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Asiatique The Riverfront
Type: Family Friendly, Great Views
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Set along the Chao Phraya River, Asiatique should be on every traveller's visit list during the holiday season, as it's vibrant and full of revellers. It's a dining, shopping, and attraction hangout... Read More
Set along the Chao Phraya River, Asiatique should be on every traveller's visit list during the holiday season, as it's vibrant and full of revellers. It's a dining, shopping, and attraction hangout all in one, and a great New Year's spot for watching fireworks and counting things down. Boasting 50,000 square meters and 1500 shops, with parking area for over 2000 cars, everything is spacious at Asiatique. The market is housed in ten giant warehouses, each one having their own set of shops, restaurants, and bars. The warehouses are divided by districts such as the Waterfront, Factory, and Town Square, all easily navigable with large lit up maps that are conveniently placed in front of each warehouse.The theme throughout the market is retro and industrial, with plenty of giant sculptures of nuts, bolts, and gears hanging above and below. Narrow passageways run through each warehouse, with old trams, rickshaw statues, and fountains surrounded by park benches making for scenery other than boutique shops and eateries.
Aesthetics aside, not only will you find great bars, restaurants, and boutique shops at Asiatique, you'll also find Bangkok's biggest ferris wheel, a cabaret show, and a muay thai boxing show amongst the various forms of entertainment. You could spend hours here with all the attractions and shopping, so make an evening of it.
Aesthetics aside, not only will you find great bars, restaurants, and boutique shops at Asiatique, you'll also find Bangkok's biggest ferris wheel, a cabaret show, and a muay thai boxing show amongst the various forms of entertainment. You could spend hours here with all the attractions and shopping, so make an evening of it.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Dave Stamboulis
Bangkok Local Expert
- Things to Do in December: "get here by taking the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin and then the free shuttle boat from the Saphan Taksin ferry pier to Asiatique. The last boat back is at 11pm."
- Best for Things to Do in December Because: For great riverviews, rides, entertainment, chic spots to eat and drink in, shopping and more, Asiatique is a great holiday spot.