Chinatown in Bangkok offers a unique sightseeing experience that lets you discover the city’s multicultural heritage. This lively locale is full of colour, character and cuisine and is home to Chinese temples, street-side eateries, market stalls and even gold shops. It is definitely worth visiting when one of the annual Chinese festivals are taking place and lets you soak up some local culture. While exploring by foot is one way to experience the sights and sounds of Chinatown, an alternative means of touring is by way of pedal power!
Organised cycle tours feature experienced guides who will offer valuable insight into the sights you see and take you on the best routes available for cyclists including side roads off the beaten track. As you cycle along narrow alleyways and past bustling street markets, it easy to lose track of time as you enjoy the thrill of cycling and taking in exotic sights.
Part of the charm of cycling here is the chance to head to areas one would not normally see; view a laidback lifestyle as people go about their daily business in an unhurried manner. The tours are not conducted at a hectic pace which means that cyclists have more time to enjoy what is going on around them.
One will find both Chinese and Thai temples in Chinatown which will be visited as part of the tour, while cyclists can also stop by one of the street markets and sample a delicious array of sweets and dishes such as dim-sum and coconut pancakes!
The tour continues onto the other side of the Chao Praya River as riders get a chance to explore Thonburi. Cycling past scenic landscapes, one has the chance to see such sites as the famous Wat Arun, the Royal Barges Museum and the Santa Cruz Church.
Travellers heading to the Thai capital and looking for well placed Bangkok serviced apartments from which to head to such sites as Chinatown can stay at Anantara Baan Rajprasong Bangkok. Offering contemporary Sukhumvit accommodation, this property is also walking distance from the Ratchadamri BTS skytrain station providing easy access to the city and the many attractions that the capital has to offer.