📝 1. Overview
Khlong San, once a sleepy riverside district of warehouses and wooden homes, is now home to ICONSIAM — Bangkok’s most luxurious and largest mall — while still holding onto its local charm, community markets, and temples. Think Gucci with a river view, a floating market inside a mall, and quiet temples just a few sois away. Whether you’re a shopaholic, culture-seeker, or architecture lover, this riverside district blends it all with stunning contrasts.
🌟 2. Highlights
🛍️ ICONSIAM – Mega-mall with luxury brands, SookSiam Thai street food zone, & riverside terrace
🚤 Gold Line BTS + free ferries – Unique river access, gliding across to downtown
🎨 River Museum Bangkok – High-end art exhibitions & Thai heritage installations
🛕 Wat Thong Noppakun – Underrated temple hidden behind old-school shophouses
🧺 Khlong San Market – Local fashion, Thai-style clothes, and street snacks
🎡 ICONSIAM Fountain Show – Free nightly water-light-sound spectacle
🧧 Chinese Shrine Hopping – Explore ancestral shrines tucked in old sois
📷 Instagram spots galore – Rooftop bars, riverfront views, designer corners
💡 3. Tips
📸 Best Photo Spots:
- ICONSIAM terrace at sunset – River view + city skyline
- Inside SookSiam – Thai “floating market” zone with décor from every province
- Glass skywalk outside Apple Store – Futuristic riverfront vibes
- Old Khlong San pier area – Retro signs, wooden homes & street cats
🕐 Visit ICONSIAM early (10:00 AM–12:00 PM) to avoid crowd, or golden hour for riverside chill
🛶 Use free boat from Sathorn Pier or BTS Gold Line from Krung Thonburi
💸 You can window-shop designer brands, but SookSiam has local gifts & snacks
👟 Wear comfy shoes – ICONSIAM is huge, and Khlong San’s side streets are walkable but uneven
🍽️ 4. Nearby Eats – Top 3 in Khlong San / ICONSIAM
- SookSiam Street Food Zone (inside ICONSIAM)
🍜 Thai dishes from all 77 provinces — floating market style
📍 G/F ICONSIAM
🕒 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🚶 Great for casual snacking or unique regional eats - Hong Bao ICONSIAM
🥟 Cantonese dim sum, upscale Chinese meals with a river view
📍 ICONSIAM 6F
🕒 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🚶 Ideal for groups & family dining - Blue by Alain Ducasse
🍽️ Michelin-starred French fine dining with panoramic riverside view
📍 ICONSIAM G/F
🕒 Lunch & Dinner (Closed Mondays)
🚶 Dress sharp, and bring an appetite (and a camera!)
🍽️ 4B. Sub-Zone Picks – Recommended by Style
🛍️ ICONSIAM Zone
- SookSiam – Thai souvenirs, local snacks, and cultural performances
- ICONLUXE Zone – Chanel, LV, Dior riverside row
- ICONCRAFT – Stylish Thai-made crafts & fashion (perfect gifts)
🎡 Riverfront & Pier Area
- Fountain Show – Nightly at 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM & 9:00 PM
- Apple Store ICONSIAM – All-glass futuristic river backdrop
- Tuk-tuk Boat Ride Stations – For floating photo ops (fees apply)
🧧 Local Khlong San Side
- Khlong San Market – Local clothing, beauty products, & fried bananas
- Wat Thong Noppakun – Peaceful escape just behind the mall
- Chao Mae Kuan Im Shrine – Bright red & gold with deep roots in Thai-Chinese faith
🚗 5. Access
📍 From Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
🚝 Airport Rail Link → BTS Siam → BTS Krung Thonburi → Gold Line to ICONSIAM (~60 min)
🚕 Taxi (~45–60 min)
📍 From Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
🚕 Taxi (~40–50 min)
🚌 A1 Bus → BTS Mo Chit → BTS Krung Thonburi → Gold Line
📍 Local Travel
🚤 Free ICONSIAM shuttle boats from Sathorn Pier (every ~10 min)
🚝 BTS Gold Line direct to ICONSIAM
🚶 Walkable between ICONSIAM and Khlong San Market (via back exit)
🛏️ Stay at Millennium Hilton, Capella Bangkok, or Avani+ Riverside for full river luxury
