Mid-range restaurant | USD 10.05 |
Coke bottle | USD 0.57 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 313.76 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 695.52 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.31 |
Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 92.74 |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.11 |
Taxi 1km | USD 0.44 |
Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.31 |
Potato (1kg) | USD 1.96 |
Chon Buri offers beautiful beaches and many more nature sceneries. Called the Center of Eastern Seaboard Development Project, and also famous by its name “Pattaya”, Chon Buri is most proud of its industrial parks and its fishing villages. This town has been a famous weekend getaway for those who reside in Bangkok because of its astonishing landscapes, amusing coastlines, historical significance and cultural enjoyment.
When you want to go and see the cultural sites you can visit Wat Yai Inthraram, a temple located at Chetchamnong Road. It has Ayutthaya-style which has been influenced during King Rama III’s reign. If you want to indulge in Chon Buri products, you can by visiting Nong Mon Market where you can buy fresh seafoods and or buy sweets that are made Thai-style. Khao Chi Chan is also one of the best destinations to visit. It features a huge structure in the image of His Majesty King Bhumibol.
But here in Chon Buri, tourists commonly enjoy the beaches. When you are tired from touring the different cultural sites or just got off the plane, visit the most popular beaches in Chon Buri. Resorts and hotels in Chon Buri can be found in these destinations. Khao Sam Muk is famous by its legend; the story is popular in Thailand. Two lovers jumped off the cliff to express their eternal love due to their parents’ objection of their relationship. The Bang Saen Beach is also one of the famous beaches because of its entertainment, souvenir shops, cottages and restaurants. Visit Ko kham Undersea if you want to go on an island getaway. This place is full of aquatic animals and corals.
Cheap flights to Chon Buri are via Chon Buri Airport which is operated by Thai Airways. But it is better to travel via car since its only one and a half hour from Bangkok. This can save you money as well as you can go places without commuting or hiring a tour service. In terms of accommodations, you can find many resorts or hotels wherever you are destined to go since Chon Buri is known to be a vacation getaway. Booking even in peak season will still guarantee you cheap flights to Chon Buri, as long as you buy those with great deals or packages which you can find online.