| Chonburi Attractions :
Bangphra
International Golf Club
A
left turn almost right opposite the Bangphra market place leads
to the 18-hole golf courses which is about 7 kilometers further on. An international standard and public
course, it offers accommodation
facilities as well as a well-run club house with tasty food. Further
information please contact Tel. 66-2-2850670-2
Khao
Khieo Open Zoo
It is about 11 kilometers from the Bangphra market. Operated by the
Zoo Organization, it covers an area of some 2,000 acres, with more
than 100 species of wild life roaming freely in its compound. Tourists
can walk and have a close look of monkeys, gibbon, elephants, deer,
birds etc. The zoo is open everyday from 8.00-18.00 hrs. Admission
fee is 20 baht per person.
Nam Tok Chan Ta Then
Nam Tok Chan Ta Then located 15 kms. off Sukhumvit Road at Km.
110 in the same direction of Khao Khieo Open Zoo. The fall
is in the Wild Life Conservation area and is very beautiful
shortly after the rainy season, enables the swimming and
leisurely walking possible. Placid surrounding nature added
the area even more attractive and ideal for relaxation.
Siracha
Siracha is a seaside district 24 kilometers from town. It
used to be one of the most popular resorts and still
attracts considerable number of tourists who make frequent
stops to buy sea food and fresh-fruits, particularly pine-apples.
Siracha Farm
Siracha Farm located some 8 kilometers from Siracha on the road to Siracha International
Golf Course, is a mini-zoo with crocodiles, camels, tigers and many
birds. Tourists can feed a camel or have your photograph taken with
a tiger. The farm is open everyday from 9.00-18.00 hrs. Admission
fee is 30 baht per person. Koh
Sichang
It's about 12 kilometers off the Siracha shore,
is a substantial island with peaceful atmosphere and fresh, clean
air. The only transports available are motorized tricycles as the
ring-road around the island is only a little over one meter
wide.
The major structure ashore is an extensive former palace built by
King Rama V used for recuperation. Two temples were also constructed
during his- reign one of which, Wat Atsadang Nimit, has a chapel
and a pagoda in European architectural style. A Chinese pavilion,
with dragon and peacock designs, is also worth visiting. Nearby
is the Chakrapong Cave within which is a chimney-like
access to the top of the hill affording a grand view of the island.
On the other side is a beach called Hat Hin Klom (round stones)
as they have been exposed to the strong winds of the Westerly causing
them to rub against one another until they become smooth and round.
As places of interest are somewhat far from one another, it is advisable
to hire a tricycle from the pier for the tour, which should not
take more than one hour.
Ferry service is operated from Siracha (Ko Loi pier and Tha
Charin pier at 25 Baht per person beginning from 07.00 hrs. Last return trip
from Ko Sichang is at 15.00 hrs.
There are many accommodations on the Island such as Benz Bungalow
Tel: 66-2-(038) 216091, Champ Bungalow Tel: 66-2-(038) 216105 and Thiu Phai Tel:
66-2-(038) 216084.
Chonburi
Buffalo Races
Chonburi
Buffalo Races is held during October every year. The water buffalo is one of the
mainstays in the life of a Thai farmer, but in this annual event
it is put to more amusing uses than ploughing the local fields,
such as buffalo races and contests pitting buffalo and man. Beauty
contests add to the fun a festival that attracts crowds from nearby
seaside resorts.
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