Beaches • The most visited places • Excursions from Pattaya • Nearby Islands

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

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.

Ko Si Chang

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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