Visit a floating market in Bangkok
A visit to a floating market should not be missing from your list for Bangkok. Bangkok is not called the Venice of the East for nothing. For hundreds of years there has been plenty of trade on the canals in the capital. Typical boats transport merchandise or turn out to be a floating mini restaurant where a delicious dish is prepared for you on the spot.
5 nicest floating markets in Thailand
If you go to Thailand, a visit to one of the many floating markets should not be missed. It is a unique experience where you can taste delicious food and buy handmade souvenirs while cruising the canals. Here you will find a list of the best floating markets in Thailand for tourists to visit.
Taling Chan Floating Market was originally started in 1987 in honor of King Bhumibol's 60th birthday. Now this market is slowly becoming more and more popular and an excellent alternative, at least on weekends, to the famous Damnoen Saduak.