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Most foreign visitors to Pattaya seem unaware that there are many other
attractions nearby that should not be overlooked and they should include
some of them in their itinerary if time is available. All the following
spots are located in Chon Buri Province, to which Pattaya also belongs,
so they are suitable for a one-day outing.
| Bang Saen |
| Located only 14 km. from Chon Buri town, this is among the oldest
beach resorts of Thailand. |
Bang Saen Beach |
Lined with sling chairs and colourful umbrellas and lots of food shops across
the road from the beach, Bang Saen is highly popular among local tourists
who come to relax and picnic.
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The Sanctuary of Truth, a gigantic carved wooden pavilion built to revitalize
and carry forward ancient Thai wisdom, is prominently situated on Ratchawet
Point, Chon Buri Province (81 km east of Bangkok). This enormous sacred
architecture is carved in Ayutthaya style over 100 m. in height and 100
m. in width aiming to represent Phra Sumeru Mount, which is believed to
be the centre of the earth and universe in ancient Thai myth. Human virtues
as well as the relationship between human beings and the universe are illustrated
by exquisite carving embellishments in and around the pavilion.
| Information: |
0 3836 7229 to 30 |
| Open daily: |
8.00-18.00 hrs. |
| Admission fees: |
Adult 500 Baht, Children 250 Baht |
| Location: |
206/2 Soi Nakluea 12, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri Province |
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Sammuk Hill
This small hill just a short distance from Bang Saen beach features
a shrine of the Goddess of Sammuk Hill which is worshipped by local people.
There are also cactus gardens and lots of monkeys on the hill.
Marine Science Institute
Located on the campus of Burapa University at the entrance to Bang Saen
Beach, it is divided into three components: Marine Aquarium, Marine Science
Museum and Marine Science Laboratories. The aquarium has a large selection
of fishes and other marine animals which are to be found in the waters
around Thailand.
| Open: |
Tuesday - Friday : 08.30 - 16.00 hours
Saturday - Sunday : 08.30 - 17.00 hours
Closed on Mondays |
| Admission fee: |
Adult 100 B, Child 50 B |
| Information: |
0 3839 1671 to 3 |
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Bangphra International Golf Club is about 7 km. off Sukhumwit
Highway at km. 113. This 18-hole international standard course offers
accommodation facilities as well as a well-run club house with tasty food.
| Information |
0 3834 1149 to 50 |
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Khao Kheow Open Zoo is about 19 km. from
Bangphra Golf Club. Covering an area of some 2,000 acres, the zoo is a
habitat for more than 100 species of wild life and also contains a spectacular
aviary. Visitors are allowed to get close to animals which are not kept
in cages. Some kinds of animals are allowed to be fed by visitors. Night
Safari available here is fast becoming popular with tourists.
Contact tel: 0 3829 8195, 3829 8270 fax: 0 3829 8272 for further information.
| Open: |
daily, 08.00 - 18.00 hours |
| Admission fee: |
Adult 100 B, Child 50 B |
| Night Safari: |
daily, 18.00 - 20.00 hrs. |
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Ko Si Chang is a big island off Si Racha
county which is 24 km. from Chon Buri town. This scenic island is located
12 km. away from the coast. Its attractions are the remains of an old
palace and some other residential buildings constructed by order of King
Rama V (1868-1910) for use by himself and his royal children. Two temples
were erected by the King on the island; one of which, Wat
Atsadang Nimit on the top of the hill has its main temple and
pagoda built in European style. The artistic Chinese Pavilion
built as a shelter for the King is also interesting to visit. Chakkraphong
Cave which houses a Buddha image has a chimney rising to the top
of a mountain where one can overlook the scenery of the island. Hin
Klom Beach or the Round Stone Beach is another attractive spot
which is covered by innumerable pebbles resulting from long years of exposure
to the strong waves caused by the southwest wind from February to September.
Motorized tricycles and bicycles are two means of transport on the island.
A few accommodations are available on the island.
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To get to Ko Sichang, there are ferry services from Ko Loi pier and Tha
Charin pier in Si Racha town providing a total of 10 trips a day. The
trip takes about 45 minutes.
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by law, please use the services of travel agencies holding a TAT license
only. |
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