City: Chonburi Province
Top Things to do in Chonburi Province
Top Restaurants in Chonburi Province
What to do and see in Chonburi Province, Thailand: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
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. Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
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.
2. Hope For Strays Foundation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Hope for Strays Foundation (HFSF) is a non-profit dog rescue shelter located in Pattaya, with over 200 healthy dogs, desperate to find a forever home. HFSF is dedicated to improving the lives of stray dogs on the streets of Thailand by providing vaccinations, sterilisation, medical attention and feeding services. As a non-profit it is ran entirely by volunteers and financed solely by donations.
Reviewed By Stay470319
We travel to Thailand every year and of course visit Hope for strays every time .They do a fantastic job looking after over 200 + dogs .The shelter relies on donations and of course volunteers .We love going there and enjoy playing and petting with the dogs as they need us and we need them .Top job Som ,Joe and volunteers .highly recommend whilst travelling in the Pattaya area .
3. FlowerLand Pattaya
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The biggest flower park with a variety of both local and imported flowers as well as infrequently seen plants available throughout the entire year.
4. Chong Isariyaporn (Chong Khao Khad)
5. The Butterfly Corner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Largest Butterfly Park in the World. See thousands of butterflies flying in a 5000sqm flower garden. Visit the artificial butterfly beach and enjoy a coffee overlooking the lake.
Reviewed By ninafocus - Chonburi, Thailand
I went to the butterfly park with my husband and I really really love it. They have a rain Forrest area and a lovely coffee shop you can sit down and the butterflies will come and land on you. There is a lot of interesting information about how important butterflies are in our ecosystems and lovely walkways next to the streams and fountains. Everyone should visit this at least one time because it really brings you very close to nature and makes you feel lovely the rest of your week! Super therapy for people who love this planet that allows us to live here!
6. 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
7. Sea Turtle Conservation Center, Sattahip
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By moiracabernet - Pattaya, Thailand
An educational experience for all ages and a pleasant drive towards the Sea Turtle Conservation Centre. Study the Google Map before in case you lose signal, go in the morning or early afternoon and allow yourself enough time to find your way out; roads get trickier to identify when it gets dark (imagine driving through country roads with no street lights), signage towards the site is lacking, ask a Thai Navy officer "dow" (meaning turtle) or ask your kid to quickly draw one out, they will happily point you the right way. Entrance is free, fair to support by spending some money in the souvenir shop for good cause, cute turtle-themed items unlike the usual Thai souvenirs seen anywhere else. Set up in 1954, when awareness on turtle conservation was low to zero anywhere else in the world, the initiative by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, supported by the Thailand Navy was highly admirable. Skip the tiger/elephant zoos (where "staff" treatment is questionable), bring your kids and family here instead.
8. Jomtien Fishing Park
9. Center for Ecotourism
10. Swiss Sheep Farm Pattaya
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Rawsilver - Singapore, Singapore
Was pleasantly surprised when we stepped into the farm. There were farm animals like sheep, goats, ducks, ponies and even alpacas! The alpacas are kept in an airconditioned room near the exit of the property and you can step into the room to pet the alpacas that were walking around. The rest of the place was great for pictures. There were so many different scenes and views as background. You have to be there to see it! It was enjoyable even for us adults!
