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Wat Mangkon Buppharam

Situated on Sukhumvit Road (Chanthaburi-Khlung), about 12 kilometres from town, the Chinese-style temple built in 1987 is of the Mahayana religious denomination. Decorative designs made from ceramics are very beautiful. The peace and shade inside are suitable for meditation; there is also accommodation for interested persons. Two annual celebrations are held after the end of the Buddhist lent (about October or November) called “Ngan Bun Kathin”, the other will start the 21 st day after the end of th Chinese New Year’s Day, and be held on for a long period about 9-10 days.

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Nam Tok Phliew National Park
About 17 kilometres from the city town of Chanthaburi, on Khao Sa Bap is the location of the Nam Tok Phliew National Park office. The rain forest around the park is abundant ins the various kinds of plant and also wild animals. Many places named below in the park’s area are interesting to visit.

Nam Tok Khlong Narai
Local people call it “Nam Tok Khao Sa Bap” , approximately 8 kilometres from the city town on the route Chanthaburi-Khlung. To reach the top which is rather high, have to walk through the perfect beautiful forest. It is a one good place for relaxing close up to primitive nature.

Nam Tok Phliew

Situated only 200 metres from the National Park office, is one of the most popular waterfalls in the country. It sources from an underground stream and cascades down the crevice into the pool below, where has a lot of fishes. Staying overnight is available, for more information, contact the National Park Division : Tel: No. 66-2-579-4842. Two other interesting places around this area are: Alongkorn Chedi - Built in 1876, made from laterite to commemorate the visiting of King Rama V and Queen Sunantha. At this point, the view of waterfall is very beautiful.

Pyramid - A stupa built by King Rama V in 1881, in a pyramid-style in memory of his beloved queen who drowned in the Chao Phraya River in a boat accident, contains some parts of her ashes.

Beyond the Nam Tok Phliew to the east, on Sukhumvit Road (Chanthaburi-Trad), is Trok Nong Waterfall which is also the location of the natural park protection office. The 3-level beautiful waterfall cascades down the steep cliff (approximately 20-metres high) to the pond below. To reach each level, have to walk along the natural lateral. The guide is necessary, contact the national park officer. Besides, camping in peaceful nature is available.

For tourists, take Sukhumvit Road (Chanthaburi Trat), turn left at Khlung District Intersection, take the route Khlung-Makham for about 10 kilometres till reach Trok Nong Village, turn left again and then go straight for about 2 kilometres will reach the waterfall.

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Chanthaburi Horticultural Research Center

Located at Tambon Phliew, approximately 15 kilometres from the city, the center researches about agricultural development projects, economic plants such as durian, mangosteen, rambutan, etc., including species of herbs and spices and is willing to give some seeds to interested agriculturists. It is opened daily for only group visitors (more than 10 persons) and advanced contact is preferable, Tel: No. 66-39-397030 and 397146, at 09.00-16.00 hrs.

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The Buddhist Park at Wat Shak Yai
Located on Highway No. 3149, 500 metres from Laem Singh Intersection, the sculptures showing the stories Of former incarnations of the Buddha around the temple are very attractive. It is suitable for studying Buddhism.

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The Oasis Sea World

Located at the outskirts of town, Tambon Pak Nam, about 25 kilometres from the city is the wonderful place of dolphins at play and also breeding and a conserving station for them. This marine park consists of both bottlenose and bald-head-grey dolphins (Thais call Pak Khuat Dolphin and Hua Bart Dolphin). The tourists get to see these intelligent mammals do many things such as playing with a ball, jumping through loops and leaping to great heights, doing acrobatic stunts, etc. Most important, this may be the first time for tourists to see a close-up view of them in real life and understand how gently these dolphins are. Daily show at 09.00, 11.00, 13.00, 15.00 and 17.00 hrs. Additional one show on Saturday and Sunday at 07.00 hrs. Besides, there are many species of butterflies in the garden. Accommodation for tourists who wish to stay overnight is available, including a restaurant. Moreover, there are entertainment rafts with food and beverage for persons who wish to touch the atmosphere at the mouth of the Laem Singh River. For more details contact Tel: No. 66-39-399015 or-363-238-9.

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Kuk Khi Kai
This is situated at Tambon Pak Nam Laem Singh, just 1 kilometre before the pier. Built by the French in 1893 as a retention canter for Thais who against them during the perild they occupied the town. A rectangular red brick structure with slit windows and perforated roof which was used as a chicken coop from which fowl waste dropped onto the prisoners, very terrible.

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Tuk Daeng
This is located at Tambon Pak Nam Laem Singh, near the pier, built in the same period as Khuk Khi Kai. Originally, it was a Thai force headquarters called “Phikat Patchamit Fort”. Later, the French occupied the town and adapted it into their headquarters and living quarters. Its real red colour is attractive for knowing what happened at that time.

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Laem Singh Beach
Located at Tambon Pak Nam, near the mouth of the Chanthaburi River approximately 30 kilometres from the city, dense pine trees along the beach make shady place be suitable for relaxation. Bungalows and restaurants are available for the tourists.

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Located at Tambon Bang Kachai, covering both mainland and islands with a total area 9,500 Rais. Tourists can experience many interesting natural resources such as the rain forest and species of flora and fauna. The names and details below are the places, which should visit in the park.

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A small beautiful peaceful beach located 400 metres from the park office. No accommodation restaurant offer, camping is available.

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The another small beautiful beach beyond Ao Krathing is suitable for relaxing. Bungalows and restaurants offer along the beach.

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It is well known as the coral reefs line for 500 metres at the north of the island, which are suitable for skin diving.

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An islet with beautiful coral reefs is also suitable for skin diving.

Note: For travelling to both islands, take a hired boat form Laem Singh Beach.

Ko Nom Sao : 400 Baht (contains 8-10 persons) ; 1 hour

Ko Chula : 200 Baht (contains 8-10 persons) ; 30 minutes.

Tourists must prepare provisions for themselves, there are no service on the islands.

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Its major attractive is the one part of the mountain that runs straight to the sea, which looks like a crouched lion. On the mountain, the Phairi Phinat Fort built in the reign of the King Rama III and a stupa which recall about withdrawal of the French forces, are also interisting

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