Rayong Old Town

Rayong Old Town, commonly known as Yomjinda Road, is a historic district in Mueang Rayong, Rayong Province, along the Rayong River. It preserves early 20th-century Sino-Thai shophouses, wooden houses and cultural heritage from its time as a trading port. Notable for restored architecture, street art, cafes and a walking street, it reflects the city's commercial and community history.

Visitors can expect a compact, walkable historic street along the Rayong River lined with restored two-storey shophouses, wooden buildings, street art murals, small museums, cafes, boutique shops and local eateries. The area is open for strolling, photography and exploring architecture. On weekends, a walking street market is often held with food stalls and handicrafts. The riverside setting is quiet during the day and more active in the evening.

Rayong Old Town developed as a riverside trading and fishing community, with settlement dating to the Ayutthaya period. Yomjinda Road became the commercial centre in the early 20th century, with Sino-Thai merchants building shophouses along the Rayong River. The area reflects Rayong's role as a coastal trading port before modern road development.

The district preserves Sino-Thai architectural heritage and local Rayong culture, including traditional shophouses, community shrines and river-based livelihoods. It serves as a cultural conservation area showcasing local crafts, cuisine and community history, and is promoted as a heritage walking street for cultural tourism.