Sweet and savory restaurants, food boats, desserts, souvenirs, OTOP shops, wellness massage shops and also a boat service to experience the atmosphere around the floating market, including Thai cultural performances.

Phai Ling Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province

Ayutthaya Floating Market | Ayutthaya

A variety of food stalls, including boats offering savory and sweet dishes, snacks, souvenirs, OTOP products, health massages and boat tours to enjoy the market atmosphere, as well as Thai cultural performances.

Activities you shouldn't miss:

1. Longboat tour through the market

A popular way to begin your visit is with a boat trip or a ride in a longtail boat along the market canal. Enjoy the views of the replica Thai houses, wooden bridges, and various shops from the riverbank. The atmosphere is relaxing and a feast for the eyes. (The boat trip costs approximately 20–30 baht per person.)

The food here is varied and prepared in traditional ways; it is available both on boats and in shops along the shore:

Savory dishes: Authentic Ayutthaya boat noodles, authentic Pad Thai, Som Tum (papaya salad), fried mussels, pork satay and seafood/grilled prawns.

Desserts and traditional Thai sweets: Khanom Thuay (steamed rice pudding), Khanom Bueang (Thai crepe), ice cream in a tube, fresh palm sugar in bamboo tubes, Khanom Kluay (banana cake), Khanom Sai Sai (filled rice cake) and Roti Sai Mai (roti with cotton candy), a famous souvenir from Ayutthaya, available in many shops.

3. Historical light and sound show

Another highlight that attracts tourists is the historical theatrical performance, based on the history of Ayutthaya and depicting battle scenes, sword fights, and the heroic deeds of Thai ancestors. With elaborate costumes, lighting, sound, and special effects, it is entertaining, exciting, and educational (performances take place throughout the day).

4. Buy souvenirs and take advantage of photo opportunities

In the market district, you'll find shops selling regional products, souvenirs, traditional clothing, handicrafts, woven goods, and traditional toys. You can also rent traditional Thai costumes and take photos in front of the wooden bridges, traditional houses, or old pagodas surrounding the market – just like in the Thai TV series "O-Chao".

5. Animal feeding activities

In the market area or in the adjacent areas there are small activity areas for families, such as feeding fish, goats and elephants, as well as elephant rides to visit the ancient sites in the surrounding area.

Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wc2jjo9iPXsUzUx7A

Viewing times: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Day trip to Ayutthaya

This video will guide you to important places and interesting activities, as follows:

To begin your journey: Take the Japanese train (KIHA train) from Don Mueang Station to Ayutthaya Station for 50 Baht.

Rent a bike: Explore Ayutthaya by bicycle. You can rent a bike for 80 baht in front of the train station.

Stopover for boat noodles: Noodle in the Canal, a Michelin-recommended restaurant with affordable prices of only 20 baht per bowl.

Visiting temples brings good luck:

• Wat Maheyong: An ancient temple with good energy and a long history.

• Wat Kudi Dao: A sister temple of Wat Maheyong. • It is recommended to pray there for financial blessings.

• Elephant-friendly café: Ayutthaya Café, which offers photo opportunities and elephant feeding.

• Ferry trip: Take your bicycle on a ferry across the Chao Phraya River to the Ayutthaya island region.

• Wat Mahathat: End your trip with a visit to Wat Mahathat and try the temple-shaped ice cream.