Chanthaburi- Out-Of-City Attractions

Wat Phlap
Located in Tambon Bang Kacha, southwest of town, this was the site of settlement during the late Ayutthaya period. Attractions include two ancient pagodas in different styles, and an old Thai wooden pavilion.

Khao Laem Sing Forest Park
Some 25 km. from Amphoe Tha Mai, the Park features a 172- metre hill located to the east of the mouth of the Chanthaburi> River in Amphoe Laem Sing. Boats go from Hat Laem Sing to Hat Ao Krathing. Contact the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department Tel. 0 2562 0760
Website: www.dnp.go.th

Oasis Sea World
Located near Hat Laem Sing, the Oasis Sea World has five dolphin shows daily 9.00 a.m.- 6.00 p.m.
Tel: 0 3939 9015, 0 3936 3238-9

Hat Ao Yang
Located in Amphoe Laem Sing, this small beach some 2 km. before the park is cool and shady, and offers accommodation facilities.

Hat Khung Wiman, Hat Khung Kraben, Hat Laem Sadet and Hat Chao Lao
These are all peaceful beaches in Amphoe Tha Mai and clustered in an area about 30 km. from town.

Wat Khao Sukim
Situated about 20 km. north of town, Amphoe Tha Mai, the temple was built in 1966 to honour Phra Achan Somchai Thitwiriyo and houses a large collection of religious items and valuable antiques.
Open daily 8.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.

Khao Khitchakut National Park
The National Park in King Amphoe Khao Khitchakut, reached by taking a turn at the 324-km. marker on Highway No. 3 and travelling a further 21 km., covers 58 sq. km. of forestland rich in herbal plants and wildlife. An attraction is the Krathing Waterfall, where nature trails criss-cross the 13 tiers of the falls. Contact the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation
Department Tel: 0 2562 0760
Website: www.dnp.go.th

Namtok Khao Soi Dao
About 70 km. from Chanthaburi and located at Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Reserve, Amphoe Khao Soi Dao, the 15-level waterfall is reached by a hiking trail amid unspoiled forests with a large variety of butterflies and birds.

Namtok Phlio National Park
Take a left turn at the 346-km. marker on Highway No. 3, to get to the Park at Amphoe Laem Sing that covers an area of 134.5 sq.km. of forest along the Khao Sa Bap mountain range. Points of interest include the 3-level Namtok Phlio, and a nearby pagoda built by King Rama V as a memorial to Phra Nang Chao Sunantha Kumarirat, his first consort, who died in a boating accident.