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Taling Chan Floating Market

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

In front of Taling Chan Municipal Building Chak phra road,Taling Chan District
08.00 – 17.00 Sat- Sun
The way of the khlong Taling Chan Floating Market
…….. Although Taling Chan drifted away For a while, it’s been progressively revived over the
Past twenty years. One the weekends, Bangkokians Proudly go to the floating market within the borders of Their city. Cheery merchants sell produce from their own gardens and fields . Whit plenty of savory and Sweet treats freshly prepared along the canal , it ensure your jaunt will be a fragrant one ,The nearby plant market is also a nice Stop if you’re looking to add a splash Of the green to your living space. If you Spend a day by the khlong , you won’t go wrong

Buddha image at Wat kho :stop at the 312 Year old Chinese- style vihara (built during Ayutthaya period ) and pay respect to Luang Pho Dam
Orchid farm: One of the city ‘s famous places to buy orchids; displaying a myriad of species.
Feed the fish in front of Wat Pak Nam: Watch as thousands of fish eagerly gobble pellets in there gaping maws. Or, pick up the lucky amulet from the legendary Wat.
Sample the Thai sweet – treat ‘Khao Lam’ : Wrap up your tour by trying different flavors of the “sweet sticky rice in bamboo”
Khlong Chak phra Tour
………….. If you want to experience the simple life of the khlong we recommend a Chak Phra canal the Khlong ‘s cozy and cloistered corners .Make sure to spare two hours and don’t forget your camera
The Canal Tour Organized by locals
09.30 -16.00 Sat – Sun
Adults THB 90, Children –THB 50

From Royal View Resort near Victory Monument has a bus line direct to Taling Chan Market that is Line 515 just 30 min. You can enjoy the whole day with floating market.

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References: We Love Bangkok! book

Editor’s Note:

Royal View Resort is a leading 3-star hotel with focus on best price and value relations. Located at Rangnam Road near the Victory Monument, the hotel offers easy access to Bangkok’s Mass Transport system (BTS sky-train) and the new Airport Express Train (Airport Link). Please book at our website and receive special privileges and deals.

Royal View Resort, Rangnam, Bangkok
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