City Fort Wall Chachoengsao

 Chachoengsao’s  City Fort Wall at Suan Maruphong Road was built around 1794 during the reign of King Rama III, with Prince Rakronnaret as a construction supervisor, in order to protect the city of Chachoengsao from enemy from entering Bangkok on the east side. During the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) it was the army headquarter the army used it as the base for suppressing the Ang Yi Rebellion, which consisted of illegal Chinese opium dealers who raided many areas of the city. In front of the fort wall is a public park with a scenic view of the Bang Pakong River. Constructed of bricks and cements, the fort wall stretches from the east to the west with a width of about one metre, a length of about 200 metres and a height of three metres. Behind the wall is a ditch. Some of the areas around the fort wall were set as a public park. Five cannons of different sizes can also be found along the wall. The length varies from 224 to 325 centimetres and the width at the muzzles from 10 to 18 centimetres. On 5 January 1954, it was registered as a National Ancient Monument in the Royal Thai Government Gazette Vol. 71 Part III by the Fine Arts Department.

Location: Suan Maruphong Road, Chachoengsao 24000

Phone: 038 514 009

  

Bloom Orchid Park, Ratchaburi

A paradise for every orchid lover is “Bloom Orchid Park”, just 25 km from Ratchaburi town. A visit is recommended in connection with the market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.

The beautifully maintained orchid garden is divided into 3 zones. The first zone is like a winding path with many orchids framed by trees and other plants, ponds and water courses. To marvel at are various types of multi-coloured orchids from many species, some of them are hard to find.

The second zone is an orchid farm where orchids are bred and also sold. And in the third zone is a great place for children as well as they have an area where kids can come feed and touch the animals. The animals are well taken cared of in good health and cared for by staff.

Location: 65 Moo 7 | Wat Kaew subdistrict, Bang Phae 70160, Ratchaburi 70160

Phone: 086 111 0084, 087-111-4436

Opening hours:

Monday-Friday    9 AM    - 5 PM

Saturday/Sunday  8:30 AM- 5:30 PM

"The Bloom", Khao Yai's largest Flower Garden

With more than 100 acres is "The Bloom" Khao Yai's largest flower garden. The flower garden opens all year round, but the best time to admire the stunning flower fields with over 30 different flower species are the month December and January.
Highlights of "The Bloom" are the wisteria tunnel, windmills and a big red smiling sun and a giant pink hangbag. Ideal backdrops for fotoshots.

Location: Tambon, Phaya Yen, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30320
Phone: 092 279 1666
Opening Hours: Daily from 07 AM - 08 PM

 

The Bloom with a beautiful view of the mountains of Thailand's first National Park Khao Yai

100-Year Old Baan Mai Riverside Market in Chachoengsao

Located on Suphakij Road, along Bang Pakong River is the more than 100-year-old Baan Mai Thai-chinese Riverside Market. It was called "Talad Rim Nam" where Tai Yai people settled in for a long time. The Old Baan Mai Floating Market consisted of two communities: Talad Baan Mai and Talad Bon community. The river flows from Chachoengsao through Prachinburi River with distance of 230 kilometers. So, it can be said that the main venue for trading and exchanging materials is the area along Bang Pakong River. In the past, the water trade was very flourishing. However, its importance went down when the roads were constructed and people turned to use more land transport. Further, the new generation went to study and work in the Bangkok. The town has been changed a lot as well as there are new markets opening in town. The boat ride was replaced by the car ride and the market area was abandoned.  In the course of the preservation of this nostalgic market, the market was revived in cooperation with  the Office of Tourism and Sports Chachoengsao and Tourism Authority of Thailand  the market. On October 23rd, 2004 the official opening ceremony took place.

Nowadays, the unique old traditional lifestyle is preserved. This place is a living museum where the new generation can learn about life culture, reflecting the old Chinese community such as Yuu Kub Kong, Nang Nak, and Chao Sua Siam.

Very impressive are the charming old-style houses constructed in King Rama VI reign (Rattanakosin Kingdom). The houses are  two-story row houses built next to each other, which was the prominent style since King Rama VI period. Moreover, many types of delicious food and desserts are available.

Chachoengsao Province Miracle 1 - Route 2: Wat Weera Choti Dhamaram

Chachoengsao Province

Miracle 1 - Route 2

Wat Weera Choti Dhamaram Temple

Originally called "Sumnak Song - Thong Dhamachoti" in the area donated by people to build a temple. There is a high standing Buddha statue named "Luangpor Ngoen Laima Tema" for people to worship and inside the temple there are Buddha image duplicated from Golden Buddha image in Bangkok with a life-size-image of Luangpor Ruesee Lingdum, Wat Thasung Uthai Thani.

Contact:
Moo 4, T. Khlong Luang Phaeng, Chachoengsao

Phone: 08-4977-3339, 08-4923-0309, 08-6885-3778

Wat Arun the "Temple of the Dawn" in Bangkok

Because of its riverside location Wat Arun is one of the best known of Thailand's landmark. The temple is locally known as Wat Chaeng and also called “Temple of the Dawn”, because of it's absolutely stunning at sunset, particularly when lit up at night. Majestically its towering over the water of the Chao Phraya River.  Uncountable tiny pieces of coloured glass and Chinese porcelain were placed delicately into intricate patterns decorated spires.

The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun. Although the temple had existed since at least the seventeenth century, its distinctive prang (spires) were built in the early nineteenth century during the reign of King Rama II (*1767, †1824). A Buddhist temple had existed at the site of Wat Arun since the time of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It was then known as Wat Makok, after the village of Bang Makok in which it was situated. According to the historian Prince Damrong Rajanubhab, the temple was shown in French maps during the reign of King Narai (1656--1688). The temple was renamed Wat Chaeng by King Taksin when he established his new capital of Thonburi near the temple, following the fall of Ayutthaya. 

The temple enshrined the Emerald Buddha image before it was transferred to Wat Phra Kaew on the river's eastern bank in 1785 and was located in grounds of the royal palace during Taksin's reign , before his successor, Rama I, moved the palace to the other side of the river. It was abandoned for a long period of time until Rama II, who restored the temple and extended the pagoda to 70m.

Location: Bangkok Yai district, on the west bank (Thonburi) of the Chao Phraya River, almost directly opposite Wat Pho.

Opening hours:

Daily from 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM

Detail of the Phra Prang, the central tower of the Wat Arun,

showing Indra on his three-headed elephant Erawan (Airavata).

Wat Pho (Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn) in Bangkok

"Chedi Rai" near Phra Rabieng Cloister

Wat Pho is one of Thailands's must-visit tourist attractions and also one of the six Thailand’s temples that classified under the highest royal grade. As one of Bangkok’s largest and oldest monastery with the city’s first university, it contains the most Buddha images and the largest reclining Buddha in the country. Wat Pho is an important landmark in the Ko Rattanakosin area.

The official name of Wat Pho is Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn. The temple regarded as the most important one during the reign of King Rama I of the Chakri Dynasty. The importance of this is due to the King having managed the restoration of Wat Phodharam, an old monastery from the Ayudhya period, it re-established as a royal monastery located near the GrandPalace. Some ashe of King Rama I was kept under the pedestal of the principal Buddha image known as Phra Buddha DevaPatimakorn in the main chapel. The monastery is located on the area of 20 acres the south of the Grand Palace, with Thai Wang road in the north, Sanam Chai road in the east, Setthakan road in the south and Maharat road in the west. Separated by a tall white wall on Chetuphon road, the monastery has two main quarters : the sacred (or the chapel section = Buddhavas) and the residential (or the monk’s living section = Sangghavas).

It is said in a stone inscription that, after moving to the Grand Palace, King Phra Buddha Yod Fa The Great (King Rama I) recognized that there were 2 old temples along both sides of the Grand Palace : Wat Salak (Wat Mahatart) in the north, and Wat Phodharam in the south. He ordered his noblemen from the department of the Ten Crafts to restore Wat Phodharam in 1788. This first restoration took 7 years 5 months and 28 days. Then there was a celebration in 1801 and the King named it “Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklavas”, which was changed to “Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm” during the reign of King Rama IV. The great restoration, Had been taken 16 years and 7 months, was done during the reign of King Rama III, by extending both the South Vihara and West Vihara where the large reclining Buddha image is kept, the Missakawan Park,Phra Mondob (Library Hall) and teachinglearning hall as nowsaday. Although there was another restoration before the Bangkok Bicentennial Celebration in 1982, no more other major work has been done on the monastery, except for some minor repairs.

From the bypaths of history in the great restoration during King Rama I and King Rama III, It is said that all best craftsmen from the Royal Palace, outside the palace, all art work specialists, and the monks devoted themselves in creating this elaborately decorated monastery. It was done to fulfill the King’s ambition of using this Wat as the centre of Thai arts and knowledge, where descendants can study indefinitely. In “The Ubosot of Wat Pho” book, Chakrabhand Posayakrit who is a famous artist of Thailand said on October 10, 1999 “The fine arts in Wat Pho are bounteous wealth of knowledge. These enormously valuable resources can stimulate and enhance youthful enthusiasm for attaining artistic excellence and distinction.”

Location: 2 Sanam Chai Rd, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200

Phone: 02 225 9595

Opening hours:
Daily from 08.00 AM to 06.30 PM

Phra Vihara of the Reclining Buddha (the assembly hall) lies on the Northwest within the monastic area of Wat Pho

Medicine Pavilion

Illustrations with descriptions of the body at the Medicine Pavilion

The Gardens of Dinsor Palace in Bangkok

The Gardens Bangkok’s Dining Escape is a perfect place to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of Bangkok right in the heart of Bangkok. You will find a restaurant, surrounded by swans pond, white peacocks, rabbits and more. The modern and chic Thonglor Restaurant-and-café blends seamlessly into its surroundings. The restaurant is divided into four zones: Bakery & Cafe, Indoor Dining, Private room with private balcony, and Gardens with fountain.

Location:

Soi Chumbala Sukhumvit Road (between Soi 59 & 61)and just a short walk from Thong Lo BTS Station

Opening hours:

From 8am daily

Phone: +66 2-714-2112 +66 93-124-7730