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Bang Saen Beach
Chon Buri
Long city beach with palm promenade.
Thailand · Eastern Thailand
Chon Buri
The working coast north of Pattaya: Bang Saen’s beach promenade, the seafood markets of Ang Sila, the open zoo at Khao Kheow and the island of Koh Si Chang.
Bang Saen beachKoh Si Chang islandBuffalo racing festival
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Attractions
Khao Sam Muk
Chon Buri
Headland viewpoint with monkeys.
Shopping
Ang Sila Market
Chon Buri
Seafood market and stone mortars.
Culture
Wat Yai Intharam
Chon Buri
Old royal temple with murals.
Attractions
Koh Loy
Sriracha · about 25 km south
Island temple linked by a bridge.
Attractions
Khao Kheow Open Zoo
About 30 km southeast
Open zoo with giraffe feeding.
Beaches
Koh Si Chang
Ferry from Sriracha
Island with palace ruins and clear water.
Shopping
Nong Mon Market
Chon Buri
Dried seafood and khao lam.
Culture
Chonburi City Pillar Shrine
Chon Buri
Spiritual heart of the town.
Culture
Wihan Thep Sathit Phra Kitti Chaloem
Ang Sila
Spectacular Chinese temple by the sea.
Culture
Chonburi buffalo racing field
Chon Buri
Home of the October buffalo races.
Transport
Chon Buri Bus Terminal
Chon Buri
Buses to Bangkok and the east coast.
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Top 10 attractions in Chon Buri
A long city beach with a palm promenade, food stalls and deck chairs.
A green headland with viewpoints, monkeys and a Chinese shrine by the sea.
A laid-back island with a royal palace ruin, temples and clear water.
A large open zoo with giraffe feeding and night safaris.
A small island temple linked to Sriracha by a bridge, with sea views.
A fishing village famous for its seafood market and stone mortars.
The province’s classic stop for dried seafood and khao lam sticky rice.
The city’s old royal temple with beautiful murals.
A spectacular Chinese temple by the sea at Ang Sila.
Evening walks, street food and sunsets along the beach road.
Heritage & traditions
Top 10 culture in Chon Buri
Chonburi’s famous buffalo races thunder through the city each October.
Chinese shrines and the great Wihan Thep Sathit temple reflect the coastal trading community.
Ang Sila and Sriracha still live from the sea: fish markets, boat piers and seafood.
Ang Sila has carved granite mortars and pestles for generations.
Grilled prawns, crab and fish sauce define the local table.
Nong Mon’s bamboo-tube sticky rice is the province’s famous snack.
The city pillar shrine is the spiritual heart of Chonburi town.
Bang Saen celebrates its own beach-side Songkran days after the main holiday.
The day’s catch lands at Ang Sila and Sriracha piers at dawn.
Wat Yai Intharam and neighbourhood temples hold lively annual fairs.
Geography
Gulf coast plain
The province fronts the upper Gulf of Thailand, with beach towns along the coast and low hills inland.
Weather
Hot year-round; November to April is driest and best for the beach and islands.
Culture & heritage
Working coast
Unlike resort towns, Chon Buri is a living coastal province of fishing harbours, markets and universities.
Temple etiquette
Cover shoulders and knees, remove shoes where requested and speak quietly. Ask before photographing people or ceremonies.
City life: bars & restaurants
Evenings
Bang Saen’s beach road and the night markets of Chonburi town and Sriracha are the liveliest spots.
Food
Seafood at Ang Sila, khao lam from Nong Mon and street food along Bang Saen promenade.
To, from & around Chon Buri
To & from Chon Buri
Buses and minivans from Bangkok Ekkamai and Mo Chit take 1.5–2 hours to Chonburi town, Bang Saen and Sriracha. Ferries to Koh Si Chang leave from Koh Loy pier in Sriracha.
Getting around
Songthaews run between Chonburi town, Bang Saen and Ang Sila. Hire a car or taxi for Khao Kheow and the ferry pier.