Location: Chachoengsao
Top Things to do in Chachoengsao
What to do and see in Chachoengsao, Thailand: The Best Places and Tips
Chachoengsao (Thai: ฉะเชิงเทรา, pronounced [t͡ɕʰàʔ.t͡ɕʰɤ̄ːŋ.sāw]) is a town (thesaban mueang) in central Thailand, capital of Chachoengsao Province. It is on the banks of the Bang Pakong River. It includes tambon Na Mueang and parts of Ban Mai, Bang Tin Pet, Wang Takhian, and Sothon of Mueang Chachoengsao District. As of 2006 it had a population of 60,893.
Restaurants in Chachoengsao
1. Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By rcreviews - Bhubaneswar, India
Go for a peace of mind ,meditation and pray,best place.Newly constructed river side roof give you a scenic view of the river as well as the temple.One of the most popular Buddha temple where people offered Egg when their wishes fulfilled.A unique temple for it's style and popularity.
2. Wat Saman Rattanaram Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By David B - Rayong, Thailand
There are more than 40,000 Buddhist temples in Thailand and many of them are sanctuaries of peace, quiet and meditation enclosed within grounds that are architecturally and religiously in sympathy with each other.
Not so at Wat Saman Rattanaram Temple in the Bang Khla district of Chachoengsao Province.
Whilst this is nominally a Buddhist temple, it is in fact a temple to the most crass vulgarisms and commercial exploitation I have seen anywhere. It resembles a DisneyWorld theme park gone horribly wrong.
It is full of several times larger than life statues of the most amazingly eclectic arrangement of gods, goddesses and mythical deities I have ever seen collected in one place.
Yes, there are plenty of statues of Buddha, including a row of oh-so-cute baby Buddhas holding out their begging bowls. Then there are larger than elephant-size statues of the Hindu elephant god Ganesh, and they are lollipop pink! For good measure, turn the next corner and you bump into the Chinese bodhisattva Kuan Im, and next to her is a multi-armed statue of the Hindu god Indra and further along you can meet Vishnu..
Then the mix is further complicated by life size fiberglass "superheroes" and comic book characters, and eight foot high pink and yellow "bunny rabbits".
I half expected to turn the next corner and come across a crucified Christ and a bleeding-heart Virgin Mary.
Into this MixMaster blend of deities and comic book nonsense, is overlaid a thriving market, with the traders spruiking their wares, competing with the Buddhist prayers being broadcast over the entire compound. There are fruit and vegetable stalls, clothing stalls, "street food" stalls, and the shop of a well-known Thai coffee shop franchise.
The only good thing I can say is that to the side of all this nonsense is a large concrete building under construction. I was told it was a hospital. So if all this vulgarity and commercialism is paying for the building of the hospital, then all is not wasted.
Footnote: Wat in Thai means temple" so to call this Wat Saman Rattanaram Temple is tautologous.
3. Ban Mai Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By anuchart2015 - Bangkok, Thailand
เป็นตลาดเก่าอายุมากกว่า 100 ปี อีกที่หนึ่งในจังหวัดฉะเชิงเทรา ที่ยังคงมีวิถีชิวิตรดำเนินการค้าขายกันไปตามปกติ มีสินค้าหลากหลาย ขนมพื้นเมือง อาหารต่างๆ และขนมของเล่นวัยเด็กยุค 90 ลงไป มีให้ได้เลือซื้อหากันได้ ราคาไม่แพง
การเดินทางสะดวก มีรถสาธารณะวิ่งผ่านรับส่ง จากสถานีขนส่ง ผ่านสถานีรถไฟฉะเชิงเทรา ตลาดสด สุดปลายทางที่บ้านใหม่ ราคาค่าโดยสาร 7 บาทเท่านั้น
หากเป็นวันหยุด หรือ วันเสาร์ อาทิตย์ จะคึกคักเป็นพิเศษ
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An old market more than 100 years old in Chachoengsao. There is still a way to do business as usual. There are a variety of local desserts, food and snacks toys in the early 1990s to be purchased for a cheap price.
Convenient transportation Public buses pass through. From the bus station Through Chachoengsao Railway Station, the most popular new home destination. Fares only 7 baht
If it is a holiday or Saturday, it will be extra vigorous."
4. Wat Pho Bang Khla
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Nick A - London, United Kingdom
A spiritual and reflective experience. It's not just about the temple of the reclining Buddha as majestic as that is. For me it's about the chilled vibe. The calming music and seductive smell of incense sticks, the irresistible Thai food, the worshippers praying in silent contemplation. It's a potent, alluring brew. Take time to park your bum for ten minutes to take in the sideshows.
5. Sand Castle Chachoengsao
6. Wat Chin Prachasamoson
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Mahlon J - Moranbah, Queensland, Australia
Just wanted to add a review in English. This temple is a bit rundown externally in some areas although I enjoyed going there. We couldn't visit the larger tiered section due to events. There are construction works in the area also. I collect some Buddhist trinkets for our small shrine at home and found them very reasonably priced.
7. Wat Uphai Phatikaram
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By peerapatp - Bangkok, Thailand
This temple has famous big buddha image (Sam-Por-Kong) which was related to big buddha image in Wat Phanan Choeng, Ayutthaya province (kind of replica, which built by old time chinese business man some hundred years ago). Also this buddha image has some stories linked to Zhèng Hé and his legendary travels which you can find in other riverfront temples in other provinces as well. I believe we have 3 temples with Sam-Por-Kong buddha images in Thailand. So basically good places to visit for historical buff.
8. City Pillar Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By David B - Rayong, Thailand
In Thailand a town's city pillar represents the ethos of the community and provides a focal point for many civic ceremonies and celebrations.
Chachoengsao's City Pillar Shrine was ordered built by Rama III, King Phranangklao (1824-1851), who also built the nearby local fort to help protect the city.
Chachoengsao's city pillar is a colourful affair, showing strong Chinese influence in its architecture and adornments, which probably reflects the strong presence of Chinese who had migrated to the area over the centuries, but who are now fully integrated as Thai citizens.
While it is centrally located, it is hard to get to if you are driving a car, because the car park in front of the shrine seems to be taken over as a general purpose carpark for nearby businesses and schools.
Right next to the City Pillar Shrine is a beautiful small white Buddhist temple, but it was closed and I was unable to determine if it was an integral part of the City Pillar Shrine or an independent Buddhist temple. Maybe on your visit you can find out.
9. Bang Pakong River
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By David B - Rayong, Thailand
The Bang Pakong River is one of the major rivers flowing through Thailand's Central Basin. It originates in Prachin Buri Province, and flows through Chachoengsao Province, before emptying into the Gulf of Thailand at the Bay of Bangkok.
Its watershed is about 17,000 square kilometers and it powers a large power station near its mouth.
The Bang Pakong is home to the threatened Irrawaddy dolphins, and to protect them many local fishermen have been persuaded by authorities to stop shrimp fishing.
Many of the fishermen have modified their boats for tourist "dolphin watching", but it is a seasonal affair.
I saw the Bang Pakong River in Chachoengsao, where it flows through the city. At one point there is a grand Promenade along the river bank which includes pavilions where you can sit and watch the river flowing towards the sea.
A little further along are two or three restaurants built on pontoons on the side of the river, making them excellent places to enjoy lunch or dinner.
10. Nakhon Khlong Nueang Khet Old Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
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