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Sign of Phra Arthit Pier (N13) Bangkok 2023

Phra Arthit Pier (N13)

The Phra Arthit Pier (designated as N13) is a crucial ferry pier situated on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It serves as a major transit point for both locals and tourists, providing river boat services that connect to various parts of the city.

Phra Arthit Pier is located near the vibrant and historic Phra Arthit Road. It’s in proximity to key Bangkok landmarks like The Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Khaosan Road making it a strategic location for exploring the cultural and historical gems of the city.

To go to Chinatown by boat from Phra Arthit Pier (N13), you need to take the Chao Phraya River Express Boat. Here are step-by-step instructions for reaching Chinatown :

1. Board the Chao Phraya River Express Boat at Phra Arthit Pier (N13) :

  • Take a southbound Chao Phraya River Express Boat from Phra Arthit Pier (N13).
  • You can identify the boats by the colour of the flag they are flying, orange, yellow, green or no flag (local line). Each colour has different stops and ticket prices so make sure to check the route map at the pier.

2. Alight at Ratchawongse Pier (N5) :

  • Get off the boat at Ratchawongse Pier (N5) which is the closest pier to Chinatown.
  • This journey should typically take around 20-30 minutes depending on the boat service and river traffic.

3. Walk to Chinatown :

  • After disembarking at Ratchawongse Pier walk eastward along Ratchawong Road.
  • Continue on this road until you reach Yaowarat Road which is the main street of Chinatown and is about a 10-minute walk from Ratchawongse Pier.
  • Yaowarat Road and its surrounding streets are bustling with shops, street food stalls and restaurants where you can explore the rich culture and flavours of Chinatown.

To get to Asiatique The Riverfront (which is a large open-air mall in Bangkok) from Phra Arthit Pier (N13) you can also use the Chao Phraya River boat services. Asiatique The Riverfront combines shopping, dining, sightseeing, activities and events under one roof and is a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

1. Board the Chao Phraya River Express Boat at Phra Arthit Pier (N13) :

  • Take a southbound Chao Phraya River Express Boat (usually the orange flag boat as it stops at most piers) from Phra Arthit Pier (N13).

2. Alight at Sathorn Pier (Central Pier) :

  • Get off the boat at Sathorn Pier (Central Pier).
  • This journey should typically take around 30-40 minutes depending on the boat service and river traffic.

3. Transfer to the Asiatique shuttle boat :

  • At Sathorn Pier transfer to the free Asiatique shuttle boat.
  • This service usually operates from 16:00 to 23:30 coinciding with the opening hours of Asiatique The Riverfront.
  • The journey from Sathorn Pier to Asiatique The Riverfront takes about 10-15 minutes.

4. Arrival at Asiatique The Riverfront :

  • Once you arrive at Asiatique The Riverfront pier you have direct access to the mall.

Enjoy your time at Asiatique The Riverfront ! Whether you are interested in shopping, dining or entertainment, Asiatique The Riverfront offers a plethora of options with the added bonus of a picturesque riverside setting.

After our Floating Market half day tours or any of our Ayutthaya day tours we can drop off at Phra Arthit Pier (N13) upon request.

More Info : chaophrayaexpressboat / chaophrayatouristboat

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