Marie Poppins June 19, 2019

Bangkok is an amazing destination to see. We will talk about Bangkok attractions and especially the Bangkok floating market. Built during the Ayutthaya Era, Wat Saket is a fascinating place to visit – in large part due to the amazing murals that it contains of what Buddhist heaven and hell look like. A steep hill – partially made out of a collapsed chedi – is enclosed within the temple compound, and the views of Bangkok from what is now known as the Golden Mountain are delightful. Now a popular attraction, this historic and religious site is well worth checking out when in the capital.

Sheer luck (or lack thereof) makes this attraction special. During the 1950s, the East Asiatic Company purchased the land around the temple. A condition of the sale was the removal of a plaster statue of Buddha, but the statue proved too heavy for the crane being used. The cable parted and the figure was dropped, being left overnight where it fell. It happened to be in the rainy season, and when next morning some monks walked past, they noticed a glint of gold shining through the plaster. The coating was removed, revealing a 3.5 m Buddha cast from 5.5 tons of solid gold. All attempts to trace the origin of this priceless statue have so far failed, but it is assumed to date from the Sukhothai period, when marauding invaders threatened the country and its treasures, and it became common practice to conceal valuable Buddha figures beneath a coating of plaster. No one knows how it came to Bangkok, but here it stands available for the admiration of visitors from all over the world.

Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin Night Market : A shopping paradise for fans of vintage stuff: If you are into things in vintage style, then you will find your place at the Warehouse Zone and Rod’s Antiques areas. Products are impressive in variety and quantity. And shoppers can get more inspiration for their love from many fellow vintage stuff lovers and hunters there. Genuine vintage and antique items available: Collectors can rest assure that items showcased at Rod’s Antiques section like French chandeliers, classic cars, motorbikes, cameras and kitsch furniture are all real things. Some comes from Thailand while others made their long way from all over the world (American, Europe, China and Myanmar) to shine their beauty at the market.

Things to Know Before You Go to Amphawa floating market: Don’t forget to bring along with you cash but always in small denominations, as you will be tasting food from several shops in the market canals. Visit the marketplace at a half day tour or a full day excursion out of Bangkok. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and drinking water.

At the market, you will find so many good people living in such a natural environment. This Floating market tour was a delight, we tried much food including fresh prawns cooked and served from the boat, amazing! The Amphawa floating market is for sure worth a visit when you are in Bangkok, plenty of spots to sit, set your camera for amazing pictures. Really good food and great waterways experience. This is a very easy going tour to enjoy a great experience. See extra details on https://amphawafloatingmarket.net/.