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Sunset

Ko Kret Sunset Walk

Grab a sweet treat and watch the sun dip below the Chao Phraya.

Best time: 17:30About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:39

    หอมฟุ้งปังนม ณ เกาะเกร็ด

    Buy a traditional dessert. The vendors in the compound sell homemade sweets and sweets that tourists can also enjoy the show on.

  2. 16:54

    Wat Poramai Yikawat

    Walk to Wat Poramai Yikawat. This old monastery is the main temple on the island and a focal point of Thailand's small Mon community. The white, Burmese-style stupa stands near the pier.

  3. 17:54

    Wat Makham Thong Ferry Port

    Head to Wat Makham Thong Ferry Port. This viewpoint offers a clear line of sight toward the WSW where the sun is setting.

  4. 18:09

    Wat Makham Thong Ferry Port

    Watch the sun set. The golden light starts about 17:38 and sunset is at 18:09, casting a warm glow over the river.

  5. 18:39

    Chitbeer

    End the evening with a craft beer. Chitbeer is a homebrew microbrew place by the riverside. It is open on weekends from 12:00 to 21:00.

Local tip

Check the route to get from the temple to the ferry port as walking directions are not provided in the context.

Check before you go

  • Chitbeer is open weekends only from 12:00 to 21:00.
  • Hinghoy Harmony is open Su-Mo 11:00-23:00 if you prefer a restaurant setting.

Worth knowing

  • Chitbeer is open at 18:39 only on Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ko Kret (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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