City: Chonburi Province
Top Things to do in Chonburi Province
Top Restaurants in Chonburi Province
The 10 Best Things to Do in Chonburi Province, Thailand
Chonburi (Thai: ชลบุรี, RTGS: Chon Buri, [tɕ͡ʰōn bū.rīː] ( listen)) is an eastern province (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, and Rayong. To the west is the Gulf of Thailand. Chonburi is home to Thailand's largest tourist oriented city, Pattaya (also spelled Phatthaya), it is the only province outside the Bangkok Metropolitan Area to connect by an eight-lane motorway to Bangkok, 80 km distant. It is home to Thailand's largest and primary seaport, it has a thriving migrant and expatriate population. Due to these factors, the province's population is growing rapidly, with currently some 1.7 million residents (albeit with a large floating or unregistered population). The registered population as of 31 December 2012 was 1.36 million.
Restaurants in Chonburi Province
1. Ramayana Water Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 764 reviews
Ramayana Water Park, Pattaya - the Biggest and TripAdvisor's Best Park in Thailand. With lakes, Islands and green hills in and around the park, Ramayana offers so much more than its over 50 attractions including 21 exquisitely designed water slides, many of which are totally unique. Two dedicated kids' zones, a breaking Double Wave pool, a Lazy River with waves, caves and water features, activity and relaxation pools and even a floating market.
Reviewed By pitsanuchoomak - Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
The water park is big and the playing machine is great fun design for both children and adult (it has the level for player to do). The park is just opening so looks empty but great fun and safety (there are security guard standby every point).
2. Sanctuary of Truth (Prasat Sut Ja-Tum)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Shubham N
I had visited this place six years ago and when I went there now it was still undergoing construction ... this temple’s construction is never ending and it’s an amazing place to get knowledge of Hinduism and see contemporary architecture... it’s a beautiful place situated near edge of sea shore and it’s best if you go early as this place closes by 6 pm and it atleast takes 2 hrs to complete the whole area. It’s recommended if you go around 4 pm so that by closing time you can see wonderful sunset
3. Anek Kuson Sala (Viharnra Sien)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By jajavalB - Bangkok
Admission fee is required for visiting this attraction. If you are not great fan of chinese temples, I don't recommend this one. Sourroundings worths our visit with man-made lake with herds of fish, shades of trees. Pavillion with many white Jade amittabhuddha Botisatrawa and Kuanyins display there.
4. Art in Paradise
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
and our reason to build up the museum is unlike pop songs in music departments which provides numerous occasions for people to sing along and participate museums are limited to galleries where general public tends to feel a great distance from. Therefore, we constituted a museum that costumers could easily participate and enjoy. Our museum points out two elements which are Art-tainment and edu-tainment. Thus, the art that actually incorporates with entertainment and academic were assorted into this museum. Art in Paradise is composed of 9 themes. Firstly, an Aqua room tricks individual as if he or she is in a real aquarium. Secondly, a Safari room is drew with full of different animals. Thirdly, a Classic art room contains an edu-tainment element. Moreover, we have Ayutaya room which is the most popular room. Thai room, Egypt room, Surrealism room, and the Dinosaur room which is a younger kids favorite. Furthermore, many people can enjoy optical illusion including a part which makes a giant effect. These 8 sections can be categorized as paintings.Lastly we also added a new section which consist sculpture arts.Thai cultural expressions were made into miniatures called diorama. Therefore, we have total 9 themes.
5. Wat Yansangwararam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By jajavalB - Bangkok
First stop at the visitor center where wegot the map of the temple ground, there was a ticket booth for boarding electric car services to 7-8 stops to visit important buildings/pagodas/statues/ patriarch residence /international pavillions by the manmade lake. It's quite hot, even in rainy season of May so be well prepared with sunlight protection and big bottle of water to stay hydrated. It's best to use own private car to drive along the direction to designated stops. Garden by the lake is a good picnic spot.
6. Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Elizabeth T
Went here with high expectation. Lots and lots of Chinese tourist, which mean super crowded, noisy, and dirty. The cultural show and elephant show can be more interesting if they gave information in English, but again they cater to Chinese tourist only. So almost everything here is either in Thailand or in Chinese. Like any other touristy place in SEA, prices were higher than average. One thing that i didn't like was how rude the worker there.
I went to see the cultural show, and the front guy was shoving me to quickly get inside because there is Chinese tourist behind me, and when i'm asking for direction for the seat, the attendee woman yell at me in Thailand with a pissed face and shove me to the nearest chair. When i asked her to be nice to me because i'm a customer and ask her to calm down, she rolls her eyes and muttering something in Thailand.
I went to the food area, and ask one of the seller what is she selling and i got shoved by the Chinese tourist behind, so my hand accidentally touch the food. She became angry and yelling at me, slapped my hand away, and throw the food away. When i ask her to be nice and i will pay for the food, she still yells in Thailand and make some kind of shooing gesture.
A lot of other worker were like the 2, rude, yells, and can only speak Thailand not even basic English. So far, this is the worse experience, i'm okay with rip off price, boring attraction, crowded, but i despise rude worker.
I'll not recommend anyone to go here again because of the amount of Chinese tourist they worship and the rude worker.
7. Sai Kaew Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By Michael S - Douglas, Wyoming
This is a great beach to go with family. Monkeys roaming the streets and the Navy close by. This is a very relaxing, safe, and peaceful beach. I was brought here by a local, because we had small children with us. There are chairs available to rent as well as other gear for the day. They do have food vendors and novelty shops here. Much more kempt than Philippines. You won't get bothered by those annoying beach hustlers trying to give you the deal of the century. We brought our own meals with us. Great, refreshing drinks are sold right here for those of us foreigners that enjoy cold beverages. If you are looking to enjoy the beach with family, then this is the place to go. Otherwise, Pattaya is just down the street for the party goers with no inhibitions.
8. Big Buddha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By toby975
again another mystical moment for the gullible f you have a girlfriend with you and she wants to do something "fun" (god save us) then if you're stupid why not ! but really there are better things to do the views not bad I suppose
9. CentralFestival Pattaya Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
CentralFestival Pattaya Beach is The largest beach front lifestyle shopping mall in Asia • Central Department Store, Central Food Hall, B2S, Super Sport, Power Buy and specialized retail stores • Large Anchor and brand-named stores from Thailand and overseas, as well as over 200 stylish stores such as Top Shop, CK, Nine West, Kenneth Cole, Zara, Mango, Jim Thompson and Naraya • A terrific choice of local and international restaurants: issan food at Cafe Chili, tasty Italian at Pan Pan and authentic Russian specialties at Sawa to everyday favorites like KFC and McDonalds • SFX Cinema and entertainment complex, which offers bowling and karaoke along with the first-of-its-kind outdoor cinema screen overlooking Pattaya Bay • “True” fitness & spa with full amenities and services that’s ideal for working out. Complete spa treatment programs are ready to provide ultimate relaxation.
Reviewed By BhawaniPathania - Mumbai, India
So, most groups usually had to make a last day pitstop for shopping in Bangkok, as there was a lack of quality mall in Pattaya. With CentralFestival being what it is, that no longer is required. An excellent mall with practically all brands. And if you are lucky ( sale period ), you can get amazing bargaings too. Great Pattaya shopping experience.
10. Lanpho Nakluea Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By sexbomb1969 - Sydney, Australia
We arrived their on motorbike around lunchtime and it was uncomfortably hot an humid.
We paid for parking and made our way to the market, it was jam packed, seafood of all types were available in abundance from the many vendors. The seafood section is not that large and prices were cheap but I have seen cheaper.
We ended up spending almost 4000b on that outing which included purchasing the seafood and sauces, having your seafood cooked and packed, drinks and renting a thai picnic mat to sit in the nearby park under the shade and eat the meal.
It was a nice experience, but after several days later when I think about it, I would not go back again.
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