Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Tourists from all around visit Ratchaburi's Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, which ranks among Thailand's top floating markets. Experience a Damnoen Saduak Floating Market tour that hosts boat vendors dressed in traditional clothing who sell vegetables, fruits, and various goods. People from the local community and foreign tourists visit this market to shop for fresh produce and experience its distinctive ambiance. A boat rental provides an ideal method to reach and experience the market through its canals. 

The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market history started when King Rama IV of Thailand established the canal project after he decided to merge the Mae Klong River with Chinese waterways to advance transportation and commerce. Construction of the canal stretched for two years until completion during the rule of King Rama V. The canal length measures 32 kilometers through more than 200 branches. The popularity of the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market skyrocketed from 1971 to 1973 because farmers filled the river with their boats to sell their goods. The traditional method of performing trade in this region remains active until the present day.

Damnoen Saduak floating market hours are from 7:00 am to 11:00 am every day. During these hours, you can buy goods and explore the market.

• By Bus 

Start your journey at the Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) in Bangkok, where you can catch Bus 78 to Damnoen Saduak. The ride takes about 90 minutes. Get off at the bus stop near a boat pier and walk to the Damnoen Saduak Market. 

• By Car or Taxi 

To reach Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok, take Highway 4 (Phetkasem Road) south. The drive takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Additionally, if you hire a taxi, that will drop you at the entrance, where you can easily walk to the market.

You can also book the Damnoensaduak Floating Market tour, which includes transportation to make your trip hassle-free.

The best time to visit the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is as soon as it opens. Visiting the site at 7:00 am enables you to experience the market before crowds become overwhelming and while the place remains calm. Visiting the market before 9:00 am is advisable because the crowds arrive after that. Additionally, weekday visits to Damnoen Saduak provide both better exploration opportunities and an enjoyable experience because there are fewer crowds.