Asiatique The Riverfront is a famous open air mall located in the heart of Bangkok. It was opened in 2012. Since then it has grown to be an iconic spot for shopping, leisure and dining. It is the first large scale riverside development to have retail, food and entertainment all under one roof. What makes it different from other malls is its ability to have a strong cultural identity but also having the modern touch to it.
The mall is divided into 4 different districts:
Charoen Krung District: It has around 1000 shops selling souvenirs and handicrafts,home décor, fashion, and accessories.There are Calypso Cabaret shows which are hosted at different intervals in a day. It had previously premiered Joe Louis Traditional Thai Puppet Theatre and live Muay Thai performances.
Town Square District:It houses famous restaurants and sports bars. There is also space to host small scale events.
Factory District: It is a good shopping space that features trendy accessories, fashion and products.
Waterfront District: A 300 meter long riverside promenade offers a scenic view of the Chao Phraya River. Here you will find an array of riverside restaurant, a large event space. This event space is used for new year celebrations, concerts and festivals.
Whether you want to dine, walk, shop , take a picturesque riverside stroll or soak in the lively atmosphere. Asiatique The Riverfront brings unforgettable experience. It is a must add on your stop to Thailand trip.
Things to buy in Asiatique The Riverfront
This is the only mall in Bangkok where you can navigate a shop with the help of a map. It has 4 main areas where you will find most of the things. In the Chareonkrung District you will get souvenirs, handicrafts, jewelry, and clothing. In the factory district you will get cutting edge fashion and gadgets. Waterfront District includes fine dining restaurants. In the Town Square district you will have large space for outdoor events and bars. There are iconic spots like KFC, Pizza Company, and Au Bon Pain dotted around the mall.
Best Time To Visit Asiatique The Riverfront
To make your experience at Asiatique The Riverfront a truly enriching one it is best to avoid visiting the market during the morning and afternoon time when it is quite sunny. Also there are chances of rain so it is better to visit the market in the evening time. The best months to visit the market would be from November – January.
The market is open on all the days of the week and starts its daily function from 5pm to midnight. However if you wish to get good deals you should try to be their first lucky customer. As the shopkeepers believe that their first sale will bring them good luck.
How to reach Asiatique The Riverfront?
Getting to Asiatique The Riverfront is really easy. It is located just a 10-minute boat ride from Saphan Taksin BTS station. So it is easy to reach and a joy to explore. First you need to take the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin station. From here you can board the Asiatique boat from Sathorn Pier. Alternatively to reach faster you can hire a local taxi which will take approximately 40 – 45 minutes to reach the location.
Asiatique The Riverfront in Bangkok
The East Asiatic Company was discovered in the year 1897, was one of several Western trading companies operating in Siam at the time. It owned certain port facilities along the Chao Phraya River, including a warehouse. The port stopped the operations very soon in 1947, and the site was suddenly of no use. In May 2011, real estate company TCC Land planned to turn the land into a major entertainment and retail complex. The name of the complex was later finalised as Asiatique The Riverfront.
