Why do you disturb my sleep, stupid mortal? Do you disrespect ancient creatures like me?
You really don’t know who I am?
I am Yaowarat’s dragon! The Guardian of Secrets, the Guardian of the Story, and the Silent Witnesses of the Transformation for hundreds of years.
I see you want to ask me to guide you through the Chinatown of Bangkok – China and Thailand are colorful, chaotic, beaten hearts.
You’ll remember well that Chinatown is not an ordinary place – it’s a whirlpool of chaos, mystery and barriers that whirlpool all over the course of the process.
Don’t you like the sleek, sterile hugs of one of Bangkok’s glittering malls?
No? that’s all. Then climb up my back so we might leave!
Ah, but we have forgotten something. The price of my time. You don’t think I did this for free, right?
At the end of our trip, you will answer my riddles. If you answer correctly, you can walk away.
If not, I know I will have a feast tonight.
This is your riddle.
Born on Earth, kissed by the sun,
A golden gem, is one.
On the snow bed, dressed in sweetness,
Now give me a name and pass the test.
I see you tremble with your life like you do. To reward you with heroic rewards, I give you this clue: You will see the answers to my riddles on the way.
Now we are leaving!
Let’s start where all the roads come together: Yaowarat Road. Many people say this is the lifeblood of Bangkok Chinatown.
With a simple tongue, it is called “Royal Road”, which is the grand name of King Rama V in 1891. This is a suitable title, isn’t it because this road is worth jealous?
But for those who really know its essence, it is also called Dragon Road. Do you know why?
Some people say it’s because Yaowarat’s coils and twists are as powerful as me.
But the reason is much more than that.
I roamed the lands before King Rama V made plans for the Great Boulevard. Our dragon arrives with the Chinese of Taichu, who finds a new home across the vast ocean.
Remember this: our spirit is filled with everything here. Walking these streets is walking in the echoes of the past, with countless stories buzzing in every stone, every alley.
Now I will show you a divine place where the wisdom and power of the dragon are well known.
hold on! here we go!
Don’t be fooled by the modest look of Wat Mangkon Kamalawat. Trust me, the interior is suitable for dragons.
I don’t think you know what the name means, right? Don’t look that nervous, because your life doesn’t depend on this answer. Excellent, perhaps no.
It means “Dragon Lotus Temple”.
Of course, you know that dragons are not ordinary beasts. We are the divine bearers of power, luck, and infinite courage. These temples glitter in red and gold, for these sacred tone, when unified, summon the pinnacle of prosperity and wealth.
Saying tribute to people like me, do you disagree?
Next, we visited the place you admire most.
Welcome to the road to Xixi Sampeng! It’s the belly of Chinatown where men and women pray on the altar of money.
See how you get together! See how you trade and bargain!
I remember when the rice fields shine like emeralds in the sun. Now, it’s just your scooter “brrrrrrrrrmmmm” and then pollute the air.
Thankfully, not all the scents here are sweaty humans and stinky scooters. Take a deep breath and taste the sweet charm of turmeric, cinnamon and the flavor of chili. A feast of the nose, isn’t it?
Your kind of thing used to sell other fun here, because Sangshan Road was once called “Sin Lane”. Buy and sell opium and physical pleasures of brothels in this dark place.
Since you seem to be interested in wealth, I know where the next one will take you. Grab Hold, as we will face to face with Phra Phuttha Maha Suwanna Patimakon, Thailand’s most valuable treasure.
Wat Tramit was once a humble temple with only a few. Now, this is very important.
Any guesses why?
No, not these cute golden bells. But it does have something to do with gold. Or should I say that this has something to do with “a lot of gold”?
Humble yourself before Phra Phuttha Maha Suwanna Patimakon, known as the “Golden Buddha” and your love.
The Golden Buddha is ten feet tall and has a lifespan of over 700 years – yes, even bigger than me.
What is that? Hungry, are you? Me too! But I will wait till tonight to keep my hunger sharp so that when your wisdom shaking on my riddles.
Are you the picky type of people who are afraid of street Bangkok belly? No? Ah, OK! At least you have the courage.
I’m sure you’ll find something you like here. But be careful, because this food is usually too spicy for your favorite food.
Make sure there are some mango sticky rice. If this is your last day on Earth, it should have at least a little sweetness.
You should be on your own in the next part of the journey because I have other things to watch out for. Find the giant fig tree in Talat Noi. You will know this by the bright colors wrapped around the trunk.
But warning: don’t even sneak away to avoid my riddles. Yaowarat’s powerful dragon sees everyone, no matter where you hide, you will find you.
Ah, you have reached our sacred Bodhi tree. Tell me, Wanderer, how do you do it?
When Portuguese merchants became the first port in Bangkok, Portuguese merchants were the first to settle here. Since then, Talat Noi has championed many people: Vietnam, Khmer, and most famously Chinese.
Ah, you’ve discovered abandoned cars nearby. There is no doubt that like many of you, you will feel compelled to live forever in the photos. Humans and their unique fascination.
It was called the “Antique Turtle Car” and was once a shiny Fiat 500.
That’s why you’ll see tons of engines, carburetors, etc on the street.
But the auto parts are almost as old as me, not the only thing Talat Noi has.
This old man’s cargo might like the mango.
This is a tribute to your mortals, a stupid belief in love.
Sweet, but these young lovers will be dusty when I was still young.
Chinatown takes what you call “street art” (Teems), the world of regrets your brief mortals trying to regret in a scarce world, this is your appearance, which puts you in trouble.
Our day is over and I have more memorable things to show you.
I have been proud to see Leng Buai Ia Shrine, the oldest Chinese temple in Thailand, the entire country, since 1658.
Naturally, it is decorated with a powerful dragon, which is a suitable symbol of power and protection. Such a figurine can almost find your eyes.
On the wall, on the cylinder…
On the roof…
Outside, a magnificent cylinder with a dragon around it.
You should enter, but our time is getting shorter and shorter. Arrive on the boat. By returning to Yaowarat Road wisely, because you should answer my riddles.
Ah, we’re back.
Don’t be deceived by the bustling chaos of this street. If you can’t answer my riddle, you won’t escape. I will devour you-your mortals don’t know, and can only see more noise and glare.
This is another riddle.
Born on Earth, kissed by the sun,
A golden gem, is one.
On the snow bed, dressed in sweetness,
Now give me a name and pass the test.
OK, stupid mortal. I show you the glorious heart of Bangkok, China, and now you have to pay the price.
Give me my answer or your life will be confiscated!
Mango sticky rice? are you sure? Very good because that’s right!
Yaowarat’s dragon was not shown to you today. For the answer to another riddle, I will give you another day.
No? Would you rather explore it yourself? Maybe you’re smarter than I thought.
