Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak & Railway Market
Bangkok, Thailand
Shared | Half-Day | Culture & Community
Start this half-day tour by getting picked up at your hotel and driven about 100km southwest of Bangkok to Ratchaburi Province. En route, visit the Mae Klong railway market. This famous market is also called “Talad Rom Hoop”, roughly translating to closing an umbrella or awning. As the name suggests, part of the market is situated on the railway. After the train arrives, we see the wonders of how part of the market packs up and reopens as soon as the train passes. Later, we continue to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
This world-famous floating market is located another 30 minutes away. Harking back to a time when water transport was the primary mode of transportation, the floating market features fresh fruits, flowers, colourful clothing, souvenirs, and more along the waterways and on vendor boats. Continue to Lao Tuk Luck Market (Old Damnoen Saduak Market) by crossing the local bridge to access the old part of the floating market. The market is over 100 years old and has not changed much in the last century, with the traditional Thai style houses taking you back to a simpler time.
Conclude the tour by visiting a local sugar palm farm to understand how this staple Thai condiment is made and distributed across the country.
What to Expect
• Experience the unique spectacle of the bustling Umbrella market.
• Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the world-famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
• Discover the charm of century-old markets with their traditional Thai architecture and local shops.
