Top 23 things to do and attractions in Chanthaburi

On the road from Koh Chang to Pattaya, I finally stopped in Chanthaburi — a town I’d passed many times before. In a Buddhist country, this Catholic cathedral feels both unexpected and reverent. Not as grand as Notre-Dame in Paris, nor as ornate as Sagrada Família in Barcelona, but quietly beautiful in its own way. There’s a quiet strength here — modest, solid, and sincere. A place to pause in the middle of a journey, to reflect on myself and the time I've been traveling through.

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Chanthaburi is a very nice and peaceful place. It's next to a river, which makes it very tranquil. Outside, there's a big statue of the Virgin Mary where people pray and leave offerings. There are also other Catholic buildings and statues nearby. It's a perfect place to find peace and quiet.

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Chanthaburi is a magnificent neo-Gothic church and one of the most significant in Thailand. Consecrated in 1909, it is renowned for its twin spires and stunning interior which features a statue of the Virgin Mary adorned with hundreds of thousands of local sapphires. A testament to the area's Vietnamese Catholic community and French missionary history, it remains a vital spiritual center and an essential stop for any visitor to Chanthaburi, perfectly paired with a visit to the nearby Chanthaboon Waterfront Community.

We visited The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Chanthaburi. It is a significant religious and historical landmark. It is the largest Catholic church in Thailand and serves as the seat of the Diocese of Chanthaburi. The cathedral was originally built in the late 19th century, with construction starting in 1909 and completed in 1911. It was established to serve the growing Catholic community in the region, which was largely influenced by French missionaries who arrived in the area during the 17th century. The cathedral features a neo-Gothic architectural style, characterized by its pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses. Its two prominent spires reach a height of about 24 meters, making it a recognizable landmark in Chanthaburi. The cathedral not only serves as a place of worship but also symbolizes the historical presence of Catholicism in Thailand. It reflects the cultural exchanges between Thai society and European colonizers, especially during the colonial era when French missionaries played a crucial role in evangelizing the region. During World War II, the cathedral was a refuge for many people fleeing from conflict, showcasing its role as a community center beyond just religious functions. Over the years, the cathedral has undergone various restorations and renovations to preserve its structure and accommodate the growing congregation. It remains an active parish church and a focal point for Catholic activities in Thailand. Today, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is not only a place o worship but also an important cultural and historical site that attracts both pilgrims and tourists. Its beautiful architecture and rich history make it a significant landmark in Chanthaburi.

We went there late in the afternoon and it was closed. We walked around the perimeter and the weather was great. The church was beautiful.

Beautiful Cathedal near Chantaburi waterfront market. Good view and huge paid car parking lots.

I was surprised to find a church in Thailand province and when I entered inside for a prayer a young lady asked me rudely that I can't stay. I found this strange in the house of God. The architecture itself isn't impressive and the interior is dull

The gam and jewelry market in Chantaburi province Thailand. This is the market where sellers and buyers from across the world come to trade their gems. It's a real buzzing market, seller will walk around with their Fannie bags, while buyers will have a table with note, noting down what they are looking to buy. It's very interesting how the system of this market works. You can buy gem stone in bulk or individual. You can find unpolished stone, polish, shine stone as well as jewelry. This market is easily the icon on Chantaburi province and even if you are not into jewelry, it is educational to learn about this market.

WHAT A FUN EXPERIENCE!!! The gem market is initially what drew me to Chanthaburi & it was well worth the adventure. Such a fun group of sellers, all with amazing gems to sell. It was so fun to pick out my favorite pieces to take home. Thank you for an afternoon I will never forget!

I'v been here 7 times, it's great! If you are a first time buyer go to the surrounding shops with displayed gems to get a ballpark pricing first. Often the price for the gem is displayed at those shops, Vinny Jewelry on 165 Benchamarachuthis Rd is a good place to start. If you sit down at the intersection corner most agents (sellers) will start like 10x the actual value so please bargain. My first day I bought nothing just negotiated to see what prices where. Many blue sapphires in Chanthaburi are actually Kyanite and you got to have some basic knowledge to be able to properly identify stones. Some prices I got, most gems I bought where 1-4ct: decent rough red-pink (uncut) garnet is abut 20-50bath/ct, rough facet grade rainbow moonstone is about 1USD/g rough facet grade amethyst is about 1.5usd/g lots of glass filled rubies so didn't buy any at all. facetted sphene is 120-150bath per ct included cut pink spinel 30 nice pink spinel 250-380 bath per ct Only bought nice gems with some inclusions because then I can easier identify them. Eye clean gems here can be synthetic. got a nice aquamarine for 30 bath per ct. copper tourmaline where about 200 bath per ct. good iolite was 100 bath per ct. heated blue topaz 100 bath per ct, very clean. natural topaz with nice needle inclusions 20bath per ct tanzanite 200 bath per ct lots of inclusions natural clear zircon 120 bath per ct decent turquise apatite 140 abth per ct scapolite/andasine 75 bath per ct, good quality. clean clear 4ct red garnet 125 per ct. tri colour flourite 50bath per ct nice spessartite 200 bath per ct high quality black star sapphire with perfect 6 star 160 bath per ct large pyrite specimen 200 bath. nice fanta garnet 200-250 bath per ct. loupe clean citrine 50bath per ct. opaque gemstones that are supposed to be clear are mostly worthless so don't pay heaps for a opaque ruby or sapphire. Do yourself a favour and buy a uv torch, a "Noble" torch, a magnet, a loupe, a dichroscope and a spectroscope at the equipment shop close by, very good prices. with those tools you can identify most gems. the Refractometer is a bit to bulky to carry around. One of those diamond testers is useful to test density (or thermal conductivity). For buying rough gemstones I found the African shops in the area better all over since they are often the source of many gems in the area, mostly cut stones here. Friday and Saturday is best. Sunday later is ok. Mr leekh at the corner is kind and good to sit with, speaks English well. He never asked for commission to sit at his table, I guess the sellers pay the commission. happy hunting!

Good experience. Feels a little dodgy with people asking you constantly to buy. However, we were lucky to find one that wasn't too pushy. The local area and the waterfront are quite interesting for sightseeing.

It's the biggest gems selling market in Thailand, very interesting place when you go there to see how people trade their gems to mostly Indian buyers and Chinese. It looks like they are trying to sell an illegal things lol. Everybody has their little shoulder pockets and looks so serious and trying to sell you their gems.

Colorful of gems stone make me feel hungry and thinking to some dessert.... look beautiful and amazing... there are open on weekends only i go there in fridays and what's a lucky they to saw something like this

This is a large indoor gems market for professional gem traders. Not really a tourist destination, as there's nothing here to see for tourists.

Long street ,with some traditional old buildings turned into boutique hotels .It still has some charm, though .Has a small old boat noodles restaurant with is a must visit ,it closes at 4.30pm ,where it has tiny 9bt bowls of different types of noodles .Most places were closed by 5.00pm

Very nice trad community next to river. Plenty of restaurants and coffee. Can see big fish and snake in river. Good views. Romantic.

The Chantaboon Waterfront Community is a peaceful and beautiful area. It's one of the nicest parts of town to walk around. It's a great, easy-to-access spot that connects well to the rest of the city. More investment in the riverside would make it even better.

A beautiful mix of history and calm riverside life. The old wooden houses, cafés, and small alleys make it one of the most atmospheric places in Chantaburi. Walking here feels like stepping back in time, yet the community is still alive with music, art, and everyday life. For me, this spot was more than just sightseeing — I actually filmed one of my acoustic cover performances here, and the quiet charm of the alleys gave it a unique soul. If you love photography, music, or simply slow travel, this place has endless inspiration.”

A small alley where time seems to linger. After the rain, the river turns a deep shade of brown, slow and heavy. It wasn’t quite the scene I had imagined — less charm, more stillness. Some parts feel quiet to the point of being forgotten. Honestly, if not for the coffee at C.A.P, I might have left a little disappointed. Still, the scenery holds a kind of faded uniqueness. Not a must-see, but if you're in Chanthaburi, it’s worth a short walk.

Excellent old street and historical building. Should support local shops. Come by walk from Cathedal, so vintage. A lot of cafes and restaurants to try. Huge parking lots at Cathedal, 30 Bahts for parking.

🏯🏚🏘 It was a nice place to have a visit for 1 or 2 hours, located by the river called "Chantaboon Reiver". There were many beautiful old style houses in the area, some restaurants, coffee shops and the souvenir shops(in case you want to buy something back home). The street wasn't that long and easy to stroll around. 🚗🚕🚎 For the parking, I suggest you to park at paid parking space next to the Cathedral and walk across the river. It's just 20 baht.

The Shrine dedicated to the late King Taksin. This shrine offer the opportunity for Thais and foreigners to worship the late King and pray respects. This Shrine is very well maintain and beside the late King Taksin, there's also many other Buddhist duties for believer to come and worship. In the Shrine, there's a sword of the late King, a sword age more than 200 years old and it's open for public to take picture with the sword

Travel to Chanthaburi and pay respect to King Taksin the Great with reverence.

Good place to visit

A shrine visited regularly by locals

One of a must historical places to visit in Chantaburi. Very neat, clean, and well maintained

A beautiful and historical shrine landmark. If you have a chance to visit Chantaburi, I'd recommend you to come to this place.

Visit 11th March 2022. Popular Shrine.

Very interesting visit today 😊 🙏👈🇹🇭

Great content , my kids enjoy the large ship and learn about many things. a bit old, smell the dust. not well maintainance. dont expect much. but it worth the visit. and a good place to spend time during the rainy day.

Very good museum. I spent 2 hrs inside read everything. My kids loved it so much especially the big wooden boat. The entrance fee only 20 THB for adult. Kids and elderly person are free.

Be prepared that there is no air conditioning in the museum. If is hot 🥵 But the museum is well very okay for to do. Well done 👌👍😊

The museum entrance fee was too high for foreigners so we walked the rampart for 1500 yards with cannon most of the way. Greatest number of cannon collection I have ever seen. The wall around the old city is mostly intact. Awesome history here and along the coast 30 minutes away. I just don't understand why they discriminate against visitors to their country and overcharge their guests who want to learn about their country. It is opposite of how the people and culture should be.

Very good museum. My kid love it very much. Highly recommended to stop if you come around. There are history about ship in thailand.

Unfortunately, the main exhibit, a large old wooden Thai boat, was being renovated when we visited. Will be back.

Wonderful Lighting This Loy Kra Thong, Let’s Find Someplace For You.

Lovely park popular with runners.has a lot of outside fitness equipment and airobic classes.or just go for a gentle stroll about 4km in diameter

Best place for evening jogging

Clean and big park. Full of big tree. New trail for walking jogging. Some flowers , less restroom. Free parking .

Nice park with a worshipped statue of the Great Taksin. Surrounded by water, access is granted by three bridges. We were lucky enough to attend a local festival and an its important gig. Was very enjoyable.

It is very good place for doing exercise in the morning and evening. It has nice grass, different flowers, nice pavement and big lake. "Good health is your first wealth." Highly recommended place for doing walking or jogging exercises.

It's Chanthaburians' main public park. When I was young, I jogged here with my mum a couple of days a week, and I could remember this atmosphere. And now I jog here again after 10 years (COVID has asked me to come home for 3 months already). People here are nice and friendly as always – happy to know many people love exercises. I notice that two things have changed: water here is much smelly, and there is a brand-new running track (2-km). It's better/milder for our joints and safer to run.

It’s good and well organised, I just expected more trails. However the Thais don’t seem interested in them! Beware that there is no public transportation at this site. I started the 3.5 hour walk back to Chanthabury and eventually a lovely Thai couple picked me up, thank God. It was 34C and no clouds.

One of the nearby waterfall attractions, popular with the locals. Good thing it wasn't a long and rough hike, just 300 metres. Some of those fishes are bigass huge actually, and the big ones leave us alone. Water was really cooling and quite enjoyable for a hot day.

Very nice waterfall, been there un the past and just came back for another visit. There are also a small natural pool where several teens were swimming in. There are also rocks where you can sit and put your feet in the water and small fishes will nibble on your feet, some people said it feels ticklish. The park doesn't allow you to bring food or drinks in. There's a picnic table you can consume all your food and drinks or put them on a shelf and reclaim on your way out. Overall the park is really clean (no garbage) and the staffs are nice. I've been to this park in the past and will most likely return in 5 or so years to watch the waterfall again.

A hidden gem in Chanthaburi! Nam Tok Phlio National Park is such a beautiful and refreshing escape into nature. The waterfall is stunning, especially after the rain — strong, clear, and surrounded by lush greenery. The trail to the waterfall is easy and well-maintained, perfect for a relaxing hike. I loved seeing the fish swimming around the base of the falls, and the air felt so fresh and cool. There’s also a small pagoda and historical monument that add a cultural touch to the visit. Great for nature lovers, families, or anyone looking to unwind.

If you're daring & don't mind a few giant spiders, take the nature trail. If you rather not, the road will take you strait to the waterfall. A spectacular view!

Ideal for exploring the tropical rainforest. I came to visit at the beginning of the rainy season. The atmosphere was like this.

A nice national Park to visit. We did the nature walk which had lots of information on it and was easy to follow. The fish in the water nibbling at our feet was a surprise.

One of the best coffee shops in Chantaburi. Very spacey. There are many different corners to choose to sit. Outdoor, indoor Infront or at the back garden... Special mention to the 5 star restroom!!

Unbelievable, English Garden, Luxury Rest Room, 55 ฿/ Cup! This is the place to meeting, Photo, working and Relax. Big English Garden, Black iron Bar, New Modern Garden Zone with meeting rooms. The New Rest Room is very big and luxury. This time I try ice chocolate, the taste is standard. Place 5/5 Taste 4/5 Value 4.5/5 Service 4/5 Clean 4.5/5

The coffee is fine and not too pricey. the atmosphere is great and occasionally changes. but the management needs to be improved. They need your cellphone number in order to deliver your orders 🤷‍♀️

Better to go early or late afternoon to avoid the crowd. They are always busy. Nice cafe to check out when you visit Chanthaburi. There are plenty of space for you to be seated. Good for groups and family. Huge parking lot.

Nice vibe. Good parking space.

The view is great. It is a tourist attraction now. I have a problem with cold Americano. It is very bitter. When I saw the barista making the drink, I was not surprised about the taste. They brew 4 oz. Of liquid coffee instead of 2 oz. and add hot water. I was so disappointed with that expensive 4 head espresso maker.

Mediocre coffee in supposedly cool setting. Quite a good selection of desserts and beverages, but the taste wasn't quite up to the price. The barista didn't even know what a 'double shots' macchiato was. Ok to while away the time, not something you will miss if you don't go when you are at Chantaburi.

Hands down the BEST tom yum noodle soup dish you will ever try in ALL of Thailand. I dream about this place. Truly a must when in Chanthaburi!!!!

I don't know why this place is a 3.8 on google reviews. It's definitely much better than what the reviews reflect based on my experience. The ladies were very nice and helpful. I ate the seafood noodles dry because of my soy intolerance and my friend who had the soup liked it too. Tasted great. Seafood fresh and decent sized for 120 baht (just over $5 aud). Squid, mantis shrimp, crab, prawn. Delicious. And when you squeeze the lime with the peppery taste and bean sprouts and you mix the noodles, yummy. Would recommend.

I think the food is tasty, but the prices are a bit high. The shop is small, the tables aren't very clean, and it gets really busy during peak hours. Staff might not have time for all your questions. I suggest going on a weekday and avoiding lunchtime.

We visited after seeing the recommendation on Gary Butler's Youtube channel - The roaming cook. It was sooo good that we went again on our way back from Koh Chang. Best Tom Yum Noodles we ever tried. Dont expect anything fancy, just very good food.

I cannot complain the taste of the food here. Seafood is fresh, the broth is great and the noodle is perfect. However, this was my first time of waiting 45 minutes for one bowl of noodle even the shop was not crowded. I hope the shop should organize well for better service.

Nice place for a meal - their tomyum soup noodle is amazing, one of the best I have tried. Only thing they pre boiled their seafood ahead and would have been better if the seafood cooked together. Also tried their BBQ Pork Rice, quite good too but their tomyum is their star and you can choose from mix seafood, crab, squid, prawns or crayfish. Dont forget to add on the fried pork skin too.

Very good seafood noodles in a simple shop We came here after seeing a raving review on YouTube (by ‘the roaming cook’ who said it’s the best noodle he ever had in Thailand) The Tom Yum seafood noodles were indeed very good. They are stuffed with fresh seafood that is not commonly found in such simple shops. There were mantis shrimp and crab claws. The regular portion is 100B and the upsized (larger bits of seafood) is 120B. for a such simple hole in the wall eatery in Thailand that’s quite expensive, but given the quality and quantity of seafood definitely well worth the price. So don’t judge this place by its appearance, but by what you get. The menu is only in Thai, but basically it’s the first item on the menu, and you can point to the kind of noodles that you want at the cooking station.

Nice quiet little temple located up the hill at the entrance to the old Chanthaboon market community. Visitors might be greeted with a few dogs barking madly at them. I happened to have dog’s treat with me at the time, which made me their best friend instantly. In fact, these dogs are more scared of people than you think….

It was so crowded but I see the people's devotion to their belief. Loy Krathong Festival.

Lovely temple overlooking the river

Nice temple but was stoped by a dog running towards me, baring his teeth at the gate with a few more following behind. Had not someone called out wouldn't know what would happened next. Hopefully this could be prevented and not wait till things happen.

A nice and quiet place in this busy city. Really beautiful.

(Translated by Google) • Traditional craftsmanship. But beautiful and sincere • The weather is very good, the sun is not strong, there is always a gentle breeze. • Lots of chickens, people are familiar with them. • The back door of the temple has stairs to walk down to the riverside community. (Original) • ศิลปกรรมแบบช่างชาวบ้าน แต่สวยและดูจริงใจ • อากาศดีมาก แดดไม่แรง มีลมอ่อนๆตลอด • ไก่เยอะมาก คุ้นคนด้วย • ประตูหลังวัดมีบันไดเดินลงชุมชนริมน้ำ

(Translated by Google) This Buddhist temple is located at the beginning of the Chanthaburi River community. Founded in 1852 during the reign of King Rama III, it is an ancient temple whose roots date back to the Ayutthaya dynasty. Located on a hill overlooking the Chanthaburi community, the well-maintained main hall and pagoda are impressive. (Original) チャンタブリー川沿いのチャンタブーン・コミュニティーの起点にある仏教寺院。ラマ3世王期の西暦1852年の創建もそのルーツはアユタヤー王朝期まで遡るとされる古い寺院とされる。チャンタブーン・コミュニティーを見下ろす小高い丘の上にあり、整った本堂と仏塔が印象的。

Loved the breakfast and the room. Perfect hostel & amazing value!!

Good place to stay to explore Chanthaburi and surrounding area! The place is really nice and modern in a boutique hotel style. The room we had, was clean and comfortably large with effective A/C as well as own shower and restroom. Bed was well to sleep in as well and multiple sockets allowed for charging all devices, such as mobiles and camera batteries. Staff was very kind and supportive. Cafe on groundfloor is nice. Small veranda in front at the street. Night market only across the street. Would stay here definetly again!

Amazing place to stay if you want to explore Chantaburi. Clean, very comfy beds and a great location. The staff is very helpful en friendly. Thanks Cloud for showing me around Chantaburi!

Fantastic accommodation, clean, cool and funky. Lovely room detail and happy helpful staff in the coffee shop reception. Basic amenities for the explorer traveller I.e. no pool no laundry service but head to Kamtokphlio National Park for a swim and laundry/spa shops nearby. We loved it and really enjoyed the cool cafe vibe of Chanthaburi.

We stayed in suitroom, room was clean but very compact for this price. No fridge and kettle provided in room. Also had noice of water running in the drain pipes from room above as the pipes run inside our room it was quiet disturbing.

Everything is new and fresh. The people are very friendly and very helpful. They got: couches, good wifi, lockers with locks, coffee, separate shower from toilet, and everything is cute! Modern design and cosy. Would come here again! Im enjoying a dormroom all by my self.

I had to quarantine for 1 day in Bangkok (Test & Go) and could only catch a later bus to Chanthaburi. The staff arranged for late check in and even arranged for my transport to visit a durian farm (abt 30mins out of town) the following day. Mek and his colleagues were super, quite outstanding really. Mek drove me on his motorbike to eat some amazing food at the old quarters and night market. He helped me arrange for my 5am transport to the bus station for the trip back to Bangkok. It’s the people you meet in your travels that make a holiday. I stayed for 2 nights from 20-22 Dec.

Good Person

Thank you so much

(Translated by Google) Large-scale gem market, many traders from Vietnam, China, Africa, India,... buy and sell here. In general, this is the best place to develop the gemstone industry in the region. There are many real goods and many fake goods. When you come here, you need to have a clear mind, pay the price and get real experience (Original) Chợ đá quý quy mô, nhiều thương lái người Việt Nam, Trung Quốc , Châu Phi, Ấn Độ,… mua bán ở đây. Nói chung đây là 1 nơi để phát triển nghành đá quý tốt nhất khu vực. Hàng thật nhiều, hàng giả cũng không ít. Bạn đến đây cần có đầu óc tỉnh táo, trả giá và nhận diện thật kinh nghiệm

A nicely preserved historic area. It's great to see some of the old buildings being well cared for. If you like architecture this is an interesting area to explore. There's also many cafes, food stalls and street art here. You can walk across the bridge to visit the Roman Catholic church too. The only problem is that it's very narrow and the road is still open to cars- it needs to be pedestrianised.

Community dates from 300 years ago when Chinese and Vietnamese merchants arrived. Buildings still bear their cultural imprint. Lots of eateries by the river and a good place to base yourself for exploring Chanthaburi. They should pedestrianize the main road though - pesky motorbikes!

I went in rainy season and many Shop are closed from Covid-19. This area was much quiet and nice place.

I was expecting to see unique architecture reflecting the different cultures here. But there were no such buildings. It just looks like any other Thai street with only a couple of traditional houses left. This street is very commercialised too, lined on both sides with all kinds of shops, cafes and restaurants. This place is catered to domestic tourism. Do NOT expect to see any English menus anywhere. It's pleasant to stroll in it and eat some street food here. But it's not worth a special trip just to see this place.

Its OK to visit if you're in the town but I wouldn't make a special journey. Quite a lot of shops are closed up. A few selling local-style snacks and food. A few coffee shops etc. Plenty of parking at the cathedral then just walk over the bridge..

A pity walking there from the hotel was so unpleasant, not because of the distance but on account of having to come across main thoroughfares (no pedestrian crossing of course, vehicles accelerating when they notice you want to cross). All shops are closed on Sundays so plan your trip accordingly!

Hugging the banks of Mae Nam Chanthaburi is this charismatic part of town, filled with restored houses and elderly residents sitting around reminiscing about their Chanthaburi tales with each other.

I findThailand temples pleasant places to be. Everyone is friendly, busy, or not. I love Thailand.

Peaceful location on the east side of Chanthaburi city, we were there to meet a monk and had time to walk the grounds and view temple buildings and the reclining Buddha. Large Buddha statue under construction near the entrance will be impressive when complete.

Nice visit stop when you are in Chanthaburi, large complex ground with three main buildings, however when we visit two of them were closed, only one open for visit which houses a large reclining Buddha. Parking is ample but not every door is open so if you come across a gate which is opened then go in and park. Good place for the locals to come and pray for good health and good luck.

Composed to three main temple buildings and several smaller related to monastery. One of the buildings house a large reclining Buddha.

Nice, beautiful old temple. Many Thais came to this temple to pray for good health, good fortune and good blessings. Below the temple, they provides Authentic and Traditional Thai Massage, charges between 500 BAHT to 800 BAHT for a 2 hours massage session per person, massage are done by male at the open area of the ground floor. The best massage I had ever had in Thailand. Opposite of this temple, there's a shop selling fish skin noodles soup. Price are definitely reasonable, fish skin is the best, plenty of others varieties of seafood available to choose.

Reclining Buddha, nice area with little Art gallery beside to visit. Open, no entrance fees. Try the food at little Shops beside the temple, was great.

Usual Thai temple experience.

I am trying to visit the city pillar shrine as many as possible. I visited Chanthaburi city pillar shrine in this time.

A small shrine to visit on your trip to Chanthaburi. Has plenty of parking space adjacent to it, so you can drive there. Lots of shade provided by the large trees and greens, so it’s not too hot.

30minutes fast copy, nice boss & free gift

It is located near Somdej Phrachao Taksin Shrine. It is a place to pay respect when visiting Chanthaburi.

Historic place. Have a park lot and toilet. Clean and convenient.

Must visit here.

One of the must visit places in Chanthaburi. Currently (Jan 2018) under restauration.

I was so excited to have an experience feeding a big shark! There are many species of sharks here, but I only see just one shark. Moreover, there are feeding fish activity along with a beautiful view around us. Lastly, the breeze makes me feel so fresh! 🦈💕

Fair amount of fish, sharks and turtles to see. Buckets of fish available to feed. More fish and sharks in the restaurant cove right next to it. Good activity in the local area, especially for kids. A little underwhelming for adults.

No turtles, just one shark which you cannot see. Other ponds half empty, half is with few fish but not worth visiting for that. Entry is free, parking is not free.

Some places are way too small for the big fish. But it's an old place. Still a good experience. Huge fish....

Recommend to visit during non-stormy season (like Oct to Mar) as we were told. The water will be clearer since the water now is very muddy from all the sediments. There are small sharks and other local fishes in each separated “tank”. Not much info if you come privately since the staffs are only cater to your groups. Need to pay for parking and feeds. Bring your own bread if you want.

Some big sharks live here! 🦈 Very cool to see, no entrance fee😊

Buy some fish and feed the sharks! Car parking is 20 Baht

Fort built during the Reign of King Rama 3rd. Note that the Naval museum within the grounds charges non-Thais 5x the entree fee. Best to avoid the museum.

Very old canons, impressive to see, not well taken care of unfortunately, some spots are falling apart

It's a nice historical place with an amazing surrounding, worth stopping by.

" Khai Noen Wong " ( Khai is Thai tongue means camp, Noen means slope area ) is located in Tambon ( sub district ) Bang Kacha, Amphoe ( district ) Mueang, Chang Wat ( province ) Chanthaburi 22000, 7.7 kilometers away from the city of Chanthaburi on the southwestern direction, this ancient military camp established on January 9, 1834 ( 2377 B.E. ) , under the supervise of Chao Phraya Phra Klang ( official position ) in the reign of King Rama 3. The old wall of Chanthaburi were dismantled, bricks and laterite were transported to be constructed at the site, 10 large cannons is mounted around the fortress for defending against Vietnamese ' invading. Totally area of " Khai Noen Wong " are 43.2 hectares approximately ( over 270 rai, 1 hectare= 6.25 rais ), the wall 's height is 6 meters , 4 doors stationed on 4 directions, fortress and moat surrounded , ancient cannons mounted on the battlements, the national maritime museum Chanthaburi is located within the area of " Khai Noen Wong ". Open schedule of " Khai Noen Wong " is every Wednesday- Sunday from 09.00 a.m. until 04.00p.m. and closing on Mondays, Tuesdays and public holidays.

(Translated by Google) Noen Wong Camp has a history of being built since 1834 during the reign of King Rama III. It was built to prepare for the Vietnamese war at that time. Until now, almost 200 years have passed, it has become an ancient site and an important historical tourist attraction of Chanthaburi Province. The walled area is free to wander around. The walls are all constructed of laterite stone, however, the walls that are seen are laterite stones that were created from restoration. The dozens of cannons mounted on the walls are real ones that are almost 200 years old. You can touch them, touch them, and take pictures up close. Which is very difficult to find. (Original) ค่ายเนินวงมีประวัติการสร้างขึ้นมาตั้งแต่ปี พ.ศ.2377 ในสมัยรัชกาลที่ 3 สร้างขึ้นเพื่อเตรียมรับศึกญวนในขณะนั้น จนในปัจจุบันผ่านมาเกือบ 200 ปี ได้กลายเป็นโบราณสถานและเป็นแหล่งท่องเที่ยวทางประวัติศาสตร์ที่สำคัญของจังหวัดจันทบุรี ในบริเวณกำแพงนั้นสามารถเดินชมได้ฟรีโดยไม่เสียค่าใช้จ่าย ตัวกำแพงก่อสร้างหินศิลาแลงทั้งหมดแต่อย่างไรก็ตามกำแพงที่เห็นนั้นจะเป็นหินศิลาแลงที่เกิดจากการบูรณะแล้ว ส่วนปืนใหญ่จำนวนหลายสิบกระบอกที่ตั้งอยู่บนกำแพงนั้นเป็นของจริงที่มีอายุเกือบ 200 ปี เราสามารถเข้าไปจับ สัมผัส และถ่ายรูปใกล้ๆได้เลย ซึ่งหาดูได้ยากเป็นอย่างยิ่งครับ

(Translated by Google) Located about 5 kilometers west of downtown Chanthaburi, this is the remains of a large fortress dating back to King Rama III's reign, said to have been built in 1834. The fortress's construction was apparently prompted by the Chao Anouvong Rebellion that broke out in Vientiane, Laos. It was built as a precaution against further retaliation to Vietnam, where the rebels fled after being defeated by the heroine Thao Suranaree in Korat. The impressive laterite brick fortress, built around a vast oval moat spanning 270 rai, is dotted with watchtowers and artillery batteries. The fortress also contains the ancient temple of Wat Yothanimit, which was built at the same time as the fortress, as well as the National Merchant Marine Museum, making it one of Chanthaburi's most important historical attractions. (Original) チャンタブリー市街地から西に凡そ5キロほどの郊外にあるラマ3世王期の本格的な要塞跡で西暦1834年に築かれたという。要塞建設のきっかけはラオスのビエンチャンで勃発したチャオ・アヌウォンの反乱が契機だったらしく、コラートでの女傑ターオ・スラナリーによる撃退後もなお遁走先のベトナムへの備えとして築かれたとされる。270ライにも及ぶ広大な楕円形の堀の周りにラテライト煉瓦の要塞癖が高く築かれ、所々に監視塔や砲台が置かれている様は圧巻であった。なお、要塞内には要塞建設と同時に建立されたワット ヨーターニミットという古寺院のが現存している他、国立商船博物館も併設されておりチャンタブリー屈指の歴史的な見どころの一つと言える。

(Translated by Google) Noen Wong Camp, Bang Kacha Subdistrict, Mueang Chanthaburi District It is an ancient site with historical value. Built in the year 1834, His Majesty King Rama III ordered Phraya Phra Khlang to respond to the royal command to proceed. To be used as an important province in the defense of Vietnam. to invade by sea Noen Wong Camp has an area of ​​approximately 270 rai. Inside there are important historical sites such as Wat Yothanimit, City Pillar Shrine, ammunition depot, pond, city wall, fortress, moat, 8 city gates, 1 elephant gate, etc. At present, it is also the location of the National Commerce Museum. navy The area inside the camp is calm, shady, and cool with many tourists. Popular to come to see and feel the atmosphere, etc. (Original) ค่ายเนินวง ต.บางกะจะ อ.เมืองจันทบุรี เป็นโบราณสถานที่มีคุณค่าทางประวัติศาสตร์ สร้างขื้นในปี พ.ศ. 2377 พระบาทสมเด็จพระนั่งเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัวฯ รัชกาลที่ 3 โปรดเกล้าฯ ให้พระยาพระคลังรับสนองพระบรมราชโองการไปดำเนินการ เพื่อใช้เป็นชัยภูมิสำคัญในการป้องกันญวน ที่จะบุกเข้ามาทางทะเล ค่ายเนินวงมีพื้นที่ประมาณ 270 ไร่ ภายในมีโบราณสถานที่สำคัญ ๆ เช่น วัดโยธานิมิต ศาลเจ้าหลักเมือง คลังกระสุน สระน้ำ กำแพงเมือง ป้อม คูเมือง ประตูเมือง 8 ประตู ประตูช้าง 1 ประตู ฯลฯ ในปัจจุบันยังเป็นที่ตั้งของพิพิธภัณฑ์สถานแห่งชาติพาณิชย์นาวี บริเวณภายในค่ายฯ สงบ ร่มรื่น ร่มเย็น นักท่องเที่ยวจำนวนมาก นิยมเดินทางมาชมและสัมผัสบรรยากาศ ฯลฯ

Even though it’s under construction at the moment, the contrast of white and blue is still beautifully impressive. You can also get a lovely view of the ocean from here.

This is a huge temple monastery, so big that we can see it from a mile away. On a sunny day, this blue temple is very photogenic. This temple us getting popular among tourists and during public holidays this temple will be packed with people. The outdoor may be decorated with blue and white ceramic, but the inside is decorated with colourful Thais style painting. Very beautiful in deed

The temple was originally built around 1946, but only appeared later in the blue design which gives it a particularly beautiful touch. There are many visitors here, and buses roll in and out of the area at regular intervals. In the area there is also a market place selling food, clothes and souvenirs, and there are several sidewalk restaurants that are located up against the temple area. There is a large parking space inside the area after passing the main entrance.

I love this blue temple for its amazing spectacular blue and white ceramic tiles! You can take so many beautiful pictures there! And it’s located on the seaside, you can feel the sea breeze when sitting there. It’s really worth you spend time looking around! Highly recommend!

This famous blue chapel temple is pretty nice. You need to see its detail of tiles closely. The temple is open all the time for people to donate for fixing all the broken parts. Inside the chapel is under renovation but people stil enter to give the respect to the very nice buddha statue. Parking are available around the temple.

The Pak Nam Khaem Nu or known as the Blue temple of Chanthaburi is located in Amphoe Tha Mai, Chanthaburi. It’s has a spectacular view with gothic supporting pillars and artistic intricate Thai art. The temple exterior is literally covered with blue tiles like the famous Portoghese glazed blue ceramic tiles “azulejos”. The interior walls represent stories of Buddha and at the central altar sits a large Buddha statue. Worshippers comes to offer prayers and make merit. At the entrance on the left hand sits a large gong and two large snakes statues “Naga” with several heads leading the main staircase. The temple is a work of beautiful Thai traditional art, artisans creativity and presents a lore of Buddhism philosophy and spirituality. The surrounding fishing village offer great food around the beach side and many scenic view points along the coast such as Chao Lao Beach, Laem Sing and other various points. A peaceful tranquil place away from the other touristic crowded zones. A place worth visiting and enjoying a peaceful drive.

Beautiful place. Wroth to visit.

Visit 11th March 2022. Chinese style Wat. Very few people using and no Monk seen. Street beggars annoying.

Really nice old Chinese temple. Lots of handiwork - especially on the doors.

Super lovely if you come here on the period of Lunar and star worshipping.

A Chinese-Vietnamese style temple in the middle of the old town

Temple with Yuan, Chinese, Vietnamese & Thai influences

It's a quiet place for everyone who wanna pray.

Chinese temple in Chanthaburi province

We visited The gems and jewelry center in Chanthaburi. It is renowned for its vibrant trade in precious stones, particularly gems like sapphires and rubies which goes back many centuries. The gem trade in Chanthaburi began in the late 19th century when local miners discovered valuable gemstones in the surrounding areas. The town's strategic location along trade routes facilitated the growth of gem trading. By the mid-20th century, Chanthaburi had established itself as a major center for gem trading in Thailand. The influx of foreign traders and gem dealers, particularly from Europe and the Middle East, contributed to its growing reputation. Chanthaburi has a rich history of cultural exchange due to its diverse population, including Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese communities. This diversity has influenced local gem-cutting techniques and trading practices. In the 1980s and 1990s, the Thai government promoted the gems and jewelry sector as a key economic driver. This led to the establishment of the Chanthaburi Gems and Jewelry Center, which provides facilities for trading, exhibitions, and education. Today, Chanthaburi is one of the world’s leading centers for colored gemstones. It hosts numerous gem fairs and exhibitions, attracting international buyers and sellers. The city is known for its skilled artisans and craftsmen, who produce high-quality jewelry.

For anyone curious about the fascinating world of gemstones, the Chanthaburi - Gems and Jewellery Centre is an all-inclusive, one-stop destination which takes visitors on an engaging journey into the world of Gemstones, from the formation, types, origins, and historical significance of gemstones. The museum is exceptionally well-organized, offering in-depth insights into how gemstones are formed, where different varieties can be found, and how they have been treasured and used throughout history. One of the best parts of this experience is the transition from education to shopping. At the end of the museum, visitors can browse through numerous shops featuring stunning, high-quality gems and jewellery at beyond reasonable prices. The shopkeepers are incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable—helpful without being overly pushy, making the shopping experience enjoyable and stress-free. Whether you're a serious collector, a first-time buyer, or simply someone fascinated by the beauty and history of gemstones, this centre offers everything you need. The jewellery itself is breathtaking, reflecting both craftsmanship and authenticity. A must-visit in Chanthaburi!

A great learning center about all things gem stone ranging from where to find them, purification process, crafting process and historical use of gem. You can also purchase quality design jewelry at affordable price and with paperwork. Depending upon your visit date and time, if you were there not during the time where there is tour group, this place is not too busy

Excellent museum in Chantaburi. Lots of Excellent displays and leaning intuitively. There's all kinds of information related to gem across the history and across the region which is fantastic for leaning. There's also zone that sell jewelry from local jewelry designer in Chantaburi.

it's great gems and jewelry center for learning and polishing at here you will find everything about gemstone 👍🔬

Not that busy and well presented and displayed. Only one comment was the confusing road access; the front access couldn't continue to parking lot, so we got to get out to the main road again and re enter directly to the car park via different gate. No clear sign though.

Know what you want to buy, compare prices.

Early Khmer period ruin, currently under renovation by the Fine Arts Department.

" Muang Paniat Archaeological site " ( Muang or Mueang are Thai tongue means city, problem spelling Thai words into English cause different in written language, to prevent confusion Muang will be used ) is located in Moo ( sub village ) 4, Tambon ( sub district ) Klong ( means canal ) Narai, Amphoe ( district ) Muang, Chang Wat ( province ) Chanthaburi 22000, 4.2 kilometers on southeastern direction of the city of Chanthaburi, hillside of Khao (means mountain ) Sra ( means pond ) Bab and next to the tributary that open through the Gulf of Thailand. Some local villagers call " Kawai " or " Muang Phra Nang Kawai " ( means " City of Queen Kawai " ). This site is not far from Chanthaburi downtown ( 5-6 kilometers and 400 meters away from Wat ( temple ) Thong ( gold ) Tua ). Dating back to the 12-18 century B.E. ( 1300 year ago, approximately ) during the ancient Khmer 's culture period this area was port, civilization from outside was widespread through this place resulting to be influenced by Indian 's culture. Because of the fall of Khmer empire ( 1431 CE ), Muang Paniat was moved to the new site ( Baan Hua Wang, Tambon ( sub district ) Poong Narai ( Tambon Chantha Nimit, present day ), laterite were transported and Muang Paniat was abandoned ) on the east bank of Chanthaburi river. During 1999-2002 ( 2542-2545 B.E. ) and 2017 ( 2560 B.E. ), the Fine Arts Department supervised excavation and found that this ancient city is rectangular shaped with the size of 1 kilometer wide and 2 kilometers long, totally area is 1,600 rais ( 2.56 square kilometers, approximately, 1 square kilometer = 625 rais ). Referring to aerial photograph technology, the indistinct evidences of roadways, walls, moats and soil dyke shown, 2 ponds is close to stone castle assumed that water in the pond would be used for religion rite. Artifacts found in this place such as thriller drums, Wat Thong Tua and Paniat inscriptions, Phra Harihara ( Hindu god that was Shiva 's face and Vishnu 's face combined ) and lintel. This archaeological site is public area all visitors are welcome.

Great museum in temple next to it

Not so many things to see, but it's the oldest Khmer spot in Thailand and not so far from the city.

(Translated by Google) The ancient ruins of Muang Phaniat (Muang Kawai) is an ancient community that is at least 1,000 years old, located at the foot of Mount Saraba. Khlong Narai Subdistrict Mueang Chanthaburi District It is approximately 300 meters southeast of the Golden Temple in the southeast. The city plan is rectangular. Currently, there is still some evidence that has been conspicuously preserved. The laterite wall is 16 meters wide, 26 meters long, and 3 meters high. The ancient Phaniat community was influenced by the ancient Khmer culture. There is evidence discovered in the area of ​​Phaniat city, such as 3-digit inscriptions and a lintel in the Thalabriwat style. Antiques are sandstone carved into various patterns. Shards of ancient cups and bowls, etc. Muang Phaniat is therefore another place. that has historical, archaeological, and interesting source of learning in Chanthaburi Province (Original) โบราณสถานเมืองเพนียด (เมืองกาไว) เป็นชุมชนโบราณที่มีอายุไม่น้อยกว่า 1,000 ปี ตั้งอยู่เชิงเขาสระบาป ตำบลคลองนารายณ์ อำเภอเมืองจันทบุรี อยู่ห่างจากวัดทองทั่วไปทางทิศตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ประมาณ 300 เมตร ผังเมืองเป็นรูปสี่เหลี่ยมผืนผ้า ปัจจุบันยังคงมีหลักฐานบางส่วนที่ได้รับการอนุรักษ์ไว้ให้เห็นเด่นชัดคือ กำแพงศิลาแลงกว้าง 16 เมตร ยาว 26 เมตร สูง 3 เมตร ชุมชนเมืองเพนียดโบราณได้รับอิทธิพลจากวัฒนธรรมเขมรโบราณ มีหลักฐานที่ขุดค้นพบในบริเวณเมืองเพนียด เช่น จารึกจำนวน 3 หลัก ทับหลังแบบถาลาบริวัต โบราณวัตถุเป็นหินทรายแกะสลักเป็นรูปลวดลายต่างๆ เศษถ้วยชามโบราณ ฯลฯ เมืองเพนียดจึงเป็นสถานที่อีกแห่งหนึ่ง ที่มีความสำคัญทางประวัติศาสตร์ โบราณคดี และเป็นแหล่งเรียนรู้ที่น่าสนใจของจังหวัดจันทบุรี

(Translated by Google) Who will recommend going to Wat Thong Thua first? Because there will be ancient monuments that are kept. discovered from here If you have the opportunity to go into the general museum of Wat Thong, you will get a lot of information about this place. The ancient site of Muang Phaniat is not far from Wat Thong Thua, only a short distance from the entrance. This place is next to a grocery store. If you don't look well, it's very easy to drive past. It's easy to notice: the grocery store is very long and big. Turn into the left-hand side of the store. It is quiet here but there are quite a lot of dogs. (Original) ใครจะมาแนะนำไปวัดทองทั่วก่อน เพราะที่นั่นจะมีโบราณสถาณสถานที่ถูกเก็บไว้ ที่ค้นพบจากที่นี่ ถ้ามีโอกาสได้เข้าไปพิพิธภัณฑ์ของวัดทองทั่วไปจะได้ข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับที่นี่เยอะมาก โบราณสถาน เมืองเพนียด จะอยู่ไม่ไกลจากวัดทองทั่วห่างกันนิดเดียวทางเข้า สถานที่นี้จะอยู่ติดกับร้านขายของชำถ้ามองไม่ดีก็จะขับผ่านง่ายมาก สังเกตง่ายง่ายร้านขายของชำที่มีลักษณะยาวมากและใหญ่ให้เลี้ยวเข้าทางด้านซ้ายมือของข้างร้านได้เลย ที่นี่จะเงียบสงบแต่น้องหมาจะค่อนข้างเยอะ

(Translated by Google) Let's look at the traces that are still visible. The route through is okay, but if you intend to come from another province, it is not recommended because there is nothing except the base. (Original) มาดูร่องรอยพอมีให้เห็น ทางผ่านมาเที่ยวก็ ok อยู่ แต่ถ้าตั้งใจมาเที่ยวจากต่างจังหวัดไม่แนะนำเพราะไม่มีอะไรนอกจากฐาน