The province of Chachoengsao is located about 100kmm to the east of Bangkok. It covers an area of over 5,000 sq km of mainly low basin land that is suitable for cultivation. The township of Chachoengsao is located on the banks of the Bang Pakong River, about 24 km from the estuary. It is believed to have been founded during the Ayudhaya period.

Somdet Phra Sri Nakharin Park

This park, with an area of about 90 rai, is located in front of the Chachoengsao City Hall. The park has been landscaped with various trees and has a large pond in the middle.

Wat Pho Bang Khla

This temple is located about 23 km from the centre of Chachoengsao. The trees within the compound are home to thousands of fruit bats which can be seen hanging from the tree branches during the day before flying off at dusk to forage for food.

Wat Sothon Wararam Woravihara

This monastery is located on the riverbank, about 2 km south of the township. The temple enshrines the highly revered image, Phra Putthasothon or as it is commonly known to the local people, Luang Pho Sothon. The image is in the attitude of meditation and has a lap width of 1.65m and a height of 1.98m. Two annual fairs pay tribute to Luang Pho Sothon; one in the middle of the 12th lunar month, the other in the middle of the 5th lunar month.