About Don Manora Floating Market
Don Manora Floating Market is a traditional canal-side market in Bang Nok Khwaek, Bang Khonthi District, Samut Songkhram Province, located along Khlong Damnoen Saduak. It is one of the older floating markets in the region, retaining an authentic local atmosphere compared to larger tourist markets. Vendors sell fresh orchard fruits, local foods and handicrafts from boats and stilt houses, reflecting the historic canal trading culture of the Mae Klong basin.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet, authentic floating market set along a narrow canal lined with wooden stilt houses and coconut orchards. Small wooden boats sell tropical fruits, grilled seafood, noodles and sweets, while stalls on the banks offer local produce and souvenirs. Paddle boats and long-tail boats are available for canal tours through the orchard landscape. The setting remains rural and low-key, offering a glimpse of traditional waterside life without large crowds, busiest on weekend mornings.
Key highlights
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Authentic, less crowded floating market with local atmosphere
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Boat vendors selling fresh fruits, Thai snacks and cooked food on the canal
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Long-tail and paddle boat rides along Khlong Damnoen Saduak through coconut orchards
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Traditional wooden canal-side houses and orchard scenery
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