 Rayong
and Koh Samet Attractions - Top things to see
 Located
in Ban Chang district about 33 and 36 kilometers respectively
from Rayong Town. Both beaches are connected, peaceful
and eminently suitable for swimming. Here visitors have
choice of accommodation from luxurious hotel to economy
bungalows.
 Located
in Pluak Daeng district, 35 kilometers from Rayong Town.
This is the center of development projects under the
advice of H.M.King Bhumipol Adulyadej on agriculture,
fishery, irrigation, land and farm animals. The reservoir
covers 20,000 rais of land, is surrounded by the natural
beauty ideal for relaxing, camping and educational tour.
The beach, some 10 kilometers ng, is located between
Ban Tapong and Ban Kon Ao,11 kilometers from town, and
sited within the Khao Laem Yah - Ko Samet Group National
Park. This is a particularly beautiful spot with a headland
forming a magnificent backdrop to a crescent shaped
bay with broad sandy beaches which are ideal for swimming.
This is a typical fishing village, some 22 kilometers
from town, which is dominated by a temple with seats
a top hill overlooking the shoreline. The area is subject
to wind and sea erosing. The palm trees appear to be
standing on sand pedestals, which appear to be help
together only by the roots of the trees.
 In
1981 the area known as Khao Laem Ya and the island of
Ko Samet was designated as a nature reserve. It is an
area of great natural beauty which is enganced by the
tranquillity of the surroundings.
Khao Laem Ya is located about 6.4 kilometers from the
fishing village of Ban Phe. Ko Samet, on which Sunthorn
Phu, Thailand'greatest poet based his most famous work,
the story of Pra Apaimanee, lies about 40 minutes boat
journey offshore. The park also covers Mae Rumphueng
Beach, Ban Kon Ao and some islands near Ko Samet such
as Ko Kudee, Ko Kruai, Ko Khangkhao and
Ko Platin.
Ban Phe, 22 kilometers from town, is a busy fishing
port and the center of local marine produce. The town
of Ban Phe is characterised by narrow streets of shops
and houses, It is a stopping off points for tourists
en route to the island of Ko Samet. Boats leave regularly
for the island from the piers. Shop in the main street
stock a wide variety of marine produce and many souvenirs
and trinkets fashioned from shells of different shades
and sizes.
It is the most well-known attraction of Rayong offers
beautiful beaches with charming white sand, strange-shape
rocks, suitable relaxation, water sporting, exploring
the coral reefs beneath the sea. Ko Samet is located
some 6.5 kilometers from Ban Phe. There are boat services
available all day and many kinds of accommodation there.
It lies approximately 6 kilometers offshore. Besides
Ko Kudee there are two smaller islands, one is Ko Khangkhao
and another is Ko Ruesee Cave. All three islands lie
a little to the east of Ko Samet. The islands have beautiful
natural landscapes and ringed by fine beaches which
are ideal for swimming and camping on.
This is agreeably one of the most picturesque part of
the east coast and used to be the most famous tourist
spot. Wang Kaew is a beautifully landscaped headland
with a fine beach and accommodation available in cottages
and bungalows. It is 38 kilometers from town
It is 1 kilometer from Ban Phe and also know as the
Casuarina (pine) gardens. These splendid tress line
both verges of the road for a distance of 1 kilometer.
It is a popular picnic place with ahady areas.
At KM. 26 on the coastal road between Ban Phe and Klaeng,
48 kilometers from town, is Laem Mae Phim. This is a
popular beach attracts Thai tourists. There are many
bungalows for rent at the site and along the roadside
there are vendors selling a wide range of product. Such
as fruits, coconuts, fried squid and skeweres oysters,
Boats can be hired to visit the nearby Ko Mun island
group.
Lying off the coast near Kram is the Ko Mun island group
which consists of three islands, namely Ko Mun Nai,
Ko Mun Klang and Ko Mun Nok which mean inner, middle
and outer Mun islands. These islands are located about
5 kilometers off Laem Mae Phim and take about 50 minutes
to reach by boat. The cost is about 500 baht per round
trip. The islands are worth while exploring, each one
having fine sandy beaches which offer secluded sports
for sunbathing or swimming.
It is about 17 kilometers off the main highway at KM.
274, 76 kilometers from Rayong and
abounds with various types of trees and plants, as well
as species highly valued as decorative plants. The Khao
Chamao waterfall has eight levels. It is not too difficult
to reach the top.
To reach Khao Wong take the turning at KM. 288 on the
Sukhumvit Road and travel a distance of 12 kilometers
to find the caves. At Khao Wong, there are about 60
caves around the base of the mountain, many of the cave
are occupied by Buddhist monks, and one has been turned
into a shrine with a replica of the Buddha's footprint.
 The
shrine is located of Wat Lum Mahachai Chumpon which
commemorates King Taksin the Great's brief sojourn in
Rayong. In front of the shrine is a large tree of the
genus, Parkia, where according to local legend, his
elephant was believed to be stabled. It is highly revered
by the people, particularly those of Chinese ancestry,
and attracts large crowds during Chinese New year celebrations.
This temple was constructed during the Ayutthaya period
Enshrined in the temple is a large reclining Buddha,
measuring 11.95 meters long by 3.60 meters high. This
differs from other similar images in that it reclines
on its left side.
The Chedi (Pagoda) is located about 2 kilometers from
town center and in sited on an islet at the mouth of
the Rayong River. The Chedi, stands about 10 meters
high, and is an ancient structure, though there is no
evidence of when it was built and by whom. An annual
celebration is held during the twelfth lunar - month
(November) featuring exciting boat races.
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