Went to visit the floating market expecting Thai vendors on the river and were disappointed to find just a manmade tourist attraction selling t-shirts etc and meals. Really just another shopping mall with water feature.

Not really a floating market. Infact not a floating market at all. Its a few shops selling small tourist soveniers and clothes normally sold in markets around thailand set around a man made pond. OK to have a walk around and keep out of the sun on an afternoon. Quite a way from the town centre I wouldnt pay to... More

For market stalls, don't bother with either of the 2 Hua Hin Night Markets, go to the 2 new 'Floating Markets' opened in May/Aug 2011 about 5 miles down on Soi Hua Hin 112, just south of the city. It really is considerably better. If you have limited time, ignore the first, Hua Hin Floating Market, as it is smaller... More

This market is very artificial and more a tourist attraction then anything els. Busses with Thai schoolkids enjoy this market. In general very quiet place. Not to recommand, which is a pitty because of high investments done.

A new attraction just over 6 km from the main road just off Soi 112, not to be confused with Hua Hin Floating Market. Sam Phan Nam is far better than it's neighbour. It has far more atphmosphere and is bigger with far more attractions for the family. Only time will tell which of the two will survive, I hope... More