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Sing Buri–Ang Thong
2 Days of Temples & Riverside Towns

Sing Buri and Ang Thong are two small provinces right next to each other, linked by riverside roads along the Noi River and the Chao Phraya that you can drive in under an hour. Between them you get the longest reclining Buddha in Thailand, the story of the Bang Rachan defenders, the tallest seated Buddha in the country, and a hundred-year-old wooden market by the water. We've built this as a 2-day, 1-night plan — stay in Sing Buri, then sweep through the Ang Thong side on day two — with opening hours, distances, and the places locals actually eat.

🛕 Temple-hopping across two provinces🏞️ Old riverside towns🚗 Self-drive, 2 days
Sing Buri–Ang Thong 2 Days of Temples & Riverside Towns

🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026

This trip suits anyone who wants a short escape from Bangkok. It's about two and a half hours from Bangkok to Sing Buri town along Route 32 (the Asia Highway), and Ang Thong sits right along the way — so you can loop both provinces over a single Saturday–Sunday. We'd recommend driving yourself, since most of the temples and markets are outside the town centre and public transport is hard to connect. The nice thing about this route is that almost everything is by the river, both the Noi and the Chao Phraya, so the mood stays quiet, old-town and uncrowded.

Two-day route at a glance

  • Day 1 — Sing Buri: Phra Non Chaksi → Bang Rachan Camp / Wat Pho Kao Ton → Bang Rachan Heroes Park → Wat Phikun Thong (Luang Pho Phae) → overnight in town
  • Day 2 — Ang Thong: Wat Muang (giant Buddha) → Wat Khun Inthapramun (reclining Buddha) → San Chao Rong Thong market → back to Bangkok
  • Total trip distance is roughly 120–140 km. Mostly flat, easy roads — no more than 70 km of driving a day.

Before you set off

Almost every temple here opens around 08:00–17:00, and it gets seriously hot after ten in the morning. We'd suggest leaving early, doing the open-air temples in the morning, then saving markets or a coffee stop for the afternoon.

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Day 1 — Sing Buri, land of heroes by the Noi River

Day 1

Sing Buri — reclining Buddha · Bang Rachan · Luang Pho Phae

08:30
Leave Bangkok, drive Route 32 to Sing Buri townAround 140 km, about 2 to 2.5 hours. You can stop for coffee at a petrol station along the way.
11:00
Wat Phra Non Chaksi Worawihan — pay respects to the longest reclining Buddha in ThailandThe figure is 47.42 metres long. It's a royal temple thought to predate the Ayutthaya era, with a strip of food and souvenir shops along the road out front.
12:30
Lunch around town — boat noodles or river fishSing Buri is known for boat noodles and Mae La snakehead fish. You'll easily find roadside spots along Route 311 or in town.
14:00
Wat Pho Kao Ton / Bang Rachan Camp — where the heroes' story livesThis was once the site of the Bang Rachan villagers' camp, about 13–15 km from town.
15:00
Bang Rachan Heroes Park — the monument to the 11 leaders and a museum telling Sing Buri's storyOpen 08:00–17:00. Inside, there are rooms displaying antique tools, the Noi River kilns and local Sing Buri life.
16:30
Wat Phikun Thong (Luang Pho Phae) on the Noi River — a large blessing-pose Buddha imageAbout 16 km from town. There's the large Phra Suwanmongkhon Mahamuni image and the Luang Pho Phae museum. Closes around 17:00.
18:00
Check in to your hotel in Sing Buri town, then find dinner by the riverRooms in town start around 500–900 THB/night. Tonight you can stroll along the Chao Phraya for the atmosphere.

Mae La snakehead fish

Mae La snakehead is a Sing Buri specialty — the flesh is firm because the fish are raised in the Mae La canal. If you spot a place doing grilled snakehead or tom yum, give it a try. The price per fish may run higher than ordinary fish since it's a genuine local product.

Day 2 — Ang Thong, the giant Buddha and the old wooden market

Day 2

Ang Thong — Wat Muang · reclining Buddha · century-old market

08:30
Check out, drive from Sing Buri into Ang ThongThe two provinces are next-door neighbours. From Sing Buri town to Wiset Chai Chan district is about 30–40 km, under an hour.
09:30
Wat Muang, Wiset Chai Chan district — Luang Pho Yai, the largest seated Buddha in ThailandThe golden figure stands tall and visible from a distance. Around the temple are a heaven-and-hell garden and a glass viharn, pleasant to walk through. Come early before the sun gets harsh.
11:30
Wat Khun Inthapramun — a Sukhothai-era reclining Buddha, among the largest in ThailandThe open-air reclining figure is over 50 metres long. It's an ancient temple tied to the legend of Khun Inthapramun.
13:00
Lunch, then on to San Chao Rong Thong marketA Thai–Chinese community market over 100 years old, with old wooden houses, traditional coffee, sweets and local eats. Easy to graze your way along.
15:00
Grab some souvenirs, then drive back to BangkokAng Thong back to Bangkok is about 100–110 km via Route 32 — you'll be home before dark with no rush.

Add these if you have time

Ang Thong

Ban Bang Sadet Court Doll Centre

A handicraft village in Ang Thong where you can watch court dolls being shaped and buy handmade ones as gifts. A good stop along the route.

Ang Thong

Wat Si Roi / Wat Tha Sutthawat

Chao Phraya riverside temples in Ang Thong with reclining Buddhas and murals. Worth adding if you want to round out the temple run.

Sing Buri

Ban Rachan retro Thai market

On the Sing Buri side there's a retro market with an old-time feel, open only on certain days. Check the opening days first to be safe.

A one-day version works too

If you've only got one day, pick the heart of each province — Phra Non Chaksi in Sing Buri and Wat Muang in Ang Thong — then finish at San Chao Rong Thong market. You'll still get the full mix of temples and old riverside town in a single day.

Good to know before you go

  • Dress modestly — every stop on this trip is a temple, so bring something to cover your shoulders and trousers/a skirt past the knee.
  • Carry cash — many old markets and local shops take cash more easily than bank transfers.
  • Avoid midday in the heat — Wat Muang and Wat Khun Inthapramun are open-air, and the sun is brutal from noon to early afternoon.
  • Check temple hours — most are 08:00–17:00, so if you start too late you may not fit everything into one day.

Find a place to stay in Sing Buri town for your first night

See the Top 10 Sing Buri stays →

FAQ

Can you visit Sing Buri and Ang Thong on the same trip?

Easily. The two provinces are right next to each other on Route 32, under an hour apart by car. The popular plan is to do Sing Buri on the first day, stay one night, then sweep through Ang Thong's temples and market on day two before heading back to Bangkok.

Is it better to self-drive or take public transport?

Self-driving is far more convenient, since most of the temples and markets are outside town and several kilometres apart. Public transport is hard to connect and involves long waits. If you don't have a car, renting one or hiring a car for the day is the way to go.

What time do the temples on this trip open?

Most temples in Sing Buri and Ang Thong open around 08:00–17:00, including Bang Rachan Heroes Park and Wat Phikun Thong. Start early so you can fit everything in and avoid the midday sun.

What food is worth trying along the way?

Sing Buri is famous for boat noodles and firm-fleshed Mae La snakehead fish, while Ang Thong has local eats and traditional coffee at San Chao Rong Thong market. It works out nicely to eat as you move between stops.

If you only have one day, where should you go?

Pick one highlight from each province — Phra Non Chaksi in Sing Buri and the giant Buddha at Wat Muang in Ang Thong — then finish at San Chao Rong Thong market. That still gives you the full mix of temples and old riverside town in a single day.

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