Damnoen Floating Market, Bangkok

Phetkasem Road, Km 32 Sampran, Nakhon Pathom, Bangkok.

Damnoen Floating Market is found in the canals of Bangkok and is a cocktail of colours, smells and flavours where you can buy fruit and vegetables, flowers, sweets, diary products and clothing. Damnoen is a noisy market, open every day of the week and it is usually crowded with tourists. There are tours of the market which will take you on a trip by Thai style canoe along the canal and to the Rose Garden.

The Rose Garden otherwise known as Suan Sam Phran, is a beautiful 74 acre park with a lake in the centre and well maintained garden. It is about 18 miles from Bangkok centre and it is the perfect place to go for a relaxing walk or to have a picnic.

There are lots of events organised at the Rose Garden such as Thai boxing, elephant shows and traditional Thai dancing. There is also a spa, golf course, restaurants and hotels.

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