2025 Ban Pong Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Luang Pho Anothai at Wat Chantharam is a revered Buddha statue respected by locals and tourists alike. It stands out with its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. Luang Pho Anothai is known for granting blessings of health and fortune. Visitors often find peace of mind and good fortune, making it an ideal place for those seeking tranquility and spiritual strength. Highlights of the place: - Luang Pho Anothai, a sacred and revered Buddha statue - Beautiful Thai architecture with intricate details - Peaceful temple atmosphere Location: Bypass Road, Ban Pong Subdistrict, Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi Province 70110 Entrance Fee: Free How to get there: By private car from Bangkok, take Phetkasem Road to Ratchaburi Province. Use the bridge that leads into Ban Pong town. The temple is located at the bridge exit.

Location: Wat Tan Pak Lat, Ratchaburi Atmosphere: This is an ancient temple with a large Buddha statue in the main hall. There is also a shrine dedicated to Mae Nang Takhian and a Takhian tree for worship. The temple is peaceful and quiet. If you are in the area, come and make merit and pay respects. It is a beautiful temple in Ratchaburi province. Coordinates: QVJ3+W7H, Khung Phayom, Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi 70110

The sacred places of Ban Pong District that people believe in, one of which is the Shrine of Mae Beikrai, a source of faith that has been with the people of Ban Pong for a long time, with beautiful and exquisite architecture. In front of the shrine is the Mae Klong River, suitable for relaxing in the evening, feeding fish and enjoying the river view. The people of Ban Pong like to worship and ask for blessings from Mae Beikrai for good luck, prosperity, good health and safety. How to get there: Located about 20 kilometers from Ratchaburi city, accessible by private car. Opening hours: 06.00-18.00 hrs. Open every day. Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xfKapP3xHnLcT7Z47 #Get a discount without relying on luck #Ratchaburi #Ban Pong

The Backyard Garden New Theory Agriculture is an agro-tourism destination in Ratchaburi Province. The Backyard Garden Learning Center is a mixed agricultural garden covering more than 7 rai, owned by Ms. Nongnuch Selaohom, also known as 'Village Chief Jeab', the village chief of Moo 11, Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi Province. This place is a learning area where knowledge comes with fun. An ordinary place where you can learn creative natural experiences. This wonderful area follows the sufficiency economy principles of King Rama IX. You can contact us for study visits at any time. 📍· 19/8 Moo 11, Tha Pha Subdistrict, Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi Province, Tha Pha, Ban Pong, Ratchaburi 70110 ⏰0818535629 Email: nongnuch081570@gmail.com Facebook: Backyard Garden

#HotelReview A riverside resort in Ratchaburi Province, good atmosphere, lots of activities 🏡🏞️🌅 The Antique Riverside Come experience the Mon community lifestyle amidst nature by the river with vintage-style accommodation decorated in a chic and contemporary style. Each room is decorated differently and is inviting to stay in every room. 🏡The one I chose to stay at was “Baan Nakhon Rama Home Theater”, like being in a movie world, relaxing in a chill movie-watching atmosphere. 🎬 In addition, they also have a full range of activities, such as: 🥻Wear local Mon costumes and take beautiful photos📸 🫖🍮 In the afternoon, sip tea and have snacks by the river with the Afternoon tea set 🖌️ Do cool activities and take them home (they have 4 to choose from, I chose to color a Mon girl, so cute) 🍽️Khantoke dinner, watch the amazing sunset 🌅 (The set menu includes Mon pome curry, papaya salad with shredded pork on rice And shrimp with chili and salt) In addition, I also ordered other menus to try and they were all delicious. 🍎 Goodnight fruit served to the room 🍳 And what I really like is the floating breakfast. Take a picture with the blue pool with a cute food set. It's an accommodation with lots of photo spots.📸 This place is both a resort - restaurant - riverside cafe. The Antique Riverside 📍Location: 32, Tambon Nakhon Chum, Amphoe Ban Pong, Ratchaburi Province 📍Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ViLhC ⏰ Riverside cafe & restaurant open every day 08.00-20.00 hrs. 👦🧒 Children stay free 🐶🐱 Pets allowed #TheAntiqueRiverside #TheAntiqueRiverside #RiversideResort #RiversideAccommodation #BanPongAccommodation #RatchaburiAccommodation

#favouriteitinerary Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (commonly called Wat Mangkon) is the most important Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok’s Chinatown. It’s a vibrant and spiritual place, popular among both locals and tourists. What to See & Do: 1. Admire the Architecture – The temple features traditional Chinese-style architecture with intricate dragon motifs and red-and-gold decorations. 2. Pray for Blessings – Many visitors come to seek blessings for prosperity, health, and success, especially during Chinese New Year. 3. Burn Incense & Make Offerings – Devotees light incense, offer food, and pray to deities such as Guan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) and Buddha. 4. Explore the Inner Courtyards – Walk through the temple’s halls, where you’ll find beautiful altars, statues, and murals. 5. Experience Festivals – It’s especially lively during Chinese New Year and the annual Vegetarian Festival when people gather for prayers and ceremonies. Tips for Visiting: Best Time to Visit: Early morning for a peaceful experience, or during festivals for a lively atmosphere. Dress Code: Wear modest clothing (avoid shorts and sleeveless tops). Getting There: Take the MRT to Wat Mangkon Station, which is just a short walk away. #travel #bangkok

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Saran Evening Market.. Ban Pong Walking Street Ratchaburi .. Located along the Mae Klong River, behind the Ban Pong Municipality Community Hall, Ratchaburi Province .. Enjoy a pleasant atmosphere by the river, with a variety of food options including main dishes, snacks, desserts, and fruits. Some stalls offer seating areas for dining. .. There are also various items for sale such as clothes, shoes, gift shops, as well as art, painting, coloring, and affordable second-hand items. .. The prices of food, snacks, and other items sold in the market are reasonable and typical. .. It's an easy and convenient walking street, not crowded, with open and airy surroundings, and not too hot. .. Open every Friday-Saturday-Sunday from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

A super chill cafe by the Mae Klong River, featuring beautiful river views and a peaceful atmosphere amidst lush nature. Perfect for relaxing or sipping coffee while enjoying the view. There are a variety of menus, such as aromatic coffee, homemade pastries, and one-dish meals, along with a photo corner by the river that you shouldn't miss. 🥰🩷✨️ ▶️Travel: - Private car: Set GPS to "Kham Khu Cafe" with convenient parking #Cafe with a cozy atmosphere #Must-visit cafe #Nature cafe #Nature attractions #Ban Pong cafe #Ban Pong #Ban Pong Ratchaburi #Mae Klong River #Ratchaburi cafe

Wat Pho Banlang is an old temple with a peaceful and shady atmosphere, full of the charm of traditional Thai architecture. This temple is outstanding with a beautiful stucco ordination hall and a sacred principal Buddha image inside the ordination hall. Wat Pho Banlang is also a center of the locals' minds, who often come to make merit, worship, and practice Dhamma in a peaceful and cool atmosphere. Highlights of the place * Beautiful stucco ordination hall * Sacred principal Buddha image that is respected by the locals * Shady temple atmosphere, suitable for practicing Dhamma Location: Khung Phiom Subdistrict, Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi Province Opening hours: Open every day Admission fee: How to get there: * Private car: From Bangkok, take Phetkasem Road (Highway No. 4) towards Ban Pong District. Wat Pho Banlang is suitable for those who want peace and quiet and experience the charm of traditional Thai temples, as well as learn about the local culture in the Ban Pong area! #Winter travel destinations

#VisitRatchaburi Take a leisurely walk and see street art in Ban Pong .. Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi Province, a city with a classic atmosphere of old houses .. Street art can be seen all over Ban Pong Market, on various buildings, most of which are classic buildings that are at least 70-80 years old .. Street art here is created by both local artists and artists from various countries, such as Japan, Taiwan, and Italy. Each image is quite large and beautifully matches the building. .. You can walk around Ban Pong Market, eat delicious food along the way, and take cool pictures. .. The buildings with the most street art are around the Chalerm Thongkham Cinema (old cinema) and scattered around other buildings. You can walk around. .. Importantly, there are also images of Nong Mardi and black sparrows here. .. Traveling to Ban Pong is very convenient, whether by private car, public van, or train. It only takes a little over an hour from Bangkok. #StreetArtBanPong

#tripพาบินเที่ยวจีน Coffee Please in the Garden, a riverside cafe in Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi Province. What makes it special is that it is located on the main road to Tha Maka, Kanchanaburi. Simply put, anyone who goes to Kanchanaburi must pass through this place for sure. How could you not stop by? The shop is very cute. It is a white square block by the river with a green lawn in the middle. During this time, it is near the festival, so it is decorated with a Christmas tree. Walking to the back is a small garden where you can walk down to take pictures below. There are small wooden tables by the river for taking pictures. There is also a staircase to the 2nd floor for enjoying the view. The drinks are quite diverse. Looking at it, there should be 40-50 menus. For example, there are a few coffee beans to choose from, as well as a la carte rice menus, fusion, salads, snacks and many more desserts. 🕚 Open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. 🚘 Parking available #placestovisitnearbangkok #travelthailand #travelwithtrip2024 #beautifulphotographplaces #travelthailand #travelthailand #thaitravelthailand #coffee #deliciouscoffee #nicecoffeeshop #GoodCoffeeShare #MustVisitCafe #Trip #CafeWithRelaxingAtmosphere #MinimalistCafe #Dessert #CafeReview #DeliciousShare #PointingOutDeliciousRestaurant #ReviewDeliciousRestaurant

#FathersDayTravel Take your dad to see street art in Ban Pong Market .. Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi Province, an important economic and trade city in the Mae Klong River basin, is a peaceful city with delicious food. .. The Ban Pong community has invited both national and international street art artists to create works on various buildings in Ban Pong Municipality. Each painting is quite large and beautiful. .. Walk around the city, try the food at various restaurants, and enjoy the paintings. It's a great way to exercise. .. Traveling from Bangkok is convenient with vans, buses, and trains. When you arrive, you can walk comfortably. #VisitRatchaburi #VisitBanPong #StreetArtBanPong

#ChristmasCafe 🐦 A cafe in a small town like Ban Pong, Ratchaburi Province. It's so cute. There are both beverages, bakery and food. Now decorated with a Christmas theme, there is a koi pond, birds and cute cats everywhere. The trees and flowers are shady and colorful. There are plenty of photo spots. If you pass Ban Pong, stop by. The atmosphere is great. 🌳 Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 Closed on Tuesdays Location: Ban Pong, Ratchaburi Province #trip #cafe #christmas

Check-in at English Garden Cafe in Ban Pong at 🎈Baannakafe🎈 Location: Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi Province Baannakafe is a cafe decorated in a European garden style, including the building, fountain, and surrounding garden. It gives you the feeling of being in Europe. There are several zones, both indoor and outdoor. When visiting Ratchaburi, stop by to enjoy a relaxing cup of tea or coffee, delicious pastries, and a comfortable atmosphere at Baannakafe. ⏰Opening hours: Wednesday - Sunday 09:00 - 18:00 🎈Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/42Dc1wrRR1nwpPyi7

#100TravelTips #trip #cafe Today, we will take you to a cafe. It is a shady cafe by the Mae Klong River. There is Afternoon Tea and a full range of food and drinks, including an ancient Khantoke set. There are workshops where you can sit and do things like drawing and painting and doing crafts, etc. This place is easy to travel from Ratchaburi city. It takes only half an hour to Ban Pong. Come along the Mae Klong River. 🕰️bOpening hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. #VisitRatchaburi #BanPong

Lykke.coffee.cafe (Lukka Coffee) is a small, charming coffee shop located in Ban Pong, Ratchaburi. There aren't many seating areas, but it has its own unique style. ☎ 081 526 2650 OPEN 8:30 - 16:00 This small café has a backyard garden feel. It's hidden near the San Chao Market in Ratchaburi. The shop may be small, but the taste is not, and the prices are great—every menu item is under 65 baht. It has a slight Japanese vibe, with greenery creating a shady, relaxed atmosphere. It's a simple, comfortable place to have long, casual conversations. Parking is on the street (no dedicated parking).

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck Take the train to find food and take pictures at "Street Art Ban Pong" in Ratchaburi Province. For those without a private car, you can choose to take a van from Bangkok to Ban Pong, but I recommend the train. It only takes a short while to get there. Train No. 255 Thonburi - Lang Suan leaves at 7:20 AM and arrives at Ban Pong at 9:07 AM. #TakeTheTrain #BanPong #VisitBanPong

Located right at the Ban Pong Clock Tower roundabout, the shop is directly opposite the Ban Pong Post Office. It looks so delicious that you have to stop by when you walk past. Everything here is tasty, including fried bananas, fried sweet potatoes, fried taro, turtle egg cakes, banana rice crisps, and even purple sweet potato rice crisps. It's really good. We ordered the sweet and rich fried bananas, not astringent at all. Ordered 20 baht worth and ate to our heart's content.

Connecting journeys from Ban Pong to the yellow bus of Kanchanaburi/Ratchaburi, this small bus line is more than just public transportation. Some people travel for business, some to visit friends and relatives, and many couples have even started their relationships on this bus. For us, it's just a means to get around. This small bus line has been bringing people from two provinces closer together for decades. Enjoy a leisurely ride, and in just an hour, you'll reach downtown Ratchaburi.

Ban Pong's must-visit: Ta Ta Roasted Pork Rice The signature dish features crispy pork with chili paste! The crispy pork skin is thin and crunchy, with a smoky aroma, and the roasted pork is tender. The sauce is perfectly sweet and salty, and there's chili paste on the table, similar to stir-fried chili paste. Eating roasted pork rice with the restaurant's special chili paste is a perfect match. This legendary Ban Pong restaurant often has long lines, but the wait isn't too long if you take it home.

Kanom Kanya, originally a small dessert shop renowned in Ban Pong, is a must-visit for anyone coming to the area. The shop has now expanded into a café by the Mae Klong River, offering convenient parking. This place is incredibly popular, with long lines of customers waiting to buy their treats. Their sweet and creamy toddy palm cake is soft and fluffy, while the crispy nuts are a delightful snack. The Thong Yip, Thong Yod, and Foi Thong are exceptionally smooth and delicate. At the shop, you might even meet Mother Kanya herself, whose joy comes from interacting with customers. She remembers every customer, especially the long-time patrons. Nowadays, when elderly customers can't come themselves, their children or grandchildren come to buy, and Mother Kanya often adds extra treats because she knows what the elders at home like. This bond between the shop and its customers has made it successful without the need for advertising or marketing strategies.

Racha Pork Meatballs is a long-standing establishment in Ban Pong, Ratchaburi, having been in operation for over 30 years. The shop has a loyal customer base, with both old and new patrons frequently visiting. Located on the riverside road by the Mae Klong River in Ban Pong Market, the shop offers a wide variety of menu options. The menu includes homemade pork meatballs in dishes such as Tom Yum with fresh lime, Tom Som, Khae Noodle Soup, rich-flavored Yen Ta Fo, Baked Chicken Rice, Baked Pork Rice, Stir-fried Morning Glory, Tom Som with chili paste, and Tofu Soup stuffed with seaweed. All ingredients are homemade, and the Yen Ta Fo uses a special fermented tofu recipe. 🕰️ Operating Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM 📍 Address: Riverside, Ban Pong

#100TravelTips This restaurant is a must-try. Good prices, delicious food, very large plates. Strong flavors, fresh ingredients, and the best thing is the atmosphere. It's by a large fishing pond. The seats are in private pavilions. The staffs are good at giving advice. It's very chill and the wind is cool. Nam Kiang Din Restaurant 42, Nong Ao Subdistrict, Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi Province Location: Village Alley, end of the alley, Ban Pong, Ratchaburi Open 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, closed every Tuesday #Ratchaburi #RecommendedRestaurant #TellOthersAboutDeliciousFood

Breakfast at the restaurant of The Antique Riverside Hotel is a buffet that you can eat all you want from 8:30 - 10:30. The food is very delicious, clean, with a variety of menus to choose from. The rice soup is very delicious. The staff is good, friendly, and polite. The food is always freshly made, and the vegetables are fresh and clean. Eat breakfast and enjoy the view of the Mae Klong River. It's a pleasure to the eyes and your stomach will be full. Come and stay with us. The price is good. #Mae Klong Riverside #Ratchaburi Accommodation #Visit Ratchaburi #Ban Pong #Breakfast

Saran Evening Market🥯🥑🍿🥘🍤 .. is a walking street market located along the Mae Klong River, behind the Ban Pong Municipal Community Hall, stretching to the back of the Chalerm Phrakiat Public Library in Ban Pong District. .. There are numerous stalls selling a variety of goods, including snacks, fruits, desserts, clothes, and various items, all in a cool atmosphere. .. The ambiance is pleasant, the walk is comfortable, the streets are wide and not crowded, and the prices are affordable. .. Open only on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

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#BeautifulChurch #100TravelTips St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ban Pong .. Established in 1927, Ban Pong began to expand rapidly after the construction of the railway in 1900-1902. Ban Pong was a community that had an advantage over other communities because it was located on the banks of the Mae Klong River. When the railway was completed, Ban Pong began to become an important market for agricultural products from other places and sent them to Bangkok and Malaysia. For this reason, there was an immigration from nearby communities to Ban Pong. Among the immigrants, some were Christians. .. St. Joseph's Church is considered a large Christian community with the largest number of Christians among the churches in the Ratchaburi Diocese. .. The church is built in a modern Gothic style, simple and elegant. Inside, there is only a pulpit and a statue of Jesus Christ. #VisitRatchaburi