Nakhon Sawan Thailand travel guide and hotels

Gateway to the North, where the main highway divides towards Tak and Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan is a busy commercial centre in one of Thailand's main rice growing regions. It is also the confluence of four waterways, which merge to form the Chao Phraya River.

Bird-watchers congregate at Wat Woranat Banphot, an old temple notable for its replica Buddha footprint, to view birds at the nearby waterfowl park around Bung Boraphet. This lake is Thailand's largest source of freshwater fish.

With its large Chinese community, Nakhon Sawan goes a bit crazy at Chinese New Year, with an immense festival famed throughout the country for its Dragon and Lion Procession, and celebrations that last for days.

Boundary
Nakhon Sawan is situated on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. It has a total area of about 9,597 square kilometers and is 237 kilometers from Bangkok. It borders the following provinces:
North borders Kamphaeng Phet and Phichit
East borders Phetchabun and Lop Buri
West borders Tak
South borders Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, and Lop Buri

The province is divided into 13 Amphoe (districts) and 2 King Amphoe (sub-districts):

1. Amphoe Muang
2. Amphoe Krok Phra 18 kilometers from the city
3. Amphoe Phayuha Khiri 25 kilometers from the city
4. Amphoe Banphot Phisai 35 kilometers from the city
5. Amphoe Kao Liao 20 kilometers from the city
6. Amphoe Lat Yao 40 kilometers from the city
7. Amphoe Tha Tako 50 kilometers from the city
8. Amphoe Chum Saeng 39 kilometers from the city
9. Amphoe Nong Bua 71 kilometers from the city
10. Amphoe Tak Fa 70 kilometers from the city
11. Amphoe Ta Khli 85 kilometers from the city
12. Amphoe Phaisali 65 kilometers from the city
13. Amphoe Mae Wong 94 kilometers from the city
14. King Amphoe Chum Ta Bong 70 kilometers from the city
15. King Amphoe Mae Poen 83 kilometers from the city

Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 (Phahon Yothin Road) to Km. 52 then Highway No. 32 (Asian Highway) past Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Sing Buri, Chai Nat, and Uthai Thani into Nakhon Sawan. The total distance is about 240 kilometers.

Bus
There are several regular and air-conditioned buses running daily between Bangkok and Nakhon Sawan. For more information, please contact the Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit), tel. 66 2279 4484-7 (air-conditioned).

Train
The Northern Line runs many times a day from Bangkok through Nakhon Sawan and ends in Chiang Mai. For more information, please contact the Travel Service Division at tel. 66 2223 7010, 66 223 7020

Boat Races for His Majesty’s Trophy
Boat Races for His Majesty’s Trophy are held annually at the end of the Buddhist Lent on the Chao Phraya River in front of the Provincial Hall. There are also races at temples along the river, such as Wat Ko Hong and Wat Takhian Luan. The races show the unity of the people, as well as the skill of paddlers and boat owners participating.

Chao Pho-Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho Procession Festival
Chao Pho-Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho Procession Festival is a festival of Thais of Chinese ancestry who live in Nakhon Sawan. The festival has been continued since ancient times. It is held during Chinese New Year (around February every year) to bring good fortune. The festival features various processions such as lion parade, dragon parade, angel procession, the goddess Kuan Im procession, and others going along main roads in the municipality. The festival is famous among Thais and foreigners.

The Pimarn Hotel Conveniently located in Nakhon Sawan province, the Pimarn Hotel is three hours north of Bangkok and nestled among the picturesque central plains. Nakhon Sawan's gentle lifestyle offers the travelers a fitting transition between the bustle of Bangkok and Chiang Mai's historic ambiance. (Rooms and rates) Address : 605/244 Asia Highway, Amphur Muang, Nakornsawan 60000

Country Lake Country Lake Nature Lodge is located on the lakeside called "Nam Song" at Payuhakiri District, Nakorn Sawan Province, only 220 km away from Bangkok on the Asian Highway to the North. The area of 70 Rai (28 acres) is surrounded by the beautiful lakes and creeks with comfortable country style cottages. Best nature home to explore Chainat, Uthai Thani and Nakorn Sawan Province and the best hub to combine the great Western Jungle of Kanchanaburi with the charming nature of Northern Thailand. (Rooms and rates) Address : 75 Moo 3, Tambol Namsong, Amphur Phauhakhiri, Nakorn Sawan

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