What to do in Nakhon Chai Si

Activities, attractions and tours

Photo by Bigtone Howson
Photo by Bigtone Howson
Photo by Bigtone Howson
Photo by Bigtone Howson

Places to Visit in Nakhon Chai Si

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Top places to visit

1. Khaosan Road

To some it's Bangkok's 'party-on-a-dollar' street. To others, the original backpacker's ghetto. For a few, it's even a place to become invisible. The one thing that Khao San Road is to all, is intense. A short crowded street in northern Rattanakosin, its chaotic jumble of clothes stores, street stalls, pad thai carts and tuk-tuks is where Thailand’s budget backpacking scene was born. Now this buzzing community has gone all 'post-modern'. From being a base for cash-strapped travellers to becoming the actual attraction itself. Tourists now come here to watch other tourists. Oh, the irony.
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Khao San Road showing markets, a city and nightlife

2. Wat Arun

Much that 'glitters and shines' in Bangkok is on the east bank of the Chao Phraya river. But the striking tower of the Wat Arun temple begs to differ. More massive in its drama, and more intricate in its style, than many of Bangkok's wats (temples), its huge central tower rises 76 metres above the western side of the river, dominating the skyline, and lighting up at dawn. Hence its name – Aruna is the Hindu god of the dawn.
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Wat Arun which includes a temple or place of worship as well as a large group of people

3. Grand Palace

The Grand Palace is more than just the most famous landmark of Bangkok. In many ways it is Bangkok. The city we know today had its birth as the new capital city of King Rama I, the founder of the Chakri dynasty. He built the first Royal Palaces here in 1782, forming a world-within-a-world on the newly-created island of Rattanakosin, on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
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Grand Palace which includes a garden and heritage architecture

4. Asiatique The Riverfront

While you might describe ASIATIQUE The Riverfront as a mall, it offers much more because of its unique approach of introducing visitors to Thai culture. Whether you want to shop and enjoy street food or be immersed in Bangkok’s traditions, come for a delightful evening along the Chao Phraya River.
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Combining shopping, dining, sightseeing and exciting activities, this large riverside mall is also a delightful spot to learn about the culture of Thailand.

5. Wat Pho

There's something about the Reclining Buddha that fascinates. The temple where the giant golden leisurely statue is housed – Wat Pho – isn't a pilgrimage site, but its gold-leafed lounging Buddha certainly draws in the crowds. Maybe it's the sheer size (at almost 49 metres in length, the largest Buddha in Thailand). Maybe it's the pose (most of the other 1,000 Buddha images at Wat Pho sit in standard cross-legged contemplation). But perhaps it's something else – that most enigmatic of smiles playing on the Buddha's lips. And there's a good reason why he might be smiling, while reclining here at length in Wat Pho.
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Wat Pho featuring religious aspects, interior views and a temple or place of worship

What to do in Nakhon Chai Si

Discover the most popular places to visit in Nakhon Chai Si

Thai Human Imagery Museum

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Thai Human Imagery Museum in Nakhon Chai Si. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its spas.

Thai Human Imagery Museum

Jesada Car Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Jesada Car Museum during your travels in Nakhon Chai Si. Make time to visit the spas and temples while you're in the area.

Jesada Car Museum

Film Archive

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Film Archive during your trip to Nakhon Chai Si. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.

Film Archive

Owl Art Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Owl Art Museum during your travels in Nakhon Chai Si. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.

Owl Art Museum

 

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Day trip destinations from Nakhon Chai Si

Sam Phran

Sam Phran

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Nakhon Pathom

Phutthamonthon

Phutthamonthon