- Bangkok's Terminal 21 mall features floors themed around global cities and landmarks
- The Italy floor includes marble statues and Italian-style restrooms with fountains
- Paris floor showcases a miniature Eiffel Tower and vintage street lamps
Bangkok is one such city that steals your attention the moment you arrive. This bustling region has something to offer for everyone. From tuk-tuks zipping through traffic and street vendors selling sizzling pad Thai to the golden temples glimmering in the sun, you will be left amazed by its beauty. Bangkok is also home to several fancy malls, but among them, the one that deserves special mention is Terminal 21. Inspired by airport terminals, it brings to life a unique concept where world-famous landmarks and cities come under the same roof.
Each floor of this mall is dedicated to a specific city, including Tokyo, London, Rome, Istanbul, Paris, San Francisco and more. Not long ago, travel vlogger Julia Kay shared her experience of visiting this "coolest mall in Thailand" by posting a video on Instagram.
Italy Floor
"We're on the first floor, already I can tell what country and city it is, I'm guessing Italy," she claimed, before pointing out the Italian writings and marble statues. Even the restroom was purely Italian-coded with artificial fountains.
Paris Floor
Next, Julia Kay went to another floor, centred around the City of Love, aka Paris. There was a miniature Eiffel Tower as well as the signature, vintage lamp posts that dominate the city.
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Tokyo Floor
"Let's see what Japan, Tokyo, has in store for us," said the vlogger before admiring the classic lanterns hung on the ceiling, a representation of Tokyo's street markets and a giant structure of a Sumo wrestler.
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London Floor
Julia Kay was especially "excited" to go to the UK-themed floor as she was from the country. There, she saw a Foot Locker store, a London Underground-themed bathroom, the iconic double-decker bus formations, mailboxes, telephone booths and quaint coffee shops.
Istanbul, San Francisco And Hollywood Floors
Julia's next stop was at the Istanbul floor, where she admired the Turkish-style lamps, air balloons and the country's quintessential art, designed in the form of sinks.
Meanwhile, the San Francisco floor featured the famous Golden Gate Bridge.
The vlogger's last exploration point was the Hollywood floor, where she spotted icons and motifs based on the film industry, as well as cinematic washrooms with vanity-themed mirrors.
Best Time To Visit Terminal 21 Mall In Bangkok
If you want to avoid the crowd, then visit Terminal 21 during weekdays, preferably in the morning after it opens at 10 am. However, if you wish to grab exclusive deals and discounts, then weekends or peak evening hours are a better option.
How To Reach Terminal 21 Mall In Bangkok
- By Metro Rail Transit (MRT): Sukhumvit Station is the nearest metro station to Terminal 21 Mall, located approximately 900 m away.
- By Ferry: Pratunam Pier, approximately 3 km away from Terminal 21 Mall, is the nearest if opting for a ferry.
- By Bus: Another option is to wait for the bus at the Asoke Intersection Bus Stop, about 1 km away from the mall.
