There’s a place in Bangkok where you can travel the world and find the comfort of air conditioning to escape the Bangkok heat. That place is the Terminal 21 shopping mall.
That’s right, a shopping mall.
You might be surprised by how many visitors to Bangkok come to this mall for fun photos, to grab a bite to eat, and do some shopping.
Since the Bangkok location opened in 2012, locations in Pattaya and Chiang Mai have also been opened. The Bangkok Terminal 21 is in the Asok area and in the same building as Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit.
If you’re not staying at the Grand Centre Point Sukhumvit, you can reach the mall by BTS at Asok station and the MRT at Sukhumvit station.
Travel The World
The mall itself is modeled after a modern airport and each floor has its own location-based theme. You can find yourself wandering a maze of shops in Tokyo, strolling own Carnaby Street in London, or filling your stomach at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. Within the 9 floors of Terminal 21 you’ll find about 600 shops, a cineplex, supermarket, and food court with a variety of delicious and cheap dishes.
The LG level is Caribbean themed and where you’ll find the Gourmet Market supermarket, market style food vendors, banks, and bookstores.
Take the escalator up to the G floor brings you to Rome. This floor features local and international fashion brands.
The next level up, the M floor, is Paris. Walk a mall version of the Champs-Elysees and find many more fashion brands.
Floors 1 to 3 feature smaller shops by local independent labels.
Floor 1 is Tokyo where you can walk the Yamanote Sen and browse numerous women’s fashion shops.
The 2nd floor is London. This is where men can find shirts, shoes, pants, and other clothing.
Istanbul is on the 3rd floor. Here you’ll find Middle Eastern souks with a hodge-podge of jewelry and fashion accessories along with toys, beauty products, home décor, and souvenir items.
Most of the restaurants and eateries at Terminal 21 are found in San Francisco on the 4th and 5th floors of the mall. There are well over 50 restaurants and cafes to choose from. You’ll find both chain brands and independent outlets.
If you want some cheaper street food, then head up to the Pier 21 food court on the 5th floor. You can find almost anything here. Dim sum, grilled seafood, Hainanese chicken rice, or pad Thai amongst other dishes.
Don’t forget dessert! Have some mango sticky rice or ice cream.
The 6th floor is where you’ll find a perfectly fitting Hollywood theme.
Why, because it’s where you’ll find the cineplex. On this floor, Terminal 21 Bangkok has an 8 screen cineplex along with some electronics shops and a gym.
To Sum Things Up
Terminal 21 is a delightful experience for both locals and tourists visiting the city; It’s often a stop for visitors transiting from their hotel to the airport because if its proximity to the Airport Link.
When the Bangkok heat gets to be too much, want some fun Instagram photos, or you want to do one last thing before leaving for home, Terminal 21 is an excellent choice.
