CHUMPHON
Location : Southern, Thailand
Area : 6,009.0 sq. km
Population : 478,964
Distance from Bangkok : 463 Kilometers
Transportation
Car
From Bangkok, use highway no.4, or highway no.35 (Thon Buri - Pak Tho) and join highway no.4, pass Petchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, to Chumphon junction, then turn left along highway 4001 for 8 kilometres to town.
Bus
There are regular buses of Transport Co., Ltd. from the Southern Bus Terminal to Chumphon everyday. For more details, contact the Southern Bus Terminal or visit.
Internet : www.transport.co.th.
Train
From Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamgphong): There are both rapid and express trains to Chumphon everyday.
Internet : www.railway.co.th.
Air
Air Andaman flies from Bangkok to Chumphon. www.airandaman.com for more information.
About Chumphon
Southern Thailand begins with Chumphon, a silver of a province with a long coastline facing the Gulf of Thailand, where a number of unspoilt beaches afford the opportunity for a quiet escape. There are offshore islands, too, in particular Ko Tao, which is conveniently accessed from Chumphon and offers some of the very best dive site in the whole of the country.
Place attraction
Amphoe Tha Sae
Namtok Kapo Forest Park
Located in Tambon Salui, this waterfall is 13 kilometres from Tha Sae, along Phetkasem Road, between 466th 468th kilometre, or from Pathomphon Crossroad, by Petkasem Road for about 30 kilometres. The park has the area of 7,010 Rai of shaded forests and small waterfalls, suitable for relaxation.
Wat Thep Charoen
Situated in Tambon Tha Kham, this temple is 4 kilometres from Phetkasem Road (highway no.4) at the 490th kilometre. The temple is located at the foot of Rap Ro Hill used to be the port area in the ancient time. There are many interesting attractions around this temple. Many Buddha images are in Tham Phra. The meditation area at Tham Ai Te, with a reclining Buddha fresco painting on the wall. Also, There are beautiful stalactites and stalacmites in Tham Sai. Moreover, in the temple there is the Buddhas footprint and the body which was not yet decayed of Luang Pu Sai, a revered monk. Near by, is the local museum with the collections of the ancient materials found in the temple. Another highlight is the leather carving of the shadow puppet show done by the local artisans.
Amphur Mueang
Ko Ngam Yai and Ko Ngam Noi
Being in the south of Ao Thung Wua Laen, seventeen kilometres from the shore, there are coral reefs, rocks, and underwater caves.
Amphur Pathio
Thung Wua Laen Beach (Hat Thung Wua Laen)
A beautiful and well-known beach of Pathio, it is most popular among Thai and foreign tourists. Being situated in Tambon Saphli, it is 16 kilometres from Chumphon along Chumphon Hat Thung Wua Laen route. The beach has white, fine sand, with small slope, which is suitable for swimming. Also it is one of the most famous snorkeling spots in Chumphon, with the view of seaweed, sponge, and sea flowers.
More information : www.tourismthailand.org
Map Of Chumphon Thailand
