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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market | GetYourGuide

Buckle up for a day of vibrant markets, speedy trains, and floating boats—oh yes, it’s as exciting as it sounds! Choose between a lively group tour or a more intimate private experience, and get ready to explore two of Thailand's most iconic markets on a day trip from Bangkok. First stop: the Maeklong Railway Market (aka Talad Rom Hup, or "Umbrella Pulldown Market"). It’s seafood, produce, and trains, all in one spot! This market is perched right on the train tracks, and when the train rolls through, vendors swiftly retract their awnings like magic to make way for the iron beast. It’s a quirky spectacle that will have you wondering how they do it—and don’t worry, your guide will fill you in on all the behind-the-scenes secrets. Next, it’s off to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where the hustle and bustle continues—only this time, you’re paddling through it. Hop into a boat and glide past vendors selling everything from juicy mangoes to hand-carved trinkets. It’s a pho...