Amphawa Floating Market is one of Thailand’s best-known floating markets, with grilled seafood served from stalls along the canal. Walk across the central bridge to see the array of huge prawns, shellfish and squid.
Shop for anything from shirts to sweets and snacks, take a long-tail boat ride, or rent a bicycle to explore. Check which days the market runs before you go.
King Rama II Memorial Park
Rent a bicycle and ride around the King Rama II Memorial Park, which offers a good introduction to Thai culture. When you enter the park, you will see a traditional Thai house that showcases the royal patronage of the arts. Further on is a folk culture museum with exhibitions on daily life in the past. A third building has a museum on King Rama II’s talents in literature, music, Thai dance and fine arts.
Wat Bang Khae Noi
Spend some time at Wat Bang Khae Noi and admire the interior walls, famed for wood carvings that depict the Lord Buddha’s life and his ten incarnations. Spotting the hidden pictures in the carved murals is great fun. Relax in the peaceful surroundings, and dress modestly when you go inside.