saraburi

Saraburi;
Land of living history,

gateway to excitememt



The lands of the Saraburi district
abound with natural and historical resources.

Rich in cultural heritage while embracing
new agriculture and innovation,
Saraburi helps propel Thailand into the 21st century.

With eco-friendly tourism and a clear focus
on the needs of visitors Saraburi offers a rewarding and
very stimulating destination only an hour from Bangkok.

Route: I

Saraburi Pilgrimage - Buddha's Left and Right Footprint

The Buddhist is required to "Make Merit" and one of the ways to achieve this is by Worshipping at the Buddha's image in nine temples within one day.

Saraburi provides an amazing opportunity for Travellers who wish to do the obligatory Buddhist pilgrimage in a wonderful and historic setting. You can Begin at Wat Phra Phuttha Bat, 20 km from Saraburi city to worship the respected "Buddha’s Left Footprint". Ring the hanging bells all around the Buddha before buying a "Teab", or have your existing one stamped at the chapel below.


Continue on to Wat Kao Wong "Narai Cave", a Buddhist Meditation School, then drive to revere the Life-size Solid Gold Buddha at Wat Phayao on the bank of the Pasak River. From there you may travel on to the Buddha’s Relics at Wat Khao Kaew Temple, decorated with a Lanna-Style Stupa, and to Wat Samuhapadisatharam to appreciate the inspiring Mural Paintings.

From there travel to Luang Po Dam at Wat Soong where you can meditate on "Sao Ronghai", The Crying Pillar’s story, from which the district was named. After that drive back to Saraburi city to revere Phra Nirokhantarai, "Guardian of the East", at Wat Sala Daeng and then on to Wat Tam Phra Photisat in Kaengkoy District to see the Carved Bas-Relief from the fifth Century.

Finish the day worshipping the Buddha’s "Right Footprint" at Wat Phra Phuttachai before returning to Bangkok, if you must, with the blissfulness of "Newly Gained Merit".

Route: II

Thai Yuan Life - The charm and heritage of the Pasak River

Pasak River, the river of life for Saraburi’s people, flows through Thai History. In late September the local people stage the annual Long-Boat Racing festival on the river to celebrate its heritage.

You may also like to travel the Cultural Route along the Pasak River either by boat or by land and enjoy an overnight home-stay with Thai Yuan people in the Sao Hai District. The morning market is a perfect place to start the day, get some fresh food and offer merit-making to the local monks.

Later meet village Philosopher Mr. Songchai Wannakul, an original Lanna descendent, at the Thai Yuan Cultural Study Centre and be treated to an amazing history of a region and its people.

At the end of the route, visit the Ton Tan Weaving Center to learn how to weave in the traditional Lanna style and get beautiful ready-to-use native textiles. From there you can travel on to Ban Yang Village to learn the cooking technique of the famous Krayasart or "Sticky Sweet", a delicious Thai dessert enriched with grains.

Enjoy Dinner at Sunset and relax with Thai Yuan traditional performances at the cultural centre and later return to Bangkok, if you must.

Route: III

Farm Tour and Farm Stay - Thailand’s Cowboy Charm

With mountains in the background, the rich and fertile plains of the Muak Lek district present an inspiring vista to the traveller. Here the Thai dairy industry was personally started by the King after a visit to Denmark in the 1960's. Vineyards and ostrich farms jostle for space with dairy cows and horses, grazing blissfully beside fields of sunflowers and travellers are welcomed with a warm smile and generous laughter.

To really appreciate the Thai agricultural way of life farm stays, camping and agro-tourism are recommend and available throughout the year.

The simple agrarian life is fundamental to Thai traditional life and is a great retreat for those wishing to get away from it all. Muak lek is also Cowboy Central in Thailand so you can see horse riding, whipping, and gun spinning, or relax around the campfire at night with the western cowboy style dining.

For locally grown Honey visit the Honey Hut or continue to Yana Farm where visitors can get fresh organically grown vegetables and fruit.

Stop over at Kyusei Agricultural Centre for an information session on toxic-free agriculture then drop by Saraburi Zoo and Crocodile Farm in the Phra Phuttachai where you can buy some of the popular multi purpose crocodile oil before leaving Saraburi with great memories and maybe some souvenirs.

Route: IV

Adventure trips with Jungle, Caves and Waterfalls

Saraburi city is close to the mountain range from Kaeng Koy to Muak Lek and offers an exciting range of activities for families,eco-tourists and adventurers alike. For a unique experience climb to the top of the limestone "Khao phra Phuttha Bat Noi" in Bann Tung Sang Park and trek through the jungle on top of a mountain.

There are excellent opportunities for abseiling and cliff climbing and native herbs and rare plants prosper here. Limestone is the symbol of Saraburi and streams of pure mineral water seep from the porous rock. Here and there wild goats inhabit the caves and native wildlife can be found in its natural environment.

Krok I Dok Waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in the central region and is suitable for adventurous climbers. But for a relaxed family trip visit the famous waterfalls like Muak Lek Waterfall or Chet Sao Noi, there there are lots of fun activities like kayaking, bamboo rafting or even driving ATVs in the jungle.

For a more relaxed style of adventure trek down to the valley and visit the splendid and glittering stalactite cave. Saraburi in summer is such a great option for an adventurous or eco-friendly trip and with less than one hour drive from Bangkok It's one of the must-visit regions in Thailand.