Odeon Circle, Bangkok

Name: Odeon Circle
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#81 among attractions in Bangkok

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Facts and practical information

Odeon Circle or Wongwian Odeon is a roundabout in Bangkok, it's the intersection of Yaowarat, Charoen Krung, and Tri Mit or Mittaphap Thai-China roads in Samphanthawong sub-district, Samphanthawong district. In the circle, There's a red huge Chinese architecture gate which was built by Thai Chinese descents as a part of the celebrations of King Bhumibol’s 72nd anniversary in 1999. It's known as a gateway of Bangkok's Chinatown which Yaowarat as a main artery. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°44'14"N, 100°30'47"E

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Odeon Circle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yaowarat Road, Golden Buddha Statue, River City Shopping Complex, 22 July Circle.

~680 ftNW
Area with Chinese markets and food vendors
Yaowarat Road, Bangkok
4 min walk • Yaowarat Road, often hailed as the heart of Bangkok's bustling Chinatown, is a vibrant shopping district steeped in cultural heritage and buzzing with activity. This iconic area is known for its narrow streets, packed with an array of shops, street food stalls,...
~190 ftN
Ornate temple with a gold Buddha statue
Golden Buddha Statue, Bangkok
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bangkok, the Golden Buddha Statue stands as a testament to spiritual heritage and artistic mastery. Officially known as Phra Phuttha Maha Suwana Patimakon, this exquisite representation of serenity and enlightenment is housed within the Wat...
0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
River City Shopping Complex, Bangkok
12 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok's River City Shopping Complex stands as a beacon of culture and commerce in the heart of Thailand's bustling capital. Known to locals and tourists alike as the "Art & Antique Shopping Centre," River City Bangkok...
~1840 ftN
Memorial
22 July Circle, Bangkok
9 min walk • The 22 July Circle is a traffic circle in Thailand. It's an intersection of Maitri Chit, Santiphap and Mittraphan roads in Pom Prap subdistrict, Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, Bangkok.
~840 ftSW
Temple
Wat Pathum Khongkha, Bangkok
5 min walk • Wat Pathum Khongkha Ratchaworawihan, or simple known as Wat Pathum Khongkha is a second class royal temple in the Talat Noi area of Bangkok's Chinatown near Tri Mit Road, which leads to Odeon Circle, the beginning of Yaowarat Road.
0.4 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Holy Rosary Church, Bangkok
11 min walk • The Holy Rosary Church, also known as Kalawar Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Bangkok. It is located in Samphanthawong District, on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River.
0.5 miNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Kanmatuyaram, Bangkok
13 min walk • Wat Kanmatuyaram, or written as Wat Kanma Tuyaram is a small Thai civilian temple in Bangkok, located on Mangkon Road, Samphanthawong Sub-district, Samphanthawong District, regarded as another Thai temple located in the area of Bangkok's Chinatown, in addition to Wat Traimit.
~1100 ftNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Samphanthawongsaram, Bangkok
6 min walk • Wat Samphanthawongsaram Worawiharn, also known in short Wat Samphanthawongsaram is a third grade royal Buddhist temple of Worawihan in Dhammayuttika Nikaya sect. It is situated in the area of Sampheng, also known as Bangkok's Chinatown.
0.5 miNW
Buddhist temple with New Year's festival
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, Bangkok
13 min walk • Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, previously known as Wat Leng Noei Yi, is the largest and most important Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand.
~710 ftW
Museum
Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center, Bangkok
4 min walk • Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center or Wat Traimit Museum is a museum in Talat Noi Subdistrict, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok, Thailand. The museum focuses on the history of early Chinese immigrants in Siam, especially in the area of Sampheng or popularly known as Yaowarat.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Phitthaya Sathian Bridge, Bangkok
11 min walk • Phitthaya Sathian Bridge is a historic bridge in the Bangkok's Talat Noi sub-district, Samphanthawong district. It's considered as another steel bridge of Bangkok counterpart with the Damrong Sathit Bridge, popularly known as Saphan Lek, which site in the area of Khlong Thom.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Odeon Circle?

Nearby attractions include Samphanthawong Subdistrict, Bangkok (1 min walk), Golden Buddha Statue, Bangkok (1 min walk), Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center, Bangkok (4 min walk), Samphanthawong Museum, Bangkok (4 min walk).

How to get to Odeon Circle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Odeon Circle:

Ferry

สถานีรถไฟหัวลำโพง (6 min walk)
หัวลำโพง (9 min walk)

Metro

Hua Lamphong • Lines: MRT Blue (8 min walk)
Wat Mangkon • Lines: MRT Blue (11 min walk)

Train

Bangkok (8 min walk)

Bus

Hualamphong (8 min walk)
4,21,29,40,53 • Lines: 21, 25, 507 (9 min walk)