Escape Bangkok & Discover Traditional Thailand
Want to leave the city behind for a day?
Travel with Nancy Taxi from Bangkok to Samut Songkhram Province, where you can experience traditional markets, canals, temples, local communities, and riverside life.
This is one of our recommended day trips for travelers who want to experience a different side of Thailand.
🚂 Maeklong Railway Market
The Famous Railway Market
Watch local vendors continue their daily business alongside an active railway line.
When the train approaches, vendors quickly pull back their umbrellas and merchandise to make way for the train — creating one of Thailand’s most unusual market experiences.
🚤 Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Traditional Market & Long-Tail Boat Ride
Explore the traditional floating market by boat and see vendors selling food, fruit, drinks, and local products along the canals.
A boat ride gives you the opportunity to experience the traditional way of life that developed around Thailand’s waterways.
🛕 Wat Bang Kung
Visit this fascinating historic temple, surrounded by the roots of a large Bodhi tree.
It is a peaceful and atmospheric stop that adds a cultural and historical experience to your day.
🌅 Amphawa Floating Market
Continue to Amphawa Floating Market in the afternoon and into the evening.
Enjoy local food, riverside restaurants, traditional boats, and the lively atmosphere around the canal.
If conditions are suitable and fireflies are active, you can also take an evening boat ride to look for fireflies glowing along the riverbanks.
Firefly sightings are a natural and seasonal experience and cannot be guaranteed.
📍 Recommended Route
Maeklong Railway Market
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market + Boat Ride
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Wat Bang Kung
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Amphawa Floating Market
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Optional Evening Firefly Boat Ride
The Tourism Authority of Thailand also features Amphawa as an important destination in Samut Songkhram, particularly for its afternoon and evening floating-market atmosphere.
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