Damnoen Saduak is Thailand’s most popular floating market, featured on most travel brochures and magazines. It is deserving of all its accolades though.

This cocktail of sights, sounds and smells is what will give you a perspective on Thai culture. The market is lined with stalls selling everything from souvenirs to fruits to lip-smacking street food. Hire a boat and just paddle along, while observing the locals go about their daily business.

Note: The floating market is extremely popular and can be super crowded, so ensure that you reach early morning.