What time does Amphawa open?

Floating Markets at a Glance Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is open from 7 AM to 5 PM. Maeklong Railway Market is open daily from around 6 AM to 5 PM. Amphawa Floating Market operates from 2 PM to 9 PM on Friday to Sunday. The market is closed from Monday to Thursday.

What is the best time to go to the floating market in Bangkok?

Bangkok's floating markets are best-visited during the dry season, ie between about the end of November and the beginning of May. In particular, I like the ``shoulders'' of this period, as these are much less crowded than peak travel periods just before and after January 1.

Is Amphawa worth visiting?

Amphawa is worth a visit - it's a charming little place with some great food. Better if you stay overnight so you can enjoy the atmosphere after the day trippers leave.

Is Amphawa Floating Market open?

The market operates from Friday to Sunday, with the peak hours being in the late afternoon and early evening.

How much does it cost to go to Amphawa Floater market?

Admission into the market is free. However, for an unforgettable experience, join a boat tour of Amphawa Floating Market! A private tour starts at 500 baht, but if you join a tour with some other guests it will be only 50 baht – just a little bit more than one euro.

Experience a boat ride through market canals of Amphawa Floating Market Near Bangkok

Which is better, Amphawa or Damnoen Saduak?

While Damnoen Saduak is larger, more crowded, and exudes an authentic traditional atmosphere, the Amphawa Floating Market is more intimate and shines with its evening charm, especially during the firefly spectacle.

What is the best time to visit the Maeklong Railway Market?

Although the market is open from 7 am to 5 pm, you'll want to visit when the trains pass.

What to wear to floating market?

Dress Comfortably

Comfort is key when exploring the floating markets. Dress in light, breathable clothing suitable for Thailand's warm climate. Comfortable walking shoes are essential as you may need to walk through crowded and possibly wet market areas.

How do I go to Amphawa Floating Market?

What time is the floating market?

Floating Markets at a Glance

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is open from 7 AM to 5 PM. Maeklong Railway Market is open daily from around 6 AM to 5 PM. Amphawa Floating Market operates from 2 PM to 9 PM on Friday to Sunday. The market is closed from Monday to Thursday.

What to do in Amphawa?

Where to see fireflies in Bangkok?

Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province, Thailand – located about 80 km southwest of Bangkok. Best Time to Visit: Fireflies can be seen year-round, but the best viewing period is during the cooler months from November to February.

How to visit Damnoen Saduak Floating market?

What is the most beautiful floating market in Bangkok?

Damnoen Saduak has been Thailand's best known floating market for a very long time, but that also makes it one of the most touristy ones. It's popularity comes, in no small part, from its use as a setting in the 1974 James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun.

Which market is cheaper in Bangkok?

How much is a boat ride at Floating Market?

The price for a Damnoen Saduak Floating Market boat ride can range anywhere from 200-800 baht (6 to 20 USD), depending on the boat you plan on taking around. Cheap traditional rowboat rides cost around 200-300 baht (6 – 8 USD), and motorboat rides go from 600-800 baht (15 – 20 USD).

What time is the Maeklong Railway Market today?

Maeklong Railway Market opens daily from 6:20 am until 5:40 pm. These opening hours match the first and last train arrivals at Maeklong Station. Furthermore, your private tour guide will make sure you get to the railway tracks before a train arrives.

What can you buy at the floating market?

Bangkok people used to sell their produce across the canals for trade and other market transactions. Now, you can find fresh seafood, veggies, colorful crops, local snacks, and even souvenirs. It is a one-stop shop, just floating. The boats and bustling market of the Bangkok Floating Markets.

What to eat at Bangkok floating market?

At the Bangkok floating markets you'll find authentic dishes like Grilled River Prawns, Meaty Skewers, Papaya salads, and of course the quintessential Thai Boat Noodles, foods that locals actually eat.

Are floating markets a tourist trap?

I wish i had done more research and known that you can go to just the floating markets part. Either way it is a huge tourist trap.

How do I get to Amphawa Floating Market from Bangkok?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Floating Market Amphawa is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ฿220 - ฿1200. Alternatively, you can bus and line 481 Mini Bus, which costs ฿57 and takes 3h 25m.

Is Maeklong Railway worth it?

Yes it's definitely worth a visit and it has been one of my highlights to date in Thailand. It's possible to get there using public transport. You can actually arrive at the market by train, then hop off to explore and watch as the train passes right through the middle of the market.

How often does the Maeklong Railway Market run?

There are train schedule 8 times a day at 6.20am/8.30am/9am/11.10am/11.30am/14.30pm/15.30pm/17.40pm run through Maeklong Market. Recommend in the morning times so you can see the train run through the market because the vendors close after 3pm.

How do I get back to Bangkok from the Maeklong Railway Market?