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Welcome back to Free Zone, today we also continue with Suvannabhumi , but our destinations are other man-made attractions surrounding it that become worth heritage to all thai people .

Tourist Attraction surrounding Suvarnabhumi Airport

Wat Luang Pho Sothon ( or Wat Sothon Wararam Woravihan)
Pay homage the holy Bhuddha Image Luang Pho Sothon at Wat Luang Pho Sothon, a temple was built in Ayuddhaya Period. Some will pray to have their wishes granted, and those who are successful will return to present offerings by commissioning the dancers who are on hand to perform as a way of showing gratitude. At present, the Ubosoth or main chapel is being rebuilt as the original was in a state of disrepair. The new Ubosoth is in the style of the Rattanakosin Period and completed since 1998. Upon completion, this temple is the largest white marble temple in the world.
Boat Trip along Bang Pakong River

Bang Pakong river originates in the Khorat high plateau and winds through the heart of the town before running into the Gulf of Thailand at Amphoe Bang Pakong. A boat trip along the river can start either from the town market or Wat Sothon, and travellers can go towards Amphoe Bang Khla, a total distance of 25 kms. The trip takes bout 3 hours by long-tail boat. During this trip all of you will be pleased with the exquisite scenery of all 16 tourist attraction along Bang Pakong river.
1.Sri Sothon Army Base
The Gigantic Exquisite Teakwood House was buillt in 1908. It’s the largest teakwood building in Chachoengsao. Today, it is a commanding office of the army base; it’s situated in “Laem Hua Won” peninsula which is related to Luang Poh Puttasothon.

2.Kromkhun Marupongsiripat's Palace (Govenor’s House)
It is considered to be the most valuable historic site formerly; it was a house for Kromkhun Marupongsiripat, brother of H.M. King Rama V, who was the first governor of Chachoengsao province, in the past was called Monthon Prachinburi. It was also a temporaly palace for H.M. King Rama V when visiting Chachoengsao.

3.Ancient Fortress

This historical site is located on Marupong Rd., built in Rama III for protect the enemy and was frequently used to be camp for Ang-Yi rebel. The Original fort’s dimension was 525 meters eastern length and 195 meters width. Many old cannons can now be seen along the wall. When some new official buildings were built, some parts of the walls were pulled down to make space for them.

4.Maruphong Park
This park is in front of a fort. People will come for exercise in the evening and also be place for picnic and fishing. This Pubilc Park is suitable for viewing the scenery of the Bang Pakong River and also Loy Kra Thong Festival arrange at this area every year.

5.The City Pillar Shrine
This shrine was originally built in Chinese Style; it was built in the reign King Rama III in 1834. Now, this was Thai architecture style, a four-sided gable roof, which under renovation by Chachoengsao governor in 1999, It contains 2 city pillars, the one new finish in 1895 and the another old finish In 1834. By the way, then was a construction of spirit shrine to enshrine the divine spirit images too.

6.Wat Pitulatiratrangsarit (Wat muang)

This temple was built in H.M King Rama III time. This was also built at the same time as the City Walls in 1834. Wat Pitulatiratrangsarit was built by craftsmen from the Capital, and its design is very simllar to the style of the pagoda from the Emerald Buddha Temple in Bangkok. They only differ in minor details, originally this temple was called “ Wat Muang” , but in 1908, H.M. King Rama V visited there, and renamed to be “Pituratiratrangsarid Temple” which means “the temple that the king’s uncle built”.

7.Chachoengsao Bridge
The celebrated of 72 years of the King Rama IX Bridge. In the past built in 1954 and the bridge in to dismantle in 1996. Completely finish and reopening ceremony in 1999. In Mueng district has 2 bridges for across Bang Pakong River to Prachinburi, Nakon Nayok and Sakaeo province, the way to Angkor Wat.

8.The King treasuries place
This was built in H.M. King Rama V reign. It was on old cultural market and is used as a commercial center till this day.

9.Ta Khai canal

This canal is connected to Saan Saab Canal in Bangkok, in the past this canal was the main way to Bangkok, H.M. King Rama V once used this canal to travel to Bangkok on Januaray 30, 1907 and on September 20, 1994, and H.R.H. Crown Princess Sirindorn traveled from Saan Saab Canal down to Ta-khai Canal. Today every 20th of September is officially named “The National River and Canal Day”

10.Wat Laem Tai
This temple is one of the most important and respected temples of Chachoengsao, as much as Ta-it Temple, Sothon Temple, Muang Temple, Laam Bon Temple, and Sampatuan Temple etc. the above temples sit on the West side of Bang Pakong River.

11.St. Paul catholic Church
This church is only one temple which located on the East Side of Bang Pakong River, and was built over 100 years ago by Rev. Fr.Gabriel of France came in 1902 and was the first to bring Christianity to the area.

12.The Ferry, and Old Floating Market

In time passed, the dwellers of the city used this area as an exchanged & trading center; farmers from both sides of Bang Pakong River bring their little rowboats to sell. Later on, when land transportation was develop, many preferred the safety of land transportation and so transportation via water lesson and finally come to an end, only the history of this kind of trading remained.

13. St. Anthony Catholic Church
Rev, Fr. Gabriei built the Chapel in 1946, followed by the building of St. Anthony School in 1947 for girl students, and later on, St. Louise School was built to accommodate the boy’s students, there’s also the brass statue of Rev. Fr. Gabrile With full history of the place Written under neat.

14.The Erected Railway Bridge
It is said to be the longest erected Railway Bridge in Southeast Asia, 1,850 m. joining Chachoengsao & Laem Cha Bang Harbor. It was built from April 6, 1981 to October 6, 1984. The distance from the first station till last station (Baan Phu Tar Luang - Pattaya) is 134 km with 2,148.5 millon baht to build.

15.Baan Mai Riverside Market.
The over 100 years old cultural commercial market, you can still see the remains of the old wooden house in the areas. King Rama V visited this riverside market to Wat Chin Prachasamosorn.

Here is the movies location, the well-preserved market offers visitors glimpses of traditional town life and an opportunity to taste a variety of Thai and Chinese delicacies for which the area. Original residents have re-opened their shop houses to trade in goods not just for outsiders, but also local produce to give the market a self-sustaining function.

16.Wat Chin Pracha Samosorn(Wat Leng Hok Yi).

This is another Chinese shrine of Wat Leng Neuy Yee(Yaowarat) in Bangkok, situated on Supakit Rd, near Baan Mai Market. It was built during the reign of King Rama V by the Chinese abbot of Wat Leng Neuy Yee over a century ago. Leng Hok Yee temple is built along the same pattern as the one in Bangkok, the difference being that the Leng Neuy Yee temple is always busy and you seldom get the chance to pray, whereas at the one in Pad Riew you will always find the space to rest to your body and soul.

Highlight of the temple is Buddha images made from the massive paper statue (papier-mâché sculptures); the images were created in China and originally meant for Leng Neuy Yee.

The preserved remains of two former abbots covered in golden leaf. They sit in the posture of meditation; visitors never hesitate to ask for successfully in commercial or business, the God of Luck which asks for good fortune from who carries it in pouch hanging from his side. You have to squeeze the pouch at the bottom three times to drive your luck out of the bag. Then touch your wallet to make sure your luck gets there.

A huge sacred bell. Every inch of the bell is inscribed with prayers in Chinese characters. There is only three of its kind in the world and built especially for illiterate people. Since they can’t read, they can just ring the bell then they can pray for their wish. There is a statue of Guan – In Bhotisattra, the God of Healing, and other Chinese deities in the temple.

Many sacred items in the temple mirror the strong faith of Chinese people in Buddhism.

At the temple you can take a cruise to admire the scenery and landmarks on either banks of the river. Boats leave hourly on weekends and public holidays. The cost is 100 baht for adults and 60 baht for children.

Klong Suan Roi Pee Market
This is situated at the riverbank of Pravet Burirom canal

in Chachoengsao and Samut Prakarn Province. Klong Suan Roi Pee is an ancient market that originates in H.M. King Rama V reign. In times of rapid change, it is a rarity to find ancient communities that have preserved their rich cultural heritage and maintained close ties with temples..
If you are the one who want to remind your childhood , this market can help to transport you back in time to 70s.

Wat Pho Bangkhla

Located 23 kilometers from Chachoengsao , the trees within this peaceful temple are the home for thousands of fruit bats. During the day, they cling upside down off the branches of the trees. At dark, they wake and leave to search for food. In the temple grounds, there is a small stall that sells refreshments.Wat Pho Bangkhla can also be visited by boat.
Wat Bang Phli Yai
Wat Bang Phli Yai Klang is in Bang Phli district in Samut Prakarn. It houses the longest Reclining Buddha in Thailand at 53 metres long. In comparison, the famous Recling Buddha at Wat Pho in Bangkok is only 46 metres long. In addition, this Buddha image is unusual in that you can actually go inside. On the third floor there are paintings on the walls depicting moments from the Buddha's life as well as scenes depicting a Buddhist hell. A rather special shrine inside is for the Buddha's heart.
Crocodile Farm and Zoo
This is located on Taibaan distric in Samut Prakarn province. Samut Prakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo is the the biggest in the world with over 40,000 crocodiles on show including the largest captive crocodile according to the Guiness Book of Records (1989). The crocodile is called Yai and is 6 metres long (19 ft. 8 in.) and weighs 1114.27 kilos (2465 Ib). The farm is really a zoo as there are plenty of other animals to see such as turtle, boa, gibbon, bird , camel, hippopotamus and fish ,etc. It opens everyday from 8.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. and admission fee is 300 baht.

Ancient City
Ancient City or “Muang Boran” in Thai is the world's largest outdoor museum.It is located on Sukumvit road (old route ) in Bang Pu district, Samut Prakarn . Muang Boran is like an open book of history and an open door to the real Thailand. With over 200 acre complex contains scale replicas of palace halls, temples, stone sanctuaries and traditional houses from throughout Thailand. You can also visit several authenticated communities with their inhabitants doing their daily chores and sample villages from all regions of the country.

Erawan Museum
Erawan museum or the three headed elephant is situated in Samut Prakarn (on the way to Pak Nam). It is the most noticeable landmark in that area. The size and the structure attract tons of people to worship it. In fact, it is a museum. Inside the huge three-headed elephant and its round base is a museum, Erawan Museum. The three storeys inside the elephant contain antiquities and priceless collection of ancient religious objects of Kun Lek Viriyapant who is the museum owner. He is also the owner of the Ancient City and The Sanctuary of truth. It started from his friend’s idea of apple-shaped construction, symbol of western religion, inspired him to build this building in the form of Erawan elephant, symbol of eastern religion. Its body made from bronze with pink pedestal rounded base decorated with millions of little tiles. The body is about 29 meters height. The whole height is about 44 meters. The design of all three floors represents three worlds. The lower floor is the underwater world. The upper floor is the earth, Kao Prasumain. The top is the second heaven. Each floor illustrates different kind of objects as follow:
-Lower one demonstrates various antiques and exhibits the aim of the construction and Kun Lek and Kun Pakpein Viriyapant’s biography.

-Upper floor illustrates many elaborate antique arts and objects. This floor’s design was mixed divisibly between western and eastern art’s style. The ceiling was decorated by stained glass by German artist.

- The top one is the body of elephant placed the Buddha’s relics and Buddha images. The wall was ornamented with the exquisite painting of cosmos.

Kun Lek Viriyapant wishes this museum which keeps various priceless ancient objects became worth cultural heritage and it seems that his wish is coming true. Now many people, both Thais and foreigners, are astonished with his idea and attempt. We can say that his last masterpiece isn’t less superior than his Ancient City and Sanctuary of truth. Erawan museum is open everyday from 9.00 a.m.-06.00p.m. Admission fee is 150 baht for adults and 50 baht for children.

Remember that ,even all of those are man-made, it also becomes worth cultural heritage. So, it would be best to keep those area clean and follow the rules of everywhere including not to destroy or pick anything back exept pictures and remembrance .

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