Bangkok Chinatown
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Bangkok Chinatown is one of Bangkok's must see while you visit the land of the smiles. In amongst one of Asia's most dynamic capital's is a whole district given over to all things Chinese. Here in Bangkok is the center of all the Chinese community in Thailand so you have everything from culture to commerce.
The inimitable Chinese style is born out everywhere in lucky colours of red and gold and signs in Chinese hieroglyphs. Chinese people appear everywhere and there is a hustle and bustle to their nature that is sometime at quite a variance to the easy going Thai.
China town celebrates all the main Chinese festivals with brightly coloured processions firecrackers and throngs of people. Chinese New Year is particularly exciting and loud when all the population come out onto the streets to ask their fates and gods for good luck. Chinese religion is part Confucianism, Buddhist, Taoism and Chairman Maoism and all aspects are celebrated with full verve and respect.
Chinese food is very varied and both rice and noodle dishes can be found in plenty. Duck and szechuan food are a specialty as well as Hainan Cooking... well everything can be found for this is Bangkok Chinatown..!
Top Chinatown hotels are Grand China Princess, and Prince Palace Hotel Mahanak. Yaowarat Rd is main road in Bangkok Chinatown.
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Bangkok Chinatown
Bangkok has a large Chinese community and Bangkok's Chinatown is one of the most fabulous places to visit during your Thai holiday. Bangkok's Chinatown features wonderful restaurants, interesting and colorful attractions, excellent shopping and historical treasures. During your holiday in the charming city of Bangkok, be sure to visit Bangkok's Chinatown.
