1. Wat Sai and Local Morning Market
Built during the period of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, this temple boasts beautiful architectural features and porcelain mosaic tiles. Part of the temple was once a rest stop for an Ayutthaya king, King Suriyenthrathibodi. You will see the historic wooden structure as well as the local morning market. |
2. Anuwat’s Orchid Farm
In this small orchid nursery, Mr. Anuwat accumulated extensive species of highly prized pure breeds as well as some of the more sorted after hybrid kinds. He first started as an orchid enthusiast and has later gone into the orchid business. Anuwat’s farm is a good place for orchid lovers to learn deeper in this exotic plant. If you would like to bring back some of the special breeds, you can always ask him for a specially prepared glass bottle. |
3. Amita's Cooking School
Situated in a cozy house with an herbs garden right at the canal front, this well-established cooking school is the place for you to learn how to make a course of wonderful Thai dishes. We can stop here for previewing the patio kitchen upon your request. (Please let us know one day in advance, available daily when no cooking class is held.) |
4. Wat Khun Chan
This temple is full of amazingly large size statues, such as images of Buddha in a sitting & reclining meditation post and other deities from Thai mythology. We can stop to take pictures from the canal, although we do not disembark here. |
5. Wat Pa Choeng Lane (Jungle Temple) and Local Traditional House
As seen on “Unseen Thailand” published by Tourism Authority of Thailand, this temple is a hidden gem, and its name in Thai means forest temple in mud. It was built sometime in the Ayutthaya period. Before several reconstructions, it was buried in mud and covered with plants. It is still possible to see the ancient spire of the original temple under water next to the canal during very low tide. |
6. Lat Mayom Floating Market
Lat Mayom, a traditional country style floating market with the thatched roof, is truly owned by the local people. Apart from being a centre of the organic produce, the place is full of local food. Don’t miss the traditional ice cream. You can even try to paddle a boat yourself during the lotus blooming season. There is also a miniature boat museum at the market.
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7. Orchid and Pandan Farms
Orchid and plant exporting is now a big business in Thailand, which is the worlds’ biggest orchid exporter and we’ll take you to visit the farms in the suburbs of Bangkok. They grow different types of exotic orchid right next to the canal. We can sit and relax among the wonderful flowers. |
8. Artists’ House and Old Market Area
This retro riverside market has been revived and transformed into an artists’ gathering place. It is now home to a branched troupe of the famous “Joe Louis” traditional Thai puppet theater. You can enjoy the shows here daily, except Wednesdays and when they are on-tour abroad. Various handcrafts and art classes are also offered.
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