Tired of Bangkok? Head to Pak Kret for a taste of small-town life.

Nonthaburi is a province in central Thailand, located on the left bank of the Chao Phraya River, 13 km south of Bangkok. Pak Kret is a district in Nonthaburi, located in the west of the province. Here are some tourist attractions in Pak Kret: - Wat Prasat: Located in Bang Kruai, this temple features exquisite architecture in the Ayutthaya style. The arches and walls of the Buddha hall are decorated with beautiful reliefs, making it a popular place for archaeology students to study and observe. - Wat Ku: Located in Pak Kret, this temple was built when King Taksin led the Chinese refugees to this area during the Thonburi period. It features Mon-style architecture. - Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat: Located in Mueang Nonthaburi, this temple was built by King Rama III, who converted a fortress built during the Ayutthaya period into a temple and dedicated it to the Queen Mother. The doors, windows, and walls of the temple are decorated with beautiful reliefs. - Wat Chomphuwek: Located in Mueang Nonthaburi, this temple features a Mon-style stupa and beautiful murals in the Buddha hall. - Wat Chomphutthanaram: Located in Pak Kret, this is a famous contemporary site for promoting Buddhist teachings in Thailand. - Wat Khema Phirataram: Located in Mueang Nonthaburi, this temple was built during the Ayutthaya period and renovated during the reigns of King Rama II and King Rama IV. - Bang Pakong River: This river is about 230 km long. Visitors can take a boat ride from the city to enjoy the scenery along the river. The final stop is Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai, which features a large tree inhabited by many bats. - Museum of Anthropology: Located next to the old provincial office in Mueang Nonthaburi, this museum was built in 1961 and is the first anthropology museum in Thailand. It displays many cultural relics and antiques. - Wat Mon: Located in Pak Kret, this temple features Mon-style architecture and houses a marble reclining Buddha statue, as well as beautiful murals and reliefs. - Mon Pottery Village: Located in Pak Kret, this is a Mon settlement that still retains its unique cultural customs. The main occupation here is the production of various ceramic products, which are quaint and charming. Visitors can tour the village and purchase ceramics. - Suan Thon Nae: Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Pak Kret, this is a beautiful garden full of flowers and trees, with Thai and Mon-style buildings. - Suan Thon: Located near the market in Pak Kret, this is a botanical garden with beautiful scenery.