Overview
The Asiatique Sky is a 60-metre Ferris wheel at Asiatique The Riverfront, a large open-air mall and night market on the Chao Phraya River. The wheel offers beautiful views of the illuminated riverside and Rama IX Bridge.
Highlights
- River Views: Enclosed gondolas provide views over the Chao Phraya and the city skyline.
- Night Market Setting: Asiatique combines a warehouse-style shopping district, restaurants, and a Muay Thai show.
- Calypso Cabaret: The venue also hosts Thailand's famous ladyboy cabaret show.
History
Asiatique was built on the former docks of the East Asiatic Company, a Danish trading firm that operated teak warehouses here from the 1880s. The site was redeveloped in 2012.
Visitor Tips
- Evening only: Asiatique opens at 16:00; the Ferris wheel is best after dark.
- Free shuttle boat: A free boat departs from Saphan Taksin BTS station every 15 minutes.
- Duration: 20–30 minutes for the wheel; 2+ hours for the full complex.