 Sights
Phraya Sri Sunthorn Voharn Monument (Noi Ajarnrayangoon) The philosopher of Thai language. He is the nobleman of King Rama V. He wrote a large number of Thai literature.
Wat Sothornwararamworaviharn or Wat Hong is the oldest temple in Chachoengsao. It was build in late Krung Sri Ayudhaya time. There is the famous Buddha in this temple, "Luang Por Sothorn". This Buddha was the symbol of Chachoengsao.
Chachoengsao Fortifications. It was located at Marupong road. It was constructed in King Rama III time. There are many cannons on its wall. These fortifications used to be the Siamese base for fighting against the Angyee rebel.
Suan Somdej Phra Sri Nakaring Chachoengsao. It was located in front of the provincial hall. This garden have the big lake in the central of the park. It is the place of recreation for the locals.
Chao Mae Guan Im Loy Nam. This Goddess Guan Im (Guan Yin) figure was created from ceramic. It was located at Suppakij road. It was found in 1997 around Bangpakong bridge.
Khao Hin Sorn. It is the small hill. Its attractiveness is the curious stone formation, which are located as though someone had set them up.
Wat Sothonwararam Worawihan The temple enshrines ‘Luangpho Phuttha Sothon,’ the Buddha image of Chachoengsao province which is revered by the people of Chachoengsao.
Phraya Sisunthonwohan (Noi Acharayangkun) Monument Phraya Sisunthonwohan (Noi Acharayangkun) was a native of Paet Rio. He was the author of many textbooks on Thai language for teaching purposes, such as Munlabot Banphakit, Wahanit Nikon, Akson Prayok, Sangyok Phithan, Waiphot Phichan, Phisan Karan, etc.; these can be considered the most complete textbooks for Thai youth at that time.
Chachoengsao City Fortress (ป้อมเมืองฉะเชิงเทรา) was made to protect an enemy invasion. In the reign of King Rama V, it was a stronghold for an army to suppress the Ang Yi rebellion of illegal Chinese opium traders who instigated chaos and robbed the people.
City Pillar Shrine (ศาลหลักเมือง) The building of Thai architecture has a four-porched roof with a Prang finial. Inside, two city pillars are housed. The old one was built in 1834 during the reign of King Rama III. The other belongs to the present day; it was constructed in 1895 during the reign of King Rama V.
Suan Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Park Chachoengsao (สวนสมเด็จพระศรีนครินทร์ฉะเชิงเทรา) The public park has a large lagoon at its heart surrounded by a walking path and shady trees.
Wat Mueang or Wat Pitulathirat Rangsarit (วัดเมืองหรือวัดปิตุลาธิราชรังสฤษฎิ์) Initially, the temple was called ‘Wat Mueang.’ In 1908, King Rama V on his royal visit to Chachoengsao renamed the temple ‘Wat Pitulathirat Rangsarit,’ which means the temple built by the king’s uncle.
Kuan Im Loi Nam The Seneca ceramic tile statue in the round of Kuan Im or Kuan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) is around 119 cm high and weighs 40 kg. This yellowish solid figure holds a scripture. Therefore, this is considered Kuan Yin in the posture of holding a scripture to preach humanity of all classes and castes.
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