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Namtok Phliu ParkPhliu Waterfall - Khao Sa Bap mountain range
A left turn at Km. 346 on Highway No. 3 is the Namtok Phliu National Park.
The Namtok Phliu National Park covers an area of 134.5 square kilometers along forestland at Khao Sa Bap mountain range. The 3-level Phliu waterfall features a basin of cool, clear water for splashing around and plenty of large fish in the streams.
The Pliew Waterfall is a popular picnic spot where locals come to feed ‘pla phung’ or mad barbs. The fish likes raging streams. It normally eats seeds of chaulmoogra tree, but here people feed them long bean. The couple (inset) visit the waterfall every year. They bring with them boiled corn to feed the fish. The fall gushes from a height of 20 metres, forming small pools at the base, where there is a statute dedicated to King Rama V’s royal consort HM Queen Sunanda Kumariratana, and a pyramid the monarch got built as a monument of his love for the queen.
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Tuk DaengPhikhat Patchamit Fort
Laem Sing Harbour
Tuk Daeng near Khuk Khi Kai is the site of the Phikhat Patchamit Fort built in the reign of King Rama III. It was subsequently turned into living quarters and military command post by the French. A single storey, red-tiled roof building, today it is out of use.
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Khao Khitchakut45 min drive from Laem Sing.
Taxi service and guides available
The Khao Khitchakut National Park covers a rich forestland of some 58 square kilometers where many herbal plants are found. It is also rich in wildlife. One attraction is the Krathing waterfall with its nature trails cutting through all 13 levels of the fall. There are clear ponds where swimming is possible. Camping is allowed in the park. There is also accommodation for visitors who should make advance booking at the Forestry Department in Bangkok.
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Chamsom Crocodile FarmTravel on the Sukhumvit Highway until Km. 324 (Khao Rai Ya intersection) then turn left and proceed on for a further 4 kilometers.
The Chamsom Crocodile Farm and Zoo, which is surrounded by fruit orchards, has a number of crocodiles of different species as well as other animals.
Open daily from 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.
Elephant shows every Saturday and Sunday at 12.00 noon and 3.00 p.m.
Tel: (039) 324247
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Oasis Sea WorldSwim with Dolphins at Oasis Sea World
Just before Laem Sing beach is the Oasis Sea World which attracts visitors who wish to swim with dolphins and delight in watching the exciting dolphin shows.
Laem Sing is only 3 km from Oasis sea world where they have an entertaining dolphin show every hour. The dolphins are mainly those accidentally caught in fisherman's nets in the Gulf of Thailand. Trained by Thai experts, they are now capable of showing off their high degree of ability. There are five shows daily.
Entry fee & show is priced at B180 per person.
Swimming with Dolphins is B400 per person extra.
This includes the small tourist surcharge.
Taxi drop off and pick up service available.
Nice souvenir shop with jewelery & chanthaburi gems
Thai Food Restuarant & refreshments
You can swim with the dolphins in a separate pool after each show for up to a whole hour.
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Hat Chao LaoPeacuful Beach & Resorts
8 km from laem sing along the coast road
Traveling time by car from Chantaburi town is 25 minutes.
Chao Lao Beach is popular among locals who come here on weekends and national holidays. It boasts a long sandy beach and shallow water suitable for swimming. There are some good resorts by the beach with restuarants where you can enjoy delicious Thai or International food including a lage selection of freshly caught seafood.
Boat trips to shallow Coral reefs are available besides water sports and diverse activities on the beach.
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Si Chan RoadGems Market
Chanthaburi
Si Chan Road is the commercial area and center of the Chanthaburi gem business.
Even though actual gem-mining in the province is not as extensive as it used to be, Chanthaburi remains a major center for gem dealings with stones from neighboring countries and abroad being bought and sold.
The Gems Market during the mornings of Friday, Saturday and Sunday attracts large crowd of gem dealers and visitors alike.
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Khuk Khi KaiNotorious French prison
Laem Sing Village, just before the harbour
The notorious Khuk Khi Kai, just before Laem Sing beach, was built to hold Thais who were against the French occupation of Chanthaburi in 1893.
A 7-metre high, square-shaped prison, it was built in bricks with each side measuring 4.40 meters. The walls were holed for ventilation.
The porous roof is said to have been used as a chicken coop through which the birds dropped their excrements.
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Hat Laem SadetPeaceful Beach Resort
10 km from Hat Laem Sing along the coast road
Clear water beach, resort facilities and accommodation
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Archaeological siteOld Ship Remains
Located at Ban Samet Ngam about 8 kilometers to the southwest of Chanthaburi town.
The King Taksin the Great shipyard Chanthaburi. An archaeological site where remains of many old vessels have been found.
The vicinity is also dotted with a number of square-shaped basins along the shore indicating they might have been a boat -building site.
It is believed that the forces of King Taksin constructed their war vessels around here in preparation to liberating Ayutthaya after its fall in 1767.
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The Chanthaburi City PillarShrines and Memorials
On the Luang Road in front of the Taksin Military Barracks
The Chanthaburi City Pillar and the Taksin Maharat Shrine were erected during the reign of King Rama VI. There are several shrines of a chinese style and various monuments comemorating King Taksin the Great. Refreshments and small food items are usualy on sale from stallholders as well as a variety of souveniers.
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Wat Khao SukimBhuddist Temple
20 kilometers north of Chanthaburi town
Wat Khao Sukim was builtin 1966 and houses a large collection of religious items and valuable antiques donated by the public. On display are wax sculptures of over twenty Buddhist monks highly revered by the public.
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Phairi Phinat FortRemains of Napoleonic fort
Laem Sing Forest Park
Here you will find the remains of a Napoleonic Fort that had been built to overlook Leam Sing Harbour. Two large cannon remain as evidence of the French encampment. Phairi Phinat Fort was built in the reign of the King Rama lll.
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Yot Khao PhrabatBuddha’s footprint & Holy Mountain
Khao Khitchakut National Park
Located about 5 kilometres from the National Park Office. A trip to the Holy Mountain in Khao Khitchakut National Park is an amazing trip.
Open during the dry season from around mid Januaray. Many places on the mountain pertain to Buddhist mythologies. The most important is the Buddha’s footprint, which is highly revered by Thai people. Many people come here to pay homage and make merit by carrying supplies to the shrines.
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Chanthaburi CathedralLargest in Thailand
Chanthaburi Cathedral on Chanthanimit Road on the river bank is the largest Catholic edifice in Thailand. Rebuilt in 1909, it is of Gothic architectural style. The original tall roof was taken down during World War II to make it less conspicuous as a possible target.
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Hat Ao Yang2 kilometers before Khao Laem Sing Forest Park
Hat Ao Yang is a small cool and shady beach with accommodation facilities for visitors. The Sea Food restuarants here are particuarly good.
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Ao Krathing BeachPeaceful clear water beach
Laem Sing Forest Park
Ao Krathing is a very peaceful beach with clear water in Laem Sing.
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Nam Tok Khao Soi DaoWaterfalls and Forest
At Km. 62 on Highway No. 317, about 70 kilometers from Chanthaburi, is a left turn to Nam Tok Khao Soi Dao.
Wonderful wildlfe sanctuary, forest landscape, and waterfalls. Enjoy a day out exploring Nam Tok Khao Soi Dao, relax and cool yourself by the river!
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Tham Khao WongAbout 40 kilometers before reaching Chanthaburi town on Highway No.3 at Km. 286 (Ban Kong Din) is a left turn to the park, 11 kilometers further on. Or take a turn at Km. 288 (Talat Na Yai Arm) instead.
Tham Khao Wong at Ban Khao Wongkot, Kaeng Hang Maeo district, is part of the Khao Chamao-Khao Wong National Park. Khao Wong is a group of limestone hills standing in circular cluster with cliffs and caves containing stalagmites and stalactites.
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Khirithan DamAbout twenty kilometers from Chanthaburi on Highway No. 317 is a right turn to Khirithan Dam.
Khirithan Dam is a multi -purpose structure to generate electricity and for irrigation. The scenery around the dam is relaxing and pleasant.
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Wat Thong ThuaAncient Bot site & Khmer-style temple
4 kilometers from town on Sukhumvit Highway
Wat Thong Thua is the site of an ancient Bot which was built over a Khmer-style temple.
It also has a large collection of ancient Khmer sculptures such as lintels, sandstone door columns carve in various designs and inscription stone.
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Wat PhlupAncient Pagodas
Wat Phlup at Tambon Bang Kacha to the southwest of Chanthaburi town was the site of an old community during the late Ayutthaya period.
Special features are two ancient pagodas of different styles and an old Thai wooden pavilion.
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Bhuddist TempleWat Laem Sing
Located in Laem Sing Village.
Visitors are very welcome
Laem Sing has a beautiful Bhuddist Temple which is at the center of this traditional Thai community. Please visit our Temple during your stay at Laem Sing.
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Peaceful Beachesboat trips available
There are many peaceful beaches to discover while you visit Chanthaburi. These incluse Hat Laem Sing, Hat Khung Wiman, Hat Khung Kraben, Hat Laem Sadet and Hat Chao Lao among others. Fishing excursions and boat trips are available at very reasonable rates.
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Wat Charg YaiBhuddist Temple
Located on the road between the Sukhumvit Road and Laem Sing. Well signposted
Wat Charg Yai is a charming Bhuddist Temple with many facinating statues and Bhudda images. You will be amazed and encharnted as you wander through the beautiful gardens of this Wat. At every turn you will find a collection of hand built statues and small buildings occupied by the temple monks.
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