Top Things to do in Nakhon Chai Si
The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Nakhon Chai Si, Nakhon Pathom Province
Discover the best top things to do in Nakhon Chai Si, Thailand including Wat Sisa Thong (Wat Phra Rahoo), Wat Maisupradittharam, Wat Klang Bang Kaew, Dubua Cafe, Wat Huai Plu Fish Sanctuary, Wat Bang Phra Temple, Wat Klang Bang Phra.
Restaurants in Nakhon Chai Si
1. Wat Sisa Thong (Wat Phra Rahoo)
2. Wat Maisupradittharam
3. Wat Klang Bang Kaew
4. Dubua Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By mrsvickyaltaie - Singapore, Singapore
DUBUA or sea lotus in Thai is this gorgeous enclave of serenity and pure wonderment of being so close to some of the most beautiful animals and at the same time, having a plethora of food choices only Thais can whip up. We saw horses, ponies, deers, goats, chickens, birds, rabbits, etc., along with some of the most gorgeous-looking lotus flowers! We didn’t get to dine at the restaurant - they close at 5:30pm, btw - but we bought some siomai and coconut ice cream to eat while walking around. Roughly a little over an hour’s drive from Bangkok (but with heavy traffic I reckon it would be more than that), Dubua Café is perfect for families with children. I’m pretty sure that my kids (who were, sadly, not with me on this trip) would just die of happiness running around this place and seeing some of their favourite animals up close.
5. Wat Huai Plu Fish Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
6. Wat Bang Phra Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 79 reviews
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.
