Wat Lam Phaya Floating Market - Bang Len, Nakhon Phathom
Wat Lam Phaya Floating Market is a unique and authentic floating market located in front of Wat Lam Phaya temple, on the Tha Chin River. It is about an hour and a half from Bangkok and is open on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but it’s best to get here between 11 AM and 2 PM.
The market has two sections: a fresh market zone and a restaurant zone. The fresh market area is outside, where visitors can walk around and buy various products from local villagers. The prices of vegetables are very cheap, making it a great place to stock up on fresh produce. The inner zone is a floating platform where there are restaurants serving a variety of savory and sweet Thai desserts.
Boat Tours
The market offers boat tours that take visitors along the Tha Chin River, providing a unique perspective on the market and the surrounding area. The boat trip is about 2 hours long and is an excellent way to experience the ...
Talat Kao and Leng Buai Ia Market are both located in Bangkok’s Chinatown, specifically in the Yaowarat area. Talat Kao, also known as the Old Market, is a popular wet market that becomes especially busy during Chinese festivals.
It is situated on Soi Yaowarat 11. Leng Buai Ia Market, located on Soi Yaowarat 6, is opposite Talat Kao and shares the same level of popularity. The Leng Buai Ia Shrine, an important Chinese temple within Leng Buai Ia Market, is believed to be the oldest Chinese shrine in Thailand, dating back to 1658 during the Ayutthaya period.
Talat Kao (Old Market) is located in the heart of Chinatown, Bangkok. This ancient market is over 150 years old and is more of a curiosity to visit than a shopping destination.
It transforms into a street food market in the evening, offering a unique experience. Most visitors find it interesting to see the various stalls and products on offer, including some unusual items for health. In some cases it can be difficult to ...
Keelung City (基隆市) is Northern Taiwan’s largest port. The city is easily reached from Taipei. It is often overlooked by tourists but makes for a great day trip from Taipei.
Keelung’s biggest claim to fame is its amazing Miaokou Night Market. The market runs all afternoon and evening, and specializes in seafood.
Another spot worth checking out in Keelung is Zhongzheng Park (基隆中正公園), which occupies a large hill overlooking the port. At the peak you’ll find an old-fashioned children’s amusement area complete with Buddhist statues, including a 25-meter white Kuanyin that you can climb up 5 stories inside the image. Nearby, oversized Zhupu Altar (主普壇) is a center of Ghost Festival activities in summer.
In addition there are many historic military forts and a nice waterfront area. It is easy to get here via the local train from Taipei Main Station. If you have extra time and want a break from the busy city it’s worth the effort.
Exploring Keelung City ...
After the treaty of Shimonoseki, at which the Qing dynasty agreed to give Taiwan to Japan some forts were renovated and improved by the Japanese army. This was one of the forts that was renovated to provide security to the harbor of Keelung.
The remains of the Dashawan Stonewall can be found behind the Keelung fortress headquarters and park. A large building which used to act as a command post for the Japanese army but now is a cultural, leisure and creative center for the residents of Keelung.
Dashawan fort was a so called flat fort, a flat area where cannons and other defensive structures could be built upon. To protect the soldiers and materials from the weather it was surrounded with an earth or stone wall. Remains of that stone wall are still found here and there.
Built upon the remains of Dashawan Fort was Dingshige fort, hastily built between 1886 and 1894 by the Qing. Some Living quarters overgrown by weeds is all what is left now.
The fort is down a small trail from the ...
