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| Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 2:59 pm Post subject: Taling Chan floating market in Bangkok Thailand home stay |
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Taling Chan Floating Market possesses its endless attraction to Thais and foreigners alike. The life of the residents by the Chakphra Canal still retains the atmosphere and style of true nature reflecting the attachment to the river of the capital dwellers.
This market, which operates on Saturdays and Sundays 09.00 -17.00 only, is located in front of the Taling Chan District Office in the west of Bangkok.
The market is accessible by air-con bus No. 79. After visiting the market, long-tail boat trips along the canals are available.
By taking a weekend boat tour, you can feel a shady and restful atmosphere as well as experience the natural surroundings and Thai ways of life along the canals that still remain their traditional charm. Also you can enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Preservation Orchard, an orchid garden, or a botanical garden, which includes various kinds of flowering and ornamental plants.
The fares are 70 baht for an adult and 40 baht for a child.
Besides, from the market, there is also a guided boat tour of Thonburi Snake Farm which operates every Sunday. The fares are 120 baht for an adult and 60 baht for a child.
What is worth special mentioning is to visit the Preservation Orchard which distributes low-cost fruit trees to tourists. This garden differs from others in that it is the first garden established by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to preserve the original fruits of Taling Chan district for the future generations.
This market features a large variety of foods, fruits and goods. Perhaps it could be called a floating supermarket. Tourists can buy food and eat at a dining area provided by Taling Chan officials.
On Sundays from 11 am to 2 pm, a traditional Thai music band entertains visitors. On the bank there are also sales and contests of seasonal agricultural produce.
In that area you can arrange a homestay in a traditional thai teak wood house, attend thai massage course or thai cooking course |
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