Don Hoi Lot
This famous attraction can be reached along Highway No.
35 and a 5 km. access road on the left. It is a bar of worm
shells at the mouth of the Mee Klong River. The shells are
plentiful during the dry season (around April to May). There
are many restaurants and stalls selling a vast variety of
seafood products.
Wat Phet Samut Woravihan This temple is located in the town center. People come
here to pay homage to ''Luang Pho Wat Ban Laem'' an old
Buddha image enshrined in the chapel. Boats to the Damnoen
Saduak Floating Market can be hired at the pier near the
temple.
Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram This temple is devoted to the Na Bang Chang family.
Originally, this was the house of King Rama ll's mother.
The chapel as well as the antiques inside the temple include
beautiful art work and architecture from the early Rattanakosin
period.
King Rama ll Memorial Park This park has been erected to commemorate the ''poet
king'' and patron of the arts who reigned from 1809-1824.
It is a riverside garden believed to have been a royal place
of birth of King Rama ll. A group of typical Thai houses
has been constructed in the middle of the area. It is now
used as a museum, which houses a statue of King Rama ll
and an exhibition of his works. Trees and plants of all
species found in Thai literature are grown throughout the
area. The park is 5 kms. beyond the town along Route No
325 and 1 km. on the route to Bang Khonthivia Amphawa. Visitors
may take a local bus from the town, which runs long the
Bang Mun Nak route. It is open daily from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00
p.m.
Wat Bang Khae Yai
Located on the west bank of the Mae Klong River opposite
the King Rama II Memorial Park, this temple houses beautiful
mural paintings depicting a story about the Thai-Burmese
wars.These paintings, completed during the reign of King
Rama II, are some of the most important in Thailand. Green,
white, red,black,blue and brown coloured powder and glue
were used. The value of these paintings lies in the skill
of the artists and historical background. |
Tao Tan
Sugar palm is a famous quality product of Samut Songkhram.
When a coconut tree is about 3-4 years old, its spadices
are cut, so that farmers can collect its sweet sap, they
simmer it over a fire until it becomes brown and dry. A
place where palm sugar is made is called "Tao Tan".
There are some 5 Tao Tans situated between Km. 30-32 on
Route no. 325, that are open to tourists.
Wat Chulamani
This is an ancient temple located on the bank of Khlong
Amphawa. Behind it is an area which used to be the residence
of Sombet Phra Amarintharamat and Somdet Phra Suriyentharamat,
the Queens of King Rama I and King Rama II. This temple
was constructed by Thao Kaeo Phlung (Noi), Chang Market
Control Officer, who established the Na Bang Chang family
name during the Ayutthaya era.
Tha Kha Floating Market This is a rendezvous of vendor boats at Tombon Tha
kha, 10 kms. from the town along Route No. 325 and 5 kms.
along an access road. The floating market takes place on
the 2nd and 12th days of both waxing and waning moon of
the Thai lunar month, and also operates on every Saturday
and Sunday from 7.00 a.m. till noon.
Orchid Farm
This is 5 kms. from the town on Route No. 325. Orchids are
widely grown in the area, which partly serves as a butterfly
garden. Souvenirs and products of Samut Song Khram are on
sale. It is open daily from 8.00 a.m. - 11.00 p.m.
Church of the Virgin Mary This is some 4 kms. north of Bang Khonthi district
along the route to Bang Nok Khwaek. The catholic church
was constructed in 1890 with French Gothic architecture
and decorated with stained glass. It is now a place of worship
for over 400 Christian families living in this area.
Fish Park at Wat Charoen Sukharam
Worawihan This is 5 kms. north of Amphoe Bang Khonthi. Visitors
can enjoy feeding fish, which flock to the canal in front
of the temple.
Khai Bang Kung
This was once an old navy camp constructed during the late
Ayutthaya period. Inside its area, there is an old chapel
housing a large stucco Buddha image and mural paintings.
Visitors can cross the Mae Klong River by the bridge near
the Church of Virgin Mary, then left and continue for another
10 kms. |