Nakhon Pathom Attractions

 
Nakhon Pathom

The only indication that the city of Nakhon Pathom, about 50 km (31 mi.) west of Bangkok, once stood on the Gulf of Thailand is the evidence in history books. In fact the rivers of the central plain accumulated so much silt and sand that the sea retreated those thirty odd miles, but despite its changed geographical setting Nakhon Pathom continues as a thriving trading city. It also holds within its walls the greatest Buddhist monument in Thailand and beyond, the Phra Pathom Chedi.

By car: Highway 4 (Petchkasem Highway) from Bangkok (56 km (35 mi.)).

By rail: an hour from Bangkok-Hualampong.
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The tallest Buddhist monument in the world, the Phra Patham Chedi stands at 387 feet. The Chedi is located within a square park on a circular terrace.

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Walkway in Phra Pathom Chedi complex in Nakhon Pathom.Phra Patham Chedi, Nakhon Pathom
Nakhon Pathom Chedi.Phra Patham Chedi, Nakhon Pathom
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