It is a market in Damnoen Saduak District of Ratchaburi Province, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. in 1866, by order of King Rama IV, the 35-kilometer-long Damnoen Saduak Canal was built to connect the Mae Klong and Tha Chin Rivers. After the completion of the canal, many merchants were attracted to the canal with their boats, which led to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in the following years.
The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market has become a center that attracts tourists from all over the world, especially local tourists. It is considered by many to be the most famous floating market. The market consists of a labyrinth of narrow canals. Women traders, usually dressed in traditional blue farmers’ shirts and wide-brimmed straw hats, sell their wares in small wooden boats called sampans. At the market, the boats are often filled with colorful vegetables and fruits that whet the appetite. There are also boat vendors offering local delicacies. One of the most typical dishes sold is Boat Noodles (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ). The market’s bazaar has a roof, so you can easily shop there every day and at all hours. The market is busiest in the morning and is active until noon. If you like quiet shopping, you can also choose other times of the day. If you wish, you can also take an authentic trip by rowing boat in this floating market. Kayak tours that start inside the market are quite affordable. However, for the tours that start outside the market, we recommend you to make reservations on secure websites.
The floating market, which has become a visual feast, consists of 3 small markets, Ton Khem, Hia Kui and Khun Phitak. Ton Khem, located in Khlong Damnoen Saduak, is the largest market. Parallel to it is Hia Kui. On the banks of this canal are souvenir shops selling goods to large tour groups. Khun Phitak market is about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) south of Hia Kui market. This market is the smallest and most crowded of them all.
The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, which is dominated by colorful and interesting images, has even been the subject of some movies. “The Man with the Golden Gun” starring Roger Moore as James Bond and the 2008 film “Bangkok Dangerous” starring Nicolas Cage are the most well-known ones.
If you want to be in this beautiful environment and experience unforgettable moments, you should definitely visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. We wish you a pleasant shopping experience!