Chinatown Unplugged | bangkokvanguards
From the most icon temple to the smallest neighbourhood. Explore street food, alleys and canals, on foot, Tuk Tuk, bus and boat all the way to Bangkok's top sky bars. This is your epic introduction to Bangkok.
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Chinatown Unplugged

Experience the living heritage of
the world’s greatest Chinatown

Explore Bangkok’s ancient maritime trade quarters and experience the living heritage of one of the world’s largest and most authentic Chinatowns. Gain a deeper understanding of the city’s living heritage and its uncertain future in an age of rapid modernization. This walk exposes you to the dynamics and condition of the past, present and future of one of Bangkok’s most authentic and complex districts.

  • Woman walking in a Chinese alleys

TESTIMONIALS

  • I felt like I was a part of the everyday life of a vibrant, energetic, and cosmopolitan city. Where most tours look at an aspect of a culture, this tour allows its participants to be part of the culture

    Joel

  • This tour is highly recommended if you like tours with that personal touch ,small group, very helpful and friendly staff throughout the process of booking .really enjoyed our day would have done the 360 tour as well but run out of time.

    John H, Starters

  • “Great for first timers and Bangkok veterans”

    Matthew S., Sidney, Australia

  • Well, all I can say is, awesome. We did the Starters tour today with Mu. It was great. We had high expectations due to the TripAdvisor reviews, and the tour fit the bill.

    Stltrv

  • If you want to see the real Bangkok, "local" style than this is the best possible way for you to do it.

    Mats M

TOUR INFO

HIGHLIGHTS

Chinatown’s diverse communities

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Bangkok’s most intricate maze of quaint, little alleys

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Bangkok’s creative heritage conservation projects

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The dynamics of a megacity in transition from past to future 

DETAILS

AVAILABILITY
Upon request (we have to check availability of guides)

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DURATION
9:00 – 13:30 (4-5 hours)

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DIFFICULTY:
If you have difficulties walking, book this tour as a private tour.

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GROUP SIZE:
2-8pax (join-in group)

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MEETING POING
MRT Station SAM YOT Exit 1
Map: CLICK HERE

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NOTES:
Vegetarian options available. This tour is not children friendly.

INCLUSIONS

Licensed English or German speaking tour guide

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Transportation

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Lunch, snacks, soft drinks and coffee

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Souvenir from a local conservation project

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Basic accident insurance and taxes

EXCLUSIONS

Transfer from and to meeting point and back to the hotel

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Food and drinks other than offered by the guide

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Transfer to meeting point and back to the hotel

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Personal expenses

To book this tour fill out the booking form below or send us an email.

BOOK THIS TOUR

An inquiry and tours are not confirmed as we will have to check availability of our guide and get back to them within 24 hours.

TripFrom-ChinatownUnplugged

CONCEPT OF CHINATOWN UNPLUGGED

CHINATOWN UNPLUGGED + STEAMED BUN WORKSHOP

NOTE:
This experience is still in development.
Check out our social media for updates and event announcements

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DURATION:
Approx. 4 hours

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FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL US

CONCEPT

The Chinatown Unplugged was born out of an event named Bye Bye Chinatown, a street photography event the visually documented the disappearance of heritage buildings and communities due to rapid urban development. To help raise awareness, Michael from bangkokvanguards designed a walking tour that takes you deeper into the areas and communities that are trying to preserving their roots while also embracing the future. This tour is not designed with main-tourist sights in mind but rather to understand the past, present and future of Chinatown as well as the stories and aspirations of one of Bangkok’s last authentic neighborhoods.

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