Sawasdee! Meet our Guide at your hotel in Surat Thani for a day city tour at Surat Thani.
Arriving at Chaiya National Museum. The museum consist of two buildings featuring prehistoric and historic artifacts in the vicinity, local handicrafts and a shadow puppet. Artifacts displayed are from the Dvaravati, Lop Buri, Sukhothai and Ayutthaya eras.
Visit Phra Borom That Chaiya, located approximately 4 kilometers northeast of Suan Mok or about 54 kilometers north of the provincial capital, this ancient Chedi is home to Buddha relics highly reserved by local residents where sculptures and Buddha images can be seen in the courtyard. The restored Phra Borom That Chaiya is a fine example of Srivijava’s influence on religious architecture and is believed to be built over 1,200 years ago.
After explored we alight for lunch, after lunch we visit Hot spring. Hot springs are sacred water. The king of those days built a pool for bathing.
Then we visit Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram. The modern forest monastery is founded by Ajahn Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, one of Thailand’s most famous monks of Thailand. With a serene ambience, it is perfect for meditation with the temple itself a combination of natural sandy grounds and rocks with trees. Buddhadasa Bhikkhu’s teachings combine Zen, Taoism and Christian elements with Theravada Buddism. The main attraction here is the Spiritual Theatre which features drawings, art works, objects and poems related to the teachings in the temple. A diverse collection of Thai, Egyptian, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Tibetan and European murals and sculptures can also be found here.
Visit Khao Tha Phet viewpoint. A viewpoint overlooking the city of Don.
Before leaving, we visit Phra That Sri Surat, is considered the first Bethel. The villagers have joined together to create. To be holy in Surat Thani.
Return to your hotel in Surat Thani.