A trip to Bangkok is incomplete without a visit to one of the famous floating markets. There are quite a few markets to choose from like Taling Chan, Bang Nam Pheung, Talad Nam Kwan Riam and Khlong Lat Mayom.
Bangkok and the surrounding area, were formerly known as the Venice of the East due to the vast network of canals and waterways. People were dependent on canals for transportation, and therefore people would tend to sell things directly from their boats, and congregate in certain areas to have floating boat markets.
Visitors can immerse themselves in a whole new shopping experience, and also taste some of the best local food around at these floating markets.