Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Railway Market
A half-day guided tour from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Wat Bang Kung. Includes a long-tail boat ride and cultural market experiences.
This half-day experience offers a fascinating glimpse into Thailand’s vibrant markets and cultural landmarks, with two daily departure times at 07:15 hrs and 10:30 hrs. The journey begins at the Maeklong Railway Market, famously known as the “umbrella pulldown market,” where vendors quickly retract their stalls as a train passes directly through the market tracks. Guests explore the area and, if timing allows, witness this unique and exciting spectacle before continuing the tour.
The experience continues to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, one of the most well-known floating markets in Thailand. Guests enjoy a ride on a traditional long-tail boat, navigating narrow canals lined with vendors selling goods directly from their boats. The lively atmosphere offers a sensory experience of local life along the waterways. The tour also includes a visit to Wat Bang Kung, a remarkable temple enveloped by the roots of a banyan tree, where a golden Buddha statue is housed within its historic structure.
Duration: 7 hours
2 Khaosan Rd, Talat Yot, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand