Saraburi Thailand travel information guide and hotels

Saraburi was most likely built in the mid-16th century, nowadays sitting astride the main route to the Northeast.

The main attraction is Phra Buddha Bat, which houses Thailand's most important Buddha footprint inside a beautiful mondop decorated with thousands of glass pieces. The glittering abode, fine naga staircase leading up to it and the temple next door attract numerous visitors to pay tribute. Outside of the town, Phra Buddha Chai is a shadow of Lord Buddha on a cliff wall within a temple compound.

Muak Lek Arboretum and nearby Chet Sao Noi Waterfall attract many local residents for picnics or to eat at small cafes in natural surroundings. Khao Sam Lan National Park is the nearest to Bangkok. It is a forest area with some beautiful waterfalls and is becoming popular for hiking tours.

Distances from Amphoe Muang to neighbouring Amphoes :
Sao Hai 8 kilometres
Kaeng Khoi 15 kilometres
Chaloem Phra Kiat 20 kilometres
Nong Khae 21 kilometres
Nong Saeng 25 kilometres
Phra Phutthabat 28 kilometres
Wihan Daeng 28 kilometres
Ban Mo 30 kilometres
Muak Lek 38 kilometres
Nong Don 38 kilometres
Don Phut 42 kilometres
Wang Muang 64 kilometres

Distances from Saraburi to neighbouring provinces:
Lop Buri 46 kilometres
Nakhon Nayok 58 kilometres
Prachin Buri 86 kilometres
Nakhon Ratchasima 152 kilometres

Chao Pho Khao Tok Festival
Chao Pho Khao Tok Festival or Chao Pho Khao Tok Procession is an annual festival. The event features the supernatural power performances of Chao Pho Khao Tok and walking on fire, Lo Ko dragon parade, and Chinese opera. Mostly Chinese people, especially the pupils of Chao Pho Khao Tok, will come to join the festival. The event is held from the first day of the waxing moon in the fourth month of the lunar calendar for 4 days at Wat Phra Phutthabat Ratchaworamahawihan in Phra Phutthabat district.

Hae Phra Khiao Kaeo
Hae Phra Khiao Kaeo, or Celebrations of Lord Buddha's Tooth. Buddhists believe that Phra Khiao Kaeo is the tooth of Lord Buddha. The festival is held on the first day of the waxing moon in the fourth month of the lunar calendar. The people of Amphoe Phra Phutthabat will present the tooth that is to be taken from Wat Phra Phutthabat Ratchaworamahawihan Museum and bear it in a procession around the town. They believe that if the procession is held, they will live in wealth and happiness.

Kam Fa Festival
Kam Fa Festival is held on the second day of the waxing moon in the third month of the lunar calendar. The festival features folk entertainments and activities including a pitch and toss game, cockfighting, toasting rice in bamboo, etc. On the third day of waxing moon in the third month of the lunar calendar, people perform merit making and attend sermons, cook and tell stories about ancestors. The festival takes place annually at Tambon Phai Lio, Don Phut district.

Pa Sak Boat Racing Festival
Pa Sak Boat Racing Festival is a major annual regatta that takes place in front of Sao Hai district offices pier on the last Saturday or Sunday of September. Famous boats from all over the country join in the race. This festival preserves local tradition.

Phra Phutthabat Homage-paying Festival
Phra Phutthabat Homage-paying Festival Stems from the time when Lord Buddha's Footprint was found in the reign of King Songtham of Ayutthaya. The mondop was built to cover the footprint. At present, the footprint is situated at Wat Phra Phutthabat Ratchaworamahawihan, Tambon Khun Khon. A large number of Thais and foreigners come to Phra Phutthabat during the event. The event is held twice a year: from the first day till the fifteenth day of the waxing moon in the third month of the lunar calendar totaling 15 days; and from the eighth day until the fifteenth day of the waxing moon in the fourth month of the lunar calendar for 8 days.

Songkran Song Nam Sao Nang Takian Wat Sung
Songkran Song Nam Sao Nang Takian Wat Sung is held annually on April 23 in front of Wat Sung's chapel, Sao Hai district. People perform merit making by pouring water to the elders and to Nang Takian pillar.

Tak Bat Dok Mai
Tak Bat Dok Mai, the Food Offering Festival, is an important event of Phra Phutthabat district. This impressive merit-making ceremony is held to coincide with the start of the annual three-month Buddhist Lent (around June-July) when Buddhist monks must stay in their temples. In the morning, the people will offer food and candles to Wat Phra Phutthabat Ratchaworamahawihan, Tambon Khun Khon, Phra Phutthabat district. They will go to collect a kind of flower called The Flower of Buddhist Lent, to offer to the monks for merit. The herb-like flower has yellow or white colors and is found at a hillside only during the Buddhist Lent period in Saraburi. While the monks come along the passage to bring the flowers to pay homage to Lord Buddha's Footprint, people will wait at the stairs with a bowl of clean water floating Mimusops. They will pour the water onto the feet of the monks and the novices as a means of cleaning ones mind.

Kyo-Un Hotel The largest established luxury hotel, blends the international standards of accommodation with the smiling welcome and gracious service that has long distinguished Thai hospitality. (Rooms and rates) Address : 273/5 Paholyotin Road, Muang , Saraburi 18000

Supalai Pasak Resort Hotel At only 124 kilometers from Bangkok to Saraburi, a riverside awaits you. On 183 rais of the resort's territory, a resort hotel of more than a hundred modern Thai style bungalows with 200 rooms which can accommodate more than 600 guests were built amidst the abundant natural environment. (Rooms and rates) Address : Moo 1 Adireksarn Road, Thaklor, Kaengkhoi, Saraburi 18110

Saipan Resort Here is the perfect place to vacation amidst exquisite natural surroundings... Just an hour's drive from Bangkok, you'll discover an earth paradise with a wide green background of mountains which will inspire you with deep rest and meaningful relaxation. (Rooms and rates) Address : 45 Moo 8, Tambol Mitrapab, Muaklek, Saraburi 18180

Muaklek Paradise Resort Muaklek Paradise Hotel & resort, a perfect place for pure relaxation and pleasure in style of country resort, is situated on 225 rai of land with lush natural surroundings and gorgeous views in Amphur Muaklek, Changwad Saraburi and only 140 km. From Bangkok. The resort can be reached conveniently by cars, buses or trains. For those, who use mobile phones here, can be assured to receive clear signal all the times. (Rooms and rates) Address : 42/2 Moo 2, T. Muaklek, Saraburi 18180

Muaklek Health & Spa and Resort Named as the paradise resort with an area of more than 500 rais. located at the foothill of the famous Kho Yai National Park, surrounded by lush green mountains, lakes, waterfalls. The resort contain more than 10,000 species of plants, flowers and wild birds. This is an ideal for those who enjoy peace, fresh air and nature. (Rooms and rates) Address : 208/1 Muaklek-Wangmuang Road, Muaklek, Saraburi 18180

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