Chinese tourists are flocking to the Folding Umbrella Market in Thailand’s central province of Samut Songkram.
The Folding Umbrella Market, also known as the Rom Hoop Market or Mae Klong Railway Market, is a unique tourist attraction. The market is set up alongside a railway line and when a train approaches, the vendors must quickly fold their parasols and clear their goods from the track to make way for the train to pass. This spectacle is a familiar occurrence for the residents but is a thrilling experience for tourists visiting from all over the world.
With restrictions on travel beginning to ease following the Covid-19 pandemic, Chinese tourists are heading to Thailand, eager to witness this hidden gem for themselves. Thailand is one of the 20 countries approved by China for group tours, and with a direct flight from Guangzhou…
