Bangkok ASIATIQUE Sky Ferris Wheel – Breathtaking Views of the Chao Phraya River at Night

By TRAVELER Luxe Traveler’s Journal

 

Two wishes in one: exploring night markets and riding a Ferris wheel? Where else can you find such a treat? Thailand’s first giant Ferris wheel, ASIATIQUE Sky, grandly opened in December 2012, boasts magnificence comparable to the London Eye, and is located within the Asiatique riverside shopping mall. Standing proudly on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the Ferris wheel stands 60 meters tall, features 42 cabins, each capable of accommodating up to 8 people, and offers transparent glass floors that provide stunning views of the romantic riverside night scenery.

The Asiatique riverside shopping mall was transformed from abandoned old port warehouses, which were once part of a bustling port area but eventually closed due to declining demand for teakwood trade. To revive these old stories, Asiatique riverside shopping mall presents itself as a “festival market and living museum,” breathing new life into the long-abandoned warehouses while preserving their original architectural features. It recreates the traditional riverside lifestyle of Thailand along with the vibrant trade atmosphere of the colonial era. The area is divided into four main zones: Charoen Krung, Downtown, Factory, and Riverside. It resembles an extra-large luxury night market, featuring not only traditional Thai puppet theaters, international restaurants, bars, and beer gardens, but also endless shopping options. After a day of strolling and shopping, take a ride on the Ferris wheel to enjoy the riverside twilight.