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Chinatown

Bangkok's Chinatown area merits a whole, or at least a half day's exploration. During this time you are likely to sample every available odour on the planet, see numerous UNFO's (unidentifiable non-flying objects -"What on earth is that?") admire countless Asian countenances of every age, experience wonder, shock, curiosity, revulsion, admiration, reverence, amazement, and overhear a dozen different local languages. Not least, you'll have your lungs filled with some of the most traffic-polluted air in the city, sweetened by jasmine, and amply spiced by frying garlic. Not for the faint-hearted, this sprawling, crowded area guarantees a mega-buzz for those who enjoy feeling the pulse of a city directly through the jugular. Chinatown encompasses the equally worth visiting Thieves and Pahurat markets which are within easy walking distance. (Nancy Chandler's map is indispensable for exploring Chinatown)

Bangkok's major sightseeing attractions and enjoyable pursuits can be categorised as follows:

• The Grand Palace Area
• Other Temples
• Markets
• Museums & Interesting Places
• Chinatown
• The River
• The Canals (klongs)
• Eating
• Shopping
• Nightlife
• The Skytrain
• Sports
• Daytrips in Bangkok
• Activities in Bangkok

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