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