Kwang Chow Waterfall Floating Market is a premier eco-tourism destination inspired by royal initiatives for sustainable water management. This site has successfully revitalized a once-arid landscape into a lush sanctuary using "Check Dams" (Mae Muang dams) across more than 10 tiers, which help retain moisture in the forest ecosystem. The absolute must-see highlight is the Floating Market on the Waterfall Tiers, officially recognized as the world's first and only floating market actually situated on waterfall levels. Here, local vendors paddle through the mist of cool waterfalls, creating a highly unique atmosphere that serves as an award-winning model for sustainable community tourism.

The market’s most famous hallmark is its 100% plastic and foam-free policy. Every dish and drink is served in bamboo trunks or natural materials sourced locally. Signature menus that visitors must try include "Boat Noodles in Bamboo," "Bamboo Papaya Salad" (pounded inside a bamboo cylinder), and "Herbal Juice in Fresh Bamboo," which imparts a delicate, natural bamboo scent. Additionally, the market features a large Natural Fish Spa, where guests can sit by the stream and let local Soro Brook Carp provide a gentle skin treatment amidst a pristine upstream forest environment that stays cool year-round.

The atmosphere is filled with tranquility and exceptionally fresh air. Visitors can engage in Self-Paddle Bamboo Rafting to explore the riverine forest up close or relax in simple bamboo huts built along the stream. Dining while listening to the rhythmic sounds of falling water is a highlight, with local delicacies such as Clown Featherback Fish Cakes and Traditional Thai Coconut Milk Custard (Khanom Thuay). The food focuses on freshness, utilizing ingredients grown by the villagers themselves, offering a "slow life" escape that is a world away from typical urban floating markets.

For photographers and content creators, this is a paradise for exotic shots. Key locations include the bamboo bridges stretching over rocky rapids, the long Bamboo Tunnel walkway, and the rare sight of traditional wooden boats trading on a waterfall. For families, it serves as a natural classroom where children can learn about environmental conservation through hands-on activities, such as understanding how check dams work, and safely splashing in the shallow waterfall tiers designed for family-friendly play.

We invite you to experience the charm of the verdant forest and flowing waters. Come support the local community economy and savor authentic dishes prepared with heart in a truly relaxing atmosphere. A visit to this jungle floating market guarantees a genuine sense of peace and happiness.

 By Private Car:

• From Bangkok, take Rama 2 Road towards Phetchaburi. Turn onto Highway 3510 heading towards Nong Ya Plong. Signs for Kwang Chow Waterfall are visible along the route.

By Public Transport:

• Take a van from Bangkok to Nong Ya Plong. From the district center, local taxis or motorcycle taxis can be hired to reach the waterfall.

• The best time to visit is from October to February when the water is crystal clear and the forest is at its most vibrant green.

• Wear non-slip footwear or strapped sandals, as the paths along the waterfall tiers can be slippery and rocky.

• Bring a change of clothes if you plan to play in the water, enjoy the fish spa, or go bamboo rafting.

• Strictly adhere to the environmental rules by not bringing plastic into the area and disposing of waste only in designated bins.

• Arrive in the morning to secure a prime sitting spot by the water and avoid the larger crowds in the afternoon.

Admission Fee

• Local visitors: Adult 25 THB

• Child: Free (under 120 cm)

• Foreign visitors: Adult 25 THB

• Child: Free (under 120 cm)

Opening Hours

• Open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.

• 09:30 – 17:00