[2025 Surat Thani Attraction] Travel Guide for Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine (Updated Jul)

This year is the first time traveling to Surat Thani for Songkran 💦 I intended to visit my father. My father drove a car and took a boat from Koh Phangan. As for me, I traveled by Xmax motorcycle from Bangkok to Surat Thani. We drove for 12 hours straight, took some breaks, and met many bikers on the way. I was not lonely at all. 🚗🛵 We stayed at B2 Surat Thani Boutique & Budget Hotel, opposite the City Pillar Shrine. The room was good and the location was good. The view from the accommodation was beautiful. We stayed here for 2 nights. - On the first day, we paid respects at the City Pillar Shrine. It was very beautiful. At night, the lights were turned on. We took my father to eat by the Tapi River at Riverside Restaurant. The atmosphere was very good. We could see the view of the Naris Bridge with its beautiful lights. - On the second day, we left the city to visit the Ratchaprapha Dam. On the way, we stopped to pay respects at Wat Thung Siat and played in the clear water at Khlong Nam Sai. There were a lot of people during the festival. The water was really clear. This is another place I recommend visiting. When we arrived at the Ratchaprapha Dam, it was very beautiful. The view was good, the atmosphere was good, and the water was very beautiful. On the way, it was surrounded by mountains. It was a pleasant view. Many people went there. Don't miss this place. (They also have a boat ride to see the island, but we didn't have much time.) ⛵️ Back to the city Continue playing water at Naris Bridge 💦 There were a lot of people, a long traffic jam along the river. Playing in the water was so refreshing. What I liked was that there were a lot of people playing in the water but there were no fights. It was a beautiful Songkran water festival with a beautiful view, both the view of the City Pillar Shrine and the view of Naris Bridge with beautiful lights, colorful lights, and spectacular water splashing. Surat Thani did it 1000000%. I was not disappointed at all with my intention to go. I will definitely go again. There are still many places to visit (next time, see you at Samui). ❤️🤍💙 #VisitSuratThani #Songkran2568 #NarisBridge #TapiRiverside #ClearWaterCanal #RatchapraphaDam #NiceHotel

The City Pillar Shrine of Surat Thani is an ancient Srivijaya architecture with historical traces of the prosperous Srivijaya Kingdom from ancient times to the present. The construction of the City Pillar Shrine of Surat Thani was dedicated as a royal tribute and to honor the auspicious occasion of the 50th anniversary of King Rama IX's reign on June 9, 1996. It serves as a symbol of good fortune, a landmark, and a spiritual center for the people of Surat Thani Province. The design and construction were carried out by artisans from the Fine Arts Department, following the Srivijaya architectural style, emphasizing the original local architecture influenced by Lanka, Java, and Khmer, harmoniously blending together. It resembles the Phra Borommathat Chaiya but is twice as large. 🗓️Travel Planning: City Pillar Shrine of Surat Thani, Don Nok Road, Talat Subdistrict, Mueang Surat Thani District, Surat Thani Province 🕰️Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM daily

Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine has long been both a tourist attraction and a spiritual center for the people of Surat Thani Province. It is located near the Tapi River. If you have the opportunity to visit Surat Thani, we recommend that you come and pay homage for good fortune. Opening hours: 07.00-19.00 hrs. Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DT198n8YBumyB19o8 #dreamtrip #citypillarshrine #suratthani

#Rainy season attractions #Travel with Uncle #Surat Thani, this city has it all Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine is considered the spiritual center of Surat Thani people and has been built for more than 30 years. It is built in Srivijaya architecture, similar to Phra That Chaiya. It is located next to the Tapi River, a river that flows through Surat Thani city. If anyone stops by Surat Thani city, we recommend that you come to pay homage for good luck. 📌Opening-closing hours 07.00-19.00 hrs.

Surat Thani tourism, experience the lifestyle of the Don people, try the food of the city of good people, enhance your fortune, worship the sacred objects of the province City Pillar Shrine, a sacred place of the city Wat Traithammaram, Phra Phothi Phutthakhayanuson, a large Buddha statue in the posture of enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, very sacred Wat Thambucha, the only principal Buddha statue with the royal initials, abbreviated B.P.R. Teochew Shrine, Pun Thao Kong, old, pray for blessings Wat Sai, old temple, Luang Pho Chui, 2-storey wooden sermon hall, Pracharat Market, local products Wat Klang Kao, old and beautiful temple, next to the Tapi River, Piyasuwan Rangsi Gate Hainan Shrine, Ban Don, Swallow's Nest, Goddess of Mercy, sacred Hokkien Shrine, Hokkien Prince's Palace Foundation for the Promotion of Virtue “Tek Ga Jisu Ko” Arahant Jikong Wat Phra Yok, Luang Pho Daeng, a famous monk Wat Phatthana Ram, Luang Pho Phat, an old church, the principal Buddha image in royal attire Mutita Chit Dharma Foundation, a large Bodhisattva Guan Yin carved from granite Kusonsattha Foundation, Luang Pu Tai Hong Kong

Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine 🙏 - The city pillar shrine, the symbol of Surat Thani Province, is a sacred place for worship and blessings for the people of the province and tourists. The city pillar shrine is located by the Tapi River, opposite the Sri Tapi Bridge and the Koh Tao pier. The area around the shrine is a shady area. - Inside, there are offerings available at 2 prices: 50 baht and 100 baht. The 50 baht set includes flowers, ⚘️ incense sticks, candles, lamp oil, gold leaf, and colorful cloth to tie around the 4 replica city pillars. There are signs with instructions on how to worship and words of worship for the city pillar shrine. - Come during the day, the sun is quite strong. In the evening, the weather is nice. At night, the lights are turned on, which is another kind of beautiful. 🚙 You can park on the side of the road around the shrine. After worshipping, you can go for a walk and find something to eat at the Night Market, the Shrine Market. Open from 08:00-19:00. #City Pillar Shrine #Surat Thani #Muay Sai

Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine is an ancient Srivijaya architecture. The pillars here are carved from Ratchaphruek wood. The shape of the shrine is a quadrangular shape with recessed corners. The pavilion is built as the main pagoda with a 5-tiered umbrella spire. Below that is a roof layered with 4 levels of pavilions. Each level has a subsidiary pagoda. If you like making merit and praying, this is another place you must come to. #WinterSeasideTravel #CityPillarShrine

Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine is a famous city pillar shrine. Anyone who visits this province must stop by to pay homage. Whether you go or come, you must come to pay homage for good luck when traveling to various places. Surat Thani is a province prosperous in Buddhism and has a long history. Therefore, it has been influenced by the Srivijaya architectural style. This shrine was built in 1996 during the 50th anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great to offer to him for good luck and as a pillar of victory for the people of Surat Thani Province. #VisitHistoricalSite #SouthernTeam

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Tea town, Muslim food, atmosphere by the Tapi River The people are lovely, the city is very clean and orderly Don't forget to pay respect at the City Pillar Shrine.

So much fun! Surat Thani trip. Booked with Trip.com and got the cheapest price. Love it so much ♥️♥️♥️#travel to Surat Thani

📅 Travel plan April 25, 2025 Date 1: 24/04/2025 Date 2: 25/04/2025 🏨 Recommended accommodation B2 🍴 Recommended restaurant Kieng Lay 📌 Secret tip: Auntie Kung's oysters near Kieng Lay restaurant are fresh, big, and have a place to sit and eat.

Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine is an ancient Srivijaya architecture with historical traces of the Srivijaya Kingdom that has flourished since ancient times until today. ✨ Designed and constructed by a team of craftsmen from the Department of Fine Arts, it follows Srivijaya architecture, emphasizing the appearance of the original local architecture, which was influenced by Sri Lanka, Java, and Cambodia, to be appropriate and harmonious, similar to Phra Borommathat Chaiya, but is twice as large. 🪷 The main city pillar, the top of the pillar is carefully carved from large Ratchaphruek wood, carved in the Srivijaya art style. On top are the four faces of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, facing all four directions, and the hair bun is carved to show the Buddha in meditation posture, with exquisite gold lacquer. The main city pillar is also carved from Ratchaphruek wood. It is a large round pillar, 108 inches high and 20 inches in diameter. The shape of the shrine is a rectangular shape with recessed corners. The pavilion is built as a main pagoda with a 5-tiered umbrella spire. Below that is a roof layered into 4 levels of pavilions. Each level has a subsidiary pagoda. The roof has a square base, 5.10 meters high and 2.10 meters wide, decorated with Srivijaya stucco patterns, painted in gold. Lotus patterns are molded on the jackfruit petals on all 4 sides. The symbol of the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great is decorated on all 4 sides. The exterior is surrounded by lawns and decorated with decorative lights to create beauty. 📍Location: Don Nok Road, Talat Subdistrict, Mueang Surat Thani District ⏰ 07.00-19.00 hrs. (Every day) ------------------------------- #Get a discount without relying on luck #Surat Thani tourism #Spiritual attractions

#NewYearNewTrip#VisitSuratThani #Worship #DeliciousFood #SouthernSea #SpiritualTourism #MakeMerit When you arrive in SuratThani Province, the first thing you should do is 🙏🙏🙏 come to worship the City Pillar Shrine and pray for a smooth trip without any obstacles and for good luck. ✅ When you walk in, you will see a place to worship flowers, incense, and candles, which have many prices, depending on your convenience. The staff there gives very good advice. Once you have finished worshipping flowers, incense, and candles, walk up the stairs. I recommend taking off your shoes first. ✅ At this point, you will be asked to place a flower tray, light incense, and candles, and chant prayers, pour oil for the lamp. Once you are done, walk up the stairs to the point where there is a city pillar. You can apply gold leaf and tie a colored cloth to 4 pillars, and hit the gong 3 times. You are done. ✅ The surrounding area is a small garden where you can walk around and take pictures. The morning air is not hot. If anyone comes to visit SuratThani, don't forget to stop by. Coordinates: Tambon Talat, Mueang SuratThani District SuratThani Province Open from 07.00-19.00 hrs.

Buddhist Arch Competition at Surat Thani Provincial Fair, on the Tapi River Bridge side of the City Pillar Shrine

Jek Buck But Tiem Dim Sum, near the City Pillar Shrine, near B2 Hotel After staying in this area often and seeing many people eating, today I decided to try it myself. Main menu Bak Kut Teh Pork Congee Breakfast Fried Egg Fried Pork Rice Cartilage with Red Pork Sauce on Rice Fried Buns Shrimp Golden Bags Japanese Steamed Eggs Dim Sum The fried dough sticks are awesome, very crispy. The hot fragrant tea is very delicious when eaten together. I ordered so much that the owner was shocked that there were 2 of us. Is this really true? 🤣🤣

#WinterTravel #ComfortableVacation #SuratThaniThisCityHasItAll #TravelThailand The City Pillar Shrine of Surat Thani Province is located next to the Tapi River. It is a spacious place with gardens and trees. At night, there are beautiful colored lights. In the morning, it is open for people to come and pay homage to the City Pillar Shrine, which is also auspicious. As for parking, it is most convenient to park along the Tapi River. When you come to visit Surat Thani, don't forget that it is also lovely.

#100TravelWays Let's go travel and take our friends to pay homage at the Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine. When visiting Surat Thani, you must not miss praying for good fortune. The Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine is an ancient Srivijaya architecture with historical traces of the Srivijaya Kingdom that has flourished since ancient times until today. It is another tourist attraction that is clearly visible from afar because it is a white concrete pavilion designed in the Srivijaya style, similar to the Phra Borommathat Chaiya, the main pillar of the city. The top of the pillar is carefully carved from a large Ratchaphruek tree, carved in the Srivijaya style. On top are the four faces of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, facing all four directions. The hair on the bun is carved as a Buddha statue in a meditation posture, beautifully lacquered and gilded. If anyone comes to visit Surat Thani, don't forget to stop by to pay homage and pray. ✨Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine✨ 📌Tambon Talat, Mueang Surat Thani District Surat Thani Province 📍Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/utye9vShmcG5TsfW9 . #Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine #Surat Thani #VisitSurat Thani #VisitSurat Thani #ReviewSurat Thani #suratthani #paitiewta #TravelTa #GetDiscountsWithoutLuck

Traveling to Surat Thani, you can choose to stay in Surat Thani town to take a boat to Koh Samui or Phangan. There are both large boats and sleeping boats that are parked to serve tourists. Walk straight from the sleeping pier and you will see the Salajao Market. At night, there are many food stalls. I highly recommend it.

🤫 Pretend to be a tourist and take pictures at Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine. Hey, but we are really tourists. And no need to pretend. 🤭😂 But let's say that the City Pillar Shrine has a cool photo spot. Even though the sun is a bit hot, or maybe not a bit hot😅 I'm sweating just talking about it. The best time to go is in the morning or late afternoon. It's more like evening. 😅 But even though it's hot, the pictures that come out are still amazing. They're beautiful, aren't they??? Let's go and see. You'll get both pictures and merit. 🫶🏻👍🏻 #Surat Thani has it all #What's better than relaxing #Places to visit in Surat Thani #City Pillar Shrine

#GetDiscountWithoutLuck Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine was built to honor and celebrate His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, the 9th King of Thailand, on the occasion of his 50th anniversary of ascension to the throne. It was built on June 9, 1996, which starts with the number 9 and ends with the number 9, which is considered a very auspicious number. The City Pillar Shrine is an ancient Srivijaya architecture with traces of a white concrete pavilion designed in the Srivijaya style of art, similar to Phra Borommathat Chaiya. The "City Pillar" is carved from Chaiyaphruek wood, which is considered an auspicious wood, and is 108 inches high. The top of the pillar is carved into the shape of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva with 4 faces or 4 directions, which looks like the 4-faced Maha Brahma. In addition to coming to pay homage for good luck, most people come to ask for blessings in business, luck, land sales, or to pass the civil service exam. #Mr.Tourist

Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine at night

My journey, most of the time when I arrive there, I have to pay homage to the City Pillar Shrine for good luck. For example, this time, I went to Surat Thani. I stopped by to pay homage to the City Pillar Shrine of Surat Thani because I stayed at the B2 Hotel, which is opposite the City Pillar Shrine in the evening. It was a good time for people to come and exercise. When it got a little dark, they turned on the lights, which reflected on the City Pillar Shrine, turning it into red, pink, green, and blue, which made it look beautiful. So I would like to invite everyone to pay homage to the City Pillar Shrine if you have the chance to go to Surat Thani. As for traveling to the City Pillar Shrine, the City Pillar Shrine is in the heart of Surat Thani. It is easy to travel to. If you enter the heart of the city, you will see the City Pillar Shrine standing tall on the banks of the Tapi River.

#Flying with trip #Suratthani attractions #City Pillar Shrine Suratthani Province has traces of the history of the Srivijaya Kingdom that was once prosperous. The Fine Arts Department designed the City Pillar Shrine using local architecture influenced by Sri Lanka, Java and Cambodia. This City Pillar Shrine is located at the foot of the bridge across the Tapi River. At night, it is lit with alternating colors. It was built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Fresh and very large oysters, a specialty of #Surat Thani.

#dreamvoyage Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine is beautiful. It mainly uses white tones. The architectural style is Thai style. It is built with concrete in the Srivijaya art style, using the outline of the pagoda of Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya as a model. The large pediment is in the shape of Rahu swallowing the moon, decorated with small glass floors, making the City Pillar Shrine sparkle when it is hit by light. The City Pillar Pillar is a large round pillar, carved from a large auspicious tree found in the Surat Thani forest, which is 139 years old. It is lacquered and gilded in the Srivijaya art style. The topmost part contains the Buddha's relics, which are beautiful.

This was my first time at this city pillar shrine and I didn't know that everyone who runs around the Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine must run to fulfill a vow. I went to run myself and a woman asked me why I came to run. I didn't know and I told her that I came to exercise. 🤭🤭 I found out later that most people who come to run around the Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine come to fulfill a vow. 🤣😂🤣

When visiting Surat Thani, you must not miss paying homage to the provincial city pillar shrine, located on the banks of the Tapi River. It is very convenient to travel to. I would say that those who are into superstition must not miss paying homage to this city pillar shrine because it is the first city pillar shrine in the South.

Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine is located in the center of Surat Thani city, along the Tapi River. The white City Pillar Shrine is lit with colorful lights at night, making it look colorful at night. In front of the entrance, there is a place to make offerings. Inside, lighting incense sticks, candles, and offerings are not allowed. You can go inside to pay respects. Around the City Pillar Shrine, there is a path for people to walk or run to make merit. There is a small garden, a pavilion for sitting and relaxing, and a shop selling City Pillar Shrine offerings. #TravelThailand #TravelSuratThani #VisitCityPillarShrine Coordinates: City Pillar Shrine (San Lak Muang) https://maps.app.goo.gl/jcux4C5YxqnddHZp6