Explore the Thai Way of Life with a visit to the historical town of Chachoengsao. Visit to Khlong Suan, a 100 Year old market. You will visit temples including Wat Hong Thong, and enjoy a special boat trip along Bang Pakong River around Tha Kham Natural Island (Koh Nok) where you can see nature and enjoy the views of river bank. Lunch will be enjoyed at a local restaurant.
Hong Thong Temple “Church in the middle of the sea”
Chachoengsao province has a “Church in the middle of the sea” called Hong Thong Temple. If you go back 30-40 years ago, this temple was located on a piece of land surrounded by mangrove forests. It had an area of approximately 8 acres but has been invaded by sea water leaving only 3 acre of ground!
Watch the sunset Wat Hong Thong, Ubosot in the middle of Bang Prakong Sea, Chachoengsao.
Khlong Suan, 100 year old market
Located on the bank of the Prawet Burirom canal, Khlong Suan Market is a 100 year old market. It has been in place since the reign of King Rama V. If you would like to feel what it was like in the old days, travel by boat down the canal and experience the charm of the market.
Khlong Suan Market is a stopover point. And is the center of the community Exchange point and a transportation route The most important and convenient. If there is a charity event such as digging a canal and making roads, they will come together Develop public utilities together, the meeting point is that every coffee shop, regardless of religion Then can enter at this meeting point Come to exchange ideas, experiences, lifestyle Discussions about news, events, houses, politics, cafes are like a meeting place that people in the community must meet on a regular basis every morning. Even today, a coffee shop Is still the meeting point for the community
Thai traditional coffe shop, Khlong Suan Market Chachoengsao with tour guide
Bang Pakong river boat trip with tour guide
Take you on a cruise “Kwannatee” see the Sothon Wararam Worawihan temple. The largest and most beautiful Experience nature, view scenery and important places on both sides of the water, such as the largest teak wood building in Chachoengsao Krom Khun Maruphong Siriphat The ancient city wall Important temples Old economic district, houseboat, floating market in the past To the new home market An ancient waterfront market over 100 years old
Tha Kham Natural Island (Koh Nok) is another interesting tourist and leisure destination as it is a central island in the Bang Pakong estuary. There is an outdoor learning area where you will learn about the mangrove forest ecosystem which is abundant on the island. You will see a variety of mangrove plants and more than 50 species of birds may be seen along the nature study route. There is a wooden bridge over 1,500 meters in length that ends in a pavilion and observation tower with a height of 34 feet where you will be able to see various birds and scenery around the Pak Pakong river.
