Payoon and Pala Beach
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.
Mae Rumphueng Beach
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.
Ban Kon Ao
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.
Khao Laem Ya - Ko Samet Group National Park
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
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.
Ko Samet or Ko Kaew Phisadan
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.
Ko Kudee
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.
Wang Kaew
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
Suan Son Park
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.
Laem Mae Phim
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.
Khao Wong Caves
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 King Taksin Shrine
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.
Wat Pa Pradu
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.
Phra Chedi Klang Nam
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.
