Bangkok: Waving in Floating Markets

For people who are accustomed to shopping on land, bargaining with the vendors when on the boat sounds funny. But in Bangkok, Venice of the East, floating markets can represent the most characteristic canal style. Since it's called a floating market, there is no doubt that all businesses are being carried out above the water. Stallholders row boats while peddling l locally grown produce, Thai-style food and drink, and other small goods.If metropolis cities are always featured "an inch of land, an inch of gold", here in floating markets in Bangkok, "an inch of water is an inch of gold". When visiting Bangkok, packed stalls on the rivers are quite a view. The piers and riverbanks are always filled with customers. On recent chill summer nights, such floating markets are even more popular.

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Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market is one of the closest floating markets to downtown Bangkok. As a typical floating market, it is well known for its authentic delicacies. Visitors can rent boats to explore the snack stores on both sides of the river. Grilled fish, fried noodles, iced drinks, and sweet and savory seasonal fruits with an authentic Thai flavor are all recommended.

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is seen as one of the most famous markets in Bangkok. Located in the southwest of Bangkok, it’s about 80 kilometers far from downtown. Many small peddler boats are shuttling on the canals, while the banks of the river are lined with residences, which can show a typical Bangkok impression to the full extent.

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If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of city life, you can also visit the Taling Chan Floating Market. Located in the suburb of Bangkok, it is a small-sized floating market. Taling Chan market is a mainly Thai affair, with a few foreigners visiting. You can find Thai ethnic costumes, Buddha statues, and various local fruits and snacks. Along the floating market, most of the people are locals who have lived here for generations, which allows visitors to experience the real life of locals.