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Bangkok chinatown is the largest oversea Chinese community in the world. In the community, there are many histtoric attractions to visit and these are the list of attractions that I recommend when you're in Bangkok chinatown; Yaowarat Road, Wat Trimitr Wittayaram, Talad Kao (Old Market), Leng Buay la Alley, Sampeng Market, Wat Chakkrawat Ratchawat Wora Maha Vihara, the old buildings on Thanon Song Wad, Luang Kocha Ishak Mosque, Wat Pathumkongka Ratchawora Vihara, Talad Noi, Holy Rosary Church, Siam Commercial Bangk, and Krung Thai Art Galley. Yaowarat Road Yaowarat Road or "The Dragon Road", built in 1891 under King Rama V's reign, is a part of the famed Chinese-Thai community with a very long history. In the past, Yaowarat Road was the main commercial avenue before Silom Road, as you see the evidence of its greatness from the commerical buildings which are regarded as the very first construction of its kind. Photo credit : home.co.th There are two sides of Yaowarat Road, the old Chinese-Thai cultural community, and the centre of wonderful dishese and great restaurants. The dazzling Chinese billboards on each side combined with the crowded atmosphere every night would impress visitors. Especially, in the Chinese New Year Festival, when the road would be filled with people from everywhere and shinging with lights that never go out. At the beginning of Yaowarat Road is "Odeon Circle." Also known as the 'Dragon Head', named after Odeon Cinema, was the recreational space in the past. The great Chinese ceremonial gate is located there, built in 1999 for the 72nd aniversary of the King, and now became the landmark of Yaowarat Road. Photo credit : bkkchina.co.th The gate which was the result of collaboration of Chinese-Thai people in the area, is the emblem of the royalty and the great bond. It is the Chinese style arc with