Samchuk Market, 100-year-old market, Thai way of life

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck ### Samchuk Market Review: Atmosphere and Travel Samchuk Market, Suphan Buri Province, is a 100-year-old market that still preserves the uniqueness of ancient wooden architecture and the traditional Thai-Chinese way of life perfectly. It is located on the banks of the Tha Chin River in Samchuk District. The market is divided into 5 main alleys, each alley is full of interesting shops and activities, suitable for tourists who love exploring local culture and local food. --- #### **Atmosphere** 1. **Ancient Wooden Architecture** Ancient Chinese wooden shophouses are decorated with more than 19 "gingerbread" wooden stencil patterns, which are hard to find nowadays. The market has been preserved by the community, making visitors feel as if they have traveled back in time. 2. **Lifestyle and Activities** - **Ancient Food and Desserts**: such as **Lotus Leaf Wrapped Rice** (with dried shrimp, minced pork, salted eggs), **Giant Meatballs**, and Delicious Dipping Sauce And the original Pear Cake - **Living Museum**: Such as **Khun Jamnong Jinarak's House**, which exhibits old utensils - **Retro-style photo corner**: Graffiti based on lifestyle and Phra Pracha Bridge crossing the Tha Chin River - **Taking a boat trip to see the Tha Chin River**: On Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays 3. **Liveliness** On weekdays, there are not many tourists, but on holidays, it is quite crowded, especially from 10:00 to 16:00. --- #### **Getting there** - **From Bangkok**: Take Highway No. 340 (Bang Bua Thong-Suphan Buri), a distance of approximately 107 kilometers, taking 1.5–2 hours. When you reach the intersection to Sam Chuk Market, you will see a Lotus department store. Near the district office **GPS coordinates**: [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/pWY3wfYRysY4MGCg6) - **Opening hours**: Open daily from 08:00–17:00 (some sources indicate 08:30–16:30) --- #### **Additional recommendations** - **Famous souvenirs**: Sun-dried gourami from Jit, salted fish, Maekimliang’s Sali cakes, and Hainanese roast duck - **Recommended coffee shop**: **Tha Ruea Song shop**, which has been open since 1947 and serves traditional coffee for 10 baht per cup - **What to prepare**: A shopping bag for cheap food and comfortable walking shoes Sam Chuk Market is not only a cultural tourist attraction, but also a destination for foodies and photography enthusiasts. With an atmosphere that combines old and lively, if you have the chance, we recommend visiting during the holidays to fully experience the excitement! 🌟