Nakhon Si Thamarut Attractions:
Wat Phra Mahathat This is originally an old monastery of Nakhon Si Thammarat, situated in the heart of the city. It is believed to be constructed during Sivichaya period in compliance with the idea of the city. It is believed to be constructed during Sivichaya period in compliance with the idea of Mahayana Buddhism School. An extensive complex is centre on the 77-metre pagoda house Buddha relics brought from Sri Lanka some 1,700 years ago. Besides, there are a lot of other important archaeological places such as Vihara Luang, Vihara Khien, Vihara Khot, Vihara Pho Lanka, museum, etc.
 

Old City Wall It was firstly constructed during the period of Phraya Si Thamma Sokarat and latter renewed twice during the periods of King Ramesuan and King Narai the Great of Ayutthaya. The total width is 460 meters and 2,230 meters in length.

Chedi Yak is a giant pagoda located near the Municipality Office. Its size comes secondly to the biggest one at Wat Phra Mahathat. The pagoda is assumed to be build in 1003 by a Mon millionnaire and his followers who came to live here.

Ho Phra Buddha Sihing It houses Phra Buddha Sihing Image located near the Provincial Hall (Sala Klang).

Giant Swing and Brahman Temple The location is in the heart of the city on a side of Ratchadamnoen Road. The current structures are the replica of the ones in Bangkok but smaller in size. They are important places of Brahman Religion which was firstly introduced to Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Ho Phra Isuan and Ho Phra Narai These shrines house Indra God idols; Isuan (Shiva) and Narai (Vishu), cast of bronze. The old items which are very valuable antiques are now kept in Wat Mahathat Museum.

Sa Lang Dap or Sword Washing Pond This pond is the place where the slaughter washed his sword after staughtering Si Prat. It is located at the area behind a girl school named Stree Kalyanee Si Thammarat. It used to be a very spacious place in the old days but is currently narrow having decorations and water lily growing in the pond.

Sala Pradu Hok This is pavillion built out side the city wall, used as an accommodation by travellers who could not get into the city in time.

Sea Attractions
Hat Khanom is located 1.5 kilometers from Amphoe Khanom, approximately 100 kilometers north of the provincial capital, actually comprises 3 sandy beaches : Nai Praet, Nai Phlao and Pak Nam. Accommodation is available.

Hat Hin Ngam is a rocky beach located 4.5 kilometres from Amphoe Sichon, 66 kilometres north of the provincial capital. Accommodation is a available.

Khao Kha Archaeological Site is situated on the mountain in Tambon Sao Phao, Amphoe Sichon. It can be accessed by traveling along the Highway no. 401 and turning to Chinda Prachasan Road at km. 99, then driving on for another 5 kms. There is an ancient city of over 1,500 years old and fragments of architectural ruins left scattered within the area. The remains of a laterite shrine are found on top of the mountain.

Laem Ta Lum Phuk located in the area of Amphoe Pak Phanang, is 40 kms. from Amphoe Muang. It is a long sandy cape jutting out into the Gulf of Thailand. A fisherman village has settled on its western beach. On the eastern beach where there are pine trees along the coastal line, a lot of different sea-shells can be found on the white clean sand.

Hat Pak Phanang This beach is located 28 kms. from Pak Phanang township are having a long white beach over there.

Hat Pak Phaying This beach is located in the area of Amphoe Tha Sala, 20 kms. from the township area. Thereis a fishermen village with beautiful beach over there.

Khao Luang National Park covered the area of 570 sq.kms. in Amphoe Lan Saka, Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Phrommakhiri, Amphoe Chawang and Amphoe Phipun. Main attractions in the national park area are waterfalls as followed;

Waterfall & Cave
Tham Khao Wang Thong is one of the most beautiful caves in Thailand. The cave is located in Amphoe Khanom and can be reached by a 90 kilometer journey from the provincial capital along Highway 4014, thence onto Highway 4142 for 5 kilometers, and a left turn for a further 6 kilometers.

Nam Tok Karom is about 1,300 - 1,400 height with 19 levels, located in Amphoe Lan Saka by highway 4016,9 kms. from the city, turn left to highway 4015 for 15 kms. then turn right for another 3 kms.

Nam Tok Phrommalok is one of the big and high falls with 3 levels. It can be reached by highway 4016 and turn left at km. 21 to highway 4132 another 5kms.

Nam Tok Ai Khieo or Nai Khieo is located in Tambon Thonhong, Amphoe Phrommakhiri, 29 kms. further Phrommalok Waterfall. 

Nam Tok Krung Ching is very big and has many levels. The most beautiful level is called "Nan Fon Saen Ha" which means plenty drops of rain because it looks like rain drops falling down from the cliff. It is located about 70 kms. from Provincial City on the highway no. 4016, then walk for another 3.8 kms. Accommodations and food are available. Contact the National Park Division, Royal Forestry Department, Tel : 5790529, 5794842. 

Other attractions in the national park area are; Nam Tok Tha Pae Tambon Chang Klang, Amphoe Chawang, Nam Tok Khlong Tha Ngiu Tambon Khlong Tha Ngiu, Tambon Nop Phi Tam, Amphoe Tha Sala and a cave called, Tham Kaeo Surakan on km. 12 highway no. 4015.

Nam Tok Yong National Park is accessible by traveling on the Highway no. 403 (Nakhon Si Thammarat - Thung Song route). With its area being a virgin forest, there are beautiful waterfalls such as Yong, Nam Pliu, and Khlong Kui. Traveling to Yong Waterfall can be made by car, but the rest only on foot. Accommodation is not available. Tourists have to bring their own tents for an overnight stay.

Festivals
HAE PHA KHUN THAT (Homage - Paying Fair)
This festival falls in February every year :
During the event, the people of Nakhon Si Thammarat pay homage to locally enshrined relics of the Buddha. There are a number of religious ceremonies, amoung them a traditional merit-making procession which brings a Phra Bot - - a cloth painting of the Buddha's life story - - to be placed over the relics.

FESTIVAL OF THE TENTH LUNAR MONTH
The festival falls in September - October every year :
This ceremony is celebrated locally during the fifteen nights of the waning moon period in the tenth lunar month to bring merit to the souls of ancestors. Buddhists offer a variety of foods and other gifts to monks, and there are also numerous cultural performances, exhibitions contests, and other entertainments.