Damnoen Saduak Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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  Yummy coconut pancakes 


Con

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  Very touristy and the water is plain scary!! 


In a nutshell

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  Its all just for the tourists 

 

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Things to Do  

Floating Market

Floating Market, Damnoen Saduak

 zuyao Says:  Damnoen Saduak floating market is really a show put off for tourists. Nevertheless it's worth a visit. Just check with your hotel reception for any day tours. A 800-900 baht tour will usually include a visit to the elephant grounds, crocodile farm, rose garden and a wood... 

Have a meal, local way

Have a meal, local way, Damnoen Saduak

 travelpug Says:  Yes, one of the fun experience of Damnoen Saduak is to have your breakfast. Even if you are not on a boat, you can buy noodle from the sellers who parked their boat. You can then sit on a concrete steps, and enjoy your noodle. It is a fun thing to do. By the way, the portion... 

Shop Shop Shop

Shop Shop Shop, Damnoen Saduak

 travelpug Says:  Even if you decided not to take a boat trip, you can still do some shopping from the boats that are parked on the side. And don't forget, this is a 'floating' market. That means, for your convenience, you can ask the sellers to the paddle their boats near to you if you are... 

Glimpse of local life

Glimpse of local life, Damnoen Saduak

 travelpug Says:  There is no doubt that the main attraction of Damnoen Saduak is its floating market. But if you look beyond the market, you will be able to see how the local live along the canals and river. Look at the photo, do you notice the electrical poles that are so similar to those... 

Take loads of pictures!

Take loads of pictures!, Damnoen Saduak

 travelpug Says:  This bridge is a good place to take photos of the floating market. From here you can look at the market or the boats bellow. Of as you can see from this photo, many people pose for a photo opportunity. 

Get on a boat

Get on a boat, Damnoen Saduak

 travelpug Says:  To fully enjoy the trip at the floating market, you have to get on a boat. Let it be a motor boat or paddle boat. That way, you can get up close and personal to the stalls. Even you don't buy anything, it's fun to look at. 

Haggle, bargain...

Haggle, bargain..., Damnoen Saduak

 Myndo Says:  In touristy places such as Damnoen Saduak this is more important than ever: haggle, bargain, don't go for the first price you are being told. Especially here the prices they tell you are much too high. They rely on people not knowing how to bargain, because a lot of the... 

Don't be afraid of trying the food!

Don't be afraid of trying the food!, Damnoen Saduak

 Myndo Says:  In all the time we have travelled in Thailand, we have not once experienced stomach troubles once.And we often eat at food stalls or on markets, not only in restaurants.Ok, I do look on some things: is it cooked fresh (right before your eyes is best)? How do the things look... 

Being A Photographer Of The Day

Being A Photographer Of The Day, Damnoen Saduak

 I-Believe-I-Can-Fly Says:  A visit to the floating market is fun and memorable. It's another experience since we will not experience it everyday. It's colorful. So, don't forget your camera. Take pictures as much as you can, you will never regret. 

Highlight Of The Visit

Highlight Of The Visit, Damnoen Saduak

 I-Believe-I-Can-Fly Says:  To move around the canal, you can hire a small boat. The boat can accommodate up to 6 person. The ride around 1 hour and cost 150 Baht per person in a shared boat. It is the highlight of the visit, actually. 

Restaurants  

Eat from the boat: Breakfast on the water

Eat from the boat: Breakfast on the water, Damnoen Saduak

 herzog63 Says:  You can really enjoy the foods from the boat vendors! If you don't speak any Thai just point to the ingredients that you want and they will whip it up for you!! Very Inexpensive! The people are very friendly. Just try to speak a little Thai and that will break the ice!... 

Lunch on the water

Lunch on the water, Damnoen Saduak

 herzog63 Says:  There are a few of these enterprising guys and gals paddling their little boats around selling food. It's a great way to try some local cuisine and the food is tasty! There are some tables set up to accomodate you too. The food is very inexpensive. 

Transportation  

Boat

Boat, Damnoen Saduak

 travelpug Says:  There are motor boat and paddling boat that tourists can choose from to tour the canals. I took a paddle boat and it cost us TB300 for the whole boat. I like it better than the motor boat because it is quiet even though it may be slow. 

Hire A Small Boat And Move Around The Canal

Hire A Small Boat And Move Around The Canal, Damnoen Saduak

 I-Believe-I-Can-Fly Says:  After reaching the floating market, we had 2 choices. We could just walk around the canal sides and browse around vendors and small boat passing by. The other choice is paying Bht 150 per person and jump to a smaller boat (sampan) and the boat man/woman will row us around... 

Long Tail Boat Ride

Long Tail Boat Ride, Damnoen Saduak

 I-Believe-I-Can-Fly Says:  The tour bus dropped us to the nearest pier to floating market. We continued our way by long tail boat which is included in the tour price. The ride took about 15 minutes. The boat snaked along the klong (small canal), passing living Thai houses. We could see daily... 

Shopping  

Souvenir Shop

Souvenir Shop, Damnoen Saduak

 travelpug Says:  Due to the popularity of Damnoen Saduak among tourists, the merchandise sold here are popular souvenirs from Thailand. You can find wood carvings, Thai masks, Thai silk, T-shirts, etc. bargain hard!! Don't pay the first asking price. 

Best Buy in Floating Market

Best Buy in Floating Market, Damnoen Saduak

 I-Believe-I-Can-Fly Says:  The Passing Boats On The Floating Market. Fresh fruits are best buy in Damnoen Saduak floating market. Local people sell many kind of tropical fruits on the boats. Lychees... mangos... young coconuts... pamelos... dragon fruits... mangosteens... the list goes on and... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Becareful of your hands

Becareful of your hands, Damnoen Saduak

 travelpug Says:  While you are on the boat trip, remember do NOT hold on to the edge of your boat. If you can see from this picture, sometimes boats glide by each other with no space in between them. It is wise not to grab the edge of the boat especially during 'traffic jam' on the main... 

What to Pack  

Hats, water and sunscreen

Hats, water and sunscreen, Damnoen Saduak

 travelpug Says:   Don't forget your hats. It can get hot even it's in the morning. Especially if you are on a slow paddle boat, it will get hot. And of course sunscreen if you are wearing sleeveless, and drink plenty of water. Some boats provide straw hats for the passengers. If not, just... 

Favorites  

Traffic Jam!

Traffic Jam!, Damnoen Saduak

 travelpug Says:  Oh yeah! It is traffic jam in the canal of Damnoen Saduak! I was stuck in the traffic for a good 20 minutes under the hot sun. I guess I can escape the bustling city of Bangkok but can't escape the traffic jam even in the floating market! Well, try to avoid weekends if you... 

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Q:  Hi.. I'm a new member at Virtual Tourist.. I have a plan to visit Bangkok & surrounding areas.. Is it easy to visit Damnoen... 

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Floating Markets, Floating Food, Floating Shops

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 This page is more than just about the floating markets of Damnoen Saduak. Herein, I included the other attractions that can be found in Ratchaburi province that were included in the tour that we... 

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Floating Market

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 The Floating market in Damnoen Saduak is pretty interesting! And it's a great place to shoot some photos! I had been to Thailand 5 times and it was my 6th trip so I decided I better see what this... 

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How best to experience the Floating Market

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Damnoen Saduak. I'd love to share with you the 4 tips I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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COMFORT MOVING

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Damnoen Saduak. I'd love to share with you the 7 tips I've written, the 15 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Damnoen Saduak

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 Damnoen Saduak is a small town of Ratchaburi Province, some 25km (16mi) east of the town of Ratchaburi. From the town of Ratchaburi it's probably faster reached by boat, cruising the extensive canal... 

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