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
Wonderful trip to bkk
Great experience visiting two local markets, especially seeing the vendors when the train leaves the station. Highly recommend our guide Meaw, who gave amazing explanation on the stations and gave
4.5
Market tour with Meaw
Meaw was a great guide today and very knowledgeable!! Spectacular insights to day-to-day local life.
5
Fun time with great guide
Great trip with knowledgeable guide Meaw – learned some great things and experiences. Fabulous spot to see the railway train pass through the market.
5
A Fabulous Day In Thailand
Mam was our guide and she was both knowledgeable and delightful. She listened to our needs and made sure they were all met. We loved learning about the history of Thailand and being immersed in the culture. I would highly recommend this tour group to anyone traveling to Thailand. Especially for people like myself who had no clue as to what to do or where to go. Today’s tour provided me with a lifetime of precious memories. Thank you for a fabulous day.
5
Cool experience
The excursion was fun and mam was very Nice and fun. Her spoken english need a bit of improvment but still the experience was great and she tried her best to keep us entertained