Nakhon Si Thammarat is a city located in the southern part of Thailand. It is a province that is full of natural attractions like waterfalls, mountains and beautiful beaches and oceans. It is usually not crowded with tourists so you can make sure to avoid the chaos. A quiet city that nature lovers choose to go and explore interesting attractions. So in our lists, we have compiled 20 attractions in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Let’s get started by booking a cheap flight to Nakhon Si Thammarat from Bangkok with Traveloka. With a unique function called ‘Price Alerts’ that will help you compare the price of tickets from each airline. Then you can book the flight with the cheapest and really worth your money.

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First place you should visit in Nakhon Si Thammarat is the famous Khiri Wong Village. A landmark of the city that is famous for nature and good weather. The village is located among the mountains. You can go explore the neighbourhood with just your bike. Surrounded by forests, cool rivers and friendly locals is really something.

Opening Hours:Everyday, 24 hours

Another classic check-in of the city for tourists. It used to be a wall to protect the city from many wars and has become an important place of the city. Tall, ancient walls made with red bricks are famous spots for taking some photos.

Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours

When visiting Nakhon Si Thammarat, don’t forget to visit this important temple too, one of the ancient and sacred temples of the city. You will spot the big and all-white pagoda in the middle. This main Buddhist temple was built in the past hundred years ago and has been restored from time to time.

Opening Hours: everyday 08.30 - 16.30.

The market is located next to the river, full of shops and restaurants along the way. Experience and try some local foods available here in the market or eat some Thai desserts that you might have never seen before.

Opening Hours: Every Sunday 14.00 - 21.00 น.

Next is the nature attraction of this city. Krung Ching Waterfall is a waterfall surrounded by forests. Tourists get to be refreshed and feel relaxed in this area. There are 7 levels of waterfall while the highlight is no. 2 with the most beautiful scenery. But be careful when you walk up from a steep and high cliff.

Opening Hours : Everyday 08.30 - 16.30 น.

The famous national park of Nakhon Si Thammarat. The beach is stretched into the sea with pine trees growing as a forest. The Park is big with lots of bays to visit. You can go diving to see a beautiful underwater world or just relax on the white sand beach. The forests are also full of wildlife – with birds, gibbons and many more.

Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours

Next place is also another national park with more than 570 sq. Meters. Within this park, there is a mountain called Khao Luang which is also the highest mountain in South Thailand. With lots of waterfalls, forests and rivers, this place is a home to various wildlife from deer and boar to even leopard and tiger. You can also stay for a night in the park in a camping ground area.

Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours

Another popular temple for the locals and tourists from other provinces. Even though this temple has been built for a thousand year but it is not really famous. However, it had been renovated with a statue of a 10 years old boy (Ai Khai). Locals then start coming here and pray for the blessing.

Opening Hours Everyday 08.00 - 18.00

A chic and cool place to check-in and take some pictures. A nature-made canyon with a lake in the middle. It is a bit hot during the day so we recommend you to take an umbrella or a hat.

Opening Hours :Everyday, 24 hours

Let’s get back to the beach with Sichol Beach. Beautiful beach with white sand and blue ocean to let you relax to your heart's content. Take a break here for a while and stay for a night with lots of hotels and accommodation for you to choose from.

Opening Hours :Everyday, 24 hours

A Buddhist attraction in Nakhon Si Thammarat with lines of various Buddhist statues. Lots of photographers love to visit this place especially during the sunset because it creates a beautiful landscape. Try walking along to feel the peacefulness from this place.

Opening Hours :Everyday, 24 hours

Let’s travel to another natural attraction like this Khao Wang Thong Cave. This highlight spot of Nakhon Si Thammarat that welcomes all the tourists to sightseeing different shapes of rocks. Those who love a bit of adventurous trip should not miss this place.

Opening Hours :Everyday 09.00 - 16.00

After visiting Khao Wang Thong Cave, you can move to this waterfall near the cave. Feel refreshed with the coolness from the air and water. The 10-tier waterfall allowed visitors to swim in the water only for 3 tiers. Go for a walk in the pathway and explore nature and forests too.

Opening Hours :Everyday 09.00 - 17.00

Sea fog is not only visible in the north but it is also possible to watch the fog in the south too! You better stay for a night and choose to camp so that you can go watch the sea fog in the early morning. Go camping and have breakfast with a spectacular view.

Opening Hours :Everyday 07.00 - 18.00

An unseen island located in the southern part of Thailand. A small island with interesting highlights! On this island, there is a freshwater pond with a shape of footprint and it has become a legend for the locals. You can go pray for some respect at the statue of Buddhist monk, who people believe to be the owner of that footprint.

Opening Hours :Everyday, 24 hours

Another important and famous hot spot of the city, Talumphuk cape is the place with a highlight of crescent-moon shaped beach with pine trees along the way. There is a community of Chinese-Muslim on this island. This place had been attacked by the hurricane directly and now the locals are helping to restore the place.

Opening Hours :Everyday, 24 hours

The sacred city pillar shrine of Nakhon Si Thammarat city is very important to the locals. There are many stories of how sacred the place is so people will come and pray respect and in return give blessings and good fortunes. The buildings are made in all-white which are very attractive.

Opening Hours :Everyday 08.30 - 17.30

Within 18 acres of this temple, there are many Buddhism buildings and statues for you to come and pay respect. In this temple you will spot a big reclining buddha statue along with all-white pagoda. There is a glass coffin with a body of a sacred monk, which has turned and become hard like a rock, making it more sacred in the eyes of the locals.

Opening Hours :เปิดทุกวันตั้งแต่ 08.30 - 17.00 น.

A quiet, peaceful and not really crowded beach. So you can make sure to get the best rest and feel relaxed. Perfect for camping privately with a view of the calming ocean and white sand beach. With shallow water you can do snorkelling and visit the underwater world.

Opening Hours :Everyday, 24 hours

Last but not least, Bannang Thalung Suchart is a house of southern art play. A shadow play with delicate and detailed puppets with unique characteristics, it really requires a lot of skill to create and play. The house is opened to tourists to learn and understand about this shadow play.

Opening Hours :Everyday 09.00 - 16.00 น.

And that’s all of the 20 spots in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Full of natural attractions, a bit of cultural spots and we get to explore this interesting city. If you feel inspired and interested in these places, start planning your trip and book a cheap flight directly to Nakhon Si Thammarat now! Go on an adventure and forget about city life.