FESTIVALS
Makha Purami Si Prachin Festival
The festival is held annually on Makha Bucha day at Wat Sa Morakot, Amphoe Si Mahosot. Some religious ceremonies were held for the celebration of the biggest and oldest pair of the Lord Buddha’s footprints.
Bang Fai Procession
Normally organized on Wisakha Bucha Day at Wat Maha Phot, Si Mahosot, this spectacular procession is being held to celebrate Bang Fai or the northeastern rocket.
Agricultural and Prachin Buri Products Fair
Being held during May –June every year in front of the City Hall, many fruits and agricultural products are on sale. Also, exhibitions, and activities related to agriculture are being held.
Traditional Boat Race Festival
Every year in the second week of September, on the bank of Bang Pakong River in front of Amphoe Mueang Office, the festival features long boats and local boats to compete for the Princess Sirindhorn’s Trophy.
Loi Kratong Festival
Held on the full moon night in November in front of the city’s auditorium, the festival highlights many activities, including contests of Nang Nopphamat, and Kratongs.
Week of the Rafting at Kaeng Hin Phloeng
Held during September to October every year at Khao Yai National Park Ranger Unit 9, Na Di, the competition in white rafting is organized at economy price but enjoyable and exciting.
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Welcome to Prachin Buri
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand
General
Prachin Buri used to be a very prosperous town with beautiful waterfalls and canals which are very popular among nature adventurers.
In the old days, Prachin Buri had a long history of civilization of about 800 years ago, since the Dvaravati period. The ruined town of “Mueang Si Mahosot” at Tambon Khokpip, Amphoe Mahosot was discovered. At Ban Khok Kwang, Amphoe Si Mahosot, east to Mueang Si Mahosot, there was an ancient community at the same period as Muang Si Mahosot .
Through the traces of the ancient towns, there were discoveries of historical venues that were used for religious purposes and historic materials such as Buddha images, earthenwares, and pottery. It was also recorded that the center of civilization has been moved to the present coast of the Bang Pakong River. There were many administration alterations, from town to Monthon, and Changwat (Province) at present.
Geographical Location
In general, Prachin Buri has plain areas and highlands. There are hills and mountains in the north adjacent to Dong Phaya Yen Mountain ranges. In the south and east, there are plains and forests. Low-lying plains suitable for agriculture are in the west of the province
Climate
Prachin Buri has an alternative climate of both dry and damp. Tropical rain in the southeast monsoon season causes damp and rain throughout the season. Northwestern wind in cool season causes dryness. There are 3 different seasons: rainy, during June – October ; cool, during November - February; and dry, during March - May. The average temperature of the year is approximately 27 - 30 degree Celcius or 83 - 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
Attractions
Bamboo Garden
Bamboo Garden Supervised by the Department of Corrections, the garden is located in Tambon Noen Hom with the area of about 300 Rai. This place has the collection of various kinds of bamboo to study. From Highway No.33, turn left at Noen Hom Intersection to Highway No.3077 (Noen Hom - Khao Yai) for 11 kilometres or 20 kilometres from town.Huai Kasian Waterfall It is located about 15 kilometres from Prachin Buri town. At 166th kilometre, in Ban Khon Khwang, Tambon Dong Khilek. Turn left for about 4 kilometres to the waterfall.
Chakkraphong Reservoir
Chakkraphong Reservoir The reservoir is an earth dam of 16.50 metre high and 740 metre long. From Noen Hom Intersection, turn right to Highway No. 33 for about 3 kilometres, turn left at the sign to the reservoir, between 160th-161st kilometre, for about 2 kilometres. From the entrance to the reservoir on the left, there is a 9 kilometre road to the top of the mountain to view the scenic atmosphere. At the 6th kilometre, there is a wonder hill for about 150 metres. If you stop your car, leave it at the neutral gear, your car seems to run up hill because of illusions effected by the surroundings.
Chao Phraya Abhaibhubate Building
Chao Phraya Abhaibhubate Building The building is located in Chao Phraya Abhai bhubate Hospital on Prachin Anuson Road. It was constructed by the budget of Chao Phraya Abphaibhubate in 1909 as a residence for King Rama V on his royal visit to Prachin Buri. Its architecture is a 2-storey Renaissance building with the front porch featuring a central dome. Floral design ornated the outside walls, doors and windows. The inside is decorated in a western style.
Heo Narok Waterfall
Heo Narok Waterfall Located on Prachin Buri - Khao Yai Highway, this waterfall is a part of Khao Yai National Park, which covers the area of Prachin Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Saraburi. It is a gigantic and beautiful waterfall with 60 metres in height and steep cliff. You can travel from Prachin Buri town via Suwannason Road to Noen Hom Intersection or Naresuan Circle, turn left to Highway No.3077. At the 24th kilometre turn right to the waterfall. From the parking area, visitors have to walk for 1 kilometre. There is a walkway from upper level down to lower level for a better and more beautiful view.
Khao Ito
Khao Ito Waterfall This waterfall in Tambon Dong Khilek is a popular tourist attraction which run through rocks at different levels. Only during the rainy season that there is water. Surroundings are full of forests. The waterfall is on the same route to Chakkraphong Reservoir but is 700 metres further.
King Naresuan the Great Shrine
King Naresuan the Great Shrine Located at Noen Hom Intersection, 8 kilometres north to Prachin Buri by Highway No.320, this shrine houses the image of King Naresuan the Great in a standing position to commemorate his camping at Prachin Buri on the way from Ayutthaya to Cambodia. People in Prachin Buri and nearby provinces normally pay respect to this shrine.
Prachin Buri Cultural Center
Prachin Buri Cultural Center Situated on the coast of Bang Pakong River and Prachin Anuson Road, near Amphoe Mueang’s auditorium, this center was built in the reign of King Rama V. Its architecture is a mixture of Thai and western style. The Department of Fine Arts has registered this place as an ancient site and has renovated as the Cultural Center to display documents, ancient materials, utensils used for the history, tradition and culture of the local people.
Prachin Buri Province in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand has set up the Tourist Information Center at this Cultural Center to provide information of Prachin Buri and other tourist attractions. The center provides service during 08:30 - 16:30 hrs. except on public holidays.
Prachin Buri National Museum
Prachin Buri National Museum Located about 200 metres at the back of Prachin Buri City Hall, this archeological museum is set to be the center of artefacts in 7 provinces: Prachin Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Chacherngsao, Chonburi, Chantaburi, Trad, and Rayong. The Museum displays important artefacts discovered from ancient cities in Davaravati Period. Thai arts in various periods were also displayed for comparative study, including artefacts found under sea water from Koh Kram, Chonburi. Moreover, the temporary exhibition at special occasions has been on display. The Museum service hours are during 09:00 - 16:00 hrs., everyday except special holidays. The admission fee is 30 baht. More details are available at Tel: 0-3721-1586.
Than Rattana Waterfall
Than Rattana Waterfall Located in Tambon Noen Hom with the distance about 100 metres from Noen Hom - Khao Yai Highway, and about 25 kilometres from Mueang District Office, this waterfall has plenty of water during the rainy season.
The Department of Fine Arts
The Department of Fine Arts has registered the building as the ancient venue. There is also, the Abhaibhubate Traditional Medicine Museum which is the center for collection of Thai traditional books, herbs, medicine, and local medicine. Therefore, this place is also a study center for the research and dissemination of knowledge on local people’s lifestyle related to local herbs and medicine.
Wat Bot
Wat Bot This temple is located on the west of town, on Bang Pakong River coast. Starting from Thetsaban Damri Road to Suwinthawong Road (Highway No.319), go straight to Highway No.3071 for 4 kilometres. There are 3 Buddha images along the coast named Phra Siri Mongkhon Nimit, the walking Buddha; Phra Sapphasit Nawa, the sitting Buddha; and Phra Maha Chin Saiyat, the reclining Buddha. The atmosphere in the temple is quiet and very shady.
Wat Kaeo Phichit
Wat Kaeo Phichit The temple is located on the right coast of Bang Pakong River in Prachin Buri Municipal Area, 2 kilometres east to town. Being an old and major temple, the place was built in 1879 by a Prachin Buri millionaire. In 1918, Chao Phraya Abhaibhubate (Chum Aphaiwong) constructed a new chapel (ubosoth) which had an architectural design of mixed arts styles of Thai, Chinese, European, and Cambodian. The significant attractions are the Ramayana mural paintings on the exterior of the chapel, while the interior are ornated by the paintings of the legend in Buddhism by the royal artists of King Rama VI. In front of the chapel is a concrete building with the style of Greek or Roman dome. Moreover, within the compound, the temple also features a holy scriptures library, and 3- facet meeting hall (sala) at the pier with shaded atmosphere.
Wat San Si’s Bird Park
Wat San Si’s Bird Park Being in Tambon Wat, the park is the place for various kinds of thousands birds. The best season to watch the birds is during July to April. The accessibility to the park is by using the same road to Wat Bot but taking the right turn at the intersection. The park is 18 kilometres from town.
Transportation
Bus
By bus: Regular and air-conditioned buses leave from Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal everyday. For more details, call 0-2936-2852 - 66. There are 2 routes:
Bangkok - Hin Kong - Nakhon Nayok – Prachin Buri by 1st class air-conditioned bus No.58, 59, from 05:00 to 21:00 hrs., leaves every 25 minutes. The fare is 85 Baht.
Bangkok - Ongkarak - Nakhon Nayok – Prachin Buri by 1st class air-conditioned No.920, 3 times a day, at 05:00, 10:00, and 17:00 hrs. The fare is 75 Baht.
Car
By car: There are many routes from Bangkok.
Using Phahonyothin Highway, to Rangsit, and keep left to use overpass to Highway No.305, parallel to Khlong Rangsit, pass Ongkarak of Nakhon Nayok. Then use Highway No.33 (Nakhon Nayok – Prachin Buri), turn right at Samyaek Nong Cha-om at Km.155 to Highway No.319 to Prachin Buri. Total distance is 136 kilometres.
Using Phahonyothin Highway (No.1) to Wang Noi of Ayutthaya, turn right at Km. 90 to Highway No.33 pass Wihan Daeng of Saraburi, and Nakhon Nayok, turn right at Samyaek Nong Cha-om at Km.155 to Highway No.319 to Prachin Buri. Total distance is 164 kilometres.
Using Highway No.304 pass Chacherngsao, Phanom Sarakham, turn to Highway No.319 pass Si Mahosot, to Prachin Buri. The total distance is 158 kilometres.
Train
By rail: There is railway service from Hua Lam Pong Railway Station in Bangkok to Prachin Buri everyday, 7 times at 06:00, 08:05, 09:40, 11:25, 13:10, 15:10, and 17:25 hrs. For more details, contact Travel Service Unit of Sate Railway of Thailand at 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020.
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