Barely an hour outside Bangkok sits the quiet province of Chachoengsao, home to some of the country's most beautiful temples, a giant market selling hard-to-find Thai desserts and beautiful nature sites. Temples not to miss include Wat Sothon Wraram Worawihan, where the local community gathers for morning blessing; Wat Pak Nam Jo, an all-gold temple used for peaceful meditation; and Wat Sanam Rattanaram, home to many beautiful Buddhist statues. After your temple tour, head over to the Talad Boran market to grab some local treats, such as their deliciously soft pandan-flavored chiffon cake. 

How to get there: The best way to navigate this quite province is by hiring a car which can take you around all day. While Uber is available, speak to your hotel conceriage in case they can also arrange a private car for a day. Also, the best time to visit Chachoengsao is in the weekdays, when the major temples aren't swarmed by locals coming to make merit. On your way there, be sure to stop by one of the fruit stalls selling fresh coconuts for some of the country's most aromatic coconut juice.