Chanthaburi Travel Guide

  Fishing Village, Sanamchai
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  • Fishing Village, Sanamchai
      Fishing Village, Sanamchai
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  • The peninsula at Kung Wiman Bay
      The peninsula at Kung Wiman Bay
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  • Kung Wiman Beach Chanthaburi
      Kung Wiman Beach Chanthaburi
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  • Chanthaburi
      Chanthaburi
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  •   Chanthaburi
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Pro

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  various attractions 


Con

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  not much nightlife or shopping 


In a nutshell

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  Absolutely sure , I 'll turn back again and again. 

 

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Wat Phai Lom

Wat Phai Lom, Chanthaburi

 volopolo Says:  Wat Phai LomChanthaburi provinceA big Buddha image inside the Temple. Located in Chanthaburi city and its one of the most popular attractions of the city.InformationName: Wat Phai LomAttraction Type: TempleProvince: ChanthaburiPictures in the web: Wat Phai LomLast Visit:... 

Laem Sadet Aquarium

Laem Sadet Aquarium, Chanthaburi

 volopolo Says:  Laem Sadet AquariumChanthaburi provinceAnother one aquarium in Thailand (from the thousants that you find in all the country). Located in Laem Sadet about 300 meters from the sea.InformationName: Laem Sadet AquariumAttraction Type: AquariumProvince: ChanthaburiPictures in... 

Noen Wong Fortress

Noen Wong Fortress, Chanthaburi

 volopolo Says:  Noen Wong FortressChanthaburi provinceUnder ConstructionInformationName: Noen Wong FortressAttraction Type: FortressProvince: ChanthaburiPictures in the web: Noen Wong FortressLast Visit: February 2009My PhotosFirst Photo: Information about the FortressSecond Photo: Me in... 

Oasis Sea World

Oasis Sea World, Chanthaburi

 volopolo Says:  Oasis Sea WorldChanthaburi provinceDolphin show and swimm with dolphins. Also a small park, lakes and more.InformationName: Oasis Sea WorldAttraction Type: Aquarium, Dolphins, Landscape, LakeProvince: ChanthaburiPictures in the web: Oasis Sea WorldLast Visit: February 2009My... 

Phlio National Park

Phlio National Park, Chanthaburi

 volopolo Says:  Phlio National ParkChanthaburi provinceNature, rivers, fish, paths, small bridges and more.... will u find here. Phlio National Park is the first nature attraction in Chanthaburi province.InformationName: PhlioAttraction Type: National Park, Fish, Nature, Trees, Forest,... 

Phlio Waterfall - Namtok Phlio

Phlio Waterfall - Namtok Phlio, Chanthaburi

 volopolo Says:  Phlio Waterfall - Namtok PhlioChanthaburi provinceThe number one waterfall in Chnthaburi province and one of the most famous waterfalls in East Thailand. Located inside the Phlio National Park about 500 meters from the entrance.InformationName: Phlio Warefall - Namtok... 

The National Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum, Chanthaburi

 volopolo Says:  The National Maritime MuseumChanthaburi provinceUnder ConstructionInformationName: The National Maritime MuseumAttraction Type: MuseumProvince: ChanthaburiLast Visit: February 2009My PhotosFirst Photo: The main BuildingSecond Photo: The main BuildingThird Photo: The main... 

Dolphin Show

Dolphin Show, Chanthaburi

 Pat_Bangkok Says:  Oasis Sea World in Paknam Laemsing, Chantaburi. What i like is ofcause lovely dolphin but i don't like the water look dirty, i plan to swim with dolphin but i change my mind because of the water. They said the water environment is good for dolphins but i still not impress... 

Wax sculptures at Wat Khao Sukim

Wax sculptures at Wat Khao Sukim, Chanthaburi

 Pat_Bangkok Says:  Wat Khao Sukim is a forest temple and a museum . There are cable cart to the top of the temple. You can find 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... 

Pliew Waterfall

Pliew Waterfall, Chanthaburi

 Pat_Bangkok Says:  This Waterfall is beautiful with clear water flows between the rocks before falling into the green pool below, which is suitable for swimming. While swimming, you will be sharing the water with hundreds of Tor Soro Carp. They’re Friendly. 

Oasis Sea World - You can swim with dolphins

Oasis Sea World - You can swim with dolphins, Chanthaburi

 Wann Says:  We visited Oasis seaworld. The Place is far from Bangkok about 216 Km., and far from the town of Chanthaburi about 19 km. We spent time a while drive finding the place, easy to get lost as we had to drive off main road to small narrow road through rural area. It is in... 

The Dolphins Show

The Dolphins Show, Chanthaburi

 Wann Says:  The dolphins show at Oasis Seaworld was so wonderful and made all visitors felt so exciting. They are really professional. We saw Dolphin show very close. About dolphins, they said, are mainly accidentally caught in fisherman’s nets in the Gulf of Thailand. There are five... 

Chao Lao Beach, our favorite beach

Chao Lao Beach, our favorite beach, Chanthaburi

 Wann Says:  Sand beach with warm sunshine, surrounded by mountainside views,.. I visited this beach many times in my vacation with family. This is a beach in my dream, clean, nice beach in good atmosphere, mainly Thais go there for family vacation.There are many nice resorts along... 

Boat trip to see shallow coral reef

Boat trip to see shallow coral reef, Chanthaburi

 Wann Says:  We stayed on Chao Lao beach. Many sea activities provided there. We took a crystallized bottom boat ride off shore around 2 kms to see shallow coral reef through the bottom of the boat. The coral reef was not look spectacular like in Southern Thailand but it's great trip,... 

Phliu Waterfall

Phliu Waterfall, Chanthaburi

 Wann Says:  Phliu Waterfall located in Phliu National Park. To get to the waterfall, there is a trail walk through the National Park, the scene along the trail is very natural and beautiful. The 3-level Phliu waterfall features a basin of cool, clear water for splashing around and... 

Phliu National Park

Phliu National Park, Chanthaburi

 Wann Says:  This is a famous National Park of Chanthaburi as it just less than 20 kms drive from town, so everytimes I visit here, never can feel it much as National Park, always too many visitors in any trails. Phliu National Park was established in 1975, within the area of 42,000 acre... 

Restaurants  

Laem Singh beach: Fresh Seafood

Laem Singh beach: Fresh Seafood, Chanthaburi

 pattayaraj Says:  On the beach of Laem Singh area have so many seafood restuarants where you can enjoy a fresh seafood and also local food. Unluckily,I cannot remember tha name of restuarant where I tried. But just notice the yellow plastic chair and it located at the center of the... 

Transportation  

Isuzu to go!

Isuzu to go!, Chanthaburi

 yen_2 Says:  That Isuzu there was the one we used! Hubbys driver I was using since he can't go with me by that time. And mind you, the driver was a middle 40's woman! Yah, it's true not kidding! That's why I had the great time touring the whole Chanthaburi, but there are some of the... 

Favorites  

Trees by the beach

Trees by the beach, Chanthaburi

 yen_2 Says:  If you fancy sitting by the beaches for awhile, you can do it! There are shady trees along by that gives more refreshing breeze to the beach. I did stay in the beach for awhile. My driver bought some local snacks to savor and he paid that one!=p I never knew what it was as I... 

Mangrove

Mangrove, Chanthaburi

 yen_2 Says:  Up close of the greeny mangroves is this one! I know, you have enough with my magrove story but it really an amazing trip I had here that I just want to tell you every single shots I had. Unfortunately, this page isn't enough! 

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 Chanthaburi, Thailand - Chanthaburi is a dream province overflowing with abundance and riches with mountains, forests, orchards, gardens and the sea. It even has gemstones in the ground though now not mined because not... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi, How do I go to this place on my own with transport? Thanks 

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A: I think you can find your answer on http://www.swimwithdolphins.information.in.th/ 

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