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Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (Amphawa)

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Marche Flottant Damnoen Saduak
Marche Damnoen Saduak
Floating Monk Damnoen
When in Bangkok and Samut Songkram, people are talking about floating market (or talat nam in Thai), they almost always mean Damneon Saduak. 25 km from Samut Songkram, this market has been recreated to show tourists a reality that is rare now in Thailand: the floating markets. Thais do not do their shopping here. Only tourists, Thai or not, go to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and buy fruits, fried bananas and souvenirs. Do not eat breakfast before you come, you will have enough to eat there. Most of the trade is happening on the water but there are also some shops on the docks including restaurants. The market is held on a not very long canal but if you take a boat trip you can ask to go tothe other cannals. They are also interesting even if there are no vendors any more.
Damnoen Saduak has many critics about its lak of authenticity as it was recreated for tourists and its tourist overpopulation. Anyway it's still an interesting visit to do. Better if you mange to comme early (ideally around 8 am before the market is not very active) to avoïd jamming of tourist boats.

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Practical information about Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

This is the only floating market around Bangkok that is open every day. Others are only open on the week-ends. Be careful, the prices of boat tours have skyrocketed, you will often be offered 2,000 THB. Avoid being dropped off by your taxi driver or getting attracted by the operators who are before the market itself, most of them charge very inflated prices. Better to go to the market channel and see the boat tours offered there. They are almost always cheaper.


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How to get to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market ?

To get to Damnoen Saduak from Bangkok , you have to take a bus or minivan from Sai Tai Mai, Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal. The journey takes 2 hours (departure every hour). From Mae Klong (Samut Songkhram) and its famous railway market, take the blue songthaew (truck) number 467 (30 minutes - 18 THB). Its stop is near the bus terminal of the city. It will drop you at the beginning of the road leading to the floating market (1.5 km walk). From Amphawa, you can also catch this same songthaew by going on the main road 325 or hire a taxi or a tuk-tuk for around 200 THB to take you there.

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Visit Chiang Rai with Bee a licensed Thai guide

Visit Chiang Rai with Bee a licensed Thai guide

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Visit Chiang Rai with Bee, a Thai licensed guide guide who speaks good English. She will bring you to discover all the facets of Chiang Rai province. The detailed program of your visits will be established by discussing with her based on her suggestions, your tastes, and desires. Bee will also take care of booking a minivan with driver to offer you a complete service.

Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong from Bangkok

Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong from Bangkok

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Day trip from Bangkok to discover 2 emblematic Thai markets: the Mae Klong Railway Market, a market located on the railway, and Damnoen Saduak, the most famous floating market in Thailand.

From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

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Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok. Experience the colorful scene of vendors selling products from their boats. Enjoy a paddle boat ride around the market. Try some authentic Thai food.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

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With our private half-day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market tour from Bangkok, you'll get to visit Thailand's 2 most famous markets in 1 day.

Discover White Temple & Choui Fong Tea Plantation in Chiang Rai

Discover White Temple & Choui Fong Tea Plantation in Chiang Rai

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White Temple one of the most famous temple in Thailand, Blue Temple, Singha Park and visit the buildings that are attractive especially for architects at Choui Fong Tea Plantation. You can see panoramic view of mountains and tea plantation.

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