Yau Wah Li Road. Many hawkers stall locals. Remember to think about what you want to eat. When you see the long queue, you will follow the queue!

Song Wat St — the trendy literary youth street at the end of Chinatown
There are some noisy people in Wando, so you might as well turn into Song Wat St. It's very chill. This path is more low-key than the main street. In recent years, there have been more local coffee shops, handicraft shops, and cultural and creative shops. The environment is quite clean, suitable for taking photos and enjoying afternoon tea. The most surprising thing is that many shops are opened by local artists, the new decoration of the ancient house, a combination of Chinese and Western, completely alternative photo spots!

Tips:
- It is recommended to walk from the beginning to the end of Yiu Wah Li Road, reserve 2-3 hours; if you go with friends in the evening, you can choose a few restaurants by the way, "eating wandering" in stages.
- Song Wat St Most shops are open from morning to dusk, especially suitable for weekday hipster style slow life.
- There are public washrooms everywhere in the area, but they are relatively secretive, it is best to ask the clerk.
- Metro MRT can be alighted at Wat Mangkon station, a 10-minute walk to the main street of Chinatown.

Food Recommendations:
An old-fashioned sweet soup shop in Yiu Wah Lek Road (roasted chestnuts, tofu pudding)
Shark Fin Seafood Restaurant (soup recommended)
Song Wat St Creative Coffee Bar
Small shops with Teochew noodles and char siu bao sweep the streets at will, they really won't step on the thunder!
📌Many stores accept cash only, remember to prepare baht.

Finally, a special reminder, some sections of Chinatown are more pedestrians, pay attention to the safety of their belongings, mobile phones are best with a back strap / anti-theft bag, the night atmosphere and lighting are very suitable for night scenes.

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