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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

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Thailand
ADDRESS
Damnoen Saduak, Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi 70130, Thailand.

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About Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Just 100 km away from the city of Bangkok, Thailand, is located a primary tourist attraction and heir of Thai legacy, The DamnoenSaduak Floating Market. With its entire grandeur and authenticity, the famous flea market is the biggest influence that brings both national and foreign tourists to the DamnoenSadauk District of Ratchaburi Province. After a short road trip through the outskirts, one begins to absorb nature?s calming effect and the beauty of the scenery. A visitor?s trip is incomplete without a tour of this market amidst the vibrant traditional costumes of shop owners, the narrow canals, exuberant tourists flooding the place, and the unforgettable Sampan boat ride. It?s like a peek into the past, a tour of a long-gone history. Boats full of freshly cooked food, colorful fruits, and the exhibition of a unique culture are mesmerizing. The use of every single part of a coconut tree for commercialization is commendable. This market is a one-stop destination for an experience of souvenir collection, bargaining, and for clicking plenty of pictures. You can buy goods not only from the stalls but also from the boats. The early hours of the day in this ?Venice of the East? tend to keep the sellers very busy as the visitors try to avoid the heat and crowding. After the flee market, one can also visit the King Power Duty to buy international branded goods and a refreshing spa treatment.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

  • Located 100 km south-west of Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Early developments date back to 1866.
  • King Rama IV started its construction for the growth of trade.
  • King Rama V completed it in 2 years.
  • Consists of three sub-markets: Ton Khem, HiaKui, and KhunPhitak.
  • 32 km long market runs between The Mae Klong and Tha Chin Rivers.
  • Open for visitors from 7 am to 5 pm.
  • Several movies have been shot amid the scenery.
  • To shop at King Power Duty, one needs a passport and departure flight ticket to register. Imported products are acquirable only after customs check at the airport.
  • King power privileges are not available for Thai, Japanese, Indian and Russian visitors.

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