Samut Songkhram
Samut Songkhram is one of the central provinces of Thailand and is located on the Gulf of Thailand. Its history as a trading area dates back to the 1500s. Samut Songkhram is an hour and a half drive to southwest of Bangkok and it’s a great place to visit famous market on the railway called Maeklong Railway Market and Khlong Khon mangrove forest.
1 day trip from Bangkok to Samut Songkhram
Rate 5600 B.
– Private tour guide
– Private car
– Long-tail boat at Khlong Khon mangrove forest.
– Pick up from hotel in Bangkok or airport
– Drop off at hotel in Bangkok or airport
Khlong Khon, This is a must do! heading here as part of a day excursion out of Bangkok
Take a boated up the river into the mangroves where will greeting by a few monkeys
Khlong Khon is a village with the largest mangrove forest in Thailand. This is favorite part of visiting Samut Songkhram. The attraction are the lively little monkeys that ride the trees branches and swim in the water. It sits on an area of approximately 800 acres and was labels the Outstanding Community Tourism site for its nature and way of life.
There are many impressive things about traveling here aside from the abundant nature. The friendliness and kindness of the villagers will make you feel at home.
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Let start the adventure by getting an explanation of the ecological system of the mangrove forest. Then take a long-tail boat to watch the ways of local fishermen, enjoy a cooling breeze and experience the atmosphere of mangrove forest. We will also make stops at the water’s edge to feed the many monkeys.
Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub)
Experience tourist attraction at traditional Thai market. Maeklong Railway Market is a unique market that is held every day literally on the rail tracks. The name Maeklong Railway Market translated means “umbrella pulldown market”.
The railway became famous for its route through the Maeklong Railway Market. The train runs right through the market several times a day. As soon as the vendors hear a train coming, they quickly raise the awning over their goods to let the train pass. It’s an amazing sight to watch, the vendors move so quickly and the train passes literally inches from the goods in the market. Within seconds, everything is back to business at the train market.
Benjarong village, Thai hand painted porcelain
Benjarong village, Don Kai Di Inheriting the Thai intellectual heritage. Benjarong village is a small community. Community people have also developed skills to make Benjarong. Continuous and exquisite until being chosen as the creative business district, Samut Sakhon province.
Benjarong is the name of Thai porcelain with designs in five colours, (white, black, green, red and yellow). Benjarong porcelain cups and bowls are world renowned for its beauty and craftsmanship. During our visit you will learn about the history of Benjarong porcelain as well as its production.
Wat Tha Mai
Wat Tha Mai is a very large temple is located by the Tha Chin river. Tha Mai Temple is one of the most important Buddhist places. Inside the temple are many beautiful objects with Buddhist meaning and painting depicting legends from ancient times. The grounds around the are lush landscape arranged as a tranquil shady garden.
