Nakhon Pathom
Things to see and do
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Phra Phutthamonthon
Here you'll find a statue that is both the world's tallest standing Buddha and the world's tallest copper statue. Called Buddha Monthon, it stands 15.88m and looks over a large reservoir. Monthon is set amid well-kept gardens sprawling an enoumous 400ha - a fittingly grandiose setting for such a ... read more
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Sanam Chandra Park
Visitors to Nakhon Pathom might want to come here to relax or exercise during their stay. The park offers a nice retreat from the often noisy streets of the city. This is also a great place if you're travelling with kids and want to keep them amused for an afternoon. Near the enterance is a small ... read more
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Phra Pathom Chedi
London has Big Ben, New York is the Big Apple, and China has the really big wall. But only Nakhon Pathom can lay claim to having the world's largest Buddhist stupa -- impossible to miss -- rising grandly from the centre of town. Originally constructed over 1,000 years ago, it has undergone virtual ... read more
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Sanam Chandra Palace
This is a collection of half-a-dozen or so former residences the Thai royal family had built as getaways from Bangkok. The Chaleemongkolasana Residence is the centrepiece and looks kind of like a medievil castle built by Bavarian midgets. King Rama VI had it built in 1908 and didn't get around to ... read more
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