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The Four Regions Float Market in Pattaya
What is it?
This floating market in Pattaya is in Chon Buri and is considered one of the largest manufactured floating markets in the world. Started in 2008, it has become quite popular among the tourists visiting Pattaya. Warida Sae-eung, a local businessman built the market which covers 27 acres at the cost of 350 million baht.
The four geo-cultural sections in the market embody the architecture and values from the 4 parts of Thailand. Not only will you see boats loaded with fresh fruits and food, but also shops on posts, which make up the main market. Of course, it is more attractive when you can shop right through the evening.
What can you find at the Floating Market?
There is so much to see, enjoy and shop for in the market. Be ready to relish authentic Thai cuisine, get a taste of its culture and be charmed as well as real teak wood architecture the floating market is known for. Not to forget that it’s a large market with more than 114 boutique style stores offering handmade wooden toys to wall clocks, art galleries, and more.
1. Food and more
The water merchants vend Thai snack specialties from all over the country, food, and special desserts. If you start feeling hungry, you don’t have to look further when food stalls, restaurants and itsy-bitsy cafes are around in the market itself. Sample noodle soups, stir-fried rice noodles (pad thai), sweet egg yolk (thong yip), rice vermicelli (kanom jean) with varied curries, golden threads (foi thong), coconut pancake (ka nom krok), and more.
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2. Shows
It is not a complete Pattaya special attraction unless you can see a show. Float Market in Pattaya is no exception and you can take in various shows from traditional Thai dances to Kang Fu, sea boxing and others.
3. Boat Rides
If you’re bored of strolling through the market, then take a boat trip around the canals of the market. Choose from pedal boats or try walking on water with water balls -called Zorbs. You can hire a man-powered boat to go around and see the rich Thai construction and waterside life. Classically, the boat is enough for four people and you can take a 30-minute ride for a small fare.
4. Adventure Activities
Check out the Skywalker Sling Adventure -a zipline ride, which is 15m high and extends 130m over the water. Try this zipline to get an idea of the Flight of the Gibbon, one of the most sought-after activities in Pattaya. You can even check the Hanuman Magic Land or the Haunted house, archery, sniper rifle, and crossbow shooting.
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5. Things to Do
Check the woodwork gallery which showcases beautiful engraved images. For an avid photographer, the sunflower and farming demo fields are a must-visit. Of course, you can relax, eat or window shop as much as you want.
6.Shopping
Ancients wooden or die-cast metal toys, postcards, Thai handicrafts are generally offered within the market. You can even find plant-made articles, clothes and much more.
Travelers’ Pick – 6 Things to Know About Pattaya Floating Market
1. Open hours: 10am-11pm2. Best time to visit: Anytime during open hours. You may want to keep aside at least half a day to enjoy it at your leisure.3. Looking for a boat: Hiring a boat is possible, however, you must book in advance to get discounted rates.4. Admission: Admission earlier was free at Pattaya Floating Market where you could simply donate if you wished. However, that has changed, and it is around TBH 200-800 per person. The best would be to book in advance to get better fares5. How to get to Pattaya Floating Market: Having your own transport is the best option. However, if you don’t then the most economical is the white baht bus (songthaew) from the south of Sukhumvit highway. From the south Pattaya junction, the 5.3-km journey will cost about 10 to 20 TBH for one person. You can even GrabTaxi or Uber it to the market. If you have a large family, the best option is to hire a blue baht bus from Pattaya. You will have to consider the driver’s waiting cost too.6. Where is the Pattaya Float Market: 451/304 Moo 12, Sukhumvit Road Pattaya. It is on the Sukhumvit Road, 2km away from the Pattaya Underwater World.
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