Which floating market to go to? Read this before you decide

Damnoen Saduak is the most popular floating market in Thailand, where you can take photos, enjoy the delicious food and feel the intoxicating feelings of the old days. Morning in Damnoen Saduak is the coolest and most dynamic time, and it is worth getting up early to experience it. Most tourists who come to Thailand want to visit the local floating market, many of whom will choose Damnoen Saduak. Don't worry, it's a pleasant experience to come to Damnoen Saduak in the morning. Besides, you can avoid shops selling tourists souvenirs and experience the original flavor of it. The market is about an hour from downtown Bangkok, and the best way to get there is to join its special tour.

High-rise buildings will soon be replaced by salterns and verdant countryside sceneries as you leave Bangkok. In a well-decorated long tail boat, down the narrow canal, the noise of the engine breaks the silent morning, and small cabins, as if on stilts, suspend on the bank, where lie several wide ponds, some of which are even bigger than a lawn.

The boatman will deliberately slow down the boat, so that you can enjoy the winding river, a moment of tranquility before falling into the hustle and bustle of the busy market half consciously. When the market comes into view for the first time, you may be terrified by its crowding and chaos, but it is the constant haggling that makes it full of vitality and color.

Located near Bangkok, Amphawa Floating Market is the second largest floating market in Bangkok. Though slightly smaller than Damnoen Saduak, it is more Thai and the majority in the area is native Thais. 90 kilometers from Bangkok, the Amphawa Floating Market was formerly a small village in the mid-17th century. All kinds of snack stalls can be found everywhere along the river embankment and nearby streets, attracting many local Thais to visit here on weekends.

Nothing is more attractive than sitting on a wooden boat moored on the famous central bridge, savoring carefully baked seafood and various lobsters, shellfish and squid. From noon to late at night, the smell of delicious food is irresistible. Throughout the day, groups of tourists kept shuttling back and forth between the banks of the Mae Klong River.

There are a large number of plain and attractive wooden houses on both sides of the canal, which are small shops selling Amphawa souvenirs, including typical souvenir T-shirts and interesting creative products. And of course, there are all kinds of sweets, snacks and ice creams-Thais especially love sweets that are indispensable delicacy in their daily life. On weekends, the streets near the market are crowded with people pushing carts selling a dizzying variety of local delicacies. Some foods are rare on the market, suggesting that the locals are quite innovative, such as ice cream sandwiches and Yum Magda Talay, which looks like a weird helmet.

Another highlight in Amphawa is the firefly habitat of the Mae Klong River. At night, ask a boatman to take you there and enjoy the twinkling fireflies on the tree. The trip is already worth the ticket price.

The charming Taling Chan Floating Market is only a few kilometers from Bangkok, a kind of distance which makes it more than a travel spot.

A wide range of products with affordable prices are sold in Taling Chan, which is enough for you to hang out a long time. Here, you can sit on the board with the locals and enjoy the seafood feast together. You can also spend 100 Baht to take a long tail boat in the nearby canal to gallop, or shopping and taste the delicious food.

You can even enjoy a set of foot massages under a shady tree for only 200 Baht. At present, this place still preserves the “native” characteristics of Thailand, so it is necessary to go and have a good time. Because I do not know when Taling Chan will change quietly.

Dining by the river is very interesting, don't miss it! When the chef grills the fish on the boat, there were always a large number of squids swimming in the waters near the canal.Obviously, these big fish also know the good taste of their own, and they show themselves to people. But what tourists can do is to feed the fish. In addition, some Thai traditional musicians will play music by the river. Although the time lasts short, the play can bring a fabulous experience to your trip with its exotic atmosphere.

Taling Chan Floating Market boasts enough long tail boats, so it is worthy of the title of “market”. At the same time, the number of merchants and customers in the market is just desirable, so it will not be excessively desolate, and there is no need to worry about being drowned in the crowd. Taling Chan Floating Market is only 12 kilometers away from Bangkok, so there is no need to travel long distances and there is no need to get up at 6 o'clock in the morning. You can take the BTS to Wongwian Yai Station and transfer to a taxi to get there.

Khlong Lat Mayom is one of the three major floating markets in Bangkok, less than 20 kilometers away from Bangkok. Visitors can take a taxi from Wongwian Yai Station to get there. (Terminal of the Silom Line). Unlike the commerce-savvy Damnoen Saduak Floating Market or the crowded Amphawa Floating Market, the Khlong Lat Mayom retains its original local characteristics, and foreign tourists are rare here.

On weekends, a large number of local people will flock to these water markets, and the scene is very spectacular. The local market culture is rooted in the daily life of Thais. Thai food is affordable, the dining atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant, and the rich variety of food itself is one of its major tourism characteristics. Food has always been a big theme when playing around the water markets: sitting on a wooden bench less than 10 cm high, ordering a plate of food, and watching the cooking woman sitting on a long tail boat to cook food for you. Your body sways slightly from side to side with the waves... it is really an exotic picture.

If you have your children traveling together, you can take them down to the farm to ride a horse; they can sit on cute little horses, ride all the way from the farm to the floating market, and then return back; for children, this is undoubtedly an unforgettable memory. Of course, you can also take photos along the way.

Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market should actually be called Bang Nam Phueng riverside market, because like many other markets, only a few boats are moored along the river bank, and most of the stalls are on land. Due to the great success of the Damnoen Saduak and Amphawa Floating Market, this popular market type has blossomed throughout Thailand, with each village along the river having its own version.

Bang Nam Phueng is located just a few kilometers east of Bangkok, but it is difficult to find or go there without transportation. Due to its relatively low profile, its proximity to Bangkok makes it an ideal place to stay away from noisy cities and enjoy rural life.

Bang Nam Pheung is located in an unusual backwater of the Chao Phraya River, known as "Bangkok Green Lung". This unpolluted area can be clearly seen from high altitude, although the vegetation is still dense near the town.

If your imaginary water market is a canal packed with wooden boats, then this place may disappoint you. It is completely different from the Damnoen Saduak floating market flooded with tourists. Bang Nam Phueng is a real local market with many delicious foods and desserts worth tasting. Although there are not many places worth taking pictures, they are still full of charm.

Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market is not large, but it is enough for you to have a pleasant morning. It is expanded which indicates that it is already slowly developing. Compared with the hot and narrow buildings in other markets, it is much more comfortable to explore narrow alleys and stroll under big trees. The people here are very friendly, especially if you dare to try food that looks very interesting. For tourists, guess what they are or what the purpose of that bottle of lotion will be, it makes your journey fun. Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market will definitely surprise you.