Can I visit Amphawa outside the weekend?
The canal and village of wooden houses are still there on weekdays. However, the market with food boats and street stalls is listed as open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Amphawa Floating Marketตลาดน้ำอัมพวา
Samut Songkhram · Weekend floating market with shops along both sides of a canal
Amphawa is a weekend market in Samut Songkhram, with wooden houses and shops along both sides of a canal. From the arched bridge, look down at food boats moored by the water and the two market streets, then cross to continue to shops on the other side.
Have grilled seafood, then try oliang iced coffee or coconut ice cream for an evening by the canal. Firefly boat trips after sunset are a separate activity from walking around the market. Whether wild fireflies are visible depends on the natural conditions that day.
Location and getting there
The pin marks the place, not necessarily its entrance, ticket office or vehicle drop-off point.
Area
Amphawa, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram 75110
Essential visitor information
- Market days
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
What can you see?
A market between wooden houses and an arched bridge
Wooden houses and shops line both sides of the canal, connected by an arched bridge. From the bridge, you can see the moored food boats and steps down to the water.
On one waterside lane, browse shop displays up close; cross the bridge to continue to restaurants and stalls on the opposite side. Unlike an indoor market with all its aisles inside a building, this market spreads out along the canal and lanes.
Seafood grilled on boats and market snacks
Choose grilled seafood from a boat moored by the water, then eat near the steps along the canal. Thai coffee, seasonal fruit and coconut ice cream are also among the market treats.
After a meal, browse shops selling textiles, wooden toys and jewellery. Food boats moored in front of the old wooden shophouses are part of Amphawa’s waterside market scene.
The weekend market and firefly boat trips
The market is open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. You can still see the canal and wooden houses on weekdays, but the weekend’s food boats and street stalls are not set up in the same way.
If you want to take a firefly boat trip after sunset, check the departure point, route, fare and return time separately. Fireflies are wild animals, so seeing them is not guaranteed just because you take a boat.
Frequently asked questions
What food can I find at the market?
You can choose grilled seafood from boats moored by the water. Oliang iced coffee, coconut ice cream and seasonal fruit are also listed among the market’s treats.
Are firefly boat trips included in a market visit?
No. They are a separate boat activity after sunset. Check the departure point, route, fare and return time before deciding; wild fireflies may not be visible even if you take the trip.
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