Nakhon Pathom

The major landmark of Nakhon Pathom city is the Phra Pathom Chedi, the world's tallest Buddhist monument. The orange-tiled chedi dates back from the mid-1850s. It encases an earlier chedi, and attracts Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world. Nakhon Pathom city is about 56 kilometers from Bangkok. This province has many attractions for tourists. It is also famous for various kinds of fruits

How to get there :

1. By Car : Choose Bangkhae - Phetkasem route or Phra Pinklao - Nakhon Chaisri route, which will take about 40 min. to reach Nakhon Pathom.
   
2. By Rail : Train regularly leave Bangkok's Hua Lampong station (Check at Tel. 223-7110, 223-7020) and Bangkok Noi station (Tel. 411-3102) for Nakhom Pathom. This is the Southern route.
3. By Bus : Buses regularly leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal for Nakhon Pathom. Check at tel. 434-5558.
   

Attractions :

• Sanam Chan Palace
  
• Wat Phra Patone Chedi
  
• Phutta Monthon
  
• Rose Garden
  
• Crocodile & Elephant Shows
  
• Wat Don Wai Floating Market

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