The 10 Best Things to do in Nakhon Pathom Province, Nakhon Pathom Province

July 13, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

Discover the best top things to do in Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand including Woodland Muangmai, Wat Samphran, Human Imagery Museum, Don Wai Market, Jesada Technik Museum, Sanam Chandra Palace, Wat Phra Pathom Chedi, Wat Rai Khing, Don Wai Riverside Market, Wat Bang Phra Temple.
Restaurants in Nakhon Pathom Province

1. Woodland Muangmai

15/1 Moo.4 Don Phaek Subdistrict, Nakhon Chai Si 73120 Thailand +66 34 265 330 http://www.facebook.com/woodlandmuangmai
Excellent
81%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 183 reviews

Woodland Muangmai

Reviewed By SureshM_12 - Bangkok, Thailand

An excellent place to visit for 2-3 hours and enjoys wood carvings divides into different Hal’s of different faiths. Hinduism mainly Lord Ganapati several statues different poses . Lord Buddha statues . Chinese Goddess of Mercy & Christ statues and an outdoor Church . Impressive stayed and lot of photo opportunities. And a cafe with the river view.

2. Wat Samphran

Nakhon Chai Si Rd., Sam Phran 73110 Thailand +66 34 321 888 http://www.bhuddhobhavana-watsampran.org
Excellent
57%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 74 reviews

Wat Samphran

Reviewed By jasonwymer - Ban Pong, Thailand

One of the most interesting and unusual temples we have ever seen! Located around 40km west of Bangkok. The grounds actually have a few other things to see, there is a turtle shaped shrine, a short walking area that takes you past an elephant and peacock statues, there is a big golden buddah statue and also the vegan buddha statue to. I think the biggest draw will be the super unusual dragon temple. Access to the upper floor is actually achieved by walking in the dragons body that's spirals the building. This is just a slope with no steps which has lights and fans along the length. Once at the top you have an area that still under construction plus the stairs to the dragons head. At the top you have great views of the town and the rest of the grounds. At the bottom there are the ladies who are doing prayer service helping you with drinks to purchase or explaining things, please remember these ladies who wear the lilac attire CANNOT BE TOUCHED out of religious respect. Down stairs you have the usual buddha's and also the registration book. Entrance is totally free but donations are welcomed. The whole area is quite neglected, the exterior could do with a paint, things need fixing etc, which is a real shame because this could be so spectacular. I guess being out of the touristy destinations they don't get the funds other temples get, so if you are there dig deep and if your not there then you should really give this place a visit as it is totally unique and unusual!

3. Human Imagery Museum

43/2 Mu. 1, Pinklao Nakhon Chaisi Road at Kms 31 Khun Kaew subdistrict, Nakhon Chai Si 73120 Thailand +66 34 332 607 http://www.thaiwaxmuseum.com/
Excellent
60%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Human Imagery Museum

Reviewed By yvonnetosis - Melbourne, Australia

Well worth seeing, so life-like and beautiful in detail. Take your time to walk through the Museum and take in the detail of every piece and the history behind the images. So real you think they could not be just wax.

4. Don Wai Market

Soi Rai Khing, Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom 73110 Thailand
Excellent
44%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 89 reviews

Don Wai Market

Reviewed By BangkokSachse - Bangkok, Thailand

The Don Wai Market is well organized by Wat Don Wai. We took the one hour boat tour. We bought food at the market to have lunch on the boat. The fish is swimming by the restaurants. Don Wai Market is huge.

5. Jesada Technik Museum

100 Moo 2, Phuttamonthon Sai 8 Road Ngew-Rai, Nakhon Chai Si Thailand +66 34 339 468 http://www.jesadatechnikmuseum.com/
Excellent
52%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 79 reviews

Jesada Technik Museum

Reviewed By LifeOnTheRun - Bangkok, Thailand

A classic car collection open for the public. If you like classic cars and is passing by you should have a look. Great way to spend an hour when you are on the way to something else.

6. Sanam Chandra Palace

Nakhon Pathom Thailand +66 34 900 190 http://www.palaces.thai.net/day/index_sc.htm
Excellent
53%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 127 reviews

Sanam Chandra Palace

Reviewed By 337PaulJ337 - Washington DC, United States

Take a morning stroll of this beautiful palace grounds - meticulously kept and with the most interesting plantings and buildings for miles. Built by King Rama VI when he was still a prince, this is one of the best maintained places I've seen in Thailand. With an elegant bridge between two novel houses, a wonderful collection of memorabilia, and a main house that is unique and displays stunning collections, this is very worth your time. The guides are well versed and the whole feeling of the grounds is both elegant and homey.

7. Wat Phra Pathom Chedi

T.Phra Pathom Chedi, Amphoe Mueang, Nakhon Pathom 73000 Thailand +66 34 340 155 http://maps.google.com/?q=Phra+Pathom+Chedi+Bangkok
Excellent
46%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 402 reviews

Wat Phra Pathom Chedi

This 6th-century temple is the largest in the world.

8. Wat Rai Khing

Tambon Rai Khing, Amphoe Sam Phran, Sam Phran Thailand +66 86 892 9305
Excellent
51%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 75 reviews

Wat Rai Khing

Reviewed By BangkokSachse - Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Rai Khing is riverside and very popular for Thais. Thais like to make wishes for good lucks. The temple is nice and well organized. We prayed at the main hall. We also went to feed fish at the back.

9. Don Wai Riverside Market

Tambon Bang Kratuek, Amphoe Sam Phran, Sam Phran Thailand
Excellent
34%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 73 reviews

Don Wai Riverside Market

Reviewed By Happy415 - Coatesville, United States

We went there as part of a cooking class on a weekday and it was a wonderful experience. All of the vendors were very friendly and wanted to share their products with us. Beautiful fresh fruits, veggies, spices, fish and more. Plenty of places for freshly cooked meals. Lots of color and activity. Loved it! Go early and on a weekday for a more intimate experience.

10. Wat Bang Phra Temple

Moo.3, Wat Lamut-Nara Phirom Road. Bang Kaeo Fa Subdistrict, Nakhon Chai Si 73120 Thailand http://www.wat-bang-phra.de/tempel.php
Excellent
58%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 79 reviews

Wat Bang Phra  Temple

Reviewed By Guts_and_Glory

Today I got my Sak Yant Tattoo at the Wat Bang Phra temple. I started at 6:30 in the morning with my favorite taxidriver Mr. Chaengsawang (the only one I had no near-death-experience with) from Bangkok . We arrived one hour later at the beautiful Buddhist Temple and I left him sleeping in his cab to see the monk. But first I had to buy flowers, cigs and incense as an offering. I dropped my offerings in a silver bowl when I arrived at the room and took a couvert from another golden bowl to add an additional offering of 300 Baht. I was the only westerner there that Monday morning and examined the procedure carefully with the four people that have been there before. When it was my turn I crawled on my knees to the monk (who was Luang Pi Nunn himself!), bowed three times, handed him my offering and took off my shirt. Now I heard him mumbling something the first time ever. He dragged me around, lifted my arms and was obviously searching for free space. He found it on my right rib cage (great fun in terms of pain). He was searching his plastic bags for a specific stamp to use as a stencil he though would suit me the best. He placed it and two guys were pushing me in the position pretty ungently for tattooing and were holding my skin tight. The Monk immediately began to work (with the same needle and ink he used for the four people before me). I still didn’t know what I’ll get so far. He wasn’t pretty gentle with me at all. After a while he stopped and drew lines on me using a marker and then tattooed the script freehand, wiped my tattoo and tapped my back. His work was done after he mumbled a blessing and blew on the tattoo to activate it’s holy power. Following you’ll find helpful hints and the expected costs. HELPFUL HINTS -Wear a Shirt that covers your shoulders and long pants -Take off your shoes before entering the building -Be there early to avoid waiting times -The Monk appeared at exactly 8:30 -Be friendly, quiet, respectful and humble -No pictures in the room you get tattooed -Be aware, that hygienic standards are non-existent (Same needle and ink for everyone that day, open building, stray dogs, no gloves and self-mixed ink which - as the legend says about Luang Pi Nunn - contains snake venom) -Be aware that the quality of the tattoo is far from western standards. If you’re going there because it’s cheap: just don’t. It’s an experience and a deep dive in the Buddhist culture. Treat it as such! -Go there at the end of your vacation - new tattoos are not allowed to be exposed to sunlight and water -You’ll find the room to get your Sak Yant when you enter the temple from the parking lot on the very left, walk straight ahead (you’ll pass the stand to buy the offerings) to the building with the two colored tiger statues in front, turn right and head to the directions of the toilets. You walk up a small staircase at the left to get there. -It seems that there’s another room above where you get Sak Yants with fresh needle and ink and you can choose the motive and spot, but get charged. For me this wasn’t an option since I wanted it oldschool. -If you meet a friendly cab driver on your way through Bangkok that speaks English, ask him to pick you up at your hotel at the desired time and date - he’ll be happy to do so. COSTS Going from center to Wat Bang Phra, waiting time and going back: ~1500 Baht Offerings: 75 Baht Additional Offer: Up to you. But hey: you’re getting a tattoo for free - don’t be a cheap f**k! Hope that helps you guys and gals.

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.