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The small bridge that connects Bangkok's China Town and Little India. Saphan Han (= bridge that turns) is so named in Thai as it could swivel back to the canal bank to make way for passing tall boats when first built over 100 years ago, with one side mounted on a spindle shaft. In the reign of King Rama 5, shophouses and kiosks were built on it and it was changed to resemble Rialto Bridge in Venice, and ever since no longer rotated. The current concrete bridge was built to replace the old one in 1962. In my recent memories, both banks of the canal from Saphan Han down to Damrong Sathit bridge near Sam Yod, were called Saphan Lek. Literally meaning " iron bridge", the area had been encroached and was turned into a bazaar with metal platform over the canal. Covered with makeshift roofs and canvas, it was teeming with kiosks, stalls and peddlers selling street food, trinkets, clothes, video games and all (the canal was hidden almost out of sight then). But in 2015, all of these were moved out by the government, and the canal has been restored to its beauty as seen today. The place is a picturesque and Instagrammable area and gets more busy & vibrant with a night market held along the canal in the evening Fri. - Sun. Yummy food is plenty there. A few boutique hostels and hotels can also be found. But public restrooms are not available. You have to use those in nearby shops, hostels or shopping malls in Little India. Parking has to be done in nearby places as well.
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Khlong Ong Ang Walking Street is a weekend night market experience not to be missed. Since reopening (after restrictions were lifted in October) the canal has begun coming back to life with more vendors and visitors. Our last visit was to enjoy the annual Loy Krathong Festival. It's a great place to enjoy some delicious street food and just a short walk to busting Chinatown or a stroll across the Chao Praya Sky Park walkway.
Dave BDave B
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What a cool little neighborhood in this part of Bangkok. The walkways was not so long ago built by the Bangkok government and it is clean, easy to walk around and very photogenic. We took thr time to enjoy the little vendors around the negotiable as well as the artwork (graffiti) around the wall. The neighborhood is relatively easy to access via the MRT Samyot
Katethip VaranyuwatanaKatethip Varanyuwatana
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The area along the canal is great for taking photos, lots of graffiti and old buildings. Many years ago there used to be a market right over the canal, but it's been removed, roads re-paved.
Salty DIYSalty DIY
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New improvement by moving all food stalls along the canal. Anyhow some favorite food stalls can afford to sell their specialties in shop houses along the canal.
Sukanya KrishnasreniSukanya Krishnasreni
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Nice atmosphere after the big renovation of this area. There are lots of street art along the canal. Recommend for people who love taking a photo.
Umim ChanutsakulUmim Chanutsakul
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Nearby Attractions Of Saphan Han
Chinatown Bangkok
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Wat Leng Noei Yi)
Sampheng Market
Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market)
Klong Thom Center
The Old Siam Plaza
Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan
Museum Siam
Grand China Bangkok
Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram Ratchaworawihan

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Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Wat Leng Noei Yi)
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Sampheng Market
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Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market)
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Nearby Restaurants Of Saphan Han
Thipsamai Padthai Pratu Phi
Raan Jay Fai
Nai Ek Roll Noodle
Hua Seng Hong Restaurant @Yaowarat Road
T & K Seafood
Ann Guay Tiew Kua Gai
Texas Suki
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4 592 Chakkraphet Rd, Wang Burapha Phirom, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
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Saphan Han is a small bridge over the Khlong Rop Krung, also known as Khlong Ong Ang in the areas of Bangkok's Chakkrawat sub-district, Samphanthawong district and Wang Burapha Phirom sub-district, Phra Nakhon district. It is also the name of the surrounding area.
attractions: Chinatown Bangkok, Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Wat Leng Noei Yi), Sampheng Market, Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market), Klong Thom Center, The Old Siam Plaza, Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan, Museum Siam, Grand China Bangkok, Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram Ratchaworawihan, restaurants: Thipsamai Padthai Pratu Phi, Raan Jay Fai, Nai Ek Roll Noodle, Hua Seng Hong Restaurant @Yaowarat Road, T & K Seafood, Ann Guay Tiew Kua Gai, Texas Suki, Mama Restaurant | Best Indian Food Restaurant Bangkok, Thailand | Top-Rated, Famous, nonthai, Indian Chef Punjabi Restaurants, K. Panich Sticky Rice, Tang Jai Yoo Restaurant

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