Visiting five floating markets around town (Market 4: Taling Chan)

     Another marvelous pick for a day excursion to a Bangkok floating market is the Taling Chan Floating Market. This floating market on the Bang Khun Si River in the Khlong Chak Phra Subdistrict of Taling Chan District, just to the west of Bangkok, is surrounded entirely by orchid gardens, local fruit and vegetable fields, and the traditional way of life of the villagers who live there. In this floating market, far from the noise and pollution of the streets, you can still experience the same old-timey vibes and taste the same delectable regional specialties that you would have decades ago. You can enjoy the fresh air and tasty cuisine on a raft boat anchored in the water. It is open for visitors every Saturday-Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

     The highlight is relaxing on a float while indulging in some spicy seafood. The ambiance and the cuisine are both authentically local and delicious, and they come at a very reasonable price. Seafood is popular, but other local specialties, such as boat noodles and papaya salad, are just as tasty and filling.

     The traditional, just-baked confection called Krayasart is one of the most sought-after souvenirs in the pavilion's neighborhood. Customers devour the creations in a matter of minutes because they are so delicious. You can also get crunchy “Mae Lek Ancient Recipe” noodles by the river. It has been broadcast on numerous channels, contributing to its rising popularity. All the other tourists at the Taling Chan Floating Market would probably have bought it, too. The entire batch will be devoured because it is so delicious, novel, and in high demand. If people have to wait to sample it, they’ll take the time to join the queue.

     In addition to walking to buy tasty food, there is also a boat service for a tour; if you arrive in the afternoon, the fourth route is a one-hour tour around the island to see the atmosphere through the Taling Chan floating market route, Chak Phra Canal, Mon Canal Intersection, and Bang Chueak Nang Canal, where you can stop to feed fish in front of the Southern Pak Nam Temple; then you can make a stop to buy rice on the way back, and go to Bangkok Noi Canal to see Thai houses and temples from the Ayutthaya era. Beginning at noon and continuing until 3:00 in the afternoon, visitors can take a tour boat around Wat Koh to offer their respects. Each round costs 60 baht per seat and lasts for about an hour.