Wat Phra Mahathat, Shadow Puppet Museum & Pak Phanang Scenic Trip

Description

Itinerary

• 08:00 AM – Pick up from hotel in Nakhon Si Thammarat city
• Meet your guide and begin your cultural journey.
• Meet your guide and begin your cultural journey.
• Explore the revered temple, its 77-metre stupa, museum, and Buddha relics.
• Learn about the temple’s long history and its UNESCO tentative list status.
• 10:00 AM – Shadow Puppet Museum (Suchart Subsin House)
• Visit the Nang Talung Museum, discover traditional puppets, see live demonstrations, and learn about Southern Thai performing arts.
• 11:30 AM – Local Lunch in Nakhon Si Thammarat
• Enjoy authentic Southern cuisine (khao yam, gaeng som, fried fish, etc.).
• 12:30 PM – Drive to Pak Phanang (Approx. 45 minutes)
• 13:15 PM – Pak Phanang Old Town & Riverfront Walk
• Explore the town’s waterfront, local market, and colorful Sino-Portuguese buildings.
• 14:00 PM – Pak Phanang Wind Farm Viewpoint
• Visit the iconic giant wind turbines, beautiful coastal views, and photo spots.
• 15:00 PM – Pak Phanang Estuary (Optional: Café by the River)
• Relax at a seaside café or explore the fishing village atmosphere.
• 16:00 PM – Drive back to Nakhon Si Thammarat
• 17:30 PM – Drop-off at hotel