Maeklong Railway Market

About

A market where vendors pack up their stalls as a train rushes through.

Why go

• Watch vendors pull back their awnings as a train passes directly through the market
• Experience the heartbeat of a train passing by your face
• One of the craziest markets in the world

Must try

• Crunchy mango with spicy salt
• Fresh seafood, fruits, and local goods
• Street food crawl
• Thai sweets, meat, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and drinks
• Local treats

Pro tips

• Arrive 20–30 min before the train passes
• Check train schedule
• Time your visit around the train
• Best combined with a floating market

Good to know

• Be prepared for strong smells
• Get off the tracks when sellers pack away goods
• It's abit too crowded

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (1046 reviews)

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