Brad Smith
The attractive Bangkok Riverside is always an entrancing locality to visit, offering many attractions for the visitor. You will find a host of shopping attractions in the area, as listed below.
This splendid shopping attraction successfully blends two concepts; namely, a mall and a vibrant night bazaar. Asiatique is always a captivating place where you will find much to take up your time. Here you will find more than 1,500 individual boutiques as well as 40 attractive restaurants located within a massive former warehouse compound. Visitors will have the opportunity to browse through the merchandise in the boutiques, perhaps selecting a few gifts or other baubles. You can enjoy a bite to eat in the numerous cafes, and enjoy one of the cabaret shows staged regularly here.
At this well-reputed shopping feature you will have the opportunity to browse through a selection of outstanding typically Thai products. These include silk apparel, teakwood products, home furnishings, antiques, handbags and artworks. This arcade features a laidback and pleasant ambience that will be an appealing backdrop as you wander around and admire the merchandise on display. Visitors will be enthralled by the outstanding quality and craftsmanship to be seen in the goods on offer. Even if you do not desire to make any purchases, browsing through the attractive merchandise on offer at this arcade will be a captivating experience.
This appealing mall is an alluring attraction that is sure to provide visitors with an enjoyable shopping experience. Since this mall features its own pier, you will be able to arrive here via boat, which is sure to be an appealing experience in its own right. Shopping attractions at this mall include fashion, antique and beauty purveyors as well as a number of amulet specialists, all of which are interesting to browse through. However perhaps the most outstanding aspect of this mall is its dining options, with more than 20 cafes and restaurants on offer for the visitor to choose from.
This well-known shopping attraction is housed within a magnificent neoclassical themed building which will attract the attention of the sightseer. A striking white stone structure, this building seems to feature a mysterious ambience reminiscent of earlier times in the city. There is plenty of alluring merchandise on offer here, including antiques, Thai silks, carpets, jewellery and artworks. Visitors should make it a point to explore the splendid Ashwood Gallery which displays artworks including items from alabaster sculpture to Japanese and Chinese prints. As you enjoy things to do in Bangkok city an excellent place to stay would be AVANI Riverside Bangkok Hotel, a quality accommodation that offers a laidback ambience and many modern conveniences.
River City is an impressive four storey shopping complex which is situated in an attractive location overlooking the picturesque Chao Phraya River. This shopping compound is perhaps best known for collectibles and antiques, with monthly auctions being conducted on-site as well as online. However you will also find a good selection of fashion apparel and attractive jewellery at this appealing mall. Many of the local antique dealers are masters of their craft and are very knowledgeable in their area of specialty. Visitors will also be able to enjoy snacks and beverages at the numerous riverside cafes, many of which feature alfresco dining areas.
