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Gathering Place of King Taksin The Great’s liberation army.
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Attractions in and around Chanthaburi
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1. Chanthaburi Gem Market @ Sri Chan Road: The well h
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Thailand” it is interesting that the ones who are walking (with the ri

bags) are the stone sellers, sitting ones are the buyers.

2. The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception: Thailand’s

largest Christian Church, The Virgin Mary statue inside is decorated

with 20 thousand carats of gems and 68 gold flowers.

3. King Taksin Shrine: The helmet shape of the shrine is

beautiful and attractive.

4. Wat Phai Lom: An old temple of late Ayutthaya period

with beautiful mural paintings showing the ten incarnations of Lord

Buddha.

5. Soi Dao Waterfall: Lovely waterfall in Kao Soi Doi Wildlife

Reserve.

6. Phliu Waterfall: Beautiful waterfall in Namtok Phliu

National Park.

7. National Maritime Museum: The first maritime museum

in Southeast Asia with exhibits depicting about the history of

maritime in Thailand.

8. Oasis Sea World - Watching the exciting dolphin shows.

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