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Floating market is the famous market of Bangkok. Although it is located outside the city but still it is considered as a part of the city because of its unique style. From Bangkok it will take two hours to reach floating market. Considering the distance it is best to take a taxi or else there are frequent bus service to floating market, you can take the bus from South bus terminal. The canals on which the floating market is built was made in 1886 on demand of the King of Thailand so, that they can have easy communication in the province.Floating market was started in 1967 and now it has become a popular place among tourists.
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Many tour operators in Bangkok organize a tour to floating market. They pick you up from the hotel, usually the tour starts from 6:30. Most of the tours to floating market include side trips like visiting sugar house, teakwood handicraft center where you can find artistic masterpieces. If you still want more you can visit crocodile farm also.
Floating market is filled with mobile food stores that sells food items including vegetables and fruits. If you are hungry you can get barbequed chicken, Som Tam, fruits and other delicacies. When you visit Bangkok don't miss to visit floating market as the place will give you a glimpse of old Thai culture. The boats sailing through the canal on which you can find colorful fruits, sweets and vegetable. Visit the place and experience the culture of Thailand.
Usually people visit the place as a part of their tour package. Many tour packages do not include the trip to floating market in that case you can visit the place personally also. So, plan your trip to Bangkok now and visit the unique floating market and enjoy the place.
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