Sampeng Market Tours and Activities

Wander among the tiny alleyways and peruse the wholesale shops of Sampeng Market on a 3-hour walking tour within Bangkok’s bustling Chinatown. With a knowledgable guide leading the way, you and your small group of no more than eight will have the opportunity to bargain hunt, sample delicious snacks and even enjoy a sit-down meal composed of popular Thai dishes. Of course, no Thai tour is complete without a visit to a local temple and shrine.

Explore Bangkok's Chinatown with a small group on this multicultural tour. Begin with a ride on a traditional tuk tuk, then stroll through the three neighborhoods to see the open-air markets and other area highlights. Visit the most important temple in the neighborhood and learn about the area's history and culture through your guide's in-depth commentary.

Experience Bangkok like a local as you walk, ride a tuk-tuk, and cruise the Chao Phraya River on this 3.5-hour tour. Weave through the city streets on a traditional tuk-tuk, then jump off to admire Thien Fa shrine, stroll around vibrant Chinatown, and sample local specialties at Sampeng Market. After admiring sights like the Royal Palace and Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market, depart from Ta Chang Pier for a scenic riverboat cruise.

Explore Bangkok’s Chinatown district with a local guide who shares the best of this action-packed neighborhood as it comes alive at night. Chinatown bustles with great food vendors, shops, and a maze of alleyways with fascinating sights at every turn. Sample a selection of classic dishes from street food vendors, stop at a streetside bar, and browse the wares at a street market with assistance from your guide.

Explore Bangkok’s Chinatown by bicycle, on a half-day tour through narrow alleys, thriving markets and quiet back roads. Follow a local guide on an easygoing, 26km route that begins and ends in Chinatown’s vivid streets, where Buddhist temples, gold merchants and roving vendors jostle for space. Cross the Chao Phraya River to explore hidden temples and neighborhood markets, sample classic Portuguese-Thai desserts, and visit the iconic Temple of the Dawn.

Welcome to Wat Traimit's professionally-narrated walking tour! Bangkok’s Chinatown is key to every visitor’s Thailand experience. Explore the city’s famous street food on Yaowarat Road, Michelin-starred food stalls, and the strange delectables of Sampeng Lane with this walking tour. Also visit Chinatown’s Wat Traimit, the Temple of the Golden Buddha, which contains an actual, literal, golden Buddha statue! Within 30 mins, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, head over to the first stop. Once there, launch the app and simply follow the instructions from there! Stick to our recommended route for the best experience. No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever!. This tour does not include entrance to attractions along the route. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.

In Chinatown, we’ll visit streets lined with wooden shop houses and packed with market stalls, restaurants and gold shops. We’ll pass beautiful Chinese temples, Taoist places of learning, and traditional medicine shops on the streets off Yaowarat Road. Here, you’ll be able to explore the labyrinth of vendors and find virtually anything for sale, from tea sets to food. We’ll then head to the Thieves Market Market, given its name for the type of goods sold there in the past. Now, you’ll find old furniture, brassware and imitation antiques. Finally, we’ll head to Pahurat Market to peruse the small alleyways selling textiles, toys, household items, and herbs.

Explore Phahurat road, Bangkok’s Little India and the center of traditional Indian bazaar representing typical Indian city market, which is connected to China Town, one of the most busy area in Bangkok with charming old shophouses and small lanes full with shops selling dry and fresh cooking ingredients, items of worships, Chinese buns and imported items from China which can be explored only by walk. See interesting historic buildings and the way of people's life which remain since the 19th century as well as enjoy Thai classical masked theater “Khon” at Sala Chalerm Krung Royal Theater.