Khlong Hae Floating Market

The floating market was the last destination of our day trip Hat Yai.

“A floating market is a market where goods are sold from boats. Originating in times and places where water transport played an important role in daily life, most floating markets operating today mainly serve as tourist attractions, and are chiefly found in Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and India.” - Wikipedia

Floating markets are a novelty and the city’s star attractions. It is a unique experience for the tourists – buying something from a passing boat. Even if the tourist isn’t interested in buy anything, the colours, and atmosphere make it a photo worthy experience.

Sampans lined the waters near the walkway selling a variety of delicious local food and desserts. The floating market in Hat Yai is ‘stationary’, unlike some floating markets where the boats travel along the river.

Uphill from the floating market, there are stalls selling souvenirs and a whole range of stuff – shoes, tee-shirts...

There are also food stalls for those who prefer to sit and eat in comfort.

After a walk around the floating market and seeing how sales were carried out, we had something to eat at the stalls, before heading back to the hotel. It was quite a full day and some of us were understandably tired.

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