Local Products and Souvenirs

Famous handicrafts of Chon Buri include Ang Sila's granite mortars and Phanat Nikhom's basketry.
Chon Buri is also abundant in fresh and dried seafood. A vast variety of seafood product are normally available anywhere especially at Nong Mon market .
Some recommended specialties at Nong Mon market include

Chaeng Lon (แจงลอน) This is Chon Buri's special delicacy which uses the same ingredients.

Ho Mok (ห่อหมก) with coconut shreds to replace coconut milk. The mixture is hand-molded into small buns on a stick, and charcoal-grilled until cooked.

Hoi Cho (หอยจ๊อ) This Chinese delicacy is Chon Buri's famous dish because a special kind of sea crabs is used as the main ingredient.

Khao Lam (ข้าวหลาม) This is specialty is made with sticky rice, sugar and coconut cream cooked in specially-prepared bamboo rods.

Chon Buri Event & Festival

Chon Buri Annual Festival (งานนมัสการพระพุทธสิหิงห์ และงานกาชาดประจำปีจังหวัดชลบุรี) This fair is held about mid April, during the Songkran Festival. Phra Phutthasihing, Chon Buri ' s principle Buddha image, is put in a procession around the city. Also organised are cultural shows, exhibition and stalls offering various types of products.

Wan Lai Festival(ประเพณีวันไหล) is a Chon Buri merit making day of the seamen on the Thai New Year during the Songkran Festival , organized during 13-20 April every year. There is alms-offering to the monks, ceremony of pouring water onto the Buddha's image, sand pagoda making,splashing water and local games and sports in Chon Buri. The areas where the Wan Lai Festival is organized are as follows:

Pattaya-Na Kluea Wan Lai Festival and Na Kluea Kong Khao Fair (งานประเพณีวันไหลพัทยา-นาเกลือ และงานกองข้าวนาเกลือ) are organized on 18-20 April every year at Lan Pho Public Park, Na kluea and Wat Chai Mongkhon in South Pattaya. Various activities are organized such as a water pouring ceremony to seek blessing from the elderly, Wan Lai procession and amusing water splashing among locals and tourists.

Songkran Si Maha Racha Festival and Kong Khao Tradition (งานประเพณีสงกรานต์ศรีมหาราชาและงานประเพณีกองข้าว) is an ancient festival of the Chon Buri locals. At present, Si Racha District still preserves this tradition and organizes it every year, during 19-21 April, to worship the gods who have been protecting them throughout the year. Activities comprise of the procession led by the elderly and various organizations in traditional thai costume, a worship ceremony, spirit offering ceremony, Kong Khao tradition demonstration, local games, demonstrations, and sales of traditional desserts and local food.

Ko Phra Sai Wan Lai Festival, Bang Saen(งานประเพณีก่อพระทรายวันไหล บางแสน) is the festival which has been conducted by the Saen Suk people from the past. Originally, it was called "Ngan Thambun Wan Lai" , a gathering of people from various villages to do the metri making in the Songkran Festival or the Thai New Year Day, taking place on 16-17 April, every year. Monks from every temple in Saen Suk Sub-district are invited to perform the religious ceremony. There is merit making, food offering and bathing ceremony. Later, there are activities of sand pagoda making, water splashing, local games and sports,etc.

Chon Buri Buffalow Race (งานประเพณีวิ่งควาย) This is a long-established celebration of this most useful animal of thai farmers. A fun-filled event, it is held not only in Chon Buri itself but also in Ban Bueng and Nong Yai districts. The beasts of burden are dressed outrageously or with admirable creativity by owners depending on their imagination. Assembled in the courtyard in front of the town hall, the buffaloes partake in racing, or take part in physical fitness and "fashion" contests.

Attractions Amphoe Phanat Nikhom

Phra Phuttha Ming Mueang (พระพุทธมิ่งเมือง) is an engraved Buddha image out of Padauk wood in the posture of subduing Mara. It is the Laotion art, constructed in 1828 by the Laotians who immigrated in to this area. Originally, the image was enshrined in an abandoned temple, called "Wat Pha Khao Yai", which is assumed to be an ancient temple, the first to be constructed in the Phanat Nikhom area. Later, Phanat Nikhom Municipality Office renovated the temple and its compound ,as well as built a Wihan as a residence of the wooden Buddha image at the location where the original Ubosot had been. At present, it is near the community centre of the Phanat Nikhom Municipality Office.



Ho Phra Phanatbodi (หอพระพนัสบดี) is situated in the middle of a pond , opposite the Phanat Nikhom Municipality office, Muaeng Kao Road,Soi 1. It is a place where a replica of Phra Phanatbodi is enshrined. It is a dignified standing Buddha image in the blessing posture of the Dvaravati period, whose age is approximately 1,200-1,300 years. It was elaborately engraved out of a delicate black stone. The image is standing on a mythical creasure whose characteristics are a mixture of a garuda, a bull and a swan.

Attractions Amphoe Sattahip

Amphoe Sattahip
On the last curvy bay of Chon Buri is situated the Royal Thai Nabal Base. Presently Sattahip is simply small fishing town by the sea. Domestic tourists come to pay homage to Wat Luang Pho I, a renowned Buddhist monk. Its big squid pier at Samaesan is still viable.

Alangkarn Theater(โรงละครอลังการ) Located at Km.155 on Sukhumvit Road, it is a unique Thai performing art collection area which can be divided into 3 parts; namely, Theater comprising of the Glittering Horoscope Balcony and the Bell Tower, "Alangkarn" Restaurant decorated with modern arts and providing visitors with Thai and international cuisines, Cultural Rostrum and Souvenir Shops, an area presenting Thai games, as well as, demonstration of products of local intellect, and "Alangkarn" Lake, reflecting the local Thai lifestyle with a floating market for visitors to purchase fruits and thai desserts. The Alangkarn Theater is open everyday except Wednesday from 5.30 p.m.-11.00 p.m. The performance starts from 6.30 p.m.-8.30 p.m. For more information,Tel.038256000 or Bangkok Tel.022161869-71 or
www.alangkarnthailand.com



Turtle Conservation Centre, the Royal Thai Navy(ศูนย์อนุรักษ์พันธุ์เต่าทะเล กองทัพเรือ)
is a source of knowledge on the biology of the sea turtle life cycle for the government agencies and other groups of visitors. The center also provides a lecture for the public and youth, VDO presentation and exhibitions. Visitors can admire the cuteness of the sea turtles in the nursery ponds. Its objective is to create love and the preservations awareness towards Thai sea turtles. The Center is open everyday from 8.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Please contact in advance at the Air and Coastal Defence Command, Tel. 038431477 ext.1035 or www.navy.mi.th




The Laser Beams Cast Buddha Image of Kho Chi Chan(พระพุทธรูปแกะสลักเขาชีจรรย์) is located on the same route as Wat Yanasangwararam, 6 kilometres from Km.160 of Sukhumvit Road., The image is in the subdoing Mara posture, cast by laser beams on the Khao Chi Chan cliff. It is a combination of Sukhothai and Lanna arts with a height of 130 metres and width of 70 metres at the lap of the image. The image called "Phra Puttha Maha Wachira Uttamophat Satsada" was constructed in 1996 to honour His Majesty the king. Inside the chest of the image resides the Lord Buddha's relic. Moreover, the garden in the compound is decorated for relaxation and is under the supervision of the Royal Thai Marine Corps, Royal Thai Navy.

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and Resort (สวนนงนุช)
About 18 Kilometres south of Pattaya, with a left turn from Sukhumvit Road., at Km.163, Nong Nooch Garden is a sprawling recreation park in typical Thai setting. Groups of traditional Thai house and gardens of different plants, for example, an orchid garden, a palm garden, a banana garden, a bonsai garden, a cactus garden and a heliconia garden, are dotted around the beautifully landscaped site. A zoo and a butterfly garden are also in the compound. There are dialy cultural and elephant shows attracting crowds of delighted visitors. Showtimes are 9.45 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 03.00 a.m. 3.45 p.m. and holiday 2.45 a.m. Admission:400 baht Tel.0 3842 9321, 0 3870 9358-62 or Bangkok Tel. 0 2252 1786. The admission fee to the garden is 100 baht, while that including the performance is 400 baht. Moreover, the garden provides a tram for touring around costing 20 baht per one round per person. For more information, Tel. 0 3842 9321, 0 3842 2958 Bangkok Tel. 02 251 2161, 02 252 1786.

Bang Sa-re(บางเสร่) This is a fishing village some 16 kilometres south of Pattaya, with a right turn at Kms. 164. South of Bang Sa-re is a deep bay suitable for angling. To the north are accommodation and dining facilities along the beach.

Wat Sattahip or Wat Luangpho(วัดสัตหีบ หรือ วัดหลวงพ่ออี๋) is located in Sattahip Sub-district. Its back side is next to the sea. It was constructed during the reign of King Rama V by Luangpho I or Phrakhru Worawet Muni who possessed knowledge of meditation and was the comforter for local in their difficult times. Therefore, the monk was highly respected among the locals. They, therefore, cast an actual-size statue of him residing inside the Ubosot.

Hat toei Ngam(หาดเตยงาม) Lines of toei trees on the 200 metres crescent beach add to the tranquillity of the atmosphere. The northern side of the beach is located a naval museum and monument. Toei Nghm Beach is under the navy's supervision. It is ,however,open to the general public from 6.a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday.




HTMS Chakri Naruebet (เรือรบหลวงจักรีนฤเบศร) is an offshore Patrol Helicopter Carrier anchored at the Chuk Samet Deep Seaport. His Majesty the King named the ship "Chakri Naruebet" meaning the Sovereign of the Chakri Dynasty. It was constructed in spain in 1994. It is an 11-storey ship measuring 182 metres in length and 30.5 metres in width. It is equipped with modern weapons, as well as, long-range surveillance radar. The important missions during wartime are the Flagship of the fleet, controlling and commanding the fleet in the sea, as well as the aircraft carrier and air defence mission. It is open daily from 8.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. It is closed only on Wednesday from 8.00 a.m.- 12.00 a.m. It is free of charge. International visitors will have to write a letter to the Commander of the Royal Thai Fleet, Sattahip, Chonburi, 20180. For more information, Tel. 0 3843 8547-62 ext. HTMS Chakri Naruebet.

Attractions Amphoe Bang Lamung and Mueang Pattaya

Pattaya
An internationally well-known seaside resort, Pattaya is a vibrant city night and day. Its population is a colourful potpourri of mixed nationalities from near and far. A vast range of tourism-releated activities await the pleasure of visitors, from relaxing on the beach, actively taking part in land and sea-based sports to visiting the scores of attractions in and around Pattaya.

History
The Vietnam War and its warriors made Pattaya a well-known recreational centre, especially among American GI's. From its beginning in 1959 with a small private bungalow where American officers on leave took turn to come and rest, this sleepy village by the sea has grown and changed dramatically into the world's hot spot. This rapid growth renders an autonomous administrative body that can manage the city without much delay. In 1978, Pattaya was thus incorporated as the city manager.

How to get there
By Car:
Pattaya is located 147 kilometres from Bangkok and can be reached in a comfortable 2-hour drive. There are two convenient ways to get there.
1. By the Bangkok-Chon Buri -pattaya Motorway The motorway is linked with Bangkok's Outer Ring Road., and there is also another entrance at Si Nakharin and RamaIX Junction
2.By Bang na-Trat Highway From Bang Na, Bang Phli, cross the Bang Pakong River to Chon Buri and take Chon Buri's bypass to meet Sukhumvit Road.,

By Bus:
Air-conditioned buses regularly Leave Bangkok's Ekkamai and Mo Chit bus terminals throughout the day. The journey takes about two and a half hours.

From the Eastern Bus Terminal on Sukhumvit Road., buses leave for Pattaya every half an hour from 5 a.m.-11 p.m. Contact to Eastern Bus Terminal Tel.023912504 ,023919829 and Rung Ruaeng Tour Tel.027123928

From the Mochit 2 Bus Terminal on Kamphaeng phet 2 Road.,buses leave for Pattaya every 30 minutes from 4.30a.m.-10.00p.m. Contact to Bus Terminal on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Tel.029362852-66 www.transport.co.th and Rung Rueang Tour Tel. 02 936 3509

Travel within the Resort
Travelling around Pattaya is most convenient by mini-buses that continually ply the Pattaya Beach Road., and Pattaya 2 Road., in counter-clockwise circuits.

Those who wish to be independent and explore Pattaya's surrounding countryside and beaches at Leisure, can hire motorcycles,jeeps or cars. The visitor is advised to shop around and consult local tourism publications, for different companies offer different prices and conditions.

Attractions
Underwater World(อันเดอร์วอเตอร์ เวิลด์)
is located on the Sukhumvit-Nong Prue Road and is an aquarium where there is a collection of marine species in the Gulf of Thailand. Visitors can walk through the acrylic pedestrian tunnel and witness various kinds of fish swimming in the 180 degree area. The tunnel is 105 metres long divided into 4 zones; the first zone where there are beautiful and rare fish such as angel fish,cleaning wrasse and butterflyfish, the second zone displays soft-bone ones such as sharks, stingrays, while those in the third zone are the economic ones such as the Napoleonfish, groupers,pomfrets,hawksbill turtles, and green turtles which reside around a replica of shipwreck;the fourth zone is a special one where fish from the Amazon River and the biggest ones are on display. Moreover, there are marine life feeding shows,both on the surface of the water and underwater in each zone. It is open everyday from 9.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.. Entrance fee is 360 baht for the adults and 180 baht for children. For more information, please contect tel.038 756 879

Mueang Pattaya
Hat Pattaya(หาดพัทยา) the half-moon-shaped Pattaya beach is about 4 kilometres long with Road., running parallel to the beach. The beaches have been renovated with shady footpaths along the clean sandy beach taking a walk, lazing, jogging or cycling around here.

North Pattaya and Central Pattaya are not as bustling as the south beach. In the old days, many first class hotels are located in this area. South Pattaya, with its lively atmosphere of nightclups, beer bars, restaurants, shopping complexs, and other businesses, this is the heart of the city. Several kinds of aquatic sport gear are available for rent on the beach.

Khao Phra Tam Nak or Khao Phra Bat(เขาพระตำหนักหรือเขาพระบาท) This small hill is located between South Pattaya and Chom Thian. It is a vantage point for a panoramic view of the whole city of Pattaya and its crescent bay. Locals and visitors come here to pay homage to Wat Khao Phra Bat atop the hill and the monument of Kromluang Chomphonkhetudomsak, who is resgared the "founding father of the modern Thai navy." and Suan Chaloemphrakiat Khao Phra Tam Nak Road., This is a fitness park at the foot of Khao Pattaya .with an area of 6 acres, the park was dedicated to commemorate His Majesty the king's sixtieth birthday on December5, 1988. The gardens of the park boast a wide variety of flowering plants and offer a scenic view of Pattaya. There are also multipurpose grounds and winding trails for walking or jogging and standard exercise facilities.

Hat Chom Thain (หาดจอมเทียน) This 6-kilometre-long beach is only 4 kilometre from Pattaya. A beach Road., runs parallel to the shore along which are hotels and restaurants. Less noisy than Pattaya, it is popular as a site for relaxation,swimming and water-sports.

The Million-Year Stone Park and Crocodile Farm (อุทยานหินล้านปีและฟารม์จรเข้พัทยา) This popular attraction is 9 kilometres from Pattaya on Chaiyaphonwithi Road., off HighwayNo.3 at Kms. 140. Its ground are landscaped with flowering and rock gardens. Hundreds of crocodiles as well as some rare animals, including albino bears and horses, are kept. There are crocodile shows, magic performances and animal shows 7 times a day from 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. The compound is open daily from 8.30 a.m.-6.00 p.m. Admission:300 baht for adults and 150 baht for children. Tel.03824 9347-9 or www.thaistonepark.org for more information.

Mini Siam (เมืองจำลองพัทยา) is located at k.m. 143 on Sukhumvit Road., Highway No3, North Pattaya, Mini Siam is one of famous model villages in the world. It celebrates the heritages of Thailand with miniature replicas of the most famous monuments and historical sites including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Democracy Monument, Bridge over the River Kwai, Prasat Hin Phimai etc. Minature replicas of the Tower Bridge of London, Eiffel Tower, the Status of Liberty and Trevi Fountain are also displayed in the section called "miniworld" The compound is open daily from 7.00a.m.-10.00 p.m. Admission: 250 baht for adults and 120 baht for children. Tel.038421628,038727333,038727333



Pattaya Elephant Village(หมู่บ้านช้างพัทยา) is Located at Km.146, 7 Kilometres from Central Pattaya on Phonpraphanimit Road., this elephant camp focuses on daily life of elephants and their masters and also offers stage shows demonstrating how to catch wild elephants, elephants-at-work in the juncle, elephants playing football and a grand war elephants parade. The shows are held daily at 2.30 p.m. and last one hour. The ticket costs 500 baht per person. A one-hour elephant ride is available from 8 a.m.-5.30 p.m. at 900 baht and rafting trekking three-hour is available from 10.00 a.m.-3.30 p.m. at 1,800 baht .contact counter in Tropicana Hotel, Tel.038249145-7, 038249818 or www.elephant-village-pattaya.com.


Ripley's World of Entertainment (ริบลีส์ เวิลด์ ออฟ เอนเตอร์เทนเมนท์) is located on the 3rd floor of the Royal Garden Plaza Department Store, on Pattaya Beach Road. The tourism activities are as follows:

1. The Ripley's Believe It Or not Odditorium (พิพิธภัณฑ์ริบลีส์เชื่อหรือไม่) is a museum of a large collection of more than 300 stories and pieces of oddities and amazements from all over the world, owned by Mr. Robert Ripley, an American man. Examples of the pieces are a three-legged horse, a four-eyed man, a miniature of a human's head and a shark museum. Entrance fee is 380 baht for adults and 280 baht for children.
2. Four-Dimensional Cinema (โรงภาพยนตร์ 4 มิติ) is a cinema of the future with a special system, creating a feeling of being in an actual situation among the viewers. Entrance fee is 200 baht.
   
3. The Miracle Labyrinth(มหัศจรรย์เขาวงกต) Witness the modern special effects of lights, colours and sounds in the 16 rooms, as well as, admire the beauty of the mysterious dimensions and illusions. Entrance fee is 380 baht.
4. The Haunting Warehouse (โกดังผีสิง) Take an adventure in one of the 5 biggest coffin warehouses of the world. Entrance fee is 380 baht.
   

The admission fee package is 1,340 baht for adults and 1,240 baht for children. For more information, For more information, Tel. 038 710294-8 0r Bangkok Office Tel. 02 2470777. It is open daily from 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.


Cabaret Shows (คาบาเร่ต์โชว์) There are two venues of transvestite cabarets in Pattaya.

Alcazar Cabaret(อัลคาซ่าร์ คาบาเร่ต์) Pattaya 2 Road., Tel.038410225-7, 038428746. Showtimes: 6.30 p.m., 8.00 p.m.,9.30 p.m. Admission: 500 and 600 baht.

Tiffany Show (ทิฟฟานีโชว์) Pattaya 2 Road., Tel. 038 421700-5, 038429642. Showtimes:06.00p.m., 07.30 p.m., and 09.00 p.m. Admission :500,700 and 800 baht.
www.tiffany-show.co.th

Pattaya Park and Tower(สวนสนุกพัทยาปารค์) Pattaya Park Beach Resort and Tower at Chom Thain features a large whirlpool with giant sliders and a tower with a revolving restaurant. Visitors can also enjoy several games and rides on the tower and in its playground. A Ticket for tower visit costs 200 baht. open daily from 10.00a.m.-7.00 p.m. On Saturday,it opens until 8.00 p.m. The Entrance fee of tower is 100,200 baht for adults Tel.038 364110-20 or 02 5799612-4 or www.pattayapark.com for more information.

Ko Lan(เกาะล้าน) This island is 7.5 kilometres from South Pattaya, about 45 minutes by ferry or 15 minutes by ferry or 15 minutes by speedboat Tourists prefer a swim and enjoy watersports along several beaches. Most fine beaches with white sand and clear water on the western side of the island. Hat Thonglang and Hat Ta Waen are popular beaches for its bustling atmosphere,aquatic sport gear, souvenir shops, and restaurants while Hat Laem Thian and Hat Samae offer a more restful atmosphere. Visitors can choose glass-bottom boats or skin-diving to view coral reefs in front of Laem Thian. At the southend of the island is Hat Nuan, Hat Samae, Hat Ta Waen and Hat Thian where a hotel is situated. It is another spot for viewing corals.

How to get there: A ferry service departs Laem Bali Hai Pier to Ko Lan everyday. Departure time is from 7.00 a.m.-6.30 p.m., while the arrival trips leave Ko Lan from 6.30 a.m.-6.00 p.m. It costs 20 baht. The boat will stop at Na Ban Pier. In case of going to other beaches, a long-tailed boat can be rented or a taxi can be hired. Furthermore, speed boats for 10 persons are avilable along Pattaya beach. Visitors can stop at Ta Waen Beach and Thong Lang Beach. The rental fee for the speed boat is 2,500-3,000 baht or depending on the agreement.
Note: Prices stated above are subject to change without notice.

Wat Yanasangwararam Woramahawihan (วัดญาณสังวรารามวรมหาวิหาร) covers an area of 366 rai. Turn left from Sukhumvit Road., at Km. 160 for 5 kilometres. It was constructed in 1976 for Somdet Phra Yanasangwong, the present Supreme Patriarch, and later was supported by His Majesty the King. At the entrance are situated international pavilions presenting each country's national architectural style around the pond. Within the compound of the temple are the Mondob where a replica of the Buddha's footprint is enshrined, a large Chedi containing the relics of the Lord Buddha, as well as, his enlightened followers, and Wihan Phra Yanaret. It is open from 8.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. For more information, Tel.038237506. Moreover, there is a place where the Royal Project for Agricultural Training Centre and Wildlife Preservation Area are Located. For more information, Tel.038238060

Attractions Amphoe Si Racha

Ko Loi (เกาะลอย)
This is a small islet near the northern shore of Si Racha. Connected to the mainland by a bridge, it is a popular location for recreation by the local people. Visitors can enjoy feeding sea turtles in a pond. A flight of stairs leads up to the breezy hill-top temple which offers a delightful view of the sea.

Sriracha Tiger Zoo(สวนเสือศรีราชา)
At Kms. 20 on Highway No.3241 between Pattaya and Bang Saen Beach, or 10 kilometres from Si Racha District, this is a well-maintained zoo with hoards of crocodiles, Bengal tigers,camel,deer,
scorpions and more. There are four different show at various times during the day, includding crocodile and tiger shows. Visitors also see how friendship can be possible among tigers, pigs and dogs who live together. The park is open daily from 8.00a.m.-6.00p.m. Admission: 300 baht for adults and 150 baht for children. Tel.038296556-8 Bangkok Tel.029347841

Khao Kheow Open Zoo (สวนสัตว์เปิดเขาเขียว)
Local in Tambon Bang Phra This famous zoo operated by the Zoological Garden Organization and covers a vast tract of forestland. it is Located 19 Kilometres after a left turn at Bang Phra, about 20 kilometres south of Chon Buri on Sukhumvit Road. There are more than 200 species of wildlife living in their natural habitual. They include both domestic and imported types. Open daily from 8.00 a.m. until 6.00 p.m., the zoo is also put on shows of welltrained animals and birds. Until 11.00a.m.-4.00 p.m. Admission fee is 300 baht for adults and 150 baht for children . Night Safari tours by auto-trams. Tel. 038298188,038298270 or www.zoothailand.org for more information

Attractions Amphoe Mueang Chon Buri

Wat Khao Phra Phutthabat Bang Sai<วัดเขาพระพุทธบาทบางทราย>
is located on the left side of Sukhumvit Road a slightly prior to Mueang Chon Buri.Originally, there was an ancient Ayutthayan temple at the foot of the hill but it was later ruined . Later,Phraya Phichitchonlakhet, the administrator of Mueang Chon Buri had Wat Phra Phutthabat Bang Sai reconstructed during the reign of King Rama V . Inside the Mondop-a square building with a crown-like cupola-resides the Buddha's footprint. Moreover, there is a small building on the submit
of the moutain housing a buddha image in the reclining posture. At the foot of the hill , there are many constructions in Europian style of the King Rama V period. From the end of the fourth lunar month to the second day of the fifth month during the period of the waxing moon, there is a tradition that people will proceed up the hill to pay respect to the Buddha's footprint. Moreover, there is a Takbat Thewo,alms-giving ceremony at the end of the Buddhist Lent.

Wat Yai Inthraram(วัดใหญ่อินทาราม)
Located on Chet Chamnong Road, Mueang Chon Buri, it is an ancient and significant temple of Mueang Chon Buri, influenced by the late Ayutthayan architectural style. The Ubosot was built in its Gunwale Curve base and inside displays very beautiful mural paintings. Above the windows's edge are the pictures of the gathering of angels. On both of the side walls are paintings depicting the Thotsachat, or the Ten Births of the lord Buddha, and the story of Prince Vessantara. Moreover,there is a wooden tri-facade pavilion, where a bronze-cast bejewelled Buddha image called Luangpho choei resides.

Phra Phutthasihing Shrine (หอพระพุทธสิหิงห์)
Situated on Wachiraprakarn Road., about 500 metres from the city hall. The shrine houses a replica of the Phra Phutthasihing cast in pure silver. An extremely beautiful icon, it is highly revered by townspeople. Open daily from 8.00 a.m. -4.00 p.m. During the Songkran Festival, there is a procession of the Phra Phutthasihing image around the town to provide an opportunity for the people to conduct a water-pouring ceremony onto the Buddha image for good luck.

Ang Sila(อ่างศิลา)
This is a seaside fishing village, some 5 kilometres from Chon Buri . Most villagers are skilled in making implements from granite. Items made are mainly mortar and pestle widely used in Thai households in the olden times and figurines of animals such as lion, elephant and horse as decorative items.

Near the market are two European-style building in the reign of king Rama IV served as a convalescence home and a retreat for the royal household and foreign high-ranking officials. The buildings are considered the country's very first seaside residence.

Khao Sam Muk(เขาสามมุข)
This is a low hillock situated between Ang Sila and Bang Saen Beach,along the Road., facing the seashore. A habinet of scores of wild monkeys,the hill-top affords a panoramic view of the bangsaen beach. At the foot of the hill are thai and Chinese shrines highly respected by visitors. Legend has it that the cliff-top was where two lovers jumped to their death because of parental objection.

Bang Saen Beach(หาดบางแสน)
A well-known holiday beach only 14 kilometres from the provincial town. From Sukhumvit Road., take a right turn at Kms. 104 and proceed on for another 3 Kilometres to get there.In 1943, the government built the first holiday resort in the country here. It is now under the supervision of Saen Suk Municipal Administration. Bang Saen Beach, is widely popular with Thai holiday-makers who happily romp along the long beach and partake in the tasty food available. Weekends are particularly crowded while it is relatively quiet during weekdays. Fronting the beach are hotels, bungalows, foodshops as well as recreational gears and bicycles for rent.

The Mangrove Forest Conservation and Study Center for Ecotourism(ศูนย์ศึกษาธรรมชาติและอนุรักษ์ป่าชายเลนเพื่อการท่องเที่ยวเชิงนิเวศน์)
is located at mu 3, Tambon Samet, covering an area of approximately 300 rai. It is an interesting ecotourism attraction. The centre has prepared a 2,300 metre-long wooden boardwalk for visitors to wander in the mangrove nature where its ecological system still remains in perfect condition. Moreover,there are also a bird-watching scaffold and various kinds of mangrove plants such as Kongkang , Samet,Samae,Lamphu,etc.Also,there is marine life such as fiddler crab, "yokfa" a new species of crab, as well as, various kinds of fish-eating birds. In front of the center is also a health park. The admission fee is 10 baht for adults and 5 baht for children. It is open daily, as well as, on public holidays from 8.30 a.m.-6.30 p.m. For more information, Tel.038398268

Chon Buri

Chon Buri slogan is,
" Beautiful Beaches, Delicious Khao Lam, Sweet Sugar Cane, Delicate Basketry Products and Buffalo Racing"

Chon Buri, in short "Mueang Chon," has been a popular seaside town of the eastern coast for a long period of time. It is also an agricultural site of economic plants such as sugar cane, cassava and Para rubber trees, as well as, a location of the Eastern Seaboard Development Project and significant industrial factories

From historical evidence, Mueang Chon Buri has been settled since the Ayuttaya period. Originally,it comprised of many small towns such as Mueang Bang Sai, Mueang Bang Pla Soi, and Mueang Bang Phra. Later, king Rama V combined these towns together into Chon Buri province.

Only 80 kilometres from Bangkok and covering an area of 4,363 square kilometers, the province is administratively divided into the Amphoe Mueang Chon Buri Amphoe Nong Yai Amphoe Phanat Nikhom Amphoe Ban Bueng Amphoe Phan Thong Amphoe BoThong Amphoe Si Racha Amphoe Bang Lamung Amphoe Sattahip Amphoe Ko Sichang and King Amphoe Ko Chan As for Pattaya, it is an international tourist destination with a rapid growth. Therefore, a special local administration as Mueang Pattaya is necessary. It was separated from the Bang Lamung Administration,Chon Buri

Boundaries

• North borders Chachoengsao and Samut PraKarn
• South borders Rayong
• East borders Chanthaburi
• West borders The Gulf of Thailand
  

How to get there Travel From Bangkok
By Car:

There are many routes from Bangkok to Chon Buri as follows:
1. Take Highway No.34 ,Bang Na-Trat to Chon Buri.
2. Take Highway No.304 , Bangkok-Min Buri, passing Chachoengsao province-Bang Pakong into Chon Buri.
3. Take the old route of Sukhumvit Road, Highway No.3, passing Samut Prakan province to the intersection of Bang Pakong District. Enter Highway No.34 to Chon Buri.
4. Take the Motorway, Bangkok-Chon Buri-Pattaya. Tel.1193, 038392001

By Bus:

From the Eastern Bus Terminal , there are many air-conditioned buses to Chon Buri from 5.30 a.m. -9.00p.m. every 40 minutes, tel.023919829. Also, the second-class air-conditioned buses are provided from 5.30 a.m.-9.00 p.m. every 30 minutes. Tel.023912504. Non air-conditioned buses leave Ekkamai every 30 minutes from 5.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m. Tel.023912504. Otherwise,there are also air-conditioned buses leaving the Bangkok Bus Terminal. Air-conditioned buses take the Motorway from 6.30 a.m.- 6.30 p.m. tel.029362852-66

Additionally, there are private buses departing from the Southern Bus Terminal.Air-conditioned buses to Pattaya run daily along the Bang Na-Trat route and stop at the Rot Rungrueng Company Limited's air-conditioned bus terminal 0n Pattaya Nuea Road. They leave from 5.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m. every 2 hours. Tel.028845582 or Pattaya Branch at Tel. 038429877.

By Train:

From Hua Lamphong Railway station, there is 1 daily train running to Phlu Ta Luang Railway Station in Chon Buri. For further information, please Tel.1690,022204444,022224334

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