Exploring Local Life with Maeklong Railway Market
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Exploring Local Life with Maeklong Railway Market

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$120.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Do this because
  • Witness a unique shopping experience at Maeklong Railway Market
  • Learn about coconut plantation and palm sugar making at Ban Rim
  • Try your hand at preparing a popular local dessert
  • Mingle with the locals at a traditional Thai community
  • Tuck into a tasty lunch at a local restaurant
What to expect

Thai railway markets are a quintessential experience, and the country's most popular one takes centre stage on this tour from Bangkok. Enjoy a unique shopping experience at Maeklong Railway Market and get a taste of local life at Baan Rim Klong community.

First up is Maeklong Market, a rather special shopping scene set along train tracks. Dating back to around 1905, this seafood market is one of the largest in Thailand. Feel the thrill as vendors whisk away their stock in a matter of minutes before a train approaches and passes through the middle of their stalls.

Slow things down a pace next at Baan Rim Klong community, where you'll meet the locals and hear about their traditions. Watch how workers impressively clamber up coconut trees and then extract sugar from the fresh fruit. You'll also learn how baskets are woven from palm leaves, before helping to prepare ‘Kanom Thai' - a popular Thai dessert. Round things off at a local restaurant where you'll tuck into a tasty lunch.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Minimum of four guests needed in order for this tour to run
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
  • Subject to weather conditions
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Provider
TUI DESTINATION EXPERIENCES (THAILAND) LTD.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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