Things to do and see in Amphawa: Amphawa and the entire Samut Songkram region are famous for their floating markets. The Amphawa market, which is especially lively in the evenings, is the most famous in Thailand, but also the most touristy. Also worth seeing are the Damnoen Saduak market, which appears on many tourist itineraries, as well as the Tha Kha market and other nearby markets such as the Bang Noi floating market. However, the real attraction, drawing hundreds of tourists daily into an increasingly chaotic scene, is the Mae Klong Railway Market, also known as the Talad Rom Hub, which folds up every time a train passes through. In addition, there are some interesting temples, artisans, and especially coconut sugar producers in the area. At the end of the page, you will also find a list of recommended tours, excursions, and activities to do in or from Amphawa. Click here to view them.

Sights in Amphawa: The Amphawa Floating Market (ตลาดน้ำอัมพวา) My rating: 5/5 stars. It's the main reason why visitors from Bangkok come here. The market takes place from Friday to Sunday at midday and is especially worth seeing in the evening. That's when you can also see the famous fireflies. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market ตลาดน้ำดำเนินสะดวก My opinion: starstarstarstarstar5/5 Probably the most famous and most visited floating market, it is still beautiful to see, especially in the early morning, particularly the Mae Klong Railway Market ตลาดรถไฟ My opinion: starstarstarstarstar5/5 Mae Klong is also called Samut Songkhram. The vendors fold back their stalls every time the train passes. Amphawa Community Live Museum ห้องนิทรรศการชัยพัฒนานุรักษ์ My opinion: 4/5 This small museum in the middle of Amphawa's floating market is interesting because every weekend two amazing women are there, making bamboo hats or coconut palm hats and other items right before your eyes. If you want, you can even try it yourself. Amphawa Chaipattananurak Foundation โครงการอัมพวา ชัยพัฒนานุรักษ์ My opinion: 4/5 stars. More than the foundation itself, whose work to revive and preserve the knowledge and traditions of local life in Amphawa is admirable, it is the land it owns, with a coconut grove that serves as an example of ecologically responsible production for local farmers, and its small production facility for artisanal coconut sugar, that is worth a visit.

Other places worth seeing in Amphawa: Tha Kha Floating Market (5 stars): This small floating market, just 5 km from the famous Damnoen Saduak, is significantly smaller and less crowded. It takes place on a canal only a few hundred meters long and is more traditional and peaceful. Wat Bang Kung (5 stars): An impressive temple whose walls are entwined with tree roots. The simple building houses a golden Buddha statue and some murals, parts of which are still visible. It is the most famous temple in Amphawa province. Ban Bang Phlap Community (5 stars): This small rural community, 4 km from Amphawa, lives mainly off the land and water. Locals can cultivate juicy pomelos and coconut palms without pesticides, from which they produce coconut blossom sugar, among other things. Cycling here is very pleasant! Bang Noi Floating Market (5 stars): Another floating market, about 5 km from Amphawa. It's quieter and, in my opinion, less interesting, but perhaps worth a visit in the morning when Amphawa only really comes alive in the evening. Even if it's morning, I would recommend the small floating market of Tha Kha. Wat Chulamanee is an interesting temple that can be visited as part of the boat tours from Amphawa. I was particularly impressed by the beautifully gilded hall. While it's not the most spectacular temple in Thailand, it's worth a short visit.

Tours in and around Amphawa This selection includes tours, excursions, and activities in Amphawa that I have personally tested or that have been tested by trusted individuals, as well as offers from agencies and websites known for their reliability and quality. Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong from Bangkok (English-speaking day trip) Discover two of Thailand's most famous markets: the Mae Klong Railway Market, located right next to the railway line, and Damnoen Saduak, Thailand's most famous floating market. Details & Booking Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Railway Market Tour (English-speaking day trip) Visit Thailand's two most famous markets in one day with our private half-day tour from Bangkok. Details & Booking Activities and excursions in Amphawa

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