Pattaya Floating Market

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A man-made floating market themed around Thailand's northern, central, northeastern, and southern regions, with wooden houses, small boats, and handicrafts. It is the most convenient place to experience a floating market.

The Pattaya Floating Market lies beside Sukhumvit Road about 8 km south of Pattaya. It opened in 2008 and covers roughly 100,000 square meters. Built on an artificial lake with wooden walkways and stilt houses, it is divided into four areas representing northern, central, northeastern (Isan), and southern Thailand. Each area sells local snacks, handicrafts, spices, clothing, and souvenirs. On the lake, vendors in rowboats sell fruit and coconut ice cream, and you can take a small boat around the market for about 200 baht. There are also scheduled performances of traditional Thai dance, Muay Thai, and gibbons, and a Thai-style temple and viewing tower stand in the center of the market. Compared with real floating markets around Bangkok, such as Damnoen Saduak, this one was built entirely for tourists. Its strengths are proximity to Pattaya, shaded stalls, and a concentration of goods, which make it one of the most popular Pattaya attractions for Chinese tour groups and families with children. Admission for foreigners is 200 baht (a boat ride costs about 400 baht, and group tickets often include entry). Snacks in the park cost about 30 to 100 baht, and handicraft prices are negotiable. Suggested plan: allow 1.5 to 2 hours. It can be combined with Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Khao Chi Chan, and Silverlake Vineyard on the southern route, forming a one-day charter route (about 1,500 to 2,000 baht per day for the vehicle). Getting there: from central Pattaya, take a Grab for about 20 minutes (about 150 to 200 baht), or from Jomtien Beach take a songthaew to Thepprasit Road and transfer. There is no direct bus. Note: handicraft and clothing prices are high, so compare prices before buying. Vendors may push elephant shows and crocodile-leather products, which you can decline. The wooden walkways are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes.

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