What places to visit in Rayong?

What to do and see in Rayong

Besides Koh Samet that has its own page on this website, there are many interesting and beautiful places to visit in Rayong province. Atypical temples with unique architecture such as the all pink Wat Namtok Thammarot, Wat Pra Padu temple and its reclining Buddha in a very rare position, amazing natural wonders such as the botanical garden, the mangroves, or the Khao Chamao-Khao national park Wong which partly lies on the neighboring province of Chanthaburi, a museum dedicated to Nang Yai, a traditional art of shadow theater, a small floating market, a historic district in the city... So, even if people don't talk much about Rayong in the travel guide book and on the travel websites about Thailand, there many attractions to discover while enjoying the sea and the beach restaurants and bars facing the sunset.

Other visits suggestions in Rayong

• Khao Khao Wong Chamao National Park
  twenty kilometers far from Rayong, it has many caves and a large waterfall

• Ban Kon Ao
  Small fishermen village which has kept its authenticity 20 km far from Rayong

• Sopha Botanical Gardens
  About fifteen kilometers from Rayong, near the pier, the gardens have a important variety of trees and plants

• Temple of King Taksin
  It was built to commemorate the stay of King Taksin in the city and stands in front of Wat Lum Mahachai Chumphon

• Koh Samet island
  A few kilometers from the city, the island is the main reason why tourists come to Rayong.

• Ko Mun islands
  Small islands with white sand beaches. One of them, Ko Man Nai is a sanctuary for turtles conservation. And Ko Man Nok has a few resorts for those who want to stay on the island.

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