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Must-see places in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Things to see and do in Nakhon Si Thammarat
In Nakhon Si Thammarat city, the must visits are obviously Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan and its great white chedi and the museum of shadow puppets which is not very far from the temple. Outside the city, you can go to Khiriwong village in the mountains known for batik and interesting starting point to discover the waterfalls of Khao Luang National Park. You will find many homestays there. There is also the Buddha Park in Thung Yai which is especially interesting for the photo of its alignments of statues. Ban Wang Horn in the South of the province with its streams, nature, kayak rides also seems interesting but I have not tested yet. Anyway once thing is sure if you go to Nakhon Si Thammarat, go to Khanom and its beaches at least for 2 days too !At the end of the page, I have also listed some good tours, excursions and activities you can do in or from Nakhon Si Thammarat. Click here to see them.
Map of sights in Nakhon Si Thammarat
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Must-visit places in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Wat Phra Mahathat Woramawihan
วัดพระมหาธาตุวรมหาวิหารMy opinion : 4/5
It is the emblematic temple of Nakhon Si Thammarat, the most important of southern Thailand and one of the most important in the country, because it is a first class royal temple. its big white chedi is the main element. It contains a relic of Buddha.
Shadow puppets museum
หนังตะลุง สุชาติ ทรัพย์สินMy opinion : 4/5
This museum is dedicated to Nang Talung, a traditional shadow puppets theater. You can see shadow puppets show and also the process of creating puppets. There is also an interesting gallery gathering a collection of ancient puppets. This is one of two must-visits in Nakhon Si Thammarat !
Ban Khiri Wong Village
บ้านคีรีวงMy opinion : 4/5
This village, 25 kilometers from Nakhon Si Thammarat, is an example of ecotourism. Between treks in the neighboring national park and its waterfalls and discovery of the local handicrafts like batik and tie-dye of clothes, the best is to spend at least 2 days there.
Khanom
ขนอมMy opinion : 5/5
Located about a hundred kilometers north of the city of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Khanom is a pretty beach destination with some interesting visits to do in the surroundings. The place is also famous for its pink dolphins that you can meet during boat tours. Although obviously, it takes a bit of luck to see it.Find a room in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Other places worth visiting in Nakhon Si Thammarat
City Pillar Shrine
Baan Tan Khun Ratwut Vicharn
Old City Wall
Tours in Nakhon Si Thammarat and around
One day Trip KIRIWONG "THE BEST OZONE IN THAILAND
Offered in English
Visit the place where given named the Best Ozone in Thailand from Local and all traveller around the world. Enjoyed the water activities and local handicraft workshop in one day. Come with us and let us show why people love this place!
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