Route 2 ( About 5 hrs )
Travel time from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Khlong Suan Market, Amphoe Bangbo, Samut Prakan Province: 40 minutes
Spend the next 1 hour at Khlong Suan Market.
This old market, which dates back over a century, straddles the two neighbouring provinces – Chachoengsao and Samut Prakan. The market is famous for the delicacies it offers such as braised duck, Chinese sausage, traditional coffee, and Thai sweets. Enjoy the picturesque view of houses along the canal and observe the communal way of life.
Travel time from from Khlong Suan Market to Wat Sothorn Vararam Voraviharn situated in the provincial centre of Chachoengsao Province (Amphoe Mueang):
30 minutes
Spend 20 minutes at Wat Sothorn Vararam Voraviharn temple.
Pay homage to Luang Pho Sothon, a sacred Buddha image highly revered by local residents as well as visitors from out of town. Constructed with marble, the temple was built at a total cost of 2,500 million baht.
Spend the next 30 minutes on a cruise along the Bangpakong River. See the way of life along the river, learn about the history of the Bang Pakong River, and take photos of Wat Sothorn Vararam Voraviharn as a momento of your trip.
Travel time to Ban Mai Market: 30 minutes
Ban Mai Market is a 100 year-old market on the bank of the Bang Pakong River. Quench your thirst with refreshing fragrant young coconut juice. With dozens and dozens of food vendors, shop-house stalls serving up tempting local delicacies, savoury dishes as well as desserts, you’re spoilt for choice for lunch.
Travel time to Wat Chin Pracha Samosorn shrine: 30 minutes
 Luang Pho To
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Stop at Wat Chin Pracha Samosorn, a Chinese shrine, to pay homage to the God of Luck and at Wat Uphai Phatikaram temple to pay homage to Luang Pho To, one of the three highly respected images in Thailand.
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Travel time from Chachoengsao Province back to Suvarnabhumi Airport: 40 minutes
