Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is considered as the most popular floating market in the country, specifically in the Ratchaburi Province. It might be an inconvenient trip going there because it is about 100 kilometers away from southwest of Bangkok (an hour outside Bangkok), but it is an extraordinary experience for those who want to see the bustling scene of the exotic Thailand and talk to friendly vendors selling an abundance of food and goods. One can also taste authentic Thai food here as well as Chung beer for a very reasonable price. Some fruit sellers are also rowing their boats in the narrow canals.
Indeed, the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market has transitioned from being just an agricultural community to a tourism community. There are many boats available for tourists in this floating market. Travelers can purchase souvenirs, handbags, Thai spices, wooden carvings, and even Buddha heads in the area. Live monkeys and snakes are also featured and allowed to be touched by interested tourists. For a comfortable trip, you can purchase a tour package. Thai floating markets like this one give its tourists a surreal and unique experience that compete with other floating markets in other Asian countries, so you should visit at least one in the country. tips
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Damnoen Saduak, Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi 70130, Thailand
Row boat 200 - 300 Baht
Motor Boat 600 - 800 Baht Daily: 7am - 5pm
Ratchaburi Station (33 minutes drive)
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