Province of Thailand
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สวนนกชัยนาท
A large bird sanctuary with over 100 bird species, with the largest aviary in Asia. There is also a smaller zoo and freshwater fish aquarium in the area.
วัดปฐมเทศนาอรัญวาสี
Also known as Wat Khao Phlong (วัดเขาพลอง). The temple is located on a hill overlooking Chai Nat. From the top you can see the view of Chai Nat town.
เขื่อนเจ้าพระยา
A great place to view the sunset over the Chao Phraya River.
วัดมหาธาตุ
The temple shares the same name with the famous temple in Ayutthaya. While it is much smaller, it has some beautiful ruins.
วัดโฆสิตาราม
One of the most famous temples in the province, frequented by locals in the area.
บึงกระจับใหญ่
An inland island connected by a wooden bridge with a healthy population of birds in the area. Boat tours around the island are available. Also a major site for Loy Krathong in November.
วัดพระแก้ว
Not to be confused with the more well-known Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok. This temple was built during the Ayutthaya era and was abandoned before being reoccupied again during the Rattanakosin Era. The most famous structure is the Lavo-design pagoda, nicknamed "The Queen of All Pagodas in Southeast Asia".
วัดธรรมามูลวรวิหาร
A Sukhothai-era temple which is accessible by car. However, there is a hill that overlooks the temple and the Chao Phraya River which requires walking up a very steep 565 flight of stairs. At the top there is a path that leads further to shrine of a famous monk from the province. A great place to view the sunset over the province.
Being on the Chao Phraya River, there are many companies in the province that offer boat tours in the late afternoon to view the sunset and see the local livelihoods on the river.
ร้านอาหารต้นตะขบ
A local restaurant famous for its pad thai and freshwater fish, freshly caught from the Chao Phraya River.
ร้านอาหารชมบัว โรงแรมเจ้าพระยาธารา ริเวอร์ไซด์ ชัยนาท
A restaurant located in the Chao Phraya Thara Riverside Hotel. The restaurant has a great view of the Chao Phraya River, serving local food such as river fish.
โรงแรมเจ้าพระยาธารา ริเวอร์ไซต์ ชัยนาท
A hotel right on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the more expensive rooms have a beautiful view of the river especially during sunset. Some nights they offer boat rides in the evening (for an additional fee) including dinner.
ร้านของดีชัยนาท
A local shop that sells various products made in Chai Nat ranging from fruits, rice, soap, honey and other souvenirs.
By bus
Take the hourly air conditioned bus (05:30-17:30) from the Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) on Kamphaengphet Rd to Chai Nat.5 hr to get there.+66 2 5765599, +66 2 9362852-66, or visit .
By boat
Being on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, boat transportation between settlements on the river banks is common. There are companies that offer boat rides along the Chao Phraya River.
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