Tour code: BKK-VT-003
Embark on a captivating full-day tour in Bangkok, starting with an early visit to the Mae Klong railway market, known for its bustling scene of vendors moving their goods for passing trains. Explore the famous floating market of Damnoen Saduak by rowing boat, then return to Bangkok for a cultural walking tour through the historic Talat Noi district and the vibrant markets of Chinatown. This tour blends traditional and modern experiences, offering an enriching glimpse into Thailand’s rich heritage and lively local life.
This is a seat-in-coach half-day tour departing every Wednesday, and Friday, with a minimum of 2 passengers
Meeting at the hotel reception and early morning departure towards the southwest of the country to reach the small train station of Ban Kalong. Here, you will board the local train to Mae Klong station (about half an hour), famous for its legendary market on the tracks. The interesting aspect of the journey is observing both the passengers inside the train, composed of workers, students, monks, families, and farmers who get on and off at the small stations with their goods, and the rural landscape outside, with numerous salt pans where salt is extracted through traditional evaporation methods.
Arrive at the small Mae Klong station where vendors quickly move their goods off the tracks as the train passes. Walk through the market to take more photos until the train departs again and all the goods are moved once more to make way for the train. Continue to a typical Thai house to observe the processes of making sugar extracted from coconut palms, then depart for Damnoen Saduak, home to Thailand’s most famous floating market.
Arrive at the pier and board a rowing boat through a dense network of canals to meet street vendors engaged in their daily activities, with boats filled with fruit, vegetables, tea, fish, meat, freshly prepared food, and souvenirs. Free time to visit the market and return to Bangkok for a lunch stop at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, transfer to a commercial and cultural complex located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
Departure for a spectacular walking tour through Talat Noi, the oldest district in Bangkok, with a rich and fascinating history predating the city’s founding. Talat means “fresh market” and Noi means “small”; located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the district was an important commercial and residential area during the Ayutthaya Kingdom and was known for its lively market and cultural and commercial crossroads. In 1782, when Bangkok became the capital of the Kingdom of Siam, Talat Noi continued to thrive, becoming a vital center for river and land trade and home to multi-ethnic communities, including Portuguese, Chinese, and other ethnicities, leaving an indelible mark on its culture and architecture.
The district still retains many historic buildings from the colonial period; narrow streets are lined with old shops, temples, and traditional houses, creating an authentic and evocative atmosphere. It is also known for its vibrant art and cultural scene with art galleries, hipster cafes, and small art shops populating the streets. Arrive at Trok San Chao Rong Kueak street, a small alley full of beautiful realistic murals, fantastic graffiti, and wonderful photos taken by numerous photographers displayed on a large wall. Stop at the characteristic Hon Wong Kung Chinese shrine, housing a large statue of Dr. Chow Sue Kong, whose legend says that the poisonous herbal medicines he used on himself before treating others “colored” his body completely black, giving him a unique and mysterious appearance.
Arrive at a beautiful Chinese-style bar/museum that transports visitors literally to 1920s Shanghai with antique furniture, mahogany chairs, dressers, exposed bricks, and statues from the past to enjoy excellent coffee. Continue to Yaowarat Road, the main commercial and culinary street of Bangkok’s Chinatown, known for its endless shops, markets, restaurants, and stalls offering a wide range of products: jewelry, clothes, household items, and religious articles. Visit Sampheng Market, one of Bangkok’s oldest and most popular markets, stretching along an intricate network of narrow streets and alleys, with thousands of stalls and shops known for their affordable prices and bustling with life from dawn to dusk.
Arrive in Pahurat, a multicultural neighborhood also known as the city’s Indian quarter, famous for its textile market with a wide range of fabrics, traditional clothing, jewelry, accessories, household items, and of course, authentic Indian cuisine.
Finally, visit Pak Klong Talat, Bangkok’s largest flower market, renowned for its vast selection of fresh flowers from every corner of the country. Walk along the Yodpiman stall aisles, an authentic floral oasis in the city, considered a kind of sanctuary dedicated to nature, where the art of floral creation comes to life under the skilled eyes of local florists. Every petal is carefully arranged, every flower is a living work of art ready to bring joy and wonder to anyone who immerses themselves in the market’s fragrant paths with the scents of jasmine, frangipani, gardenias, and a variety of exotic plants, aromatic herbs, and decorative items for gardens and bouquets.
At the end of the visit, reach the nearest underground metro station and return to the various hotels by public transport.
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The program may also be subject to changes based on traffic, weather or other events beyond our control. In this case we will take care of evaluating the necessary changes together with the travelers.
