How to Spend Two Days in Chanthaburi
By: Lucifer Goodman
Tags: Vacation, Bangkok, Chanthaburi, Travel, Thailand

A must visit destination for those overland journeys from the eastern edge of Bangkok, Chanthaburi is well worth exploring. Read on and you will see just how fascinating the place can be for the entire family. Enjoy exploring the town, learning about the people and discovering traditions and culture as old as time by scheduling these experiences on a two-day tour.

1. Discover the Culture and People of Chanthaburi

Chanthaburi boasts a long-standing Chinese heritage reflected in many aspects, mainly the beautiful wooden architecture seen in the vintage buildings, the crowded alleys and serene Chinese temples. Do make time to walk along the waterfront of Chanthaburi. A large dose of local culture greets you along the way as you enjoy glimpses into the open houses of locals, peep in at craftsmen hard at work painting those lovely lanterns and ladies cooking up a storm creating those hard to resist Thai dishes, which emanate the most heavenly smells. Do take time to stop at a Chanthaburi restaurant to savour the distinct flavours of Thai food in this region. Look for accommodation similar to places like Chatrium Golf Resort Soidao, which are conveniently placed and perfect for both dining and relaxing.

2. Unearth the Un-touristy Allures of Chanthaburi

In Chanthaburi, a majority of tourists are Thai’s, a clear indication the place offers plenty of allures off the popular tourist paths. Thus tourists are treated with much more interest, making you feel more special in an exotic land. You can discover the heart and soul of this laidback town by sampling walking and exploring.

3. Discover All the Attractions of Chanthaburi Waterfront

The waterfront faces the river which winds its way across the town. The buildings located along the banks of the river are lovely, made from dark wood they are all based on stilts! Take along the cameras for the views of the river with these quintessential buildings in the background are quite the sight. It is, in fact, the perfect definition of Chanthaburi and its character.

4. Explore the Namtok Philio National Park

This gorgeous park is perfect if you are a nature lover and love wandering across jungle environs. Make your way along the river, scramble over the rocks and look out for small river fish, in time you will come across the Pliew Waterfall under which is a large and very inviting pool, so, take along the bathers for you are going to enjoy cooling off there. Mind you the pool is home to a large number of small fish, which are known to nibble at the skin of unsuspecting swimmers, an act which doesn’t really put off most of the bathers visiting the pool. The beautiful location, the gushing waterfall and yes, the hundreds of little fish swimming around you are pretty authentic experiences to savour and well worth documenting as your most extravagant adventures in a foreign land.

5. Do the Jungle Walk

The jungle walk within the Namtok Philo National Park is a pretty exhilarating experience. Most parts of the path are paved, while you get to the start in an electric car. This is perfect since you can choose to do the walk with little kids as it is not tiring and really rather amazing.

6. Explore the Chinese Temples and Dodge the Bikes

It’s all part of your experience, dodging the bikes as they whizz past and stopping to explore the lovely Chinese temples that are located throughout the town. You will find plenty of restaurants are family friendly locales serving up delicious Thai fare while deciding to stay at a famous Chanthaburi resort offering facilities of a golf course will turn out to be quite the elixir for enjoying the lush surroundings, warm weather, and top leisure activities.