A half-day walking tour of Talat Noi and Yaowarat exploring the history of the Ang Yi secret societies, through shrines, century-old houses and narrow alleys.
Trip highlights
- Uncover the stories of the Ang Yi in Bangkok's Chinatown
- Explore historic Chinese shrines, century-old houses and narrow alleys
- Learn why Thailand outlawed the mysterious Ang Yi societies
- Visit places once linked to Bangkok's secret societies and old Chinatown
Highlight places
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About this tour
This half-day walking tour explores the surviving history of the Ang Yi, the Chinese secret societies that once wielded great influence in Bangkok's Chinatown. Walking with a guide, you learn why Thailand outlawed them and how their hidden world shaped the city's Chinese heritage.
The route takes in historic Chinese shrines, century-old houses and narrow alleys across Talat Noi and Yaowarat. Highlights include a shrine that once had a secret tunnel to the river, a 220-year-old house that belonged to an Ang Yi leader, and a shrine courtyard once used for martial arts training. The tour also touches on Dr. Sun Yat-sen, who visited Thailand and met Chinese revolutionary supporters, including members of local brotherhoods.
The tour is guided in Thai by a history expert from The Wild Chronicles. It starts at MRT Wat Mangkon, Exit 1, and runs from about 13:15 to 17:00. Group size is up to 22.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Ang Yi tour of old Bangkok: Yaowarat and Talat Noi
13:00–13:10 Meet at MRT Wat Mangkon, Exit 1.
13:15–16:30 Start the Ang Yi tour of old Bangkok.
- Phor Yi Kor Hong Shrine
- Chow Sue Kong Shrine: once had a secret tunnel that Ang Yi members used to escape arrest and reach the river pier.
- Sow Heng Tai: a 220-year-old house, once the home of an Ang Yi leader.
- Rong Kuek Shrine: its front courtyard was once used by the Ang Yi for martial arts training.
- Soi Phi Dip (Soi Flat Sap Sin)
16:30–17:00 Walk back to MRT Wat Mangkon, Exit 1. The tour ends at 17:00.
Included
- Thai-speaking tour guide
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks beyond the programme
- Transport to and from the meeting point
- Tips for the guide or staff, and donations as faith allows
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