"Magic Portal" Appears in Bangkok Mall – Travel to Six Countries in Three Minutes

Reported and photographed by reporter You Ru / Bangkok

Is there really a "magic portal" that can instantly transport you anywhere in the world? In Bangkok, Thailand, a unique mall has emerged over the past year, claiming that you can reach destinations like the United States, Japan, and the UK in just three minutes and explore famous landmarks all at once. Whether you want to enjoy breathtaking sea views by the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco or stroll through ancient Japanese streets, you no longer need to book a flight—just walk through the "magic portal."


▲ Can you travel around the world by stepping through a "magic portal" in Bangkok?

The legendary "magic portal" is hidden in the "Terminal 21" department store located near the BTS Asok Station in Bangkok. To enter Terminal 21, you must first pass through an "airport gate," symbolizing the takeoff of a flight to the world. The destinations served by this "flight" are spread across this seven-story mall—from the Caribbean Sea on the basement level, Rome on the ground floor, Paris on the first floor, and then upward to Tokyo, London, Istanbul, San Francisco, and Hollywood. Each floor takes just three minutes to reach.

With an innovative concept centered around "traveling the world," Terminal 21 combines affordable and trendy fashion brands to create a shopping space accessible to young people. The most surprising feature of Terminal 21 is the two-floor "San Francisco" section. Starting from the fourth floor, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge comes into view. Roadside billboards, Fisherman’s Wharf signs, and other details closely resemble the real San Francisco. Even more impressive, Terminal 21 has recreated San Francisco’s beloved Chinatown, complete with English-Chinese bilingual signage.


▲ The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, spectacularly recreated inside the mall.


▲ A street billboard in San Francisco.


▲ Want to enjoy afternoon tea by the docks? You can do it here in the mall.


▲ The iconic Fisherman’s Wharf sign is almost identical to the original.


▲ People resting by a sea lion statue exude a traveler’s leisurely vibe.


▲ Inside the mall, even San Francisco’s Chinatown appears, with bilingual street signs matching the real ones.


▲ The next floor takes you into a Japanese shopping street.

 
▲ Even Japan’s "Taiko no Tatsujin" game and torii gates are here too.

Additionally, the "London" section on the second floor is also a highlight. A life-sized London bus is divided into clothing shops, while iconic roadside elements such as red phone booths and postboxes appear. The most thoughtful detail is the mall security guards dressed in British police uniforms, standing near street signs to manage the flow of shoppers who have seemingly teleported from Thailand to Britain. They ensure the surprises of the "magic portal" don’t overwhelm the mall’s usual rules.


▲One of the mall’s famous "landmarks"—a red London bus.

 
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▲ Mall security guards even wear British military uniforms.

 
▲ Enter the restroom on the "London floor" and you might even find a subway entrance.

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[Terminal 21]
Address: 2,88 Sukhumvit Soi 19 (Wattana), Sukhumvit Rd., North Klongtoei, Wattana, Bangkok
Business Hours: 10:00–22:00
Transportation: Exit 1, BTS Asok Station; Exit 3, MRT Sukhumvit Station
Website:http://www.terminal21.co.th/