Chanthaburi is not far from Bangkok and many people visit for the weekend.
We spent two nights in Chanthaburi. There are a few sights to see. It’s a pleasant town to walk around.
Here are some of the sights we visited in Chanthaburi.
Chanthaburi Gem Market
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This area is famous for its gemstone production. The Chanthaburi Gem Market is the largest gem exchange in Thailand.
Sellers and buyers are truly international, with a diverse mix of countries represented.
Chanthaboon Waterfront
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Chanthaboon Waterfront is a short walk from the Jewellery Exchange.
The street is lined with traditional wooden houses creating a lovely atmosphere. There are cafés, restaurants and souvenir shops.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Chanthaburi
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Chanthaburi Cathedral is located across the bridge from the gem market.
There is a pretty bridge called Niramol Bridge and the church is just across this bridge.
Night markets
Chanthaburi’s night market is quite large and a perfect place to eat or take out a dinner. There are lots of restaurants and food stalls to choose from.
We stayed here just before Chinese New Year, so there were some events going on.
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