Yaowarat Road is situated in the centre of the Bangkok’s Chinatown, which is one of the most vibrant cities in Bangkok. The Yaowarat road has a unique curvy shape, a shape of a dragon which symbolizes a dragon’s curvy body. Dragon is an important symbol for Chinese since they consider it as auspicious. Thus the dragon shaped Yaowarat road is considered as an auspicious location for business and pleasure.

Many food outlets with a variety of local delicacies, a large number of gold shops, clothes shops, souvenirs and antique shops coupled with imported goods shops and many more varieties of shops are located alongside Yaowarat road making it one of the most attractive streets for the discerning travelers who love food and shopping.

In the night this road becomes very colorful with the magnificent lanterns that are decorated in front of shops and restaurants. In the past this road was famous for striptease dance and for gold trade and it still retains the reputation for high quality gold products. A cinema hall is also built up on this road where movies are shown every evening.

Today this road has become a main economic road in Bangkok and the largest Chinese cultural center in Thailand which still retains the ancient Chinese traditions. There are numerous Chinese Buddhist shrines that are located in Yaowarat road which emphasizes the firm belief of Chinese descendants in Buddhism. Statues of gods and goddesses are also built throughout this area to highlight its faith in religion.

A large number of tourists visit this lively and breathtaking street every year to get the most memorable experience of their lifetime including shopping and pleasure. Comfortable and luxurious Bangkok hotel accommodation is available at a number of apartments such as Grand President near Yaowarat road to provide guests who are visiting Bangkok a truly pleasurable experience.

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