Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Sri Wichian Chai Chan) at Wat MuangวัดภูเขาทองWat RatchaburanaBan Hun LekWat KamphaengWat Tonson
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Ban Phraek

Ban Phraek is a town in Ang Thong district, Thailand. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit: 46 buddhist sites, 13 forts & heritage and 4 museums. The must-see places are Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Sri Wichian Chai Chan) at Wat Muang, วัดภูเขาทอง and Wat Ratchaburana.

14.6468° N, 100.5762° E

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Within 30 km37 places
Within 50 km102
Must-see23
Notable91
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Sri Wichian Chai Chan) at Wat Muang, Buddhist site near Ban Phraek
Must-see

Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Sri Wichian Chai Chan) at Wat Muang

Buddhist site · 28 km

วัดภูเขาทอง, attraction near Ban Phraek
Must-see

วัดภูเขาทอง

Attraction · 39 km · Ayutthaya

Wat Ratchaburana, Buddhist site near Ban Phraek
Must-see

Wat Ratchaburana

Buddhist site · 40 km · Ayutthaya

Places near Ban Phraek by type

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One day from Ban Phraek

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:51 pm

74 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ban Phraek
  2. Wat KamphaengBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  3. Wat Sai Nikhro TharamBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  4. Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Sri Wichian Chai Chan) at Wat MuangBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  5. Wat TonsonBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  6. Maharat Buddhist Park, Luang Pu ThuatBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ban Phraek
Today’s loopBan PhraekStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ban Phraek?

Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Sri Wichian Chai Chan) at Wat Muang (Buddhist site, about 28 km), Ban Hun Lek (attraction, about 14 km), Wat Sai Nikhro Tharam (Buddhist site, about 15 km), Wat Kamphaeng (Buddhist site, about 16 km), Wat Tonson (Buddhist site, about 17 km), วัดภูเขาทอง (attraction, about 39 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ban Phraek?

102 places on Spotwander: 46 buddhist sites, 31 other attractions, 13 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ban Phraek?

Wat Sai Nikhro Tharam, about 15 km by road; Wat Kamphaeng (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ban Phraek?

Pratu Chai, about 21 km by road; Prang Khaek Historical Shrine (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ban Phraek?

Start in Ban Phraek, visit Wat Kamphaeng, then Wat Sai Nikhro Tharam, then Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Sri Wichian Chai Chan) at Wat Muang, then Wat Tonson, then Maharat Buddhist Park, Luang Pu Thuat, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.