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Floating Market Bangkok, Thailand

Floating Market, Bangkok
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The floating market in Bangkok is a cultural adventure that requires an early start. The floating market in Bangkok closes in mid-day, so people visiting Bangkok are advised to wake up early to get to the market. Take a small boat to the floating market and browse through the fruits, vegetables, noodles, souvenirs, handicrafts, and spices while honing your bargaining skills.

How to get to the floating market from Bangkok:
Go to the Southern Bus Terminal, which is 25 km from Bangkok (taxis from Bangkok to the Southern Bus Terminal cost around 110-$150 Bhat). From the Southern Bus Terminal, take bus #78 (bus costs around 64 Bhat). The trip takes 2 hours. Get off at Damnern Saduak.

When you get to the bus stop, do not go with the boat operators who will approach you. They will charge around 1,000 Bhat for a motor boat ride through the floating market. If you walk 10-15 minutes to get closer to the market, you will find other boat operators who will take you for 150 Bhat.

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