Quirky Experiences You Can Do in Samut Songkhram
Samut Songkhram or also known as Mae Klong by the local has been one of the few provinces near Bangkok that is known for its riverside activities, temples in the Banyan tree, incredible craftsmen, and the infamous Flea Market by the railway during the day.
Shop in Maeklong Railway Market
A unique experience of watching the market squeezing and folding down the stalls as a train passing by, then prompt reset and business as usual. Everywhere around is a colourful display of fruits, vegetables, and seafood and there’s a warning bell every few hours before everyone shouts Talat Rom Hoop or “market umbrella close!”
The loud horn, the big train and vendors’ action and tourists behaviours make the chaos a part of this exciting journey.
Read more: https://www.bangkokbeyond.com/blog/maeklong-railway-market
Interact with Swimming Monkeys by the river
You can do boat tours that highlight the sea monkeys who live along the coastline. Who would have thought monkeys could swim?! Yes, they do. They would hang from the branches of the trees and dive into the water.
Read more: https://www.bangkokbeyond.com/blog/samut-songkrams-swimming-monkeys
Be Amazed inside the Wat Bang Kung
If you have been to Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Wat Bang Kung will definitely reminds you of that. This Wat is a concrete temple inside an overgrown Banyan tree where the roots of the tree completely covered the temple so while it has concrete support, it looks like a temple has really just grown inside the tree. Inside the tree is a huge golden Buddha statue and just outside the temple are the different statues of soldiers in 18th-century military uniforms to commemorate the Ayutthaya War.
Cruise and discover Amphawa Floating Market
An hour drive outside the city and you will reach the Amphawa floating market — one of the largest floating markets in Thailand. An authentic Thai floating market by the riverbank that is not and expensive and touristy. Lively and colorful riverbank are filled with visitors especially on Fridays and weekends where you can witness and take photos of the traditional Thai wooden architecture, the old temples, monks roaming around in the morning and boats going back and forth between the banks to sell fruits and vegetables.
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