Samut Songkhram district, Thailand

Places to visit near Amphawa

Amphawa is a town in Samut Songkhram district, Thailand. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit — 22 buddhist sites, 2 forts & heritage, 1 museums and 0 parks. The must-see places are Wat Lat Yai (12 km), Wat Mai Bang Puen (12 km) and Wat Chong Lom Wannaram (14 km).

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Amphawa at a glance

Location
Samut Songkhram district, Thailand
Coordinates
13.4244° N, 99.9569° E
Places within 50 km
31 (31 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Amphawa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Amphawa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Buddhist sites near Amphawa

189 buddhist sites within 100 km of Amphawa. The closest is Wat Lat Yai (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Amphawa

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Amphawa. The closest is Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park (Khao Wang) (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Amphawa

10 museums within 100 km of Amphawa. The closest is Nang Yai Museum (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Amphawa

7 parks within 100 km of Amphawa. The closest is Thawiwanarom Park (70 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Amphawa

5 churches within 100 km of Amphawa. The closest is The First Presbyterian Church of Bangkok (82 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Amphawa

5 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Amphawa. The closest is Masjid Bang Luang (84 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Amphawa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Amphawa
  2. 12 km Wat Mai Bang Puen · Buddhist site, Samut Songkhram
  3. 7 km Wat Rong Khe · Buddhist site, Samut Sakhon
  4. 7 km Wat Nakhok · Buddhist site, Samut Sakhon
  5. 9 km Wat Lat Yai · Buddhist site, Samut Songkhram
  6. 25 km Wat Chong Lom Wannaram · Buddhist site, Samut Songkhram
  7. 14 km Back to Amphawa

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From travellers near Amphawa

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How to reach Amphawa

    All places near Amphawa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Amphawa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites22189Wat Lat Yai (12 km)
    Other attractions629Wat Bang Krachao (35 km)
    Forts & heritage220Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park (Khao Wang) (44 km)
    Museums110Nang Yai Museum (44 km)
    Parks07Thawiwanarom Park (70 km)
    Churches05The First Presbyterian Church of Bangkok (82 km)
    Mosques & dargahs05Masjid Bang Luang (84 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Nakhon Pathom Municipality Zoo (56 km)
    Temples01Vishnu Shrine (87 km)

    Amphawa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Amphawa?

    Wat Lat Yai (Buddhist site, about 12 km), Wat Mai Bang Puen (Buddhist site, about 12 km), Wat Chong Lom Wannaram (Buddhist site, about 14 km), Wat Rong Khe (Buddhist site, about 19 km), Wat Nakhok (Buddhist site, about 21 km), Wat Fung Pracha Thammaram (Buddhist site, about 23 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Amphawa?

    31 places on Spotwander: 22 buddhist sites, 6 other attractions, 2 forts & heritage, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Amphawa?

    Wat Lat Yai, about 12 km by road; Wat Mai Bang Puen (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Amphawa?

    Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park (Khao Wang), about 44 km by road; Phra Ramrajnivet Palace (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Amphawa?

    Nang Yai Museum, about 44 km by road; Thai Human Imagery Museum (59 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Amphawa?

    Start in Amphawa, visit Wat Mai Bang Puen, then Wat Rong Khe, then Wat Nakhok, then Wat Lat Yai, then Wat Chong Lom Wannaram, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Amphawa?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks.

    Towns near Amphawa

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