{"id":10007,"date":"2019-08-02T21:32:59","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T14:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangkokbeyond.com\/blog\/?p=10007"},"modified":"2022-03-22T21:28:34","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T14:28:34","slug":"thailands-amphawa-a-unique-shopping-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangkokbeyond.com\/blog\/thailands-amphawa-a-unique-shopping-experience","title":{"rendered":"Thailand’s Amphawa: A Unique Shopping Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Amphawa  is small village is just located 50 km away from Bangkok andonly take more than an hour to get there. Amphawa is also known for its riverside activities, temples in the Banyan tree, incredible craftsmen, and the infamous Flea Market by the railway during the day. We recommend for you not to miss Amphawa if you are visiting Bangkok not only for its popular floating market but for a its own charm that will captivate you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors will get to see a community of quiant caf\u00e9s, restaurants, wooden shops selling books and souvenirs, and Thai sweets. With its beautiful riverside scenery, a trip to Amphawa will always be a good idea especially with friends and family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cruise and explore Amphawa Floating Market<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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An hour drive outside the city and you will reach the Amphawa floating market \u2014 one of the largest floating markets in Thailand. An authentic Thai floating market by the riverbank that is not and expensive and touristy. Lively and colorful riverbank are filled with visitors especially on Fridays and weekends where you can witness and take photos of the traditional Thai wooden architecture, the old temples, monks roaming around in the morning and boats going back and forth between the banks to sell fruits and vegetables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more here: https:\/\/www.bangkokbeyond.com\/blog\/amphawa-floating-market<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop in Maeklong Railway Market<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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A unique experience of watching the market squeezing and folding down the stalls as train passing by, then prompt reset and business as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everywhere around is a colorful display of fruits, vegetables, and seafood and there\u2019s a warning bell every few hours before everyone shouts Talat Rom Hoop or \u201cMarket Umbrella Close!\u201d. The loud horn, the big train and vendors\u2019 action and tourists behaviors make the chaos a part of this exciting journey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more here: https:\/\/www.bangkokbeyond.com\/blog\/maeklong-railway-market<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indulge in delicious cuisine at the Thai Dessert Museum<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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When you are done wandering around the Amphawa Floating Market and the Maeklong Railway Market and are looking for something new or sweet to try after trying a wide array of delicious Thai cuisine, the Thai Dessert Museum is the perfect spot for you. Thai Dessert Museum was built to exhibit and offer traditional Thai desserts for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make your Amphawa trip as convenient and fun as possible by booking your private transport service<\/strong><\/a> with us and we will pick you up in Bangkok and back in your place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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