08 SEP, 2023
Sweta Gupta
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Explore some of the world's unique floating markets, where you can shop for daily essentials or souvenirs from small boats on the water. These markets, originally used for transportation, now cater mostly to tourists.
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Explore Bangkok's vibrant floating market, known for its colorful boats brimming with fresh produce and local crafts. Experience the traditional Thai shopping atmosphere on the canal waters.
Accessible by riverboat from central Banjarmasin, the Lok Baintan Floating Market reflects the enduring Banjar culture, where buyers and sellers gather solely by boat, making it a significant city landmark.
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Kashmir's Dal Lake, famous for its beauty and shikaras, hosts a unique attraction: the Srinagar Floating Market.
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The vibrant Inle Lake Floating Market offers a variety of local goods, from fresh produce to handicrafts, on small wooden boats. It operates daily, but its location changes among five sites around the lake.
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Mekong Delta's famous floating markets include Phung Hiep and Cai Be. Visitors can explore Cai Be on motorised boats. Phung Hiep is the largest and busiest in the region, requiring an early-morning boat trip.
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Amphawa Floating Market in Thailand's Samut Songkhram Province is a beloved weekend destination, offering a charming and traditional atmosphere like many other floating markets in the country.
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Located in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, this market is famous for its vibrant water trade, where vendors sell a variety of goods, creating a lively cultural experience for visitors.
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This traditional Thai floating market is designed with interconnected canals and walkways to capture the essence of the original markets, offering visitors the chance to explore on foot or by boat.
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