What would be more quixotic, more alluring, more enticing than to have a romantic sail on a long wooden boat to buy vegetables and fruits from a narrow canal? Have you ever imagined buying fruits in such a dreamy way, no, think about it now because it is just not an imagination, such floating markets exist in the thriving country of Thailand. Bundles of Thai people are buying things in this way since hundreds of years. These markets are commonly known as with the name of “talat naam” which means water market.
To witness this Thailand wonder with your very own eyes, book cheap airfare to Bangkok and unravel a world where everything floats no matter its natural or man made. Bangkok is that sparkling city of Thailand, which is abundant with these floating markets located on a short drive from the main city. Although many of them are converted into big shopping malls making Bangkok a world’s famous shopping point, yet you will find number of Talat Naam in this top holiday destination of the world.
Bangkok is also known as the Venice of the East, hosting a network of intricate canals where you can spot its well-known floating markets. Damnoen Saduk is most famous among all of them, visit it once and you will call it the best floating market of Bangkok. A large number of tourists visit this market every year. It is located at two hour’s drive from the main city and remained open from Dawn until Lunch, however, it is advisable to get a good sleep at night before moving towards it and once you are there, take delight in every single eatable you can buy.
The market offers a colorful chaos of eatables from fresh fruits to Bangkok homemade delicacies where you will get yourself fully immersed in buying from the charming women sellers. Relish yourself and take souvenirs back home, as the market is a specialized tourist market selling all the trinkets you need. Also, do not forget to take a quick ride on the speedboats and soak up the exciting culture of the city in a quick glance. To see more floating markets of Thailand, you can make your way towards Taling Chan, Tha Kha and Ku Wian; all of these are located near to Bangkok and are taken as do not miss markets of the city.
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