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Excursions from Pattaya |
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 About Pattaya The most visited places in Pattaya Excursions from Pattaya
Excursions from Pattaya...
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Most foreign visitors to Pattaya seem unaware that there are many other attractions nearby that should not be overlooked and they should include some of them in their itinerary if time is available. All the following spots are located in Chon Buri Province, to which Pattaya also belongs, so they are suitable for a one-day outing. |
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 Bang Saen |
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Located only 14 km. from Chon Buri town, this is among the oldest beach resorts of Thailand.
Lined with sling chairs and colourful umbrellas and lots of food shops across the road from the beach, Bang Saen is highly popular among local tourists who come to relax and picnic.
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Bang Saen Beach |
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The Sanctuary of Truth |
The Sanctuary of Truth, a gigantic carved wooden pavilion built to revitalize and carry forward ancient Thai wisdom, is prominently situated on Ratchawet Point, Chon Buri Province (81 km east of Bangkok). This enormous sacred architecture is carved in Ayutthaya style over 100 m. in height and 100 m. in width aiming to represent Phra Sumeru Mount, which is believed to be the centre of the earth and universe in ancient Thai myth. Human virtues as well as the relationship between human beings and the universe are illustrated by exquisite carving embellishments in and around the pavilion. |
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Information: 0 3836 7229 to 30
Open daily: 8.00-18.00 hrs.
Location: 206/2 Soi Nakluea 12, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri Province |
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Sammuk Hill |
This small hill just a short distance from Bang Saen beach features a shrine of the Goddess of Sammuk Hill which is worshipped by local people. There are also cactus gardens and lots of monkeys on the hill. |
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Marine Science Institute |
Located on the campus of Burapa University at the entrance to Bang Saen Beach, it is divided into three components: Marine Aquarium, Marine Science Museum and Marine Science Laboratories. The aquarium has a large selection of fishes and other marine animals which are to be found in the waters around Thailand. |
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Tuesday - Friday : 08.30 - 16.00 hours
Saturday - Sunday : 08.30 - 17.00 hours
Closed on Mondays
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3839 1671 to 3 |
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Bangphra International Golf Club
is about 7 km. off Sukhumwit Highway at km. 113. This 18-hole international standard course offers accommodation facilities as well as a well-run club house with tasty food.
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0 3834 1149 to 50 |
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Khao Kheow Open Zoo
is about 19 km. from Bangphra Golf Club. Covering an area of some 2,000 acres, the zoo is a habitat for more than 100 species of wild life and also contains a spectacular aviary. Visitors are allowed to get close to animals which are not kept in cages. Some kinds of animals are allowed to be fed by visitors. Night Safari available here is fast becoming popular with tourists.
Contact tel: 0 3829 8195, 3829 8270 fax: 0 3829 8272 for further information. |
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daily, 08.00 - 18.00 hours |
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daily, 18.00 - 20.00 hrs. |
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