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Odeon Circle Chinatown Gate

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    March 25, 2024

    This is where China Town begins, which has its very own flair and bustle. Weekly market during the day and then food market in the evening

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      January 12, 2023

      Built in 1999 as part of the celebrations of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 72's birthday, the Chinatown Gate is sometimes called "Odean Gate" after the Odean cinema that once stood nearby. The words on the gate say "Sheng Shou Wu Jiang", translated as "Long Live the King".

        November 2, 2024

        Bangkok's Chinatown Gate, also known as Odeon Circle Gate, is a prominent landmark that marks the entrance to the famous Yaowarat Road, the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown. This red and gold arched structure is richly decorated with traditional Chinese motifs and symbolizes the bond between the Thai and Chinese communities. It was erected in 1999 to celebrate King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 72nd birthday.

        The gate is both architecturally and culturally impressive, attracting photographers and tourists alike. In addition to the aesthetic splendor, two jade lions are placed as protective figures, donated by the Chinese government in 2007. Chinatown Gate is a starting point for exploring the lively neighborhood, known for its culinary delights, bustling markets and historic temples.

        The Odeon Circle, where the gate stands, was originally a site for a fountain and is now an important landmark, called the "Dragon Head" of Chinatown, as Yaowarat Road is symbolically considered "Dragon Street". Visitors enjoy the contrasts between tradition and modernity that are evident in this area.

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