Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
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Bodies of WaterFlea & Street Markets
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Monday
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Friday
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
About
Visit one of Thailand’s largest and most famous floating markets, where vendors on boats sell local food and unique pieces—from kitchenware to clothing. Try the warm coconut pancakes, pad thai, boat noodles, and classic mango sticky rice as you float along the slender canals. You can find fresh fruits and vegetables here too. Don't forget to see the traditional wooden houses on stilts along the way. Seasoned travelers would suggest an early morning start to combat the heat and beat the crowd. Join a half-day tour on a long-tail speedboat or a paddle boat to explore the market. – Tripadvisor
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • cwjl97
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don't use Grab for a ride from Bangkok to the market
    I took a grab taxi from Bangkok to the market at 900B, but no grab to go back to Bangkok! so, never use grab to get yourself to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Then found a gentleman to get a taxi, which charged 1300B. (understandable because he is unlikely to get a customer from Bangkok back to the market) the market is generally ok. quite an interesting experience. 4ppl , paid 800B for an.1 hr boat trip.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 10 April 2023
  • Czar Emmanuel
    Manila, Philippines6,268 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun boat ride, but overpriced products on sale
    This is the biggest and most famous of all the floating markets in Thailand. Located 109kms away from Bangkok, you can reach the place by car in a couple of hours or less. Once you get there, take a boat ride around its canals, take lots of pictures, but don't buy things in the area unless you're really good at haggling. Products there are generally overpriced. However, I would recommend their coconut ice cream. It's very refreshing and tasty! 😋
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 12 April 2023
  • Shannon
    Thailand5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome experience
    The market was an awesome experience! Don’t fall for the tourist trap prices. Our guide said that if something is B400, go in at half the price, so B200 and work from there. The boat trip was B150 per person, so super affordable. But you can also walk most of the market on foot if you don’t want to go in the boat. Very similar stuff sold so you won’t be missing out on any goodies Super friendly locals. A must do if you’re in the area!
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 April 2023
  • Toni B
    25 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice experience with average stalls
    It is a good experience to float around the markets but don’t expect much from the stalls. They are all filled with the same tat and are overpriced compared to standard markets. There were the odd few stalls with art work that looked good but would have been too large for us to fly home with. We didn’t try any food as we had already eaten so it may be an idea to not eat before so that you can try some food here. Make sure the guide/taxi driver takes you to the main entrance as we were taken to a separate one and from reading online on our return home it appears we have been severely over charged!
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 April 2023
  • fire-tower
    1,930 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    This place is probably visited by only tourists
    Tourism Thailand has indicated that the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Ratchaburi is one of the most popular floating markets in Thailand. When a friend staying in Bangkok heard that we were planning to visit this place, he mentioned that he had never been there and suggested somewhere else. We should have taken the hint. This place is probably visited by only tourists, who would climb onto the boats, either powered by petrol engines or are rowed by a boatman (or lady). There are many boats plying the canals selling coconut ice cream, fruits, souvenirs, snacks, clothing, etc. To be honest, we hardly see anyone buying anything from these sellers at all. If you are considering visiting this place, please do some research on better floating markets that are available instead of this one. And if you still decide to visit, do set very low expectations for the trip.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 26 June 2023
  • fhoffmannb
    Düsseldorf, Germany395 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting but made for tourists only during the week
    As we wanted to see a floating market but were in Bangkok during the week we decided to come here. As we were among the first ones there at around 09:30 it was really akward to start with as it became very clear that this is only for tourists. The atmosphere of a lot of boats on the canals only came later. Been there, done that …
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 6 July 2023
  • Eric K
    Melbourne, Australia315 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Obligatory but not what it used to be
    OK so we all know if we are in Bangkok, we have to do Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and yes it is a great experience but comes with two caveats, one DO NOT buy a thing or buy one or two little trinkets just to say you've done it. You will find things much cheaper at the railway market or hte big malls or markets in Bangkok. This has become a tourist trap and unfortunately the number of canoe boats with their wares has dwindled rapidly from the old days, instead your wily canoe driver will take you from one wooden balcony to another with prices unbelievably high.
    Visited July 2023
    Written 25 July 2023
  • Fellie E
    2 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Go for the boat ride without buying anything
    It was nice to experience how the floating market is, however please check out the reviews online about this place. We were charged 4000baht for both me and my husband, the cheapest in the package yet very pricey for me. I was so upset knowing that the price of the souvenirs at the floating market were so high, 3 to 6 times more than the normal market. I didnt know until I went to the train market. I dont recommend buying anything from the floating market. If you want to eat, stop by at the food court and not the cafe along the muddy river. The best would be just go for the boat ride without buying anything.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 August 2023
  • morethanblue
    Singapore, Singapore420 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting Experience
    Recommend to take a day tour for the floating market with Maeklong Railway market. The floating market offers an interesting experience and our guide told us that food at the second pier would be nicer, cheaper (and cleaner). For those buying souvenir, remember to haggle for discounts as well. Generally, souvenirs at the second pier can be lower in pricing too.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 9 August 2023
  • Leigh B
    9 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Give it a miss
    This was recommended as the thing not to miss. It was a very expensive boat ride to see some over priced tourist tat on the side of a filthy river. I wonder if this was good when original and now not so much. The temple stops and seeing ordinary life was Interesting but the market was a big disappointment. Better things to see and buy in the city.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 14 August 2023
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Bangash 李忠勇
Pattaya, Thailand4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
"If you're traveling to Thailand, make sure to visit this amazing place! I highly recommend it to everyone. It's truly unique. The food is incredibly delicious, with a wide variety of Thai dishes to try, along with fresh fruits and traditional Thai tea or milk."
Written 17 March 2024
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Erica A
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Go for the awesome experience and boat ride! It’s not cheap but it’s worth it! Ours was about 2 hours, with private driver (it’s about an hour and an half drive from Bangkok) and private boat and included the train market, it cost about $130 CAD a person. I’m sure it’s less in a group. Shopping wise there is definitely a much higher mark up here but they will negotiate. I recommend just enjoying the ride, maybe buying one souvenir (chatuchak weekend market is where to go for all shopping!!), enjoy some beers and some food along the water and take in the experience!
Written 16 March 2024
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Michael D
Vancouver, Canada2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Don’t waste your time with this tacky, touristy, expensive ideation of assumed foreigner interest. The endless cheap tat, junk trinkets, neon art, and elephant pants are not worth the 1:30+ car ride. Without having been to any of the floating markets in Bangkok, one has to reason it possible to be equally disappointed without the time or expense of traveling into this ditched cesspool.

If your neck tattoo needs fresh air and you must go then cheap out for the relaxing paddle boat option over the engined long tales. It is half the cost and more pleasant. The money saved can go towards your 0930 Chang.

Zero stars.
Written 16 March 2024
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McFarlane C
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
They have their business model screwed up. It’s extremely over priced and they want (almost expect) you to buy extremely over priced items on the tour. It’s a glorified souvenir shop. Extremely polluted and over crowded. The views remains cute and it was nice to see but you get the overwhelming feeling of being scammed everywhere you turn.
Written 13 March 2024
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Deborah C
London, UK109 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
We hired a car with a driver who took us to this floating market. Have been numerous times and still found it really good. The only one downfall is that it is quite expensive now it used to be so cheap. But just for the tickets for the boat was nearly £90 for 2 of us
Written 12 March 2024
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aricashaw
United Kingdom346 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
We booked a private trip to this floating market through Bangkok best travel.
The vehicle arrived on time, guide named ‘Siri’ was assigned to us was absolutely wonderful.
We made our way first to ‘MaeKlong’ train market and then to this floating market.
I have been to this market before in 2018 before Covid.
It is touristy, things are more expensive over here.
I know all that and I accept that these people here need the tourist money to survive.
People tend to get really silly haggling over a few baht when in actual fact, it’s only pennies back home.
I know the standard of living here is lower and I must not compare prices like that.
However, why go on holiday when you are watching your pennies.
We had a lovely time.
The price of things I’m sure we paid for is all over over the actual price but we don’t mind.
It gives the people working over here some incentive to brave the heat to work in these cramped environment.
Taking pictures with Slow Loris’ is again probably frown upon.
However, I can see these shop keepers really look after that tiny animal as they know, this little animal is making money for him.
In the wild, who knows, this little tiny animal could be a snake’s dinner.
So, there are 2 sides to a coin.
All in all, we had a lovely time.
I recommend first time visitors to ignore the negative comments and visit this place.
If you are afraid of paying too much for things, then just do not stop the boat and do not buy anything.
Enjoy the busy atmosphere and enjoy the boat ride.
Written 7 March 2024
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Sally A
5 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
So over-exposed. Hundreds of coaches and tourists creating canal traffic jams on small polluting motor boats. Avoid!
Written 4 March 2024
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Austinprogress
Austin, TX199 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Total tourist rip off, don’t go. 6000 baht for two person boat for 2 hours, that is about one month salary of the people working there. Only shops with souvenirs made in China, price about 10 to 20 times (!!!) their value. Terrible and pricey food. Really, really terrible. Noise and pollution out of control, it has nothing to do with history or local life. Save your money and time.
Written 2 March 2024
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Toh S
3 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
If you go to the floating market by hired car or tour, be prepared that the driver will send you to a quiet pier. There boat ride is more expensive, extra 1000 to 2000 baht per boat. This is more of a tourist scam, but I believe my driver got some commission from them. The company tried to force sale us for 1.5hrs ride. At the end, we choose 1hr ride, which is cheaper. 1hr is more than enough for the experience. All the shops sell almost similar items. Price of souvenirs here are expensive, you can get them at other local night market at a cheaper price. Or go to Maeklong train market which is nearby.
Written 1 March 2024
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Radek Holub
Prague, Czech Republic191 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
Waste of time. Total tourist trap.

first the taxi driver dropped us off at a place not far from the market where they wanted 3000 baht for the boat and when we told him to take us to the port at the market he was very angry. In the final, he left and left us there, so I took Grab again. The boats cost from 400 baht, but the person driving the boat only takes you to his friends so that you can buy something from them. Everything they have here can be bought elsewhere and cheaper.
Written 29 February 2024
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