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Ang Sila
Ang Sila This is a seaside fishing village, some 5 kilometres
from town. Most villagers are skilled in making implements
from granite. Items made are mainly mortar and pestle widely
used in Thai households in the olden times and figurines of
animals such as lion, elephant and horse as decorative items.
Near the market are two European-style building in the
reign of King Rama IV served as a convalescence home and
a retreat for the royal household and foreign high-ranking
officials. The buildings are considered the country's very
first seaside residence.
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Bang Saen
A well-known holiday beach, Bang Saen is only 14 kilometres
from the provincial town. From Sukhumvit Road, take a right
turn at Km. 104 and proceed on for another 3 kilometres to
get there. Bang Saen is widely popular with Thai holiday-makers
who happily romp along the long beach and partake in the tasty
food available. Weekends are particularly crowded while it
is relatively quiet during weekdays. Fronting the beach are
hotels, bungalows, foodshops as well as recreational gears
and bicycles for rent.
Getting There: Bus services are available from Bangkok’s
Ekkamai Bus Terminal throughout the day. There are also
local “Song Thaeo” transports serving Chon Buri
town-Nong Mon Market-Bang Saen.
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Khao Sam Muk
Khao Sam Muk is a low hillock situated between Ang Sila and
Bang Saen along the road facing the seashore. A habitat of
scores of wild monkeys, the hill-top affords a panoramic view
of the Bang Saen beach. At the foot of the hill are Thai and
Chinese shrines highly respected by visitors. Legend has it
that the cliff-top was where two lovers jumped to their death
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Nong Mon Market
On Sukhumvit Road near the entrance road to Bang Saen is the
widely popular Nong Mon Market .It offers a vast range of
local products but mostly foodstuffs, both fresh and preserved.
Among its well-known buys are different types of dried seafoods,
Khao Lam or gluttonous rice baked in bamboo, Ho Mok or spicy
steamed fish cakes, Hoi Cho or deep fried shrimp cakes, sweetened
banana and taro chips, sweetened fruit preserves as well as
rattan and bamboo basketware from Phanat Nikhom. |
Phra Phutthasihing
Shrine
Phra Phutthasihing Shrine Situated on Wachiraprakan Road about
500 metres from the city hall. The shrine houses a replica
of the Phra Phutthasihing cast in pure silver. An extremely
beautiful icon, it is highly revered by townpeople. |
The Marine Scientific
Institute of the Burapha University
The Marine Scientific Institute of the Burapha University
Situated in the Burapha University at Bang Saen. It is a modern
aquarium with realistic underwater environment. There is a
marine science museum which is open daily, except Mondays,
from 8.30 a.m. until 4.30 p.m. Admission fee is 20 baht for
adults and 10 baht for children. For more information, call
0 3839 1671-3. |
Wat Yai Inthraram
Located on Chetchamnong Road in town, Wat Yai Inthraram is
an old temple built since the times of Ayutthaya with Ayutthaya-style
architectural influence. This is evident from the Ubosot (ordination
hall)and Vihan (image hall) with their distinctive Gunwale
Curve base, are from the carved wooden door panels at the
Mondop (square building with a pyramidal roof) over the Holy
Footprints.
The Ubosot itself has been renovated during the reign of
King Rama III using glass-ware to adorn the gables and windows.
Within the Ubosot are murals covering the entire four walls
which have been continuous restored over the years. In front
of the temple stands a statue of King Taksin the Great.
It is said that the king used to stop here on the way to
set up his base in Chanthaburi during the Fall of Ayutthaya
in 1767.
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