Kwangchow Floating Market
Saturdays only, and worth the drive out of Hua Hin if you go early enough for the almsgiving.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Sat Open 24 hours
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Details
- Phone
- +66 81 832 2608
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Get the day right or don't go at all. This one runs on Saturdays, and everything about it rewards an early start, from the morning almsgiving to monks, which you can watch or take part in, and the stalls at their fullest before things start thinning out later in the day.
What's on sale is food, mostly. Fresh produce, Thai snacks, things cooked and handed over from boats and small stalls along the water. It isn't a souvenir market, so if you're after elephant pants and fridge magnets you'll be disappointed. Come hungry instead and graze your way along. The crowd skews Thai families out for the weekend, which is a good sign, and the pace is slow in a way the bigger tourist markets near Hua Hin no longer manage.
The address puts it in Nong Ya Plong district in Phetchaburi, so it's a proper drive rather than a quick hop. Factor that into your morning if you want to be there for the ceremony.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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199 Tambon Yang Nam Klat Nuea, Amphoe Nong Ya Plong, Chang Wat Phetchaburi 76160, 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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Kwangchow Floating Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kwangchow Floating Market worth visiting?
Kwangchow Floating Market holds a 4.0★ rating from 1,653 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Hua Hin.
What are the opening hours of Kwangchow Floating Market?
Kwangchow Floating Market is open 24 hours a day — 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 Kwangchow Floating Market?
The best months to visit Hua Hin are November – August, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in Weekends year-round (Bangkok day-trippers) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October (wettest month).
Where is Kwangchow Floating Market located?
Kwangchow Floating Market is at 199 Tambon Yang Nam Klat Nuea, Amphoe Nong Ya Plong, Chang Wat Phetchaburi 76160, Thailand, in Hua Hin. Getting around Hua Hin: Songthaews (green, along Phetkasem Road to Khao Takiab); Motorbike taxis.
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