Incredible Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Railway Market
ID: GYG627963-1046276
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover Damnoen Saduak Floating Market's vibrancy with long-tail boats, winding waterways, and glimpses of riverside life. Experience vendors hustling as trains speed through Maeklong Railway Market
Available 2 time slots everyday at 7:15 hrs. & 10:30 hrs.
Take in the local sights and sounds at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Experienced long-tail boats , appreciate the winding waterways and get a brief glimpse of those who live on the river. Then see vendors scramble as the train rushes by the Maeklong Railway Market.
Our adventure begins with a visit to the famous Maeklong Railway Market, renowned for its extraordinary setting along an active railway track. Witness the remarkable sight of vendors swiftly retracting their stalls as the train approaches, only to set them up again moments after it passes. Marvel at the seamless choreography of this daily ritual, a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the local vendors.
Next, we journey to the enchanting Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where the timeless allure of traditional Thai commerce comes to life on the tranquil waters of the canal. Glide along the bustling waterways aboard a traditional long-tail boat, taking in the colorful sights and sounds of this vibrant marketplace. Watch as local vendors paddle gracefully between boats, hawking their wares from floating stalls laden with fresh fruits, vegetables, and handicrafts.
Visit Wat Bang Kung – Temple hidden within the roots of a banyan tree.
This temple is probably the most iconic known for its roots and branches of banyan tree which over the centuries have surrounded and locked the building, it houses a golden Buddha.
Highlights
- Watch local life along the lines of the Maeklong Railway Market
- Experience famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market by Long-tail boat
- Visit Wat Bang Kung – Temple hidden within the roots of a banyan tree
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Available 2 time slots everyday at 7:15 hrs. & 10:30 hrs.
Pickup and drop-off in regular service area.
// If your accommodation is outside our regular service area (since traffic in Bangkok can be terrible, especially during rush hour), please meet at the meeting point, our office (WanderSiam) in Chao Khamrop Road, opposite the ‘Tai Hong Kong Shrine’ and ‘Phlapphla Chai 2 Police Station’ (for taxi: สถานีตำรวจนครบาลพลับพลาไชย).
//How to Travel to the Meeting Point: - Regular taxi or Grab. - MRT (metro) to MRT Station Wat Mangkon, take Exit 3, and walk in approx. 5 minutes to our office. We highly recommend traveling by MRT to the meeting point if there is any MRT station near your accommodation.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
