Most people like to shop, I on the other hand only shop out of necessity. It was suggested by Tower Club of Lebua Hotel concierge, that I should try the floating market. It is a market located on a river, where you can shop till you drop. Concierge informed us that they would arrange a driver that would transport my cousin and me for the day. He spoke little English but he was a great driver. We went to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in the city of Ratchaburin about an 1 1/2 hours outside of Bangkok. When arriving they sell several packages. I opted to do the shopping boat ride, visit the temple and see animals.
Shopping while riding in a small wooden canoe floating down the river, was an awesome experience. They have several vendors selling items such as clothes, shoes, handmade items, purses, jewelry, and food etc. I wanted to buy pants that had images of elephants printed on them. Unfortunately, they never had my size, they claimed one size fit all but they way my body is shaped, I knew they were not going to fit.
Next, we stopped at the temple. People come to pray and give offerings to the Buddha statue. You must take your shoes off. If you do not have sleeves on your outfit, they will provide you with a shawl to cover your arms.
After visiting temple, I decided to watch a monkey show, but I was disappointed at the treatment of the monkeys. They were chained up unless they were performing. The looked as if they were constantly trying to break free from the trains.
If you are in Thailand, visit the floating market, it was nice to be on the river, where it’s calm and the best part I didn’t have to walk around the mall. I shopped from the convenience of a canoe.
Hey Tiffany, thanks for posting and keeping us updated on all your wonderful world traveling experiences and posting amazing pictures for us to see please continue to share and May God continue to cover you with many many blessings
Hello Alma, Than you so much for reading, I appreciate the positive feedback. I accept the covering and the blessings. Ill keep sharing as long as wonderful people like you continue to read and enjoy!
Wow! I have never seen or heard of such a thing. It’s amazing to see how other cultures live.
That’s why I love traveling, I get to see how others live and interact with people who may or may not look like me!
I have never heard of this before. I want to try it now. Bangkok is on my bucket list.
Let me know if you go to Bangkok, maybe I can answer questions you have. Def put this activity on your things to do when you go.
That’s amazing!! How long ago did you go? Where the people fascinated with your skin color
I went last year in November. I think they are used to seeing tourist! I think the Chinese wanted to take pics with me and some of the childreb were pointing..
Fantastic! Girl, I love boats and I love shopping. What a great combination.
Yes sounds like the perfect combo for you, if you ever travel to Thailand make sure you do this activity. 🙂
Girl. I would have been in so much trouble! Lol. I can shop and do ANYTHING, LOL!
LOL, yes you would probably have to leave some of your money back at home! I found it to be very relaxing, normally shopping stresses me out.. I know it sounds wierd.. LOL
What an interesting way to shop! That looks like it was a bunch of fun!
Very interesting, I had a blast and glad they recommended that I go! They say it’s a tourist trap but said it’s a must do for the experience.
Poor animals and the tourist paying to see them perform just piss me off.
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Yeah had I known they were going to be chained up I wouldn’t have attended the show..
What an awesome experience!! I would have loved to be on that boat!😁😁
Great Experience, I also love that you can do additional things along with shopping, like eating and visiting the temples.
I am a die hard sharper so this is totally my ministry. Shopping from a canoe sounds incredibly dope to me. The monkeys are uber cute, it sucks that they don’t treat them very well.
LOL your ministry, I can tell you love to shop. Yes it was really cool, you roll up in your boat at each vendor and let them know what you want to purchase. I know they were cute, I was so disappointed to see them chained up, but glad I went to an elephant sanctuary that cares for animals.
Theres a monkey on your head so cute. That entire experience looks and sounds cool.
That monkey was so unexpected, I was expecting one in my arm, when he put on my head, I was like ok. Just glad I didnt pee on me, they say they could happen as well. LOL. Very cool experience.
I lived through you in this post! Thailand is definitely on my bucketlist what an adventure!
Glad I take you along with me! Now that I’ve been I recommend Thailand to everyone, something for everyone to do. Let me know if you have any questions when you get ready to go.
Do you often encounter language barriers on your trips to other countries? I want to go to Thailand, but I think I want to go with a friend who knows the native language and customs.
For this trip to Thailand, English is widely spoken and i had guides and hotel concierge if they couldn’t speak good English. For example i needed directions on the train, I was able to point on the map and they were able to point me in the right direction. Before you travel just check to see if the English language is widely spoken if not hire a guide or use your phone for translation.
Wow I’ve never heard of a floating market. It sounds like an amazing way to get in some good shopping and enjoy scenery at the same time. Sorry about the treatment of the monkeys though…I wouldn’t like that either.
Yes it was great, if you ever get the opportunity to travel to Bangkok, check it out, you would enjoy.
ooh coconut ice cream. No lie, I would have freaked out with those monkeys.
I actually never had coconut ice cream, I was a little scared especially of the one on top of my head but thank God, they were cool. LOL
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Yes it was a blast!
I can’t wait to go to Thailand and experience this. Thanks for sharing!
You will def enjoy Thailand, Let me know if you have any questions about the country…
This is so cool! I love the photos. It looks like you had a real adventure in Thailand 🙂
Yes i had an adventure every day, wished i could have stayed longer..
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Thank you 🙂
I have always thought that the floating market was pretty cool. I would love to check that out.
If you go to Thailand, definitely put this on your to do list for the experience
It looks like you had so much fun! Those monkeys were too cute lol
Lots of fun, Thank you 🙂
Everything about this seems so cool. Like you, I only shop when I need to but this is definitely an excuse to go shopping “just because” Seems like it’s sorta a once in a lifetime experience.
LOL even on this excursions I only purchased a professional of photo of us on the boat, I didn’t buy anything at the markets. Yes it was a unique experience that I’m glad i tried.
Now this looks amazing! I would love to do something like this!
It was pretty amazing, you should def try if you can go to Thailand!
I have also wanted to travel abroad, thank you for sharing great photos and experiences! It gives me great insight for future reference!
Thank you so much for reading! If you have the opportunity to travel abroad, do it! Im forever grateful for my travel abroad experiences.
How Fun!!! Now this is something I would totally be up for shopping while floating! I probably would fall out from getting exciting and forgetting I was on a boat.
It reminds me of shopping online, you dont have to move from your seat to purchase items. LOL yes you would have had to contain your excitement, so you don’t fall into the green water.
Shopping from a canoe is a new one! That is such a unique experience. How cool. P.S. you’re a brave one with the monkeys! 🙂
Yes when the hotel recommended the experience, I was like sure I want to try that. It was super cool. The monkeys were ok, I was just hoping they wouldn’t pee on me. LOL
This sounds really fun! Usually I don’t do well with boats but this looks like an experience that I’d want to try.
Yes it was super cool and I’m all about trying new experiences. My motto, try things at least once.
I have a friend who experienced this. She said the thrill of it was amazing and she enjoyed learning about a new culture along the way.
Yay, glad your friend had the opportunity to experience the floating market. One of the reasons I love to travel to experience new cultures
This looks awesome! You go to some great places!
Thank you, I had a good time.
I have never heard of a floating market! I am convinced that anything can happen in the world today…..Thank you for sharing!
I had never heard of either until I went to Thailand, I thought it was a cool experience. Thanks for reading!