In keeping with other large cities around the world, such as Paris, London and San Francisco, Bangkok also has its own Chinatown. Stroll through the streets here and soak up the bustling atmosphere, admiring the district's traditional houses and shops. Chinatown is also a mecca for shopping, particularly along Thanon Charoen Krung, on Thanon Yaowarat, with its many jewellers, and around Sampeng Lane, which is renowned for its silk shops.