Places to visit in Nakhon Si Thammarat
What to see 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 !
Must-visits in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Wat Phra Mahathat Woramawihan
วัดพระมหาธาตุวรมหาวิหาร
Shadow puppets museum
หนังตะลุง สุชาติ ทรัพย์สิน
Ban Khiri Wong Village
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Wat Sirindhorn Wararam (Wat Phu Prao)
This small temple 1h30 drive from Ubon Ratchthani is particularly photogenic at dusk when the phosphorescent paintings of its rear facade are revealed. Not easy to photograph but beautiful !
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