City: Chonburi Province
Top Things to do in Chonburi Province
Top Restaurants in Chonburi Province
Things to do in Chonburi Province, Thailand: The Best Nature & Parks
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. Discovery Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Our Discovery Garden – a private Pattaya Botanical Garden specializing in rare our widely unknown tropical plants – will officially open in about one year (October 2016). In the pre-opening phase you can visit it already free of any charge.
2. Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary provides a sanctuary for rescued elephants in the most popular tourist attraction of Pattaya, in East Thailand.
Reviewed By tlilburne - Stafford, United Kingdom
Perfect day, knowledgable staff, 100% elephant friendly, the right way to see these amazing animals.
3. Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden
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4.5 based on 6,203 reviews
Reviewed By sassygirl1 - Red Deer, Canada
We absolutely needed more time I saw a photo a few years back and after researching these gardens and finding out there is so much to see and do We just had to come here This place is Amazing So of course here we are, duplicating the same heart photo and finding out that a whole day can be spent here easily Love loved Put Nong nooch gardens on your list You will be happy you did
4. Khao Kheow Open Zoo
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4.5 based on 1,983 reviews
Khao Kheow Open Zoo, for over 32 years, has been a cherished resource located in Chonburi Province .The zoo encompasses over 2,000 acres of the Khao Kheow-Khao Chom Puo Wildlife Sanctuary. The zoo grounds are divided into animal habitats (400 acres), public recreational areas (200 acres) and research area (1,400 acres) which is used for the breeding of various endangered species. It is the first zoo in Thailand to become a member of WAZA .
Reviewed By MobileReviewsEm - Pattaya, Thailand
The best zoo in Thailand ! Good conditions and space, animals seem happy ! Please visit to support animals, they need food !
5. Sai Kaew Beach
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4.5 based on 371 reviews
Reviewed By Maplelagjames - Callaway, United States
We found ourselves locked down for six months in Thailand staying in Jomtien and maybe not in love with the beach and water in Jomtien, friends suggested we give the Navy Beach or Sai Kaew a try. With a rented car, it was no problem at all and while a few hoops to go thru, it was fun and interesting and to see such nice well kept grounds. And the beach itself and the water were more than wonderful. It was so good we made the trip perhaps 30 plus times. The small restaurants had great food choices and more than fair prices. The whole fish at 400 baht was so good, I looked forward to that every time we went. I do not understand some of the negative whining comments some of made of this beach. They must feel very entitled. I can see it might be a chore if taking public transport, but it would not be the end of the world. I felt it was all of great value and that is why we kept repeating the experience so many times. When Covid is brought to heel, and tourism returns in a normal manner I cannot wait to return to Sai Kaew. At all times, we were treated with great respect by all the various Thai personnel involved in the various stations you must go thru from fee paying to chair rental. The beach and water were so nice, it gave great comfort to be able to enjoy this. Thanks so much to all involved. Jim at Maplelag in a very cold day here at minus 18 F below zero.
6. Koh Kham Undersea
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By vasitaj2015
boat roundtrip 250 per ppl for Thai people. 10 bath for local bus to pier. 20 bath for parking fee. Take boat around 15-20 mins to Island. You will see the beautiful sea in Thailand. Comfortable driving from Bangkok take around 2 and half hours.
7. Toei Ngam Beach
8. Ko Samae San
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By Vanni-748 - Melbourne, Australia
A beautifully maintained island with pristine and clear water which is cared by the Royal Thai Navy. In order to travel to this island you must be accompanied by a Thai resident. The Navy personnel are very courteous. The snorkeling activity is highly recommended.
9. Koh Sak
10. Pattaya Elephant Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,235 reviews
Reviewed By NikolinoPap - Cardiff, United Kingdom
I'm not going into how controversial is to ride an elephant regarding their welfare... mahout (driver) was friendly and helpful. Of course and he asked for a BIG TIP after he let ME to ride the elephant and took me a half hour video with my phone.Everything is associated with money/profit in Thailand so wasn't surprised. As others pre-said there was a price for every little thing as for a bag of bananas to feed them or a hat or your pic/video taken/filmed by them. The site though was an amazing place for activities as bungee jumping, horse riding, enduro bikes riding, buggy riding,ox-carts, paintball, shooting targets, tree sliding were offered
