Pak Khlong Talat
Flowers galore
Amongst all the markets – floating and land-locked – that grace the vibrant landscape of Bangkok, perhaps the most delightful to explore is the Pak Khlong Talat, which is the city’s finest and most profuse flower market. It draws droves of daily visitors from restaurants, hotels and other venues looking to infuse their businesses and homes with a fine array of multi-hued blooms. You’ll get the chance to discover the flower market as well as an intriguing selection of shopping havens when you check into some of the stellar Bangkok serviced apartments that encompass a delightful experience of Sukhumvit accommodation which is a stylish Bangkok district. Consider the Anantara Baan Rajprasong Bangkok which is an excellent option for business and leisure visitors seeking downtown lodging in the city. Spruce up your day with a gorgeous selection of fresh blooms, which you will discover in multiple hues and across a myriad exotic species at the Pak Khlong Talat – Bangkok’s most abundant flower market that is located on Chak Phret Road, and is close to Memorial Bridge.
The most ideal time to visit would be between two and four in the morning, which is when the flowers are delivered fresh from various locales around the country, including the cooler northern part of Chiang Rai, featuring blooms not readily available in the humid climes of the country’s southern regions. Float amidst fresh bunches of jasmines, orchids, water lilies, roses and more, as well as colourful garlands featuring a myriad of blooms. Afterward, indulge in a fine traditional Thai breakfast of fried dough and a steaming mug of soy milk – the tropical breakfast of champions that is the perfect way to start a day of sightseeing in this iconic city.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.