Ko Kret Island, Bangkok
A half day tour of the Ko Kret island, located about twenty kilometers to the north of Bangkok is a beautiful addition to the colorful tapestry of your experiences in Thailand. This artificial island has been created by repeated excavation of canals on the Chao Phraya river.
Today, it is a quaint tourist attraction, providing a breath of fresh air and a taste of rural Thailand within a short distance from the bustling city of Bangkok.
Important facts about your tour to Ko Kret island
Here are the highlights which you must know in order to enjoy your tour of the Ko Kret island:
- You can see the island on a half day tour. Most tour companies provide you this tour at reasonable price. Alternatively, a visit to Ko Kret is included in a tour to Ayutthaya. If you decide to travel yourself, you can use any of the numerous water taxis or the Chao Phraya Green Flag express boat.
- Explore the island on foot or bicycle available for hire through the six kilometer long perimeter. There are no cars to interrupt your walk. You can enjoy a true taste of rural life and see some of the typical scenes of Thailand.
- A must-see spot on the Ko Kret island is the Wat Poramaiyikawat temple and museum. The temple is a Burmese style stupa containing the relics of Buddha while the museum contains items like crystal ware and votive tablets.
- Other interesting things to see in the Ko Kret island are the Phra Wiharn shrine with the reclining Buddha and the old temple of Wat Sao Tong Thong.
- Ko Kret is famous for its beautiful pottery. A beautiful collection can be viewed at Kwan Aman Pottery Museum. You can also buy a souvenir of this unglazed terracotta pottery from villages 1 and 6.
- Do not miss the legendary desserts of the island where you get a taste of authentic Thailand. Cruise around the dessert canal or visit the Banpasoon Dessert Home in Village #1 to enjoy these delicacies.
A tour of the Ko Kret Island is perhaps the best way to explore the authentic Thailand within a restricted budget.
