Attractions
Amphawa Floating Market
Amphawa Floating Market is one of the most popular attractions in Amphawa, Samut Songkhram. The market is known for its riverside community atmosphere, local food, snacks, souvenirs, and evening atmosphere along the Amphawa Canal.
For travelers planning a trip to Amphawa, the floating market can easily be combined with nearby temples, local attractions, and an evening boat trip.
What to See at Amphawa Floating Market
Amphawa Floating Market is lined with shops and restaurants along the canal. Visitors can walk around the market, try local food, desserts and snacks, shop for souvenirs, and enjoy the atmosphere of the riverside community.
The evening is also a good time to explore the market and enjoy a meal by the canal before continuing with an evening boat trip to enjoy the riverside atmosphere and see fireflies.
When Is Amphawa Floating Market Open?
Amphawa Floating Market is open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. However, opening days and hours may change depending on the season and local events, so visitors are advised to check the latest information before traveling.
Where Is Amphawa Floating Market Located?
Amphawa Floating Market is located in Amphawa Subdistrict, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province 75110, Thailand, along the Amphawa Canal, near Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram and King Rama II Memorial Park.
When Is the Best Time to Visit Amphawa Floating Market?
The evening is a good time to visit Amphawa Floating Market, when the weather starts to cool down and the market becomes livelier. Visitors can walk around, enjoy local food, and shop for souvenirs before continuing with an evening boat trip.
For those interested in seeing Amphawa fireflies, an evening boat trip after visiting the floating market is a popular option.
Amphawa Boat Tour & Firefly Cruise
A boat tour is another popular activity for visitors to Amphawa, especially for enjoying the scenery along the river and canals and seeing fireflies in the evening.
Baan Siriporn Resort offers private Amphawa boat tours for guests who would like to visit Amphawa Floating Market, explore riverside temples, and enjoy an evening firefly cruise. See our Amphawa Boat Tours page for available routes and packages.
Attractions Near Amphawa Floating Market
In addition to Amphawa Floating Market, there are several interesting attractions and temples in the surrounding area, including:
Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram
King Rama II Memorial Park
Amphawa Chaipattana Nurak Project
These attractions can be visited by car or combined with a boat tour, depending on the route and available time.
Where to Stay Near Amphawa Floating Market
Baan Siriporn Resort in Samut Songkhram is an accommodation option for travelers who want to visit Amphawa and the surrounding attractions. The hotel offers a variety of room types, a riverside area along the Mae Klong River, and private boat tours for guests.
Baan Siriporn Resort is approximately 8.5 km from Amphawa Floating Market, or around 10–15 minutes by car, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Guests planning to visit Amphawa Floating Market and stay overnight can choose a room suitable for their group size and ask our staff for information about transportation and activities in the area.