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Although floating markets have been around for a long time, they continue to attract travelers from all over the world to explore and experience the fascinating beauty of nature, local life, and culture.
1. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Ratchaburi, Thailand
Established in 1967, Damnoen Saduak is considered the bustling, lively, and most captivating market in Thailand. Located at the intersection of a maze-like canal system, Damnoen Saduak enchants visitors with its unique wooden boats navigating through the waterways.
Fruits and vegetables are not the only items sold at Thailand's floating markets. You can also enjoy delicious pre-cooked meals, readily available and sold everywhere at the market.
Traffic at the market can be quite congested, with 'traffic jams' being a common occurrence. In fact, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market consists of three smaller markets: Ton Khem, Hia Kui, and Khun Phitak, with Ton Khem being the most well-known.
It's a common sight at floating markets in Thailand to see mostly women vendors skillfully paddling boats while selling their goods.
At these markets, you can indulge in various delicious tropical fruits typical of the tropical region.
Most tourists in Thailand don't want to miss the experience of visiting Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Due to its overwhelming popularity, the activities here mainly cater to tourists. However, you'll still find the most authentic Thai cuisine and souvenirs here.
2. Taling Chan Floating Market, Bangkok, Thailand
Located about 12km from central Bangkok, Taling Chan Floating Market is smaller and less crowded than Damnoen Saduak, but it's an ideal spot for leisurely strolls and shopping in a quieter atmosphere.
3. Floating Market on Dal Lake, Srinagar, India
Unlike the floating markets in Southeast Asia that mainly sell fruits, at Srinagar floating market on Dal Lake, vegetables are almost the only goods traded here.
After their trading sessions on the river, the vendors often gather and engage in conversations with each other.
The floating market on Dal Lake is the only one of its kind in India, and the vegetables sold here are grown by farmers from the lakeside areas.
4. Floating Market in the Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands are located east of Papua New Guinea. The floating markets here do not have the grand scale of those in Southeast Asia.
However, the sight of unique wooden boats gently gliding on the turquoise waters here is truly a scene worth admiring.
5. Floating Market on Inle Lake, Myanmar
The floating market on Inle Lake usually convenes every 5 days, and the gathering location is often not fixed. Each market session randomly selects a different spot in various areas of the lake, primarily serving tourists.
6. Cai Rang Floating Market, Can Tho, Vietnam
Cai Rang Floating Market is the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta region. Fruits and vegetables are commonly wholesaled here, and the prices are incredibly affordable.
According to Traveltimes.vn
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Reference: Travel Guide on Mytour
MytourJuly 31, 2014
