Nakhon Pathom Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand
About Nakhon Pathom
The town's main attraction isPhra Pathom Chedi, a 127m stupa, which marks the approximate location of the region's first exposure to Buddhism and Indian civilisations. Nakhon Pathom used to be by the sea but the shifting coastline now places it about 50km inland. Archaeological findings date back to the 4th century and the first mention of a stupa was in the year 675 CE. While Nakhon Pathom was a prosperous city during the pre-Angkorian Dvaravati period; it was the Angkorian Empire that left a greater mark in the 11th century. However, shifting landscape and the altering of the river course caused drought that led to the abandonment of Nakhon Pathom in favour of the new riverside settlement ofNakhon Chaisi. The ruins of the Angkorian stupa inspired King Rama IV to build the current giant,
Top Attractions in Nakhon Pathom
Explore the best things to see and do in Nakhon Pathom:
- ★Buffet for Elephant and Elephant Queen Pageant
- ★Loy Krathong Festival
- ★Nakhon Pathom Food and Fruits Fair
- ★Phra Pathom Chedi
- ★Phra Pathom Chedi Festival
- ★Sanam Chan Palace
- ★Songkran Festival
- ★Wat Rai Khing Festival
Where to Eat in Nakhon Pathom
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Any Order
- 🍴Flying Ice Cream
- 🍴Night Market
- 🍴Ratchaphreuk
- 🍴Yuer Mai
Where to Stay in Nakhon Pathom
- 🏨Mitpaisal Hotel
- 🏨Mitsampant Hotel
- 🏨Nakhon Inn
- 🏨The Royal Gems Golf Resort
Nakhon Pathom Travel Guide Sections
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