A Day in Bangkok: Shopping and Dining at ICONSIAM Bangkok

Looking for a travel guide along Bangkok’s river? Here's a guide that can be an initial plan for you. Traveling along the Chao Phraya River never disappoints! Besides, shopping and dining at ICONSIAM can be one of your unforgettable memories while exploring Bangkok.

After touring the temples in the morning, you can take a break and enjoy a relaxing boat tour on the Chao Phraya River, which runs right through the city. Many tourists will take a public boat or a private long-tail boat to see how Thais live along Bangkok's river. Then, they often plan to visit ICONSIAM in the afternoon when the weather becomes hotter.

ICONSIAM is a luxury mall located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River. This enormous shopping center has many high-end stores, fine dining restaurants, and stunning views of the city. For those who are looking to combine luxury shopping with a sunset dinner cruise, ICONSIAM is an unbeatable choice!

ICONSIAM : Shopping and Dining Destination in Bangkok

This premier luxury shopping destination manages and utilizes its area very well. It has become a real global destination, with many iconic check-in points for visitors from around the world. At ICONSIAM, all visitors are welcome to enjoy art, performances, food and shopping experience - from high-end brands to street brands that represent the beauty of Thai culture. They can touch Thainess from ‘SookSiam’ space, enjoy Japanese style from SIAM Takashimaya, and experience well-known international brands on their official flagship stores, such as Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Bvlgari, Hermés, Cartier, Dior, Coach, Apple, etc. Whether they are looking for jewelry, handbags, clothes, accessories, furniture, or souvenirs, ICONSIAM has something for everyone.

Another highlight of ICONSIAM is its fine dining options. If you are looking for a wonderful dining experience, which includes a range of international cuisines. Don’t miss out here. There are many great dining zones within the building, but if you need something more special, there’s a river cruise that you can book for an amazing dinner.

 

Sunset Cruise along the Chao Phraya River

After shopping, it's time for dinner. Having a sunset cruise along the Chao Phraya River might have been a good experience to end your Bangkok day trip. There are many companies that offer sunset cruises along the river, but the two most recommended are Alangka Cruise and White Orchid River Cruise which you can take off from ICONSIAM pier. And the price per person is only 990 THB!

 

Alanga Cruise is a 3-story boat with a 360-degree view. The cruise will take you along the Chao Phraya River while you enjoy your delicious international seafood buffet along with live entertainment. Similar to the White Orchid River Cruise, this cruise will also serve you an international buffet dinner and feature live music with professional singers.

These 2 cruises will pass many of Bangkok’s landmarks, such as Iconasiam, Asiatique, Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and the Emerald Temple of Buddha. All set against the backdrop of the Chao Phraya River. In case you are 'No Show' or have late check-ins that miss the departure time, please remember that the cruises do not refund under any circumstances.

Booking a Dinner Cruise at ICONSIAM from Hungry Hub

If you're interested in booking a dinner cruise at ICONSIAM, it's recommended to book in advance as the cruises do fill up quickly. The process is quite simple as follows.

• Download TAGTHAi application from here.  
• Create your account and choose ‘food’ menu on the app.
• Use ‘cruise’ as a keyword for searching
• Then choose cruise you want for dinner
  • Alanga Cruise 
  • White Orchid River Cruise
• Book your seat directly through TAGTHAi app and enjoy!

Some consider a day trip to Bangkok incomplete without a visit to ICONSIAM. Should you not get it, make your dinner cruise reservation today. You will then understand why ICONSIAM is one of the most talked about destinations.