Shopping and Sightseeing from Peninsula Hotel Bangkok  The main shopping areas are located on Silom, Charoenkrung, Suriwongse, Yaowarat Chinatown, Sampheng (Old Siam Centre), Ratchadamri (World Trade Centre, Narayanaphan), Mahboonkrong, Siam Square, and Ploenchit (Central Chidlom, Sogo, Gaysorn Plaza) On the Thonburi side, shopping areas such as Klongsan Market (open 11:00 - 20:30 hrs.), Wong Wien Yai (Robinson Department Store), and Charoennakorn Road A unique excursion from the hotel is a cruise in a long-tail boat along the river for a flavor of riverside life with visits to many local attractions within a short distance of the resort. Nearby there are historical sites and ancient temples, riverside restaurants, and houses on stilts. Upriver sightseeing packages are available for individual guests.