Nakhon Pathom has a number of attractions that is great within easy reach of Kanchanaburi for a day trip or if time is limited you can stop over on the way there, or back. The city is famed for the various archeological and religious artifacts that have been found here over time. Phra Pathom Chedi, for example, is known as the first historic landmark signifying the introduction of Buddhism to Thailand. Nakhon Pathom is also well known for pomelo and is often referred to in the local dialect as ‘Nakhon Pathom’, or the sweet pomelo town.

Phra Pathom Chedi

With ASIA DMC we always take you where other people don’t go, introduce you to experiences that are off the ‘beaten track’. Enjoy some of the exquisite architectural highlights of Nakhon Pathom, like Sanam Chandra Palace, built in the early 20th century by King Ramam VI. He used this as his royal retreat throughout his reign, or,  Phra Pathom Chedi, an important Budhist site dating to back to the 3^rd century when Budhism was first introduce into Thailand.

Water lilies at Nakhon Pathom

Let us take you on a journey to experience some of the many different attractions of the area; like a boat ride on the classic Thai long-tail boat to the orchid farms, the spectacular organic orchards and lotus flower farms, which are revered paraphernalia in Buddhist spiritual worship. You will also have the chance to sample “Khao Tung Hna Tung”, which directly translates to “crusty rice with shrimp dip”, a regional Thai delicacy.

 Nakhon Pathom

Additionally, the tour will stop at the Owl Art Museum, a one room museum with over 2000 types of items such as wooden toys and sculptures, kites, masks, and as the name suggests, many owl sculptures!