Offering a colourful insight into Chinese culture, Chinatown in Bangkok provides a fascinating visit and is definitely worth exploring when in the Thai capital. Before setting off on a tour of the area make sure to find centrally located accommodation and those in search of such a Bangkok luxury hotel can stay at Metropolitan Bangkok. This award-winning luxury hotel in Bangkok can be found in the Central Business District and makes a perfect base for your travels.

Rich in sights and sounds, Bangkok’s Chinatown is a hub of activity and offers a truly enthralling time of exploration for young and old alike. Home to lively markets, traditional style shop-houses, street-side eateries and Chinese temples, this popular locale is a great place to visit when on holiday. The Sampeng Lane & Pahurat Textile Market, the Saphanthawong Museum and the Chinese temples known as Wat Mangkon Kamalawat and Wat Traimit are among the attractions you will find here. Not to be missed is a chance to try a wide range of Chinese cuisine at Chinatown’s many restaurants, while for a truly memorable experience try and visit during such festivals as Chinese New Year when the whole area is transformed with decorations and lights and features much festivity.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+