Lhong 1919
Lhong 1919 (Thai: ล้ง 1919; Chinese: 廊 1919) is a tourist attraction on the west bank of Chao Phraya River on Bangkok's Thonburi side. Its concept is similar to that of the Asiatique The Riverfront on the Phra Nakhon side. It is at the bottom of Chiang Mai Road, Khlong San Sub-District, Khlong San District, Bangkok, Thailand.
Lhong was a historic port and warehouse in siheyuan-style (Chinese courtyard architecture). It was built in 1850 as a port for overseas shipping from British Malaya, mainland China, and British Hong Kong by Phraya Pisansuphaphol (Chuen), a wealthy Thai Chinese. He was an ancestor of the Pisolyabutra family, whose descendants include Luang Sathonrachayut or Yom Pisolyabutra, who was the founder of Khlong Sathon and Sathon Road. The port's name is derived from the word Huang Chung Lhong (火船廊; lit: 'steamer port'), an old name.
In 1919, the Wanglee family acquired Lhong. In October 2016, the family started renovated Lhong as a tourist attraction and a new landmark of Khlong San and Tha Din Daeng areas. It was officially opened on 2 November 2017 with Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul Tourism and Sports Minister presiding with many celebrities—Sirikitiya Jensen, Nualphan Lamsam, Chadathip Jutrakul, Piyapas Bhirombhakdi—in attendance.[1]
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Lhong 1919's amenities include cafés, art and craft shops, co-working space, and a Thai-Chinese history centre.[2] The focal point of Lhong is the shrine to Mazu, goddess of the sea and maritime according to ancient Chinese beliefs.[3][1] The area adjacent to the Chao Phraya River was converted in 2018 into an outdoor stage for theatrical performances.[4][5]
See also
- Wanglee House - Adjoining old Chinese mansion
References
- ^ a b c Tangkaprasert, Thanatat (2017-11-17). "'ล้ง 1919' (Lhong 1919) ท่าเรือย้อนเวลาสู่ประวัติศาสตร์ไทย-จีน" [Lhong 1919 turns back time to Thai-Chinese history port]. Matichon (in Thai). Retrieved 2018-12-18.
- ^ "อลังการ! "ล้ง 1919" ท่าประวัติศาสตร์ศิลป์ไทย-จีน มรดกหวั่งหลี สู่ศักดิ์ศรีมรดกแผ่นดิน" [Spectacular! "Lhong 1919" Wanglee Thai-Chinese history port to dignify national heritage]. Khao Sod. 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2016-11-04.
- ^ "ตระกูลดังหวั่งหลี อัญเชิญ 'เจ้าแม่หม่าโจ้ว' ประทับ ณ ล้ง1919" [Renowned Wanglee clan invited 'Mazu' enshrined at Lhlong 1919]. Hello Magazine (in Thai). 2018-12-15.
- ^ "รีวิว "ลอดลายมังกร" ความอลังการกลางแจ้ง ณ ล้ง 1919" [Review "Lod Lai Mangkorn", the outdoor spectacular at Lhong 1919]. Thai Rath (in Thai). 2018-11-18.
- ^ Petrachaianan, Pichaya (2019-12-06). "Lhong 1919 Celebrates 100 Years With A Spectacular 'Four Reigns' Musical". Thailand Tatler.
External links
- "Lhong 1919". BK. 28 September 2017.
- Official website
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Cultural performances
- Ban Bu Community
- Bangkok Aquarium
- Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
- Bangkok Folk Museum
- Bangkok National Museum
- Bank of Thailand Museum
- Ban Mo Wan
- ChangChui Creative Park
- Coin Museum
- Jim Thompson House
- Khlong Bang Luang Artist House
- King Prajadhipok Museum
- Lhong 1919
- Madame Tussauds Bangkok
- M.R. Kukrit's House
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Museum Siam
- Pavilion of Regalia, Royal Decorations and Coins
- Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute
- Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre
- Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World
- Siam Commercial Bank, Talat Noi Branch
- Silpa Bhirasri National Museum
- Siriraj Medical Museum
- So Heng Tai Mansion
- Thailand Cultural Centre
- National Gallery
- National Museum of Royal Barges
- Asiatique
- Central Embassy
- CentralWorld
- Chatuchak Weekend Market
- Emporium
- EmQuartier
- Gaysorn Village
- Iconsiam
- Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
- Khlong Toei Market
- Kwan Riam Floating Market
- MBK Center
- Pak Khlong Talat Market (Flower Market)
- Pantip Plaza
- Patpong Night Market
- Pratunam Market (Clothing Market)
- River City Shopping Complex
- Sampheng
- Samyan Mitrtown
- Saphan Han (Toys and Ladies Market)
- Siam Center
- Siam Discovery
- Siam Paragon
- Siam Square
- Soi Lalai Sap
- Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek
- Talat Nang Loeng
- Talat Phlu
- Talat Rotfai
- Taling Chan Floating Market
- Terminal 21
- Tha Din Daeng
- Thonburi Market (Sanam Luang II)
- Trok Mo Market
- Wang Lang Market
- Yodpiman River Walk
and transport facilities
- Bangkok railway station (Hua Lamphong)
- Bhumibol Bridge (Mega Bridge)
- BTS Skytrain
- Captain Bush Lane
- Chaloem La 56 Bridge (Elephant's Heads Bridge)
- Charoen Krung Road
- Dinso Road
- Don Mueang Airport
- Khaosan Road
- Krungthep Bridge
- Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Krung Thon Bridge (Sang Hi Bridge)
- Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge
- Memorial Bridge (Phut Bridge)
- MRT
- Odeon Circle
- Patpong
- Rama VIII Bridge
- Ram Buttri Road
- Ratchadamnoen Avenue
- Royal Plaza
- Utthayan Road (Axis Road)
neighbourhoods
- Ban Khrua
- Ban Lao
- Bang Lamphu
- Yaowarat (Chinatown)
- Dusit
- Hua Takhe
- Kudi Chin
- Nana (Little Arabia)
- Phahurat (Little India)
- Pratunam
- Rattanakosin Island (Old Town Zone)
- Royal City Avenue (RCA)
- Sam Phraeng
- Silom
- Soi Cowboy
- Talat Noi
- Tha Chang
- Tha Phra Chan (Amulet Market)
- Tha Tian
- Thonburi
- Thong Lo
- Wang Burapha
Memorials
architectural buildings
- Baiyoke Tower II
- Bangkok City Library
- Customs House
- Drum Tower and Clock Tower
- Fortifications of Bangkok
- General Post Office
- King Power MahaNakhon
- Ministry of Defence headquarters