We visit the famous Mae Klong train market (Talat Rom Hup). Imagine a train going straight through a public market!
The Mae Klong Railway Market has been around since 1905. Fishing was (and still is) one of the main livelihoods of the people who lived here, and the market was another way in which to sell their goods. Officials decided to build a railway in order to better deliver these goods to other provinces. The market remained, however, despite the new tracks that cut through it.
We also visit Wat Bang Kung, famous for its small chapel that is completely enclosed within the roots of a banyan tree called Bot Prok Po. It is almost like the tree itself is the pillars of the temple and that without the roots the chapel would fall down. You can also go inside to pay respect to the Buddha image.
Then we continue to Amphawa, one of the most popular floating (or actually ‘riverside’) markets near Bangkok (only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday). It’s not as large as Damnoen Saduak but it’s more authentic and popular among Thai people.Â
This once small village has been around since the mid-17th century and back in the day, the agricultural community of Amphawa used the river as their daily trading hub. Many wooden houses were built along this river to make it easier for the people to trade and transport by boat.Â
Along the canal are countless wooden restaurants, some vendors cook and sell food from their boats. If you’re a foodie, this is the place to be! There is a wide choice of snacks, street food, seafood, sweets and desserts as well as fresh fruit.
Of course your visit to Amphawa is not complete without a boat trip, so of course we board one of the boats for a trip on the canals and hopefully we spot some of the large population of fireflies that live in the trees on the canal banks!
Meeting point:
For our small group tours we only pick up from a few selected areas in Bangkok.
If your hotel is outside our regular pick up area, you have to come to our office in Chao Khamrop Road, Chinatown.
Meeting point location on Google Maps:Â https://goo.gl/maps/9SnsNdNh2ZyVXv6C6
Attractions
- Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub)
- Wat Bang Kung
- Amphawa Floating Market
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25 Comments
5
Great experience
It was a really nice tour. Our guide Kitty is amazing and kind. Moreover, price is reasonable:) The driver was also great!
5
Incredibly Beautiful
The trip with Siri the guide and T the driver was incredibly beautiful. They were attentive and helpful to us throughout the day. Absolutely recommended. It was a wonderful day. Thank you very much.
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Would book again
Kitty was a great guide, informative and helpful. Stress free way to tick off three Bangkok sights. I’ve already booked another WanderSiam tour.
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Fireflies!!!
We had an amazing time with Siri, a very funny, friendly and informative tour guide! Would definitely have her again (she’s also a great photographer!)
It was good being driven around in a bus with AC. We had lots of fun on the tour. The highlight for me was seeing all the little fireflies!
Many thanks to Siri for showing us around and sharing about Thai culture and Buddhism
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Definitely recommend!
Siri was a great host! We got to experience so many things in Thailand that we wouldn’t have otherwise.
Id definitely recommend to others!