Wat Chulabhorn Naram: The Bamboo Tunnel Temple in Nakhon Nayok
Whether you come to make merit, pray for luck or take photos, Wat Chulabhorn Naram in Ban Na, Nakhon Nayok, has it all, from lantern hanging to a bamboo tunnel, not far from Bangkok.
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Wat Chulabhorn Naram, known for its bamboo arch, is in Ban Phrik, Ban Na, Nakhon Nayok. Highlights are a bamboo tunnel that feels like Japan, a lantern-hanging area with a northern Thai vibe, and a cool, quiet ordination hall for meditation. There is also a local market and a cafe called Sweet cabin.
Key takeaways
- The bamboo tunnel is the temple's star photo spot
- A lantern-hanging area in front of the ordination hall feels like Chiang Mai
- The ordination hall is cool and quiet, ideal for meditation
- A local market and Sweet cabin cafe are on site
- Easy to reach from Bangkok
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If you love making merit, visiting temples or seeking a little luck, whether to pray, ward off bad fortune or boost your stars, here is a place for you: Wat Chulabhorn Naram, known for its bamboo arch, in Ban Phrik, Ban Na district, Nakhon Nayok.
Hello everyone! Whatever festival we are in, whether Chinese New Year just passed, Valentine's Day around the corner or Makha Bucha coming up, one place we always go is the temple. Besides making merit, a temple visit is a chance to relax, get out, eat and spend time with family. Today we are taking you to Wat Chulabhorn Naram in Ban Phrik, Ban Na, Nakhon Nayok. It is well worth a visit and, importantly, not far from Bangkok.
The lantern area at the ordination hall entrance
The entrance to the ordination hall is a highlight where everyone stops for photos. Before you snap away, hang a lantern to ward off bad luck and boost your fortune for the new month or the new year. You can make merit any time. This lantern area feels like being up north. Post your lantern photos on social media and they will look great, as if you were in Chiang Mai, but you are in Nakhon Nayok, with a gentle breeze and pleasant air. If you haven't been to a temple lately, this is the one we recommend.
Inside the ordination hall
Inside the ordination hall you will find a large principal Buddha image where you can pay respects and make a wish for good fortune. The hall is cool and comfortable. If you like meditating, or want to try it, sit inside for a while and you won't want to leave: it is cool, quiet and peaceful, perfect for meditation.
The bamboo tunnel
Next is what you could call the temple's main highlight and a must-have photo spot: the natural bamboo tunnel, which makes you feel like you are in Japan. If you have never been, go. Early in the year is an especially good time, as it is not too hot, shady and comfortable for walking and taking photos. There is also a market where local villagers sell their goods. You make merit, eat well and get photos, all at one temple, with enough pictures to post for the whole month.
Sweet cabin cafe
Once you have shopped, taken photos and made merit, there is Sweet cabin, a relaxed cafe with seats to rest. It has ice cream in several flavours and a wide range of drinks, hot, cold and smoothies. If you want something fizzy and refreshing, there are sodas too, great for quenching thirst and cooling down. Sit in a cute cafe and take pretty photos with the bamboo tunnel.
Wat Chulabhorn Naram in Ban Phrik, Ban Na, Nakhon Nayok, is easy to get to and really worth visiting for its natural atmosphere and bamboo tunnel. Best of all, it is not far from Bangkok and convenient to reach.
Wat Chulabhorn Naram details
- Location: Ban Phrik, Ban Na, Nakhon Nayok
- Phone: 080 011 3791
- Facebook: Wat Chulabhorn Naram
FAQ
Where is Wat Chulabhorn Naram?
In Ban Phrik subdistrict, Ban Na district, Nakhon Nayok province, not far from Bangkok.
What is the temple known for?
Its bamboo tunnel, the lantern-hanging area in front of the ordination hall, and a large principal Buddha image inside a calm hall suited to meditation.
Is there food or a cafe at the temple?
Yes. Locals sell food and goods at a market, and Sweet cabin cafe serves ice cream, hot and cold drinks, smoothies and sodas.
How can I contact the temple?
Call 080 011 3791 or find Wat Chulabhorn Naram on Facebook.
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