Thailand is no longer a “strange” destination for travel enthusiasts. The country is famous for its perfect blend of modernity and ancient tradition. Besides the golden temples or bustling entertainment paradises... traditional markets also attract many tourists to visit and experience.
Bustling with buyers and sellers, the market types are diverse with flea markets, floating markets and railway markets, both unique and bearing the local mark.
Located in the heart of Bangkok, Chatuchak Market (or JJ Market) is one of the largest flea markets in the world. With an area of over 1km2, the market has thousands of stalls selling everything from clothes, handicrafts, household items to specialty foods.
It started out as a small area selling antiques and second-hand goods in the 1940s, but has grown over time to become a popular destination.
It can take up to a day to explore Chatuchak. The market is divided into different sections, each specializing in a different type of goods. Note that Chatuchak is only open on weekends, from Saturday to Sunday.
Next is Damnoen Saduak floating market, which is considered a living museum of Thai culture located about 105km southwest of Bangkok. Unlike normal floating markets, Damnoen Saduak is not held on the river but stretches along a complex system of canals in Ratchaburi province.
The daily life of local people with boats full of fruits, vegetables, handicrafts going up and down the water, is both bustling and brings a peaceful feeling of rusticity and country.
In addition to enjoying local products or traditional dishes such as somtam, mango sticky rice, coconut ice cream...; the experience of sitting on a boat to see the stilt houses on the canal, lush fruit gardens and enjoying the fresh air is equally attractive.
Finally, the Maeklong Railway Market is more interesting. The history of Maeklong dates back to 1905, when the railway line of the same name was built. Local residents took advantage of this convenient location to hold markets, and gradually, the image of buyers and sellers quickly packing their goods and avoiding the approaching train became an indispensable feature.
Maeklong is a harmonious combination of market and traffic. Every day, up to 8 trains pass through the market. Just a few minutes before the train arrives, the vendors will quickly pack up their stalls and pull up their umbrellas to make way for the train. When the train passes, the market returns to its usual bustling atmosphere.
Markets are an integral part of local life. More than that, they reflect the uniqueness and diversity of the culture here. The bustling, vibrant atmosphere of the markets along with the experiences also make Thailand a famous tourist destination not to be missed.
TH (according to VTC News)Source: https://baohaiduong.vn/3-kieu-cho-dac-biet-xu-chua-vang-nhat-dinh-khong-the-bo-lo-398733.html
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