Travel back in time with a visit to this ancient community by Chanthaboon river, where you’ll be amazed by its beautiful colonial architecture and engraved decoration hidden among old wooden buildings. Aside from the history, there are both old and new shops that are great for picking up souvenirs or just taking some cool photos. For food recommendations, taste Pa Tai’s castella cake, Lung Joon’s mung bean cake, Pa Jinda’s rice crackers or indulge in some rocket ice cream. If you have enough time on your hands, spend a night here to fully enjoy the slow lifestyle while staying in the simple accommodation in the heart of the community.
| Morning | Meet in front of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. |
| Admire the magnificence of the gothic cathedral. | |
| Cross the impressive Niramon Bridge over Chanthaboon river. | |
| Take a stroll around the old quarter, looking out for traditional commercial buildings from the Rama V period. | |
| Taste Pa Tai’s castella cake, snacks and rocket ice cream. | |
| Visit Praya Vichayathibodi House, a Penang-style building and former residence of a Chanthaboon nobleman during the Rama V period. | |
| Visit Luang Rachamaitri House, which has now been turned into a small hotel. | |
| Visit the small communal museum. | |
| See Luang Prakob Nitisan’s traditional engraving-decorated houses. | |
| Afternoon | Learn how to make mung bean cake. |
| See how gems are cut and polished and receive one as a souvenir. |
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Approximately 4 hours by car from Bangkok
