Itinerary of second day: Floating Market situated in Damnoen Saduak, in central Thailand in the province Ratchaburi.
A hearty breakfast to start our day:
The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, situated 110 kms west of Bangkok, is a very attractive place for tourists to see the old style and traditional way of selling and buying fruits, vegetables, etc., from small boats. You will also see traditional Thai houses, the way they live and travel by boats.(info extracted from HERE)
A hearty breakfast to start our day:
I love the breakfast provided by the hotel- everything is so yummy!!! Pasta, congee, fried rice, fried mee, coco puff cereals, fresh milk, ham, deep-fried chinese sausage (Yay, chinese sausage in Thailand are so delicious, we bought 1 kg to bring back home!!!), coffee, tea, juices arghhhh I love their breakfast! :D
We hired a cab for 6 hours to bring us to Floating Market (1.5 hours from Bangkok), Temple of Reclining Buddha and Temple of Dawn, for 1,000 baht. Hiring a cab is cheap in Bangkok, considering that it will cost about 900 baht per person for a trip from Bangkok to Floating Market. Two person = 1,800 baht. Hah! You have not include the trips to Thai's famous Temples! Well, if you are traveling in small group, consider hiring a cab. It's much worth it than joining tours. ;)
We hired a cab for 6 hours to bring us to Floating Market (1.5 hours from Bangkok), Temple of Reclining Buddha and Temple of Dawn, for 1,000 baht. Hiring a cab is cheap in Bangkok, considering that it will cost about 900 baht per person for a trip from Bangkok to Floating Market. Two person = 1,800 baht. Hah! You have not include the trips to Thai's famous Temples! Well, if you are traveling in small group, consider hiring a cab. It's much worth it than joining tours. ;)
Spotted a cool pink Bettle!
After a FREAKING 1 and half hours of cab ride from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak, we've finally reached the Floating Market. Why do I mean by "freaking" ride? Haha... :) As you have clearly know, there are heaps of temples in Bangkok. As we hired a "super kuat agama" cab driver, when there's a temple in front of us, he will honk, removes his hands from steering wheel, clasped it together, pray for few seconds, rubbed both of his hand to his head and continue driving. :o (!!!) SHOCKED or not???b :0
When we reached Floating Market, they provided FREE fresh coconuts for us. Good service right? Hmmph, your ass lah! :D What they actually want from us is ENTRANCE FEES! It caused us whooping 1,200 baht for 2 person! What first came out from their mouth is actually 2,000 baht!!! Crazy or not? 2,000 baht leh!!! What we did was bargained (like crazy) and we got 1,200 baht. REMEMBER TO BARGAIN IN BANGKOK!!!
When we reached Floating Market, they provided FREE fresh coconuts for us. Good service right? Hmmph, your ass lah! :D What they actually want from us is ENTRANCE FEES! It caused us whooping 1,200 baht for 2 person! What first came out from their mouth is actually 2,000 baht!!! Crazy or not? 2,000 baht leh!!! What we did was bargained (like crazy) and we got 1,200 baht. REMEMBER TO BARGAIN IN BANGKOK!!!
"Free" coconut drinks wtf. :x
Uncle cooking noodle on his canal.
Other ah-mohs were charges 2,000 baht (!!!), so if you want to visit the Floating Market, remember to bargain. Sigh, every tourist attraction in Bangkok need entrance fees. Yes, even the temples. :(
Off off we go!!!
We spotted a uncle bathing in the river...
... and an aunty washing clothes, on the very same river. Yes, bathing, washing (and cooking) using the same water!
Houses by the river.
(=_____=) looking Uncle who drove our canal.
After 20 minutes ride from first station, we reached the souvenir stall by the river:
Pick whichever your heart desires!
But remember to BARGAIN! Lol~
First stop of the day: Coconut Sugar Farm. This is where they extracted sugar from coconuts. Nothing interesting to be shared from here though. :( Bland.
We act touristy cos we are one.
Souvenir stall across the Coconut Sugar Farm.
Saawaadii-kha... Wooden hand carved dolls welcome you.
Ain't this adorable? :)
Coconut shell lamp. I felt geli whenever I sees small small holes. Eww...
Memorable pictures to beautify your home.
Beware, pictures below are not for 18 years old below. Yes, 18-SX!!!
Yes, this is SOUVENIR, okay? Anyone want one?
*Gasp* This is for you to do whatever you want with it. OMG.
This is not for faint hearted.
Oh. My. God.
The more you fantasise at this 18-SX ashtray, the "higher" you get and ended up smoking MORE. Great. Die faster. :o
Okay okay, there's all for today folks. Now move on your minds to decent stuffs, such as this: Coconut sugar.
Which looks like caramel to me.
Doesn't look appetizing. :(
And look at the mass of coconut shells!!!
We continue with our journey along the river...
It's time for FOOD!
Pick your choice, stop, order, pay and eat. :)
Stalls ahead!
Heaps of souvenirs for your loved ones back home.
Bananas anyone?
After much browsing, we eyed on our first food of the day...
Mango sticky rice, 50 baht.
Next we ordered Pad Thai (Fried Thai Rice Noodle), 50 Baht.
Wow, look at the mountain of mangoes!!!
Guess how may mangoes she peeled for us? TWO! Yeah, two mangoes!!!
Taadaa~ Mango Sticky Rice! Ingredient: ripe mangoes, sticky rice and coconut milk.
Verdict: DELICIOUS!!! :)
Verdict: DELICIOUS!!! :)
The Mango-Sticky-Rice aunty. Smile to the camera! ;)
Our "Pad Thai" is ready! Hey... the "pad" is not that PAD that you are thinking okay?!?!
Fried Thai Rice Noodle.
Mouth-watering, appetizing and oh-so-delicious! :D
He is happy.
I am happy.
WE ARE HAPPY.
Apparently, the uncle isn't.
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Yer, you made me very hungry lar!!! How ah? Eat the monitor? Haha...
I like the cool Bettle, it is so chubby!
Yeah...
Very hungry lor...
Envy u...
Wanna go there as well~
Wah... Mei Wah!!! What a marvelous trip! Hah hah.... The statues are so damn cute heh heh... did you grab one home?
and you paint ur blog pink this time! So soooo cute! ^ ^ I love the pinky car u rent too.
Mei Wah? I miss you so much. Sounds like we're playing hide and seek hah hah... when will be ur next trip to Angkor Wat? :P
我們上次去曼谷也有去這個水上市場。。。喜歡他們那些船的pattern。。。
Aiya! I miss out this Floating market during my trip to bangkok cos it's quite far away from town. The souvenirs are very nice o... I want i want!
wow... so fun to shopping on canal!!
so nice la.... i want to go also!!! the last photo looks so funny la.... he is totally not happy!!! LOL!!!!
what a long post !! you put everything into 1 post ?? i got so overwhelmed from all the photographs. :D the part about the taxi driver makes me laugh. i would be so puzzled if i were to be in that cab. XD
i love bangkok! awesome place to shop!!
Hello Mei-wah and Wei-hwa san! I didn't know you are already in Bangkok... and still there?
Anyway, there floating market doesn't seem to look that nice and clean anymore, or maye it depends on the time and specific location you went to.
Those ash trays are definitely censored to kids' eyes! haha :)
When are you gonna be next? Are you going to Chiang Mai as well?
Hello Mei-wah and Wei-hwa san! I didn't know you are already in Bangkok... and still there?
Anyway, their floating market doesn't seem to look that nice and clean anymore, or maye it depends on the time and specific location you went to.
Those ash trays are definitely censored to kids' eyes! haha :)
Where are you gonna be next? Are you going to Chiang Mai as well?
You have the most indulgent blog. Terima kasih. I am glad you continue to share your pictures and adventures
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the food looks awesome. but the river you're travelling in.....a little murky looking, dont you think? anyways, i would love to have one of the "souvenir"...hahahaha. cherio...
Who is that uncle??
Hehehe...
Envynya.. Jealousnya...
I so want to go Bangkok! But have to make sure I'll go with Thai friends!! They can help me bargain :p
But wh and you really have a wonderful trip!!!!
HUNGRY~~~ tat mango rice~~~ really like to try wat taste between alor star....=P
the souviner is cool~! u didnt buy one meh? =P
Thanks for sharing this.. plan to visit Bangkok soon.. Im interested on the floating market.. ;-)
Hey, how to hire a taxi for long hours there? Simply hail for one on the street or you actually go to the local agency? Need your advise! Thanks.
Hey, how to hire a taxi for long hours there? Simply hail for one on the street or you actually go to the local agency? Need your advise! Thanks.
Hi Wok Life,
Actually what we did was hailed few random taxis and we negotiate for the pricing. :)We don't go to local agency but you can actually do so so that you would know "standard" price.
Thanks, Mei-Wah. So, you think it is safe to just hail any taxi on the street lah! If so, I will do so as I don't know where to find local agency... Are there many local tour agency around downtown or near Sukhumvit?
I need to get the Ladyboy Cabaret show ticket, too.... :)
Hi Wok Life,
Yah, it's basically very safe to hail a taxi from the street, but make sure you take a look at their taxi licence! :) And remember to jot them down. There are quite a few local tour agency around downtown. You are advised to purchase the Ladyboy Cabaret Show tickets from local tour agency (rather than purchase directly from Cabaret Show ticketing counter) as they would charge at higher price! :)
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