1. CITY PILLAR AND KING TAKSIN THE GREAT SHRINE
These 2 local landmarks , the one defining the heart of city and the other honuring King Taksin the Great , are located on Tha Luang Road. Opposites stands an old building dating from the reign of King Rama VI and was formerly the town hall.
2. KING TAKSIN THE GREAT MEMORIAL STATUE
Located on Liap Noen Road, the equestrian statue of King Taksin the Great is flanked by statues of his four royal guards , while the sculptured expression of the king's face clearly shows the resoluteness and determination of the man who reunited the Thais after the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767. the surrounding park and large pond serves as a popular recreation area .
3. SI CHAN ROAD
This is the commercial area and centre of the gem business. Even though actual gem - mining in the province - is not as extensive as it used to be , Chantburi remains major centre for its trade in gemstones from neighbouring countries and from abroad. The main gem market is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning and attracts large crowds of dealers and visitors alike. Open daily 8 am - 3pm
4. WAT PHAI LOM
Located across the Chantaburi River from Si Chan Road, Wat Phai Lom is the temple of King Rama III era. The main hall features murals paintings depicting the story of the Lord Buddha, interspersed with Chinese floral designs as well as illustration of foreigners. Another building in the compound displays Western architectural influences , attesting to Chanthaburi's varied artistic and cultural heritage.
5. CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL
Situated in Tambon Chanthanimit by the riverbank, this is Thailand's largest Gothic Catholic Cathedral , which was built in 1906.
6. WAT THONG THUA
4 kilometres from town along Sukhumvit Road in Tambon Klong Narai , is the site of an ancient temple built in Khmer -style. There is also large collection of ancient Khmer carved lintels, sandstone door columns carved in various designs and inscription stones. Nearby is the Mueang Phaniat archaeological site with its remains of the laterite base of a large Khmer religious sanctuary and moats.
7. THA LUANG ROAD
Located by the Chanthaburi River, Tha Luang Road is an area that illustrates the ancient culture and way of life of the local through beautiful ancient buildings along both sides of the street , an ideal place for a stroll in the afternoon.
These 2 local landmarks , the one defining the heart of city and the other honuring King Taksin the Great , are located on Tha Luang Road. Opposites stands an old building dating from the reign of King Rama VI and was formerly the town hall.
2. KING TAKSIN THE GREAT MEMORIAL STATUE
Located on Liap Noen Road, the equestrian statue of King Taksin the Great is flanked by statues of his four royal guards , while the sculptured expression of the king's face clearly shows the resoluteness and determination of the man who reunited the Thais after the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767. the surrounding park and large pond serves as a popular recreation area .
3. SI CHAN ROAD
This is the commercial area and centre of the gem business. Even though actual gem - mining in the province - is not as extensive as it used to be , Chantburi remains major centre for its trade in gemstones from neighbouring countries and from abroad. The main gem market is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning and attracts large crowds of dealers and visitors alike. Open daily 8 am - 3pm
4. WAT PHAI LOM
Located across the Chantaburi River from Si Chan Road, Wat Phai Lom is the temple of King Rama III era. The main hall features murals paintings depicting the story of the Lord Buddha, interspersed with Chinese floral designs as well as illustration of foreigners. Another building in the compound displays Western architectural influences , attesting to Chanthaburi's varied artistic and cultural heritage.
5. CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL
Situated in Tambon Chanthanimit by the riverbank, this is Thailand's largest Gothic Catholic Cathedral , which was built in 1906.
6. WAT THONG THUA
4 kilometres from town along Sukhumvit Road in Tambon Klong Narai , is the site of an ancient temple built in Khmer -style. There is also large collection of ancient Khmer carved lintels, sandstone door columns carved in various designs and inscription stones. Nearby is the Mueang Phaniat archaeological site with its remains of the laterite base of a large Khmer religious sanctuary and moats.
7. THA LUANG ROAD
Located by the Chanthaburi River, Tha Luang Road is an area that illustrates the ancient culture and way of life of the local through beautiful ancient buildings along both sides of the street , an ideal place for a stroll in the afternoon.
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