River City

River City Bangkok, The Anchor of Arts & Antiques, is a mall located along Chao Phraya's east bank in Samphanthawong district, about one kilometre south of Hua Lamphong Railway and Subway stations. Open since December 1984, the iconic four-storey building is one of most well-known landmarks on the Chao Phraya riverbank. With a total area of 47.567 square meters, the River City is mainly focused on Asian arts and antiques, although there’s also a good range of fashion boutiques, handicrafts shops and restaurants, all featuring outdoor terraces overlooking riverside. Tenants of mall are 60 percent art and antique shops, 20 percent lifestyle shops specialized in leather work, silks, tailored suits, furniture and home décor, and 20 percent restaurants and cafes, totalling to 160 shops. Originally, River City started its life as a niche market for collectors and traders specialized in Thai and Asian antique artefacts. However, over the years its splendour has fallen, and it was merely considered a pier for excursions down the river. Fortunately, in recent years, River City rose back to its deserved glory, and today is once again a landmark along Chao Phraya. At present day, the mall is a true paradise for collectors and antique lovers. On its four floors you can found Buddha images, old maps and prints, ceramics and porcelain, gold and silver ornaments, sculptures, wood carvings and many other antiques. Taking advantage of its unique riverside location, River City also offers four stylish bars and restaurants with panoramic terraces, an ideal place to enjoy a romantic dinner overlooking the majestic Chao Phraya. In addition, the mall operates several river cruises and dinner cruises from the adjacent Si Phraya Pier, as well as providing a free shuttle boat transfers for visitors from the Sathorn Central Pier, located one kilometre to the south and connected with Saphan Taksin Skytrain Station.
Get to River City - The easiest and fastest way to get there is via boat from the Sathorn Central Pier, located just next to Saphan Taksin Skytrain Station and so easily accessible from all areas of Bangkok's downtown. From the pier there is a free shuttle service till the mall. It only takes ten minutes, and the service runs until 23:00. A car parking is also available for visitors who own a car.Read More