Binondo is the world’s oldest Chinatown, with written records showing it was established in 1564. According to historians, as early as 1603, there were already 20,000 Chinese residents recorded in Manila (compared to barely 1,000 Spaniards). Pre-Spanish colonization, the Philippines was already trading with the Chinese as evidenced by the Chinese jars and ceramicware and influence in food dug up as archeaological finds.
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One of the reasons why we moved from Patpong area to Chinatown during our stay in Bangkok was to be nearer the Hua Lamphong State Railway station. But another sub-ulterior reason was I wanted to be near a real neighborhood — a place where people gather together at night to talk about their day — and Chinatown (Yaowaraj) was that. Continue reading “The Unforgotten, A Heritage Shophouse in Bangkok”
Bangkok’s Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in the world. Bangkok’s Chinatown is like a city within a city. We attempted to cover all of Chinatown, but three days is just not enough. I realized that when you come to Bangkok’s Chinatown, you must have a purpose and must know the exact location of that purpose. Otherwise, you’ll end up lost, although we didn’t mind for there are sights to see, treasures to discover, including gold, and lots of gold, and delicious food to eat in every corner. Continue reading “Bangkok’s Chinatown”
After our siblings went back to the Philippines, my husband and I continued our journey throughout Thailand. We checked out of Orchid Hostel and transferred to another hostel nearer to the Hua Lumphong Station or the central train station that would take us to our next destination. We arrived at Chic Hostel in Bangkok’s Chinatown after lunch and we were immediately given our room. Read on for my review of this strategically located hostel. Continue reading “Where to Stay in Bangkok: Chic Hostel”
Psyche Castillon 