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Nakhon Sawan
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Visit the Pasan landmark to see the exact confluence where rivers merge to form the Chao Phraya.
- Experience the Chinese New Year festival here, famous for its elaborate dragon parades.
- Head up to Wat Khiriwong on the hill for the best panoramic views of the city.
- Check out the Bueng Boraphet Aquarium, especially if you are traveling with family.
- The Sawan Park is the best place for an evening stroll when the temperature drops.
🍽 Food
A famous local snack/dessert, available in many shops across the city.
Sample fish from the Bueng Boraphet lake at local riverside restaurants.
Enjoy diverse snacks at the lively area where the rivers meet.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The main commercial street for shopping clothes and local goods.
Look for specialty shops for the freshest and most diverse mochi flavors.
A massive city park featuring a large lake and an iconic dragon statue.
A serene natural spot, especially great for birdwatching enthusiasts.
Water temperature…
Nakhon Sawan is a remarkable feature of the geography and culture of Thailand. Nakhon Sawan, also called 'Pak Nam Pho', is the city where the Ping and Nan rivers merge to form the Chao Phraya River. Considered the gateway to the North. The name means 'Heavenly City'. Important trading and transportation hub. This city is among the characteristic settlements of Thailand, often set along the Chao Phraya river or near the Andaman coast. Like many notable places in Thailand, it combines regional character with the legacy of the Chao Phraya, the Mekong and Buddhist tradition. Thus, this place contributes to the diverse profile of Thailand, between the Andaman coast, rice paddies and tropical forests.
- Location: Thailand
- Top sights: Wat · Cultural Hall of Nakhon Sawan · Origin of Chao Phraya river
- Nearby: Phitsanulok (27 km)
- Population: ~82.305 (2026)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Nov, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 26 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| Rain mm | 9 | 12 | 38 | 64 | 153 | 153 | 171 | 188 | 250 | 159 | 25 | 8 |
Geography
Facts
- Nakhon Sawan, also called 'Pak Nam Pho', is the city where the Ping and Nan rivers merge to form the Chao Phraya River.
- Located within the Kingdom of Thailand.
- Shaped by the monsoon climate of Southeast Asia.
- Linked to the heritage of the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya kingdoms.
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