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Beaches, islands, temples, landmarks, and photo spots in Chonburi 108
A small navy-managed island with clear water and white sand, run as a day trip. No overnight stays.
The largest island off Pattaya, about 40 minutes by ferry from Bali Hai pier. Several beaches to choose from; get around by rented motorbike or songthaew.
A mid-sized island about 45 minutes by boat from Ko Loi pier. The whole island fits into a day by skylab tuk-tuk or rented motorbike — an easy day trip from Sriracha.
An island under the royal plant genetics conservation project, 15–20 minutes by boat, with a free shuttle to Luk Lom beach, snorkelling and a food centre.
A colossal Buddha image laser-etched into a limestone cliff, fronted by a wide landscaped plaza. Free to enter, with parking and shops.
The headland at the end of Bangsaen beach, with the Chao Mae Sam Muk shrine, seafood restaurants and clifftop cafes. Steps run to the top.
The panoramic viewpoint over Pattaya bay, with the PATTAYA CITY sign. Crowded at sunset; there is a cafe at the top.
A cleft in the cliff opening onto open sea, with steps down to a lower viewpoint. Very exposed — bring a hat and water.
A built floating market representing Thailand's four regions, with boat vendors, food and crafts. Admission and boat rides are charged separately.
The largest fresh seafood market in Chonburi town. Pick what you want and have a stall cook it on the spot; prices are posted, and there is seating by the water.
Bangsaen's souvenir market, known for bamboo sticky rice roasted at the shopfront, fried durian and dried seafood. Taste first and compare a few stalls.
A seafront timber sanctuary over 100 metres tall, carved throughout and built without iron nails — and still under construction. Allow two to three hours.
The only Thai royal residence ever built on an island, from the reign of Rama V. Now a museum and seafront park with bilingual labels. Free to enter.
A hilltop temple with a wishing-ribbon bridge and a skywalk viewpoint. The climb is steep — take the steps or the road. Free parking.
A very large royal temple gathering Thai, Chinese and Indian architecture on one site, with lotus ponds and gardens. Free entry, with a shuttle tram.
A temple with open-air sculptures depicting the Buddhist hells and heavens, plus a newer white ordination hall, fish and turtle ponds, and parking.
A modern temple built around an artificial naga cave and waterfall. Free entry, with a large car park.
A three-storey Chinese temple covered wall to wall in carving and painted scenes, known for its large naga figure. Come early to avoid the crush.
Burapha University's aquarium, with a newer building housing a fish tunnel and a jellyfish gallery. Inexpensive, and a good option for families or a wet day.
A large botanical garden of themed sections — orchids, cacti, a dinosaur park — plus Thai cultural shows. Take the shuttle, and arrive between 08:00 and 10:00.
Thailand's largest water park, themed on the Ramayana epic — 26 slides across 34 lanes, a double wave pool, a lazy river and four children's zones.
A very large open zoo — hire a golf cart or use the tram. Feeding zones and several shows a day; buy tickets online in advance.
A long beach south of Pattaya, quieter and better for families, with a shoreline promenade, restaurants and a night market nearby.
A quiet, clean white-sand beach with shallow water and casuarina shade — good for families with small children. Loungers and food available.
Bangsaen's main beach, running along Bangsaen Sai 1 Road with deckchairs, seafood restaurants and rubber-ring hire — the day-trip beach for Bangkok.
The northern stretch of Pattaya beach — less crowded than the middle, with restaurants and water sports. Best early or late.
A natural rock arch eroded through into a frame onto the sea — the island's most photographed spot. The path down is steep, weekends mean queueing, and there are no toilets. Free.
A bee farm showing how bees are kept and honey produced, with a shop selling bee products. A short visit.
A museum of miniature models built inside glass bottles. A short visit.
A cafe and photo spot on the rim of a former quarry that reads like a canyon, with a man-made waterfall and open lawns. Admission includes one drink.
A miniature park gathering scale models of major Thai and world landmarks in one open-air site.
A dolphin and marine animal show venue with scheduled performances. Check times and conditions before travelling.
An elephant facility offering activities that bring visitors close to the animals in several formats. Check the details before travelling.
A sheep farm and outdoor photo park with animal feeding — suited to families with small children.
An indoor oddities museum inside a beachfront shopping centre in Pattaya, with companion attractions sold on combined tickets.
A white-sand beach inside the Sattahip naval area — clear, clean water, deckchairs and food, entered through a military checkpoint.
An open-air European-themed park with farm animals and photo sets, aimed at families and photo trips.
A tiger park where visitors view and photograph tigers in staff-supervised enclosures, with packages by the size of the animal.
The quietest of Ko Lan's beaches, with few facilities — for people whose priority is peace.
A small island in the Chonburi sea within Ko Si Chang district. There is no scheduled pier — access means arranging a local boat.
A small island near Ko Lan, used as a snorkelling stop by boat tours. No scheduled boat, and very few facilities.
A small island in the Chonburi sea within Ko Si Chang district. There is no scheduled pier — access means arranging a local boat.
An island off Sattahip under naval control. Access is restricted — check the conditions with the authority first.
An island off Pattaya under naval management, with clear water and reef. Landing is restricted — check before you go.
An island off Sattahip with clearer water than those nearer Pattaya, reached by diving and snorkelling tours or a chartered boat.
A small island joined to the shore by a bridge, with a park, sea-turtle ponds and the pier for Ko Si Chang. Sriracha's favourite sunset spot.
A small island near Ko Lan with clear water, visited by snorkelling tours. No scheduled boat — come with a tour or charter one.
A Columbia Pictures–themed water park on the shore at Na Jomtien, with a range of water rides and a beach zone.
A roadside viewpoint high over Bangsaen with small coves below. Morning or late afternoon is best — midday is hot and the view hazes over.
A hilltop viewpoint inside the Sattahip naval base with a wide outlook over the bay and islands. The access road is narrow and winding — come down before dark.
A clifftop viewpoint next to Chong Khao Khat with a path along the edge. Best late in the day; food and toilets nearby.
A large evening market with food, clothing, pets and household goods at local prices, with plenty of parking.
A Saturday-evening seafood market by the fishing pier — steamed crab, grilled prawns and oysters at local prices. Plenty of seating; parking is hard to find after 17:30.
A Friday-to-Sunday night market by Bangsaen beach, split clearly into food and goods. Prices stay low because the crowd is mostly Thai.
A multi-tier waterfall in forest, with a fair amount of rock scrambling. Wear shoes with grip; the water is fullest after the rains. Camping and food at the bottom.
Wall paintings scattered through the old quarter of Phanat Nikhom, walkable in one loop. Best photographed in the morning before the sun hardens.
A tower on Jomtien beach with an observation level and a descent ride from the top. The ride is priced separately from the viewing deck.
A white outdoor sculpture park paired with a sub-zero ice room, with a skating rink, ice slide and snow zone. Gloves and jackets are charged separately.
A crocodile farm with scheduled shows and other animal displays. Check the show times before travelling.
The island's highest point, housing a replica Buddha's Footprint, with sea on both sides — and Sriracha visible on a clear day.
The Royal Thai Navy's aircraft carrier, berthed at Sattahip naval base and opened to visitors only at times the navy sets.
The landmark roundabout of North Pattaya, opposite Terminal 21 — a meeting point and the natural place to start walking the area.
A temple on the rise in the middle of Ko Loi, mixing Thai and Chinese architecture. Ten minutes up on foot for a 360° view over Sriracha bay. No admission charge.
A wooded hillside temple, quiet and shaded, looking out over the valley. A shuttle runs from the car park to the top.
A temple from the reign of Rama III with murals in the ordination hall, a scripture library set over water, and a small museum on the grounds.
A temple on open high ground with Japanese-styled buildings and a large naga figure. Several photo spots; parts are still under construction.
An old temple in the centre of Chonburi town, tied to the reign of King Taksin, with mural paintings inside the ordination hall.
A shrine on a pond in front of the Phanat Nikhom municipal offices, housing a replica of Phra Phanat Bodi — the Dvaravati-era standing Buddha that is the district's emblem.
A marine conservation learning centre on Ko Si Chang, covering the local sea ecosystem and aquaculture work.
A centre showing and selling the bamboo basketry that Phanat Nikhom is known for, including oversized display pieces.
A Dvaravati-era reservoir, part of the ancient settlement of Mueang Phra Rot. Archaeologically significant but small — a short stop.
A shaded public park in the middle of Phanat Nikhom, used for walking and exercise and handy as a break between stops in the old quarter.
A purple footbridge out over the water — a photo and sunset spot. Numbers on the bridge are capped, and it gets crowded on holidays.
Ko Lan's main beach and the ferry landing — white sand, clear water, restaurants, rooms and every water sport. Busy all day.
The beach below Phra Chudathut Ratchathan — shallow and calm, better for sitting and looking than for serious swimming.
A calmer Ko Lan beach for people who actually want to rest, with restaurants and deckchairs but fewer options than Tawaen.
A quiet, shaded rocky beach in a naval area, with bungalows and a campground bookable in advance and inexpensive food.
A small, quiet Ko Lan beach for getting away from the main ones. Facilities are limited.
A Ko Lan beach with clear water and fewer people than Tawaen, with restaurants and deckchairs. Reached from the pier by songthaew or motorbike.
A small working bay with fishing boats and seafood restaurants along the shore — better for sitting and looking than for swimming.
The cape at the island's northern tip — a fine drive out and a local fishing spot, though the access is rough.
An indoor aquarium with a tunnel roughly 100 metres long and scheduled feeding sessions — good for families and wet days.
A large reservoir with a walking, running and cycling route around it — best in the morning. Restaurants around the shore, and monkeys along the road.
An indoor 3D trick-art museum where the paintings are made to be photographed with you inside them. Good for families and wet days.
A quiet rocky bay on the island's north side — clear water, few people, and a spot for fishing and sitting out.
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