The bustling city of Bangkok offers many attractions for the visitor and one of these is its renowned shopping opportunities. From upscale malls to quaint night markets, the shopping options in this city seem quite literally to be endless. The appealing Asiatique The Riverfront complex has established a firm reputation as a truly distinctive shopping and leisure oriented hub, attracting a steady stream of local residents as well as foreign tourists. Visitors to the Thai capital considering 5 star hotels in Bangkok will find an exceptional choice in the Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa. This quality accommodation offers attractively appointed rooms and many contemporary amenities.

Combining the concepts of a mall and a night bazaar, Asiatique is an innovative and groundbreaking idea which has become one of the foremost attractions in this cosmopolitan city. This distinctive leisure attraction which resembles an immense warehouse compound is situated within a former international trading port; the buildings once functioned as the warehouses of a trading establishment from Denmark. Quite a few of the original constructions have been preserved, although many of them have been refurbished. There is no doubt that this is the most prestigious night market within the city.

Asiatique The Riverfront can be divided into four principal districts. The prominent Waterfront District has the distinction of being the first part of the complex that most visitors will see. This area features lavish restaurants, venues for various events and an attractive boardwalk. Meanwhile the expansive Factory District features most of the shops, offering diverse merchandise such as fashion apparel, souvenirs, handicrafts, home articles and more.

On the other hand in the District known as Chareonkrung you will find a number of performance attractions as well as an array of shops. Not to be missed is Down Square which features a combination of Western and Thai elements such as an attractive sports bar, global food options and an area for various events.

Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.

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