Top 5 Hidden Shrines in Bangkok for Chinese New Year 2026: Prayers for Love and Career with Visible Results

A guide to hidden shrines in Bangkok that spiritual seekers should not miss. This Chinese New Year, pray for career, love, and health blessings without the crowds.

For Chinese New Year 2026, if you want to avoid the crowds at famous shrines, Thairath Online invites you to discover "5 hidden shrines" around Bangkok. Many people may have passed by these places without knowing their strong spiritual power! Though their entrances might be discreet and not crowded, they offer excellent energy, perfect for peaceful prayers to welcome the Year of the Horse 2026.

1. Rong Kueak Shrine (Talad Noi)

Located in the Talad Noi area, this is an ancient shrine of the Hakka Chinese community, featuring striking and beautiful architecture.

• Spiritual significance: Renowned for blessings related to trade and career stability.
• Highlights: Quiet riverside views of the Chao Phraya River and well-preserved mural paintings.
• Opening hours: Open daily from 06:00 to 18:00.
• Address: 1192 Soi Charoen Krung 22, Talad Noi Subdistrict, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok 10100.
• Map:https://maps.app.goo.gl/kbvnM2HiJrMEqwUM7  

2. Ow Jea Yee A Nee Geng Shrine (Talat Phlu)

A small Guanyin shrine hidden in the heart of the Talat Phlu community, serving as a spiritual center for local Chinese residents for many years.

• Spiritual significance: Famous for blessings related to luck, wealth, business expansion, and entrepreneurship.
• Opening hours: Open daily from 06:00 to 15:00.
• Address: PF9J+PVX Bangkok, Thonburi, Bangkok 10600.
• Map:https://maps.app.goo.gl/dA4rsoPWet9YEzxS7  

3. Zhou Si Gong Shrine (Talad Noi)

Although a large shrine, it is tucked away in a corner of Talad Noi, making it hard to find for outsiders.

• Spiritual significance: Houses the deity Zhou Si Gong (the divine doctor), specializing in prayers for healing and protection.
• Highlights: Features some of the most delicate and oldest wood carvings in Thailand.
• Opening hours: Open daily from 06:00 to 16:00.
• Address: 758 Soi Phanurangsi, Talad Noi Subdistrict, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok 10100.
• Map:https://maps.app.goo.gl/jLykbqFhWqtQpu3C6   

4. Thapthim Goddess Shrine at Saphan Luang (Samyan)

An old shrine built by Chinese settlers during King Rama V's reign, located in the city center near Chulalongkorn University and easily accessible by MRT Samyan station.

• Spiritual significance: Popular for prayers related to trade, career, fortune, and love.
• Highlights: Traditional simplicity rarely found in the modern business district.
• Opening hours: Open daily from 06:00 to 18:00.
• Address: 377/11 Soi Chulalongkorn 30, Wang Mai Subdistrict, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330.
• Map:https://maps.app.goo.gl/XsJ9ShhWyZFVZ1H6A    

5. Guan Yu Shrine (Khlong San)

An old riverside shrine by the Chao Phraya River that may seem quiet on weekdays but is famed for its spiritual power.

• Spiritual significance: Prayers for the blessings of Guan Yu deity for victory in competitions, business success, and integrity.
• Highlights: The red shrine contrasts beautifully with the blue Chao Phraya River, offering a stunning viewpoint.
• Opening hours: Open daily from 07:30 to 17:30.
• Address: 251 Soi Somdet Chao Phraya 3, Somdet Chao Phraya Subdistrict, Khlong San District, Bangkok 10600.
• Map:https://maps.app.goo.gl/672DD1B371y97RgF6    

Visiting these hidden shrines not only brings peace of mind and good fortune for Chinese New Year 2026 but also helps preserve and support small shrines with historical value. This year, try a calm and peaceful spiritual experience, and you will realize that true faith does not always require crowded places.