Ratchaburi district, Thailand

Places to visit near Ratchaburi

Ratchaburi is a town in Ratchaburi district, Thailand, home to about 92,448 people. Within 50 km by road there are 24 places to visit — 19 buddhist sites, 0 forts & heritage, 0 museums and 0 parks. The must-see places are Wat Mahathat Worawihan (2 km), Wat Nong Hoi Phra Aram Luang (12 km) and Wat Chong Lom Wannaram (23 km).

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Ratchaburi, Thailand
Ratchaburi, Ratchaburi district, Thailand. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ratchaburi at a glance

Location
Ratchaburi district, Thailand
Population
about 92,448
Coordinates
13.5367° N, 99.8171° E
Places within 50 km
24 (24 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 Ratchaburi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ratchaburi: 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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Things to see near Ratchaburi, by type

Buddhist sites near Ratchaburi

187 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ratchaburi. The closest is Wat Mahathat Worawihan (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Ratchaburi

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ratchaburi. The closest is Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park (Khao Wang) (62 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ratchaburi

11 museums within 100 km of Ratchaburi. The closest is Thai Human Imagery Museum (62 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ratchaburi

7 parks within 100 km of Ratchaburi. The closest is Thawiwanarom Park (78 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Ratchaburi

5 churches within 100 km of Ratchaburi. The closest is The First Presbyterian Church of Bangkok (94 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ratchaburi

4 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ratchaburi. The closest is Masjid Bang Luang (95 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ratchaburi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 106 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ratchaburi
  2. 2 km Wat Mahathat Worawihan · Buddhist site, Ratchaburi
  3. 11 km Wat Nong Hoi Phra Aram Luang · Buddhist site, Ratchaburi
  4. 39 km Wat Mai Bang Puen · Buddhist site, Samut Songkhram
  5. 6 km Wat Lat Yai · Buddhist site, Samut Songkhram
  6. 25 km Wat Chong Lom Wannaram · Buddhist site, Samut Songkhram
  7. 23 km Back to Ratchaburi

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From travellers near Ratchaburi

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How to reach Ratchaburi

    All places near Ratchaburi by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ratchaburi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites19187Wat Mahathat Worawihan (2 km)
    Other attractions430Wat Don Khanak (40 km)
    Forts & heritage021Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park (Khao Wang) (62 km)
    Museums011Thai Human Imagery Museum (62 km)
    Parks07Thawiwanarom Park (78 km)
    Churches05The First Presbyterian Church of Bangkok (94 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Masjid Bang Luang (95 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Nakhon Pathom Municipality Zoo (50 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Khao Phu Rang (82 km)
    Temples01Vishnu Shrine (97 km)

    Ratchaburi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ratchaburi?

    Wat Mahathat Worawihan (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Wat Nong Hoi Phra Aram Luang (Buddhist site, about 12 km), Wat Chong Lom Wannaram (Buddhist site, about 23 km), Wat Mai Bang Puen (Buddhist site, about 29 km), Wat Lat Yai (Buddhist site, about 33 km), Wat Rong Khe (Buddhist site, about 34 km).

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

    24 places on Spotwander: 19 buddhist sites, 4 other attractions, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ratchaburi?

    Wat Mahathat Worawihan, about 2 km by road; Wat Nong Hoi Phra Aram Luang (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ratchaburi?

    Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park (Khao Wang), about 62 km by road; Phra Ramrajnivet Palace (64 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ratchaburi?

    Thai Human Imagery Museum, about 62 km by road; Nang Yai Museum (62 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ratchaburi?

    Start in Ratchaburi, visit Wat Mahathat Worawihan, then Wat Nong Hoi Phra Aram Luang, then Wat Mai Bang Puen, then Wat Lat Yai, then Wat Chong Lom Wannaram, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ratchaburi?

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

    Towns near Ratchaburi

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ratchaburi’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ratchaburi on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.