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Sila Or Ang Hin
is a fishing village about 5 kilometers away from Chonburi. Ang
Sila was formerly one of the oldest seaside resorts. The village
is famous for its cottage industry, producing stone mortars
and animal sculptures, like elephants, horses and tigers.
Ang Sila also boasts a number of restaurants. |
Muang District
Sattahip
District
Panatnikom District
Sri Racha District
Pattaya City Attractions
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On the beach,
one can find villagers shelling fresh oysters. A wide array
of local handicraft are also available for sale to tourists.
Bang
Saen Beach
is a famous beach that has enjoyed lasting
popularity. Approximately 13 kilometers fromthe city of Chonburi,
it branches off to the right-hand side from Sukhumvit Highway, at
kilometers 104. for a distance of 3 kilometers. Stretching along
the beachfront, is a 2.5 kilometers road. Along the beach, one finds
vendors offering drinks and seafood snacks such as squid, mussels
and spicy steamed-fish-cakes for sale. One can rent deck chairs
and rubber rings for swimming. Fresh water bathing facilities are
also available. The many restaurants that line beach have recently
been improved to become more neat and orderly. Bang Saen is ideal
for visitors with limited time who wish to relax with their family
and friends. It also offers several hotels and bungalows for overnight
lodging.
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Sam Muk
is a small hill in between Ang Sila village and Bang Saen
Beach, along the beachside road from Ang Sila that winds up
Sam Muk Hill. At the foot of the hill. Chao Mae Khao Sam Muk)
who is widely venerated by the public. The cliff overlooking
the sea has become a tourist spot where legend has it that
a couple tragically ended their lives together after having
vowed their eternal love for each other. The Sam Muk Hill
area is inhabited by a larger number of wild monkeys and beautiful
cactuses garden. |
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Nong
Mon Market
a market famous for Chonburi?s local handicraft and souvenirs
about 1 kilometer from the junction leading to Bang Saen.
Among its well-known buys are different types of dried seafoods,
kao lam or gluttonous rice baked in bamboo, hormok, hoi-jor,
sweetened-banana and taro chips, sweetened-fruit preserves
as well as tattan and bamboo basketware from Panatnikom, a
district known for its unique and intricate weaving techniques. |
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