Song Khlong Floating Market (Wat Talingchan)
The quieter, more local weekend market ten minutes' walk from the touristy one, with canal-side seats worth lingering in.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Sat–Sun 08:00–15:00
Haggle at Markets, Not Malls
Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.
Details
- Phone
- +66 89 205 7532
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Come for the seating, honestly. This is a small weekend market on the canal beside Wat Talingchan, and the best thing about it isn't the shopping but the row of tables along the water where you can sit with a plate of something and do nothing for an hour. Calling it a floating market oversells it. A few boats, some food stalls, fresh produce, drinks, Thai desserts. Think riverside eating spot that happens to sell things.
What makes it worth the detour is how local it stays. The bigger Taling Chan Floating Market is about ten minutes away on foot, connected by alleyways with wall murals, and most people never bother walking the extra distance. Their loss. There's a karaoke corner where older Thai gents take turns on Thai and Western oldies, which is more entertaining than it sounds. A boat trip out to a nearby temple with a fish-feeding stop runs around 69 baht.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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Reviews from Google
There is a series of alley ways with some nice wall murals that lets you go from the Taling Chan Floating Market ตลาดน้ำตลิ่งชัน to Song Klong Floating Market. Rather than a floating market it feels like a riverside restaurant seating area that also has some commerce. Even so, it feels more authentic (less tourists) and with more local Thai feel vs. Taling Chan Floating Market ตลาดน้ำตลิ่งชัน. Well worth the effort to go there.
Lovely floating market. Small with only a few boats, but that’s what made it lovely. A boat trip to a temple and to feed fish is 69baht and if you go early about 8/9am then it is quiet. Recommend here !
Small but cute “floating” market on the canal-side of the Wat Talingchan. This market is very close to the more touristy Talingchan “floating” market. Not very busy, even on a Saturday morning. Limited parking at the temple.
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111 วัดตลิ่งชัน 300 Chak Phra Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Chak Phra, Khet Taling Chan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10170, Thailand
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Arrive Early or Late
Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.
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Song Khlong Floating Market (Wat Talingchan): Frequently Asked Questions
Is Song Khlong Floating Market (Wat Talingchan) worth visiting?
Song Khlong Floating Market (Wat Talingchan) holds a 4.4★ rating from 483 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Bangkok.
What are the opening hours of Song Khlong Floating Market (Wat Talingchan)?
Song Khlong Floating Market (Wat Talingchan) is typically open 08:00–15:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Song Khlong Floating Market (Wat Talingchan)?
The best months to visit Bangkok are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December & January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (peak heat).
Where is Song Khlong Floating Market (Wat Talingchan) located?
Song Khlong Floating Market (Wat Talingchan) is at 111 วัดตลิ่งชัน 300 Chak Phra Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Chak Phra, Khet Taling Chan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10170, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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