Talad Noi Tour: Discover the Historic Neighborhood of Bangkok
Khwaeng Pom Prap
Explore the rich history of Talad Noi, Bangkok's historic neighborhood. Discover the Portuguese church, diverse ethnic groups, and the area's significance as Bangkok's first port.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kuan Yim Shrine (Thian Fa Foundation) - One of the most colorful attractions in Chinatown’s. Guan Yin is the Chinese Goddess of Mercy, and her 900-year-old statue stands on the altar inside the shrine. Thousands of locals come to pray here.
- Talad Noi Wall Art - Earsae Coffee, 94 Years Old Coffee Shop
- Talad Noi Wall Art - Today, Talat Noi is a cultural attraction. Locals retain their form of speech, food, and folk beliefs as in the past. Houses and lanes are lathered with graffiti that makes the place popular with teenagers, hipsters, and foreign tourists who want to experience a traditional Chinese quarter.
- Holy Rosary Church - The Holy Rosary Church or Kalawar Church from Portugueseis a Roman Catholic church in Bangkok. It is located in Samphanthawong District, on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River. The history of the church dates to 1769, when a group of Portuguese Catholics resettled in the area after the fall of Ayutthaya; the current church building, in Gothic Revival style, was built in 1891–97 on the site of two previous structures.
What's Included
- Travel insurance included
- All fees and taxes covered
Additional Information
You will acquire insights into the entire history of Talat Noi, a region that has a history preceding the establishment of Bangkok. Talat Noi’s very first inhabitants were the Portuguese who relocated from Ayutthaya, constructing a Portuguese church in 1786 which is now recognized as the Holy Rosary Church, or Wat Kalawa in Thai. Over time, Talat Noi became home to other ethnic communities, including the Chinese, Vietnamese, and Khmer. Not to mention, this area was the premier port of Bangkok and served as the arrival point for immigrants.
Location
552 Charoen Krung Road
Charoen Krung Road
MRT Wat Mangkon, Exit 1
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
