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Chantaburi Province

Famous for its abundance of tropical fruits and as a centre of gems, the eastern province of Chanthaburi is also blessed with rich, verdant forests with scenic waterfalls. The Chanthaburi River flows through the town which has been the home of ancient communities. Quiet fishing villages and peaceful beaches are not far from town. About 245 kilometres from Bangkok and covering an area of 6,338 square kilometres.

Chanthaburi is administratively divided into the following districts: Muang Chanthaburi, Tha Mai, Khlung, Laem Sing, Pong Nam Ron, Makham, Soi Dao, Na Yai Am, Kang Maeo and Khao Khitchakut sub-district.

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Si Chan Road

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Si Chan Road is the commercial area and centre of gem business. Even though actual gem-mining in the province is

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Wat Thong Thua

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4 kilometres from town on Sukhumwit Highway, is the site of an ancient Bot which was built over a Khmer-style

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Wat Phlup

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Wat Phlup at Tambon Bang Kacha to the southwest of town was the site of an old community during the

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Khai Noen Wong

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The ancient site of Khai Noen Wong, also at Tambon Bang Kacha, was established as the town in circa 1834

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Khao Laem Sing Forest Park

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Using the Tha Mai-Bang Kachai route cars can easily access the Khao Laem Sing Forest Park, some 25 kilometres from

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Tham Khao Wang

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Tham Khao Wong at Ban Khao Wongkot, Kaeng Hang Maeo district, is part of the Khao Chamao-Khao Wong National Park.

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The Chamsom Crocodile Farm and Zoo

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This zoo has a number of crocodiles of different species as well as other animals. The facility is surrounded by

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Suan Sadetyat

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Adjacent to Wat Khao Sukim is Suan Sadetyat, an extensive fruit plantation growing rambutan and durian in the main. During

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The Khao Khitchakut National Park

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The Khao Khitchakut National Park has its headquarters at a site which can be reached by taking a turning at

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Nam Tok Krathing

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The park covers a rich, verdant forestland of some 58 square kilometres where many herbal plants are found. It is

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Khlong Pong Nam Ron

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Shooting the Rapids at Khlong Pong Nam Ron is an adventure travel during the season of July-January. Enthusiasts will thrill

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Nam Tok Khao Soi Dao

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At Km. 62 on Highway No. 317, about 70 kilometres from Chanthaburi, is a left turn to Nam Tok Khao

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Wat Mangkon Buppharam

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Wat Mangkon Buppharam, or Leng Hua Yi, is a temple in Chinese architectural style. Located on Sukhumvit Highway, it is

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Namtok Phliu National Park

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A left turn at Km. 346 on Highway No. 3 is the Namtok Phliu National Park, covering an area of

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Khlong Naria waterfall

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There are two other waterfalls in the park. The Khlong Naria waterfall, about 6 kilometers from town via Highway No.

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Hat Laem Sing

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Laem Sing is about 30 kilometres from town and can be reached via Sukhumvit Road on the way to Trat

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Oasis Sea World

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Just before Laem Sing beach is the Oasis Sea World, which attracts visitors who delight in watching the exciting dolphin

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Underwater Archaeological Office

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Soon to be established as a national maritime museum, the Underwater Archaeological Office is located within Khai Noen Wong specialising

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Chanthaburi Cultural Centre

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Located at Rampaipannee Rajabhat Institute. In three buildings that have been a residence of Queen Rampaipannee – the Queen of

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Chantaburi Horticultural Research Centre

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Located at Tambon Phliu, about 15 kilometres from the city. In its large area are various plantations such as durian,

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