Paying respect to Cai Shen Ye (the God of Wealth).","tags":["Chinese New Year","Cai Shen Ye","Wealth Worship"]},{ On Chinese New Year, most people prefer to pay respect during the night of the festival day. This year falls on Monday, 16 Feb 2026, marking a significant occasion to welcome wealth and good fortune in the Chinese New Year. For 2026, here are 5 exclusive locations, some open 24 hours during the festival, including popular spots and MRT travel tips. Check which is convenient and go there accordingly."tags":["Chinese New Year","Worship","Travel Tips"]},{
An ancient and renowned Chinese temple in Thailand, established in 1871 (King Rama V’s reign). Its architecture reflects southern Chinese style, and the temple layout follows the "Tian Ang Di" pattern, resembling an imperial palace."tags":["Temple Architecture","History"]},{
Many say that visiting here to worship Cai Shen Ye is a must because it is the largest center for worshiping Cai Shen Ye and resolving Zodiac Conflicts, featuring a complete pantheon of deities."tags":["Cai Shen Ye","Zodiac Conflict","Worship Center"]},{
Location:"tags":["Location"]},{ Charoen Krung Road"tags":["Address","Charoen Krung Road"]},{
Getting there by MRT:"tags":["Transportation","MRT"]},{ MRT Wat Mangkon Station (Exit 3), then walk about 100 meters to the temple entrance."tags":["MRT Wat Mangkon Station","Walking Directions"]},{
Opening hours:"tags":["Opening Hours"]},{ 07:00 - 18:00 and 06:00 - 22:00 (open overnight on worship night)"tags":["Opening Hours","Special Hours"]},{
Built during the Thonburi period (1776), originally an ancient temple by a canal. Later, King Rama V renamed it "Wat Thipwawari Viharn" due to its sacred pond that never dries up inside."tags":["Temple History","Sacred Pond"]},{
People come here to pray for wealth and financial luck from Cai Shen Ye, also worship the "Green Dragon" deity for fate protection, and do not miss the sacred holy water pond in front of the Green Dragon statue, believed to dispel bad luck."tags":["Prayers","Wealth","Green Dragon","Holy Water"]},{
Location:"tags":["Location"]},{ Soi Thipwawari (near Ban Mo/The Old Siam)"tags":["Address","Soi Thipwawari"]},{
Getting there by MRT:"tags":["Transportation","MRT"]},{ MRT Sam Yot Station (Exit 3), then walk along Tri Phet Road about 400 meters."tags":["MRT Sam Yot Station","Walking Directions"]},{
Opening hours:"tags":["Opening Hours"]},{ 06:00 - 17:00; during Chinese New Year festival, expected to be 06:00 - 19:00."tags":["Opening Hours","Festival Hours"]},{
A branch of Fo Guang Shan Temple in Taiwan, with grand architecture as if transplanted from Taiwan to Khu Bon. The area is spacious and peaceful. Devotees often say it is less crowded than Yaowarat. The temple has shrines with many deities including Cai Shen Ye and the landmark golden Guanyin shrine, a popular photo spot giving an international feel."tags":["Architecture","Guanyin Shrine","Peaceful"]},{
Location:"tags":["Location"]},{ Khu Bon Road, Khlong Sam Wa District"tags":["Address","Khu Bon Road"]},{
Getting there by MRT:"tags":["Transportation","MRT"]},{ Pink Line MRT Khu Bon Station, then take a songthaew or motorcycle taxi about 3-4 km to the temple."tags":["MRT Pink Line","Last Mile Transportation"]},{
Opening hours:"tags":["Opening Hours"]},{ 09:00 - 17:00; during Chinese New Year, 08:00 - 18:00 (peak hours in late morning)."tags":["Opening Hours","Festival Hours"]},{
An old shrine in the Sao Ching Cha area housing "Hia Tian Siang Ti" (Tiger God), highly revered by Thai-Chinese for a long time. Visitors often worship Cai Shen Ye here, seeking career advancement and business success alongside the powerful Tiger God's blessings."tags":["Shrine","Tiger God","Career Blessing"]},{
Location:"tags":["Location"]},{ Tanao Road, near Sao Ching Cha"tags":["Address","Tanao Road"]},{
Getting there by MRT:"tags":["Transportation","MRT"]},{ MRT Sam Yot Station, then walk along Unakan or Tanao Road about 10-15 minutes (or take a motorcycle taxi)."tags":["MRT Sam Yot Station","Walking Directions"]},{
Opening hours:"tags":["Opening Hours"]},{ 06:00 - 17:00; during Chinese New Year festival, 06:00 - 24:00 (open overnight on worship night)."tags":["Opening Hours","Festival Hours"]},{
Although located in Chonburi, this site attracts devotees from Bangkok due to its magnificent four-story hall and one of the largest collections of Chinese deities in Thailand. It features a dignified statue of Cai Shen Ye and the 60 spirit guardians (Tai Sui)."tags":["Shrine","Chonburi","Cai Shen Ye"]},{
Location:"tags":["Location"]},{ Ang Sila, Chonburi Province"tags":["Address","Ang Sila"]},{
Getting there:"tags":["Transportation"]},{ Recommended by private car (via Motorway/Bang Na-Trat route, about 1 hour)."tags":["Private Car","Motorway"]},{
Opening hours:"tags":["Opening Hours"]},{ 08:00 - 17:00; expected to extend to 08:00 - 18:00 during Chinese New Year."tags":["Opening Hours","Festival Hours"]},{
For convenience and time-saving, the Blue Line MRT is recommended as the main route.
1. To visit Leng Nei Yi Temple, get off at MRT Wat Mangkon Station for direct access (highly recommended for Chinese New Year).
2. To visit Wat Thipwawari, get off at MRT Sam Yot Station, which connects to both Wat Thipwawari and the Tiger God Shrine.
3. To visit Fo Guang Shan Institute in Ram Inthra area, get off at MRT Khu Bon Station (Pink Line), then take a taxi for about a few kilometers.
Note: On the worship night (the eve of the festival day), Wat Mangkon and the Tiger God Shrine usually remain open overnight for people to worship Cai Shen Ye at midnight. It is advisable to check with the sites before the actual worship night.
1. Use red and gold offerings; prepare red envelopes (ang pao) with new banknotes in your wallet when you worship. After sprinkling holy water at the temple, keep the envelope as a lucky charm.
2. Avoid black or white clothing. On Chinese New Year, wear red, orange, or bright pink for good luck.
3. Prepare your wallet by removing old receipts to make space for new wealth before the worship.
Ultimately, worshiping for good fortune on Chinese New Year is a positive new beginning. Wherever you are, going to any convenient spot brings merit through faith and intention. If unable to visit temples, you can also worship Cai Shen Ye at home.