Things to see and do in Nakhon Pathom: Most visitors come to Nakhon Pathom to see Wat Phra Pathom Chedi, the largest Buddhist monument in the world. It is an impressive structure that is visited by numerous worshippers at almost any time of day or night. Visitors often forget to visit Sanam Chan Palace, a beautiful and easily found royal palace. About 30 kilometers from the city lies Putthamonthon Park, which calls itself the world center of Buddhism. It is best known for its imposing Walking Buddha, the largest in the world, but also houses the Cannon Temple made of Pali marble and several smaller sites that symbolize important events in the life of Buddha.

Sights in Nakhon Pathom: Phra Pathom Chedi (พระปฐมเจดีย์) My rating: 5/5 stars. With its 127-meter-high stupa, it is the largest Buddhist monument in the world. A significant site for Buddhism in Thailand, as it was built where Buddhism was introduced over 2000 years ago. Wat Samphran (Dragon Temple) (วัดสามพราน) My rating: 5/5 stars. Along with Phra Pathom Chedi, it is another temple that you absolutely must see in the province. It is unique with its 80-meter-high red tower entwined by a dragon. The ascent is made inside the dragon's body. The temple garden is also beautiful and worth seeing. Jesada Technical Museum My opinion: 4/5 It is probably the most important and impressive museum for antique vehicles in Thailand. Vintage car enthusiasts will likely spend hours there, but it's also an interesting visit for others.

Other places worth seeing in Nakhon Pathom: Sanam Chan Palace (5 stars): A small, charming royal palace, just 2 km from Phra Pathom Chedi. This magnificent site is often overlooked when visiting Nakhon Pathom, but it is well worth a visit. Phutthamonthon (5 stars): About 30 kilometers from Nakhon Pathom, this vast park is famous for the large statue of the Walking Buddha at its center, which is said to be the largest in the world. Monuments surrounding it commemorate the most important events in the life of Buddha, and a temple houses the sacred texts of Theravada Buddhism, carved in marble. Wat Klang Bang Kaew (5 stars): Located about 20 kilometers east of Nakhon Pathom, this temple boasts magnificent murals in its main hall. The chedi behind it is very interesting and offers many photogenic details. Wat Sri Sa Thong (5 stars): This temple is dedicated to the deity Phra Rahu, who devours the sun and moon. There are lovely halls with interesting and sometimes surprising outdoor statues, as well as a hall with a beautifully decorated vault. Wat Maisupradittharam (*starstarstar) This golden temple is located next to Wat Klang Bang Kaew, so I recommend visiting it if you're in the area, even though it's slightly less interesting in my opinion. It's currently being expanded and is still beautiful... if you like gold ;)

Other sights in Thailand: Koh Taen Island: This small island and its neighbor Koh Matsum are located south of Koh Samui and can be reached by boat in about 20 minutes. The still pristine island offers a reef where you can snorkel among colorful fish. More information about Koh Taen can be found here. Wat Buraphaphiram: The nearly 60-meter-high standing Buddha statue is the most famous monument in Roi Et. It is also the largest of its kind in Thailand and dominates the cityscape. More information about Wat Buraphaphiram can be found here. Phimai Temple: Here you will find Prasat Phimai, one of the finest examples of Khmer temples in Thailand. Its architecture is reminiscent of Angkor Wat in many ways. More information about Phimai can be found here. Ban Tha Laem Pier: This pier at the southern tip of Koh Sukorn Island offers a beautiful view of the beach and sea. Even though the view is rarely directly over the ocean, the sunset is well worth watching. It should definitely be like this… arrow_circle_right Show details about Ban Tha Laem Pier