- Damnoen Saduak floating market
Damnoen Saduak is said by word to be one of the oldest markets in Thailand. Far from the capital-Bangkok about one-travelling hour, Damnoen Saduak floating market holds irresistible attraction to tourists and lovers of Thailand culture. The market is divided into two specific areas: one is spent for foreign travelers and the another belongs to the regional people. At the tourism destination in Damnoen Saduak, travelers can immerse themselves into cultural and traditional atmosphere with street performance and adorable souvenir shops. Whereas, at Khun Phitak, there is a “world” of tropical fruits such as rambutan or mangosteen and local foods such as roasted fishes. Let’s explore with: Indochina tours Thailand
The thing leaving strong impression on visitors is that foods and fruits is bought and displayed on the boats on the river surface. If you hope to explore this market, it is highly recommended that you should reach here in the early morning (about 6 a.m). Siting on the boat to sail along the river and observing the hustling and bustling sale.
Damnoen Saduak floating market- source: internet
- Tailing Chan floating market
Tailing Chan is far from Bangkok about 12km, so tourists find convenient to travel and visit without booking a tour or waking up too early. If you do not possess your own transportation, you can travel by Wongwain Yai train to the last stop and then call a taxi to arrive at Tailing Chan. Tailing Chan floating market is a great destination for delicious Thailand sea foods. At here, it is so exciting to have a lunch on the boats with local people and taste “excellent” sea foods. Or 100bath on hand, you can walk along Khlongs canal, buy some things and try some Thailand street foods. Remember that the market just opens in Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m to 5 p.m.
Seafoods in Tailing Chan floating market -source: internet
- Amphawa floating market
Located far from the capital – Bangkok about 80km, Amphawa is widely known as an ancient market in which many goods, fruits and sea foods are sold. Amphawa floating market lies along a canal which connects with Me Kong River. Specially, the market just opens up from 12 a.m to 8p.m in Friday, Saturday and Sunday and gets more and more crowded in the evening. When coming here, travelers can walk to go shopping along the riversides. Souvenir shops with impressive items, fresh tropical fruits and regional specialities are the highlights of this market. How do you feel when siting on the steps, trying some delicious street foods and enjoying Thailand songs or dance by unprofessional artists in the romantic evening? Let’s come here to find your own answer. Thailand travel tours
Amphawa floating market in the evening -source: internet
- Khlong Lat Mayom floating market
Because this market is not over 20km far from Bangkok, taxi to come here can be a wise choice. There is a comment from a foreigner that despite of not being as large as Damnoen Saduak or not being as crowded as Amphawa, it is enchanted by the idyllic beauty. Like the above market, foods always are the highlight of this market. Almost of traditional foods are displayed here. Image that you are trying some foods cooked on the small boat and recognizing how skillful local people are!
Khlong Lat Mayom floating market -source: internet
- Bang Nam Pheung floating market
Bang Nam Pheung is given a name “riverside market”. In this market, there are a few boats along the river and almost goods are sold and bought at the stalls on the solid ground. Although this market is not as well-known as Damnoen Saduak or Amphawa floating market, the business here is booming and more and more people come here to earn their life. Bang Nam Pheung floating market is not vast, but still large enough for you to have a perfect morning here with friendly and hospitable local citizens and some foods full of Thailand taste. If you have more time, explore the small villages along the riversides to understand more about Thailand life and culture.
Bang Nam Pheung floating market -sourec: internet
“I have a chance to discover some floating markets in tradition-rich land- Thailand. Each market has own beauty. Excellent foods. Friendly people. I will come back soon”, a visitor said.
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