Ayothaya Floating Market

This place had mixed reviews so we were a bit uncertain about visiting it. In addition, the floating market there is created for tourists not a real floating market. But we were pleasantly surprised by several aspects. First the boat ride that came with the entry ticket (80) gave a good overview to the whole place. Next, the food selection was good and of very decent quality. It was either priced competitively or just a tad above non tourist places. Third, the shops selling clothes and other items were priced competitively, definitely no tourist pricing. In addition, the selection was good and many of them spoke English. Fourth, there was a free show (in Thai, which we didn't understand), presumably about the thai people's historical fight against foreign domination. It has worth the entrance fee. We didn't participate in the elephant section because we noticed the elephants were chained at their ankles and they didn't appear to be well treated. This impression may be wrong as I don't know much about elephants. But I was not comfortable with what I saw.

Great floating Market with a lot of amenities to offer! Anything you think that would quench your thirst is available around the floating Market as well as a lot of fruit juices and smoothies, coffees and teas! I enjoyed the boat ride along the market with a view of historic temples in the background!

Thai tourist trap. Is ok, but cheaper than a Farang tourist trap. 30 baht fee for Thai (optional if they want to ride the "longtail boat") 200 required for Farlang. I despise the Honda trash pump powered boats that were converted from the traditional long tail boat. Impossible to destroy the illusion of a long tail boat ride in a floating market more. Tourist pricing based on race has always irritated me. Filled with the typical tourist tat. I did enjoy the Thai play. For excitement a rogue un-escorted elephant came trotting down the street as we left. Grin.. gotta love Thailand.