Locations/Landmarks Section: Natural Attractions |
Name |
Ref. |
Description |
Area or District/Province |
Location |
Date visited |
Price (baht) |
Rating/Comment |
Tap Lae Beach |
16A |
Beach |
Na Yai Am District, Chanthaburi Province |
Google Map |
24 June 2016 |
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quiet in low season, presently underdeveloped (M,4,1h) |
Ao Kung Kraben |
16A |
Bay |
Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province |
Google Map |
24 June 2016 |
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a sanctuary for marine and bird life surrounded by mangrove (M,4,2h) |
Kep Tawan Beach |
16A |
Bay |
Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province |
Google Map |
24 June 2016 |
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stoney beach near Noan Nang Phraya (M,3,10m) |
Noan Nang Phraya |
16A |
Coastline |
Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province |
Google Map |
24 June 2016 |
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rocky coastline with a viewpoint popular with tourists (M,4,1h) |
Kung Wiman Beach |
16A |
Beach |
Na Tai Am District, Chanthaburi Province |
Google Map |
24 June 2016 |
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small but attractive golden sand beach to the west of Ao Kung Kraben (M,4,1h) |
KKB Aquarium |
16A |
Aquarium |
Ao Krung Kraben, Chanthaburi Province |
Google Map |
26 June 2016 |
free |
not one of the biggest aquariums but there is a good selection of marine life on view including a main tank for larger fish with the usual visitor tunnel underneath (M,4,1h) |
Chanthaburi River |
16A |
River |
Chanthaburi Province |
Google Map |
26 June 2016 |
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source in Khao Kitchakut National Park (E,3) |
Kung Krabaen Wildlife Sanctuary (Pink Stone) |
16A |
Park |
Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province |
Google Map |
27 June 2016 |
200 |
curious pink rock formations presumably caused by oxides....one for a geologist to work out (M,4,1h+) |
Khaem Nu River |
16A |
River |
Chanthaburi Province |
Google Map |
27 June 2016 |
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rises in the Chanthaburi mountain range (E,3,30m) |
Pak Nam Rat/Pak Nam Khaem Nu Viewpoint |
16A |
Viewpoint |
Chanthaburi Province |
Google Map |
27 June 2016 |
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viewpoint at the estuary of the Kaem Nu River (E,3,30m) |
Laem Sing |
16A |
Headland |
Chanthaburi Province |
Google Map |
27 June 2016 |
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Laem Sing is the headland on the western side of the Chanthaburi River estuary and from which the district gets its name....'laem' in Thai mean headland while sing (lion) refers to the shape of a rock stack at the end of the headland (M,4,2-3h) |
Laem Sing Beach |
16A |
Beach |
Chanthaburi Province |
Google Map |
27 June 2016 |
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popular beach from Paknam Leam Sing running southeast (E,4,1d) |
Oasis Sea World |
16A |
Tourist Attraction |
Paknam Leam Sing, Chanthaburi Province |
Google Map |
29 June 2016 |
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performing dolphins leap through hoops & swim alongside guests at this lively marine park (E) |
Oyster beds |
16A |
Shellfish Farm |
Paknam Leam Sing, Chanthaburi Province |
Google Map |
29 June 2016 |
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interesting distraction from general touring (E,3,15m) |
Prasae River Mangrove Trail |
16A |
Trail |
Prasae, Rayong Province |
Google Map |
29 June 2016 |
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peaceful trail at the mouth of the Prasae River (E,3,1h) |