August 2009 - Chonburi Travel Guide ท่องเที่ยว ชลบุรี: August 2009

Friday, August 28, 2009

Hat Pattaya



Hat PattayaHat Chomthian
Hat Pattaya | Hat Chomthian
image credit: http://www.thailandlimoairport.com
The half-moon-shaped Pattaya Beach is 4 kilometers long with a road running parallel to the beach. From the mid-section to the southern end of the area, there is a vast array of restaurants, bars, department stores, souvenir stores, as well as other places of entertainment. To the north of the beach are various mini-resorts and hotels in a quieter atmosphere.

It's actually free to stroll along the beaches, but operators will charge you for the services they provide, i.e. the beach chair. A price is roughly $0.5 per chair, though bargaining is rather customary in Thailand.

Hat Chomthian

The former paddy fields have turned into a thriving beach. Only 3 km. down Pattaya Beach, Chomthian is highly recommended to those who seek a quieter resort. The 6-kilometer long, largely straight beach is popular with windsurfers and watersports enthusiasts. It is also quieter and more relaxing than Pattaya Beach. Hotels and other accommodation facilities are available along the road that runs parallel to the shore.


Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The Bottle Museum



As the name implies, this is the place where you can find elaborate bottle creations, including the usual vessels. Located at Km. 145, off of Highway No. 3, Pattaya, the museum features the work of the Dutch master Peter Bedelais. Open daily from 10.a.m. until 10 p.m., admission fee is 100 baht for adults and 50 baht for children. Call (038) 422957.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Wat Yansangwararam





Situated approximately 15 kilometers south of Pattaya City, the temple, which covers a total area of 146 acres, can be reached by turning left from Sukhumvit Road at Km.160 marker. The temple was built in 1976 to pay respect Somdet Phra Yanasangwon, the present Supreme Patriarch and was later graciously admitted to be under the patronage of His Majesty the King. The temple grounds is comprised of: a mondop (pavilion with four gables) enshrining a replica of the Buddha's footprints, a large stupa where the relics of the Lord Buddha and his disciples are enshrined, Phra Yanaret Vihan and an international pavilion representing the architecture of several countries.

Golden Buddha Mountain Pattaya Wat Yansangwararam

Khao Cheejan (Buddha Mountain) and the Wat Yansangwararam temple complex (Wat Yan) are located around 15 kilometres south of Pattaya off Sukhumvit highway (just before the entrance to Nong Nooch Garden). The "Wat Yan" temple complex is under the patronage of HM the King and features a variety of architectural styles.

Meditation courses, for those interested in exploring the spiritual aspects of Buddhism, are held daily at 6h and 18h.
The impressive Khao Cheejan Buddha mountain is located just a few kilometres southeast of the temple complex and displays a laser-carved and gold-plated monumental Buddha image. Approx. 130m tall and up to 70 metres wide, it is rated as one of the biggest Buddha images in the world. An outstanding landmark in Pattaya's countryside, it's visible over a long distance.

Even if Buddha images and temples aren't of special interest to you, the beautiful hilly landscape and peaceful atmosphere make the Khao Cheejan area a perfect destination for an afternoon trip, particularly a motorcycle ride around Pattaya's countryside.


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