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15-722: The most famous site along the canal is the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market . At the mouth of the canal to the Mae Klong is the catholic Nativity of Our Lady Cathedral , the principal church of the Diocese of Ratchaburi . Khlong Damnoen Saduak is the longest straight man-made canal in Thailand, throughout the length of the canal, there is a milestone indicating the distance, which has a total of eight milestones. The distance of these milestones has also become

30-405: A maze of narrow khlongs (canals). Female traders, often wearing traditional mo hom apparel (blue farmers' shirts) with wide-brimmed straw hats ( ngob ) use sampans (small wooden boats) to sell their wares, often produce. These boats are often full of vegetables and colorful fruits that are photogenic, and these images are used for tourism promotion. The market is often the busiest in

45-619: A physical tourist trap at the intersection of Interstate 70 and Interstate 76, where the two major highways are not directly connected, forcing transiting drivers off the interstate and "into several suddenly urban blocks with traffic lights and a dense bazaar of gas stations, fast food restaurants and motels." South of the Border is an attraction on Interstate 95 (I-95), US Highway 301 (US 301) and US 501 in Dillon, South Carolina , just south of Rowland, North Carolina . It

60-607: A popular destination for both foreign and domestic tourists. The market has been featured in several films. A canal chase scene in The Man with the Golden Gun with Roger Moore as James Bond was filmed at the market, and the 2008 film Bangkok Dangerous starring Nicolas Cage includes a scene that takes place at the market. 13°31′09″N 99°57′33″E  /  13.5193°N 99.9592°E  / 13.5193; 99.9592 Tourist trap A tourist trap

75-407: A tourist trap after singer Arlo Guthrie released his signature song of the same name , which was based on a totally unrelated Massachusetts restaurant established by Alice Brock . After Taylor sold the restaurant, her successors themed the restaurant after the song, adding a " Group W bench " for example, when they realized the confusion was good for business. A few establishments take pride in

90-479: Is Pedro, a caricature of a Mexican bandido . South of the Border is known for its roadside billboard advertisements, which begin many miles away, and incorporates a mileage countdown to the attraction itself. The stop has since fallen on hard times as more modern hotel areas have grown along I-95. Alice's Restaurant, a restaurant in Sky Londa, California , named after its founder Alice Taylor, accidentally became

105-471: Is a floating market in Damnoen Saduak district , Ratchaburi province , about 100 kilometres (62 mi) southwest of Bangkok , Thailand . It has become primarily a tourist attraction , attracting domestic and foreign tourists. It is often considered the most famous floating market. From 1866 to 1868, by order of King Rama IV , the 32-kilometre (20 mi)-long Damnoen Saduak Canal

120-502: Is about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of Hia Kui and is the smallest and least crowded market. The floating market is crowded with tourists and is considered a tourist trap . As such, the wares tend to be overpriced. Bargaining is a common practice, although the prices of souvenirs and food are generally fixed within a few baht . Canoe cooks can be found preparing and selling boat noodles . The floating market also has been noted to lack cultural authenticity, although it remains

135-618: Is an establishment (or group of establishments) created or re-purposed with the aim of attracting tourists and their money. Tourist traps typically provide overpriced services, entertainment, food, souvenirs, and other products for tourists to purchase. Tourist trap derives from the information asymmetry between tourists and the market. In some areas, simple facilities may be a sufficient draw to entice tourists to stop. Wall Drug , in South Dakota , began its tourist trade by offering free ice water. Breezewood, Pennsylvania , represents

150-438: Is so named because it is just south of the border between North Carolina and South Carolina , and was the halfway point to Florida from New York in the early days of motor travel. The area is themed in tongue-in-cheek , faux-Mexican style. The rest area contains restaurants, gas stations, a video arcade, a motel, a truck stop as well as a small amusement park , a mini golf course, shopping and fireworks stores. Its mascot

165-440: The morning from 07:00 to 09:00 and is active until noon. A roof was built for the market so that it could be operated every day and all day The floating market includes three smaller markets: Ton Khem, Hia Kui, and Khun Phitak. Ton Khem is the largest market and is on Khlong Damnoen Saduak. Hia Kui is parallel to Khlong Damnoen Saduak and has souvenir shops on the canal banks to sell goods to larger tour groups. Khun Phitak

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180-711: The name of variously communities settled down along the waterways, such as Lak Sam (third milestone), Lak Ha (fifth milestone) in Ban Phaeo , Samut Sakhon , etc. In addition to connecting the Tha Chin and Mae Klong rivers, Khlong Damnoen Saduak is also bridged to Khlong Phasi Charoen as well, which is the route leading to the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. In the past, some vendors rowed boats from Damnoen Saduak or neighbouring districts to sell their goods at

195-633: The pier in front of Wat Kanlayanamit in Bangkok's Thonburi side. 13°30′N 99°55′E  /  13.500°N 99.917°E  / 13.500; 99.917 This Thailand location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about transport in Thailand is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market ( Thai : ตลาดน้ำดำเนินสะดวก , RTGS :  Talat Nam Damnoen Saduak , pronounced [tā.làːt náːm dām.nɤ̄ːn sā.dùak] )

210-522: Was constructed to connect the Mae Klong and Tha Chin Rivers. Many floating markets arose from the canal, and about 200 ancillary canals were dug by villagers. The main floating market was called Lad Plee market ( ลัดพลี , RTGS :  Lat Phli ) which adjoined a Buddhist temple and remained active until 1967 when the development of roads replaced the need for water transportation. This pattern

225-623: Was seen with other old floating markets which disappeared by the mid-20th century due to the development of modern land infrastructure. In 1971, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) made the Lad Plee market a tourist attraction for foreigners. The market had boat vendors and shops on the canal banks. In 1981, a new road was built to Ton Canal, and private entrepreneurs established the modern Damnoen Saduak Floating Market along this canal. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market consists of

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