Welcome to Bangkok's floating markets! ???? You can't just leave Thailand without visiting the, one of most unique attractions! Before becoming the city that it is today, people in had to cross the canals in order to engage in trade with and sell wares to locals and international merchants. But even with today’s advancements, the markets continue to remain popular among locals. They have become popular tourist and shopping destinations for local items and food to both Thai residents and visitors alike.
Thailand’s floating markets evoke an earlier era when waterways were the main trade routes. Today, visiting Bangkok floating markets such as Taling Chan, Damnoen Saduak, and Amphawa are some of the top things to do in Bangkok —thanks to their colorful scenes of traditional longtail boasts stacked high with tropical fruits, fragrant foods, and the necessities of city life. Here’s everything you need to know about Bangkok’s best floating markets.