In the heart of the city of Bangkok, Thailand, lies a shopping complex like no other. A truly elegant shopping experience showcasing niche items reserved for the elite, items containing so much heritage that the shopping complex could easily double as a museum. The River City Shopping Complex of Bangkok is located beside the Chao Phraya River and a short distance away from one of Bangkok’s most luxurious hotels, the Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa. Both places are sure to be highlighted on top of almost any Bangkok travel guide.

The River City Shopping Complex is a four story mall that specializes in antique goods and collectibles, of the highest quality. Easily considered a treasure trove, the shopping complex contains items ranging from ancient pictures images of the Buddha, historical works of porcelain, along with antique maps and other sorts of printed material. The complex also contains a wide range of fashion outlets and jewelry stores as well, all of which contain only the finest of items.

Built in 1984, the complex originally served as a niche market and forum for antique sellers and traders spearheading monthly auctions uniting buyers and sellers. This is a practice that still occurs in the shopping complex since physical and online auctions take place at least on a monthly basis. Most of the shop owners are experts and pioneers of their trade, and will easily offer advice on the items that are contained within the walls of the complex.

Today, the complex has become considerably more diversified since it now operates various dinner and river cruises to their elite range of customers, with cuisine ranging from fine dining from France to local selections to barbeques. So if you would like to bask in the ambience of elegance and heritage, take a visit to the River City Shopping Complex of Bangkok.

 

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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