RiderLogTemples Beyond the City
Short rides out of Bangkok. Mon river communities, a leaning prang, a Buddha in sunglasses, and coastal heritage reached through mangroves. Here is a taste of the 14 places in this collection.
Wat Sam Khok
Sam Khok is particularly interesting because of its historic Mon settlement and riverside culture.
Wat Pailom (Pathum Thani)
The surrounding Chao Phraya / Mon cultural landscape is the interesting part - Pathum Thani has a much stronger Mon cultural presence than most Bangkok visitors realize.
Wat Bang Aoi Chang
Particularly interesting because of the old canal community, elephant-related history, old Thai house and temple museum.
Wat Nai Song Wihan
A Buddhist temple in Pak Nam, Samut Prakan - historic origins, traditional Thai temple architecture, and a peaceful stop for visitors interested in the area's religious heritage.
Wat Krok Krak
A very unusual feature: the Buddha image wears sunglasses, connected with an old belief about protecting the Buddha's eyes during an epidemic. In Samut Sakhon - working-port, fishing-town Thailand rather than Bangkok.
The other 9 places in this ride
- Wat Khlong Mon
- Wat Salali
- Wat Mai Bang Pla Kot
- Wat Sakhla
- Wat Chaloem Phrakiat Worawihan
- Wat Asokaram
- Wat Khun Samutrawat
- Wat Khun Samutrawat Pier
- Phi Suea Samut Fort Museum
Ride it, do not just read it
That was 5 of 14. The full stories, exact locations, what to order at each stop, and ride plans that string them into loops are in the RiderLog app. Free on the App Store.