The Floating Market is one of the best kept tourist secrets in Pattaya. Opened in November of 2008, this market spans 27 Acres of land and is the largest of its kind in Thailand. You will find it is only a short drive to the south of Pattaya along Sukhumvit road, making a very good place to spend a day of sight seeing.
It is a fabricated version of a traditional Thai floating market that pays homage to the four different cultural regions of the Country. You will find architecture and attractions that represent the North, South, Central, and North Eastern states.
A floating market was once a tradition of Thailand, as the country was developed on a series of man made canals. Bangkok has often been referred to as the Venice of the East. With the advent of modern roads and stores, only a few of the original floating markets survive. The Pattaya Floating Market harkens back to the past, and engulfs the visitor in what was once a fixture in Thai life.
A visitor will find that the grounds contain many types of Thai buildings, each displaying architecture unique to a particular area of Thailand. Guest can walk among the canals and buildings on a custom built boardwalk.
Another option is to take a canal tour by boat. It will give the visitors a view of what life was once like on the canals. Witness river life, homes, bridges, and the variety of plant life on the banks.
Guests will also find a wide display of cultural activities available at the park. From Muay Thai martial arts demonstrations, Thai classical dance, to the water boxing show, one will not be disappointed. There are demonstrations of dance from Bangkok, Lao, and the ever popular coconut shell dance.
Amongst the many buildings on the grounds are arts and crafts displays that represent the different regions. Plenty of Souvenir shopping and food is also available. On display in one of the shops are rare 200 year old hand carved teak wood crafts that should not be missed.
The Floating Market in Pattaya is one of the newest attractions in the area. The close location to the city and wonderful exposure to a bygone era that this attraction provides, it is sure not to be missed. It won't be long before this hidden gem is well known.
Thomas Downs has traveled extensively in Thailand and authors Pattaya Thailand Essentials a guide to exploring the many wonderful places in Pattaya like the Pattaya Floating Market.
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