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Travel Guide Nakhon Si Thammarat

Nakhon Si Thammarat

Nakhon Si Thammarat is the capital of the province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. It is located in the east part of the Malay Peninsula, or approximately 610 kilometers to the south of Bangkok. Some provinces are adjacent to this region including Songkhla, Phatthalung, Trang, Krabi and Surat Thani. There are some interesting places you can visit in this city.

Tourist info

Things to see

When you come to the city, visit one of the most popular temples in the city, Wat Phra Mahathat Vihan, an interesting Buddhist temple. There is also the Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum. It's a great place for those who want to have history tour. See also Wirathai Monument which is a monument built to commemorate and honor the Thai soldiers who died fighting the Japanese in World War II. If you want, visit also the Bang Pu, a village where pottery is produced. You can see the manufacturing process.

Things to do

Somdet Phra Sri Nakharin 84 Park is a park frequently visited by tourists and locals. There is an open zoo, sports park in this place so it's perfect for spending time with your family at this place. There is a waterfall known as Namtok Phrom Lok. Natural atmosphere around the waterfall is also pretty cool. For those of you who want to shop and buy souvenirs for family back home, you can come along Tha Chang Road. There are many souvenir shops that you can find.

Things to eat

The food in this city is quite varied. There are many offering foods that will tantalize your taste. Most food is influenced by the style of Chinese and Indian food. One of the foods that can arouse your taste is Khao Soi, a noodle soup served in with chicken curry with its tempting taste. Taste Phanaeng Curry also, a kind of thick curry containing beef or chicken and can also be served with white rice. The taste and aroma of the curry is quite tempting.

Getting to Nakhon Si Thammarat

Flying to Nakhon Si Thammarat: Nakhon Si Thammarat is served by Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport. Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport is located about 14 km north from Nakhon Si Thammarat. Read more about Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport or look for flights to Nakhon Si Thammarat

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