The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Chanthaburi Church)
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Chanthaburi Church) is located on Santisuk Road, Chanthanimit Subdistrict. This ancient church, over a hundred years old, is situated on the other side of the Chanthaburi River. The Chanthaboon riverside community can walk across the bridge to reach it. The church features Gothic Western architecture and is adorned with stained glass windows depicting 13 saints. Inside, there are various statues of the Virgin Mary. This church is considered one of the largest and oldest churches, with a construction history spanning 300 years, and is one of the most beautiful churches in Thailand.
Address: 110, Soi 1, Moo 10, Mueang Chanthaburi, Chanthaburi
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Chanthaburi, Thailand | A Unique and Comfortable Trip: A Meeting of the Mind and Nature
| A Unique and Comfortable Trip: A Meeting of the Mind and Nature Chanthaburi, Thailand | A Unique and Comfortable Trip: A Meeting of the Mind and Nature
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Chanthaburi is located on the border of Thailand and Cambodia. It is known as the "City of Gems" because it produces a large number of rubies and sapphires. In Thai, it means "moon", so it is also known as the "City of the Moon" or "Moon City".
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This place is picturesque and there are no bustling tourists. There are green forests and the most beautiful coastal roads in Thailand, as well as the comfortable and leisurely local life. If you like to embrace nature at close range and enjoy the quiet time, you must come to Chanthaburi. It is definitely a unique and niche experience. The experience is full, and you can drive from Bangkok for 3 hours.
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[Nong Bua Canal Paddle Board Experience in the Rain]
In the Nong Bua Canal in Chanthaburi, the paddle board experience in the rain is definitely a unique experience. The first time I tried paddle boarding, I was excited and excited when I stood up successfully.
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Stand on the paddle board, keep balance, feel the fluctuation of the river water, and find the rhythm of paddling. As the paddle board moves forward, the beautiful scenery on both sides unfolds like a picture scroll. The Nong Bua Canal in the rain has a hazy beauty like ink painting, misty and mysterious.
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The paddle board journey in the rain is unique and niche, but it is definitely worth experiencing. At this moment, there is only the sound of nature, the chirping of birds and insects, the gurgling water, the gentle paddling sound, the tranquility and vitality are intertwined, and at this moment, I truly understand the true meaning of the harmony between man and nature.
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[The Largest Catholic Church in Thailand]
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Catholic church in Thailand and the only church in the world with a gem-encrusted statue of the Virgin. The statue of the Virgin used more than 230,000 gems, with a total weight of more than 20,000 carats. The murals, sculptures, and stained glass in the church are very exquisite.
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The church stands elegantly, witnessing the changes of the years. The towering spire pierces the sky, solemn and solemn. The interior of the church is gorgeous and amazing. The sun shines through the stained glass windows on the ground, forming colorful spots of light. Sit on the bench and feel the tranquility and sacredness.
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[Chanthaburi Old Street City Walk]
Walking in the old city of Chanthaburi, it seems to have walked into the history time. The old buildings are arranged in a patchwork manner on both sides of the street, the walls are mottled, and there are traces of the years. Here I found a lot of beautiful scenery hidden in the corners. Those little surprises inadvertently made me love this place even more.
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The characteristic small shops on the street, each has its own unique charm. Exquisite handicrafts are full of creativity, telling the ingenuity of local craftsmen; filled with a strong coffee aroma, sitting in the corner, watching the people coming and going in the streets and alleys, and savoring the local life.
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【The "City of the Moon" in Eastern Thailand, Chanthaburi】
🌇Chanthaburi, translated from Thai as "City of the Moon", quietly sits on the coast of Tha Mai in southeastern Bangkok, recounting its thousand-year history. Chanthaburi is a small coastal city with a high happiness index. It is far away from the metropolis and people live a simple and plain life, but it reveals warmth and happiness in the plainness.
Chanthaburi is known as the "Durian Capital" of Thailand, with 80% of Thailand's durians coming from here. Chanthaburi is also the "Gem Capital" of Thailand, with most of the gem cutting and processing in Thailand mainly completed in Chanthaburi. The food in Chanthaburi is also representative of the food in southeastern Thailand. The local history and culture give the local food a unique fusion flavor.
If you don't have much time in Chanthaburi, why not arrange a day like this.
【📷Chantaboon Waterfront】
The ancient Chantaboon Waterfront is located on the banks of the Chanthaburi River and is a century-old historic district. The history of the waterfront can be traced back to 1806 when the first street was built during the reign of King Rama V of Thailand. Farmers and merchants began to trade along the river, gradually becoming a bustling commercial district in Chanthaburi.
Now this one-kilometer-long old street has become a holy place for tourists to check in. There are beautiful private residences, emerging galleries, literary coffee shops, countless gourmet restaurants, mixed with the leisurely pace of local life, graffiti in the corners of the walls and cats sleeping on the roadside, everywhere you can see the artistic and romantic atmosphere. Here you can deeply understand the local culture, perhaps just around the corner, you can glimpse the past Chanthaburi.
The Chantaboon Waterfront at night has a lively and grounded local night market, with various gourmet snacks and souvenirs, which is one of the travel experiences not to be missed when coming to Chanthaburi.
【🕍Chanthaburi Saint Mary French Cathedral】
The Chanthaburi Saint Mary French Cathedral was built in 1909 by the French who came here during the French colonial period in Cambodia. The Saint Mary French Cathedral is the largest Catholic church in Thailand, with a European Gothic style. Compared with the exterior of the church, the interior decoration style of the church is more attractive. The statue of the Virgin Mary in front of the church is made from local materials and decorated with countless gems from Chanthaburi.
The church is right next to the Chantaboon Waterfront, and it is easy to reach. The church is very suitable for taking pictures and checking in, but pay attention to the opening hours of the church (Monday to Saturday 09:00-12:00, 13:00-15:00, Sunday 11:00-15:00)
After visiting the church, you can go to the Pipi Shrimp Noodle House near the Chantaboon Waterfront to eat a Pipi Shrimp Noodle. This noodle house is said to have a hundred-year history, and the Pipi Shrimp Seafood Noodle for about 150 baht is very authentic.
【📍Chantaboon Waterfront Address】Sukhaphiban Rd, Tambon Wat Mai Mueang Chanthaburi District, Chanthaburi Thailand 22000
【🚗Transportation】The old city of Chanthaburi is not big, in addition to driving to the old street, you can also rent a motorcycle locally to go there, and it is also very convenient to take a taxi.
【✏️tips】The Chantaboon Waterfront is a local community. Although there are more and more tourists now, the old street is narrow, so be careful of passing vehicles when visiting and taking pictures.
The main tourist attractions in Chanthaburi have local tourist police to maintain security for tourists, so there is no need to worry about safety issues, and the tourist police are very enthusiastic and can be invited to take pictures together.
【🍱Food】The Chantaboon Waterfront has a night market at night, it is recommended to go there at three or four o'clock in the afternoon, there are many snacks, gourmet food, and fruits in the night market, so don't worry about having nothing to eat.