Offering many things to do, Bangkok city has long been a popular travel destination. It is a shopper’s paradise with the city being home to many street markets and malls. However, it is Bangkok’s floating markets that offer the most authentic Thai shopping experience.
Damnoen Saduak
Damnoen Saduak is the most popular floating market, not only in Bangkok but in all of Thailand. The items for sale at Damnoen Saduak include food, tiger balm, funny t-shirts, toy elephants and many other great things that you can take home.
Amphawa
Amphawa is considered the second most popular floating market around Bangkok. Although it is not as large as Damnoen Saduak, Amphawa is an excellent place to visit for a more authentic floating market experience.
Taling Chan Floating Market
Taling Chan is very conveniently located just about 12kms from downtown Bangkok. It is open all day, so an early morning expedition is not necessary. If you are looking for accommodation close to this floating market consider Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel which is just 30 minutes away.
Ban Nam Pheung Floating Market
Ban Nam Pheung is located 20kms from the Bangkok city centre. It is relatively quite small and also very “local.” The market is your best bet for savouring various Thai dishes while the surroundings are quite beautiful.
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
