Maeklong Railway Market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok

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Southwest of Bangkok, a classic day-trip pairing the Maeklong 'umbrella-folding market,' where a train cuts through the market center, with the Damnoen Saduak floating market you tour by boat along the canals. An early start is recommended; on weekends you can extend into a full day with the evening Amphawa floating market and fireflies (on weekdays/half-days, skip Amphawa and return to Bangkok in the afternoon).

Day trip4 stopsEst. budget 95,000 KRW

Itinerary

1
Maeklong Railway Marketตลาดร่มหุบ / Maeklong Railway Market
Market · 80 min stay
The 'folding umbrella market,' where vendors lay out stalls on the tracks and deftly fold and reopen their awnings each time a train comes. The moment the train brushes past right in front of you is a thrilling sight. Time your visit to the train's passing to see it at its best.
기차 시간표 맞춰(대략 오전)
Taxi 40 min
2
Damnoen Saduak Floating Marketตลาดน้ำดำเนินสะดวก / Damnoen Saduak
Floating market · 100 min stay
Thailand's representative floating-market scene, riding a long wooden boat through the canals and buying fruit, noodles, and coconut straight from boats. Both the photos and the experience are intense — 'Thailand on a postcard.'
오전(붐비기 전·과일 신선)
Walk 5 min
3
Boat Noodles & Coconut by the Canalก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ / 운하 보트누들
Restaurant · 40 min stay
Freshly boiled boat noodles and coconut ice cream at a canal-side stall in the floating market. The local way, where sightseeing and eating happen at once.
Taxi 30 min
4
Amphawa Floating Market (Evening & Fireflies)ตลาดน้ำอัมพวา / Amphawa Floating Market
Floating market · 120 min stay
If Damnoen Saduak is touristy, Amphawa is the evening floating market Thais love more. Charcoal-grilled prawns on boats are the specialty, and at night you take a boat to see fireflies. Highly recommended on a weekend visit.
주말 오후~저녁