Located on Highway 325 (Samut Songkhram - Bang
Phae) 34-35 km Tambol Bang Chang is an ancient temple along with
Klong Amphawa continued Klong Phe Rok. This temple built since
the late Ayutthaya period.
This park was built under the project to honour
King Rama II, run by the King Rama II Phraboromrachanusorn
Foundation under royal patronage. It is built to commemorate his
great patron to the arts and culture, which become a national
heritage. Phra Rajsamutmatee, the abbot of Wat Amphawan
Chetiyaram, offered the area of 11 Rais (4.4 acres) for the
construction of the park. This area was very important because
it was a royal birthplace King Rama II.
Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram is located
near King Rama II Memorial Park. This temple belongs to the Bang
Chang family. It was constructed by Princess
Phrarubsirisopharkmahanaknari, the mother of Queen
Amarintharamat. The area behind this temple was the residence of
Luang Yokkrabat and Khun Nak. It is believed that area about the
position of the chedi at present of Wat Amphawan is the place
where Khun Nak gave birth to a son (Khun Chim) who later became
King Rama II.
Amphawa Floating Market
Located near Wat Ampawan Chetiyaram Amphawa Floating Market open
every Friday, Saturday and Sunday During the evening period from
15:00 to 21:00 am
The
Bencharong House is located on Samut Songkhram - Bang Phae Road.
This is where beautiful Bencharong crockery that represents the
exquisite craftsmanship and the beauty of Thai Art, are
produced. The Bancharong crockery is suitable for household use
as well as for house decoration. Visitors could see the
Bencharong crockery production process.
Wat Khao Yee San is an old temple. It is believed
to have been constructed in late Ayutthaya period. The
interesting attraction is a boat shaped building (Wihan)
situated on top of the mountain. There, enshrined, are the 4
traces of Lord Buddha’s Footprints. The Mondop and wooden doors
are of a supreme craftsmanship. There also is Luang Pho Poo Pu
Sriracha Shrine, which is highly revered by all. The worship
fair of Luang Pho Poo Pu Sriracha is held annually in the middle
of November.
This temple is located on the bank of Mae Klong
River, on the west side of the end of Phrachachuen canal’s
mouth. It is accessible by boat from Wat Amphawan pier or King
Rama II Memorial Park pier. An interesting attraction in the
temple is the Kudee Thong (golden hermitage). According to a
legend, Khun Nak’s millionaire father asked the abbot of Wat
Bang Li to foretell Khun Nak’s fortune. The abbot predicted that
Khun Nak would become a Queen. Khun Nak’s father then vowed that
he will build the golden hermitage for Wat Bang Li if the
prediction came true, hence the reason for the name of Wat Ban
Li Kudi Thong. Later, Wat Bang Li was flooded and part of the
land was gouged out by water, so the KudiThong was taken down
and reconstructed at this temple.
The Tha Kha floating market takes place on the
2nd, 7th, 12th days of both the waxing and waning moon of the
lunar calendar, and also operates on every Saturday and Sunday
from 6.00 a.m. to noon. This is a rendezvous of vendor boats
that carry local food, vegetable, and fruit for selling. Boat
rental services are on offer for travelling to the villages and
fruit orchards around Tha Kha Floating Market. Visitors wishing
to go the Tha Kha Floating Market can go by car, taking the
Highway No. 325 (Samut Songkhram - Bang Pae), take a right turn
at Km. 32 and proceed for another 5 Kilometres You can also take
the local buses servicing the Mae Klong – Damnoen Saduak Route
and the Tha Kha - Don Sam Route from the market in town in front
of the Thai Military Bank.
