Genuine and Quiet Floating Market. Bangkok.

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Genuine and Quiet Floating Market in Bangkok, Bang Luang Canal.

Looking for an authentic and off-the-beaten-path floating market experience in Bangkok? Look no further than Bang Luang Canal, one of the city’s few genuine and quiet floating markets.

Bang Luang Canal: A Hidden Gem in Bangkok’s Canals

Bangkok is often called the Venice of the East because of its many canals, but few of them have a genuine and quiet floating market like Bang Luang Canal, or “คลองบางหลวง” in Thai language. It’s close to where I live in Bangkok, and sometimes on weekends, I go there for lunch or just to spend some time walking by the canal.

This blog post showcases a selection of images about this authentic and off the beaten path floating market in Bangkok.

Tourist long-tail boat on Bang Luang Canal.

A Buddhist monk crosses Bang Luang Canal over a bridge.

Two tourist long-tail boats on Bang Luang Canal.

Colourful tourist long-tail boat on Bang Luang Canal.

Local Flavours and Culture

At Bang Luang Canal, you can find a few Thai restaurants and cafes by the water. Perfect for enjoying refreshments or a meal while taking in the view.

And if you’re lucky, you might catch a traditional Thai dance or puppet show at Artist’s House. It’s a wooden house on the canal that’s recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage. Even if there’s no show, you can still see some of the artists rehearsing.

Puppetteers rehearse at the Artist’s House.

Thai traditional dancers and puppetteers rehearse at the Artist’s House.

Young Thai traditional dancer rehearses at the Artist’s House.

Small and Authentic Floating Market

Unlike the more touristed floating markets outside of Bangkok, Bang Luang Canal is a small and authentic market where only a few farmers sell their food on little boats. Don’t expect to find dozens of boats trying to sell you souvenirs here; instead, you’ll see locals purchasing barbecue chicken, fruits, Thai snacks, and soups from the farmers.

Why Visit Bang Luang Canal?

Bang Luang Canal is the perfect place to experience local flavors and culture without the crowds of more popular tourist spots. Sit by the canal and enjoy the peaceful scenery or explore the small market at a leisurely pace. It’s a genuine and quiet floating market that offers a glimpse into Bangkok’s rich culture and history.

A customer points to barbecue chicken sold on a boat.

High school students watch people’s daily life at the floating market.

Thai snack vendor on a boat awaits customers at Bang Luang Canal.

Fruit and veg seller on a boat gives change to customers.

Fruit and veg vendor on a boat gives change to customer.

Thai snack vendors on a boat approach the banks of Bang Luang Canal.

Thai snack vendor on a boat.

Barbecue chicken sellers on a boat.

Barbecue chicken sellers serve a local on his stilted house.

Barbecue chicken sellers serve a long-tail boat driver.

Barbecue chicken seller on a boat on Bang Luang Canal.

Barbecue chicken sellers on a boat serve people on the banks of Bang Luang Canal.

Barbecue chicken sellers on a boat on Bang Luang Canal serve people.

Barbecue chicken seller on a boat serving people on the banks of Bang Luang Canal.

Barbecue chicken seller on a small boat on Bang Luang Canal.

Barbecue chicken sellers on a boat on Bang Luang Canal.

Barbecue chicken on board!

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