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Chonburi The Land of Sea Coast
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Attraction in Chonburi City
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ANG SILA a small village, about 5 km from Chonburi town, Ang Sila has been one of the oldest seaside vacation spots noted for its products in stone mortars and weaving. The biggest mortar was produced in this town and was recorded in the Guinness World Book of Record. The old palace of Chakkri Dynasty has been located at Ang Sila beach too. SAM MUK HILL is situated mid way between Ang Sila and the Bang Saen beach. THE CHAO MAE SAM MUK shrine atop the hill is widely revered by the local people. Bang Saen beach the well know beach Had Bang Sean is only 10 km from Chonburi on a right turn at km.104 . Highly popular with local tourists, a part of the beach front area is set aside for venders of local foods and snacks (Som Tam, Khaoniew Kai Yang). Canvas chairs and inner tire tubes are available for rent, as well as shower room facilities. Eminently suitable for a one day outing from Bangkok. Accommodation can be reserved at Bang Saen Beach Resort Tel: (038) 381675-7, Bang Saen Villa Tel: (038) 382088, Saen Suk Resort Tel: (038) 381117, S.S. Bang Saen Beach Tel: (038) 381670. Nearby is OCEAN WORLD an amusement water park which provides many kinds of water sliders and roller coaster. For futher information contact Tel: (038) 382562, 382566 THE BURAPHA UNIVERSITY at the entrance to the Bang Saen Beach operates the Scientific Marine Center with a marine aquarium, showing varieties of life in the sea. It opens daily from 08.30-16.00 hrs on weekdays, 08.30-17.00 hrs on public holidays and closed on Monday, Admission fee is 10 Baht per person. NONG MON is the market 1 km further on from the entrance to Bang Sean Beach. Here can be found all types of fresh and dried sea food, local sweets and fruits (Both fresh and preserved) as well as fine rattan wares from Amphoe Phanut Nikhom.
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A left turn almost right opposite the Nong Mon Market place to the 18 hole BANGPHRA GOLF INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD. which is about 7 km further on. An international standard and public course, it offers accommodation facilities as well as a well-run club house with tasty food. Further information please contact Tel: (02) 2850670-2. THE KHAO KHIEO OPEN ZOO is about 11 km further from Bangphra. Operated by the Dusit Zoological Organization, it covers an area of some 1,200 acres, with more than 50 species of wild life roaming freely in its compound. NAM TOK CHAN TA THEN located 15 km off Sukhumvit Rd. at km 110 in the same direction to Khao Khieo Open Zoo. The fall is in the Wild Life Conservation area and is very beautiful shortly after the rainy season, enables the swimming and leisurely walking possible. Placid surrounding nature added the area even more attractive and ideal for relaxation.
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Believe it or not Open Zoo in Chonburi
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SRI RA CHA BEFORE PASS TO PATTAYA
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SRI RA CHA is a seaside district 24 km from town. It used to be the most popular resort and still attracts considerable number of tourists who make frequent stops to buy sea food and fresh fruits, particularly pineapples. About 12 km off the Siracha shore is KO SICHANG a substantial island with peaceful atmosphere and fresh, clean air. The only transports available are motorized tricycles as the ring road around the island is only a little over one meter wide. The major structure ashore is an extensive former palace built by King Rama V used for recuperation. Two temples were also constructed during his reign one of which, Wat Asdang Nimir, has a chapel and pagoda in European architectural style. A chinese pavillion, with dragon and peacock designs is also worth visiting. Nearby is The Chakrapong cave within which is a chimney like access to the top of the hill affording a grand view of the island. On the other side is a beach called HAT HIN KLOM (round stone) as they have been exposed to the strong winds of the Westerly causing them to rub against one another until they become smooth and round. As places of interest are somewhat far from one another it is advisable to hire a tricycle from the pier from the tour, which should not take more than one hour. Ferry service is operated from Siracha (KO LOI and THA CHARIN) at 25 Baht per person beginning from 07.00 hrs. Last return trip from KO SICHANG is at 15.00 hrs. There are many accommodation on the island too. CHONBURI BUFFALO RACES is held during October every year. The water buffalo is one of the mainstays in the life of Thai framer, but in this annual event it is put to more amusing uses than ploughing the local fields, such as buffalo races and pitting buffalo and man. Beauty contest add to the fun a festival that attrats crowds form nearby seaside resorts.
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