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Amphoe Thung Tako

Namtok Thap Chang (น้ำตกทับช้าง)

This is the most beautiful waterfall in Khlong Phrao National Park, situated at Mu 5, Tambon Tako. Amphoe Thung Tako. It is surrounded with various varieties of trees, and many different types of animals live here. To get there, travel along highway 41 until you come to a police booth at Sammai, Lang Suan cross-road. Then turn right into a brick road and go on for another 15 kilometers (9 mi) The waterfall is about 65 kilometers (40 mi)the city center.

Hat Arunothai (หาดอรุโณทัย)

Arunothai beach on the Tako river estuary is a scenic area. To get there from the Phetchakasem highway, turn left to Highway 4096 for 6 kilometers (4 mi). The serene beach, is lined with pine trees affording shady resting places. There is also a shrine-memorial to Prince Chumphon erected here. From Arunothai beach, boats can be hired to visit many off-shore islands. The fishing village at Ban Ao Mamuang is located further on about 14 kilometers (8 mi). The typical fishing community has a quiet and relaxing ambience. The lines of coconut trees forming the backdrop add color and life to the scene.

Amphoe Tha Sae

Tham Rap Ro (Wat Thep Charoen) ถ้ำรับร่อ (วัดเทพเจริญ)

Located in Tambon Tha Kham about 15 kilometers (9 mi). from the Pathomphon intersection. This foothill temple cave actually consists of two adjacent caves, Ai Tay and Sai, which are both, according to legend, purported to contain hidden treasure, The Ai Tay Cave houses an old Buddha image known affectionately as Luang Pho Lak Mueang, or the town god’s revered grandfather. The caves are further adorned with stunning stalagmites and stalactites. More information, please call at tel 0 7754 7056, 0 1892 5623

Hin Chang Spirit House (ศาลเจ้าพ่อตาหินช้าง)

Between kilometers 453 and 454 on the Phetchakasem highway in Mu. 2 Tambon Salui, a spirit house was installed for the revered god of the stone elephant image.

Amphoe Sawi

Wat Tha Kwan Mueang (วัดท่าควนเมือง)

Located about 2 km. from the District office of Sawi or about 48 km. from the provincial town of Chumphon along the Highway No. 41. It is a fascinating temple perched on top of a limestone hill. Besides possessing a commanding view amid tranquil surrounding, the temple’s stupas house revered Buddha’s relics.

Wat Phra Thart Sawi (วัดพระธาตุสวี)

This temple is near Sawi River. It is 47 km from the city center along Highway No.41, Chumphon-Lang Suan route. According to legend, Phra Chao Si Thamma Sokarat and his army took a rest in Sawi District where they had strange experience. Albino crows and other types of crows flocked together above the debris of a ruined structure. His Majesty, therefore, issued an order to remove the debris. After removing it, they found a large pagoda. When they dug the ground deeper, they found a jar containing the Buddha’s relics. So, His Majesty had his men build a new pagoda over the old one. The construction could have taken place in the Ayutthaya Era. In 1916 a repair was done. A new structure was made over the old one. At the front of the temple next to Sawi River stands a shrine where a human-size effigy is kept. People in Sawi District call this shrine “San Phra Suea Mueang”

Hat Sai Ri Sawi (หาดทรายรี สวี)

It is the most beautiful in the district. It is in Mu 8, Tambon Tha Hin. It is a large sand beach parallel to a long line of many coconut trees. This beach is good for relaxation and enjoying the atmosphere of fishermen’s lives. Tourists can get there easily by car, traveling along Highway 41, Chumphon-Sawi Route. turn left into an asphalt road, Sawi-Bor Kha Route and go on for about 6 kilometers, then, turn right into a brick road, and go on for 6 more kilometers.

Tham Thip Prida (ถ้ำทิพย์ปรีดา)

This area is a rocky mountain with a stream flowing past the front. This mountain has about 40 beautiful caves, some of which contain pools. These caves are in Mu 2, Tambon Khao Khai. Tourists can easily get there through Chumphon- Sawi Route up to Khao Beep intersection, Thung Tako District. Then, go along Khao Beep- Khao Thalu Route for about 16 kilometers, turn left into a brick road and travel for 4 kilometers more until you arrive at Huai Kaew intersection. Then, turn left into a village road and travel for 6 kilometers more, you will be at ThamThip Prida. The total distance from the city center is 70 kilometers.

Amphoe Pathio

Ko Khai ( เกาะไข่)

A small, mountainous island with the distance of 4 km from Hat Bo Mao, Ko Khai is surrounded with many short, attractive beaches. The island’s beauty, however, lies below the surface of the crystal clear water. It is encircled by colorful coral reefs teeming with fish and other marine life. It is counted as one of the best fishing place in the district.

Ao Yai Ai (อ่าวยายไอ๋)

A 25 meters above sea-level viewpoint located just near the bay welcomes visitors with a panoramic view of the coast. The Sheltered water of the bay front hosts a great variety of coral which stretches for a distance of about 7 km. It attracts tourists for skin diving at all times.

Hat Thung Wua Laen (หาดทุ่งวัวแล่น)

Located in Pathio District in Tambon Sa Pli, some 16 kilometers from the town’s center along Chumphon-Hat Thung Wua Laen Road, Thung Wua Laen is perhaps Chumphon’s most popular beach. Both native swimmers and experts will enjoy this beach as its fine white sands slope gently into the sea. The southern end of the beach adjoins the foot of the Mountain. One of Chumphon’s premium dive sites. Sea fans, marine flowers sponges and a tremendous variety of reef fish make the scenery below the surface of the water every bit as spectacular as the beach itself.

Ko Chorakhe( เกาะจระเข้)

Although “Chorakhe” means “crocodile” in Thai, visitors to this charming, respite some 11 kilometers offshore from Ao Thung Wua Laen, need not worry as the island gets its namesake from its shape, not its inhabitants. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the island by boat, but visitors will be rewarded for their efforts with peace and quiet, two small beaches to choose from, and excellent snorkeling conditions. Offshore fishing is also reported to be good.

Ko Ngam Yai and Ko Ngam Noi (เกาะง่ามใหญ่และเกาะง่ามน้อย)

This pair of adjacent islands is located 17 kilometers off the southern part of Thung Wua Laen Bay. It is known among locals for the swallows’ nests which are harvested there for export. Visitors, on the other hand are drawn to the islands because of their fascinating rock formations, underwater caves, and spectacular coral reefs excellent for scuba diving.

Do

Scuba diving

Although the beaches are very nice, uncrowded and interesting, there isn't much shore diving around Chumphon. The prime diving destinations lie around local islands and rock outcrops that range from 30 minutes to 3 hours away by speedboat: Ko Ngam Noi (famous as a source of prized birds' nests), Ko Ngam Yai, Hin Lak Ngam and Hin Pae. A number of other islands also offer diving attactions: Ko Samet, Ko Thalu, Ko Rat, and Ko Thonglang.

Fish and nudibranches are plentiful in this area, although large pelagics are less common; sea turtles can be found regularly at a few dive spots.

The striking rock outcrops visible above water are even more spectacular under the surface, where they're covered with colorful hard and soft coral formations, and there are many narrow 'swim-throughs' and small caves to explore.

Visibility varies substantially due to tide and wind conditions; it ranges from better than 18m on a good day to 8-10m under less favorable conditions.

WARNING: Lionfish and Devil Scorpionfish are plentiful in some locales, and Trigger fish are not uncommon. Be careful with your buoyancy, stay off the bottom (also to avoid stirring up the loose sediment), and don't touch anything you don't absolutely have to!

Raptor Watch Festival (เทศกาลดูเหยี่ยวอพยพ)

In the southern coastline of Chumphon, especially in October every year, the raptors flew pass Thailand to Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia or to Australia. Specifically, Chumphon, Thailand. Therefore, invited many bird watcher come to watch these raptors. Raptor Species: Black Baza, Oriental Honey-Buzzard, Grey-faced Buzzard, Japanese Sparrow hawk, Chinese Sparrow hawk, and the Booted Eagle. Watching point: Baan Ao Thapao, Nangsang bridge, Nongyai King’s Project, The youth soldier statue. For more information, please contact to Tambon Natung Administration office Tel : 0 7750 6574.

Visit Fruits Garden (เยี่ยมชมสวนผลไม้)

A variety of tropical fruit gardens, which offer from fruits for visitors, Such as orange (Cho-gun), Papaya, Mangoesteen, Durian, Dragon fruits, and orchid flower garden. The recommend garden good for visit : Suan Nai Dum (Tel : 0 7753 6338-9), Monthip Agro-Tourism and Fish Park (Tel : 0 7755 5100) , Meedee Orchid Garden (Tel : 08 1476 5779, 0 7751 1233), and Suan Thip (Tel : 08 1347 6042, 0 7752 1975-6)

Snorkeling and Diving (ดำน้ำชมปะการัง)

There are 44 islands located of coral reef range, Amazing with beautiful sea-world in Gulf of Thailand (Ao Thai). Interesting diving site: Scuba Diving at Ko Ngam Yai, Ko Ngam Noi, Ko Hinpae, Ko Hin Lak ngam, Ko Thalu, Ko Kalok, Ko Lak Raed and Ko Ran Ped-Ran Kai (dept. 50-100 feet), Snokeling-Ko Mattra, Ko Tonglang, Ko Raed, Ko Sark, Ko Khai and Ko Chorake. Dive operator center : Chumphon Cabana Tel : 0 7756 0245-7, Easy Diver Chumphon Tel : 0 7757 0085

Hiking trail and white water rafting in Phato (เดินป่าและล่องแพ อำเภอพะโต๊ะ)

In the rainforest of Phato. It is the beginning of river. Which runs trough pass the mountain, fruits gardens, to Lang Suan river. Exciting with the bamboo rafting in the river of white water rafting in rapids. Hiking trail up to the summit of mountains, such as Por Ta Chong Dong summit, Por Ta Mangkre summit and Khoa Thung summit. Which covered of beautiful fauna and flora, Misty fog and beautiful sunset are highlight of the day. For more information, please contact : Phato Watershed Management and Conservation Unit/Phato Rainforest Ecotourism Club. Tel : 0 7752 0055, 0 7752 0075, Malin Sevice Tel : 0 7753 9053, Phato Resort Tel : 0 7753 9023, and Phunamsai Palm Hill Resort Tel : 0 7750 9010, 08 1693 3275, 08 1895 4978, Kasorn Travel Tel : 0 7753 9185, 08 1797 3386.

Fireflies Sightseeing (ล่องเรือชมหิ่งห้อย)

The both side of Thatapao river. When the sundown from the day. This river covered with the fireflies stayed on Lamphu tree and other trees along the river. It seems to be a great magic light from these bugs. More information please contact : Khun Thipparat Tel : 0 7752 1975-6, Chumphon Cabana Resort Tel : 0 7756 0245-7, Kiat Travel Tel : 0 7750 2127.

Bird Watching (ดูนก)

Chumphon province connected conastline, Therefore many kinds of bird are living in the mangrove forest are and also flying pass this coastline from Thailand to Malaysia, Indonesia or Singapore. For more information, please contact to Muko Chumphon Marine National Park Tel : 0 7758 1445, Tambon Thayang administration Tel : 0 7752 0075.

IPSC Shooting Sport (ยิงปืนระบบรณยุทธ)

Extremely sport, shooting game in Chumphon. It provide the shooting stadium (outdoor-indoor), restaurant, swimming pool, fitness center and the professional trainer. Located Arparkorn Rd. (Mueang Chumphon-Hat Thungwaulaen, Pathio), 2 km from the Government center of Chumphon. Please contact : 99 Mu 7 TambonNacha-ang, Mueang Chumphon Tel : 0 7750 6007, 0 7750 3111 or website : www.chumphontour.com (*IPSC = International Practical Shooting Confederation)

Health & Spa in Chumphon (นวดตัวและสปา) After exercise yourself with many activities. In Chumphon offers a health activity. Massaging to rejuvenated self with varieties massage, such as body massage, foot massage, oil massage, Thai traditional massage etc. Suggested Spa and Massage : Sense spa : Tel : 0 7751 1628, 08 1536 1177 and Foot massage and Thai traditional Massage house Tel : 08 1569 9743.

Buy

Fresh Fruits and Fruit Products:

Nai Dam Orange Orchard, Amphoe Thung Tako Tel : 0 7753 6338-9; Khun Salai Shop, Amphoe Mueang Tel : 0 7754 7223-4; Num Sao Shop, Amphoe Mueang Tel : 0 7752 1889; Khun Jintana Shop, Amphoe Tha Sae Tel : 08 1893 3704; OTOP Shop at Amphoe Tha Sae Tel : 0 7751 1980; OTOP and Souvenir Shop at Amphoe Thung Tako Tel : 08 1539 3441

Coffee bean:

Nai Dam Orange Orchard, Amphoe Thung Tako Tel : 0 7753 6338-9; Khun Salai Shop, Amphoe Mueang Tel : 0 7754 7223-4; Num Sao Shop, Amphoe Mueang Tel : 0 7752 1889; Chumphon’s OTOP Shop Tel : 0 7751 1980; OTOP and Souvenir Shop at Amphoe Thung Tako Tel : 08 1539 3441.

Seafood:

Nai Dam Orange Orchard, Amphoe Thung Tako Tel : 0 7753 6338-9; Khun Salai Shop, Amphoe Mueang Tel : 0 7754 7223-4; Lui Restaurant, Amphoe Mueang Tel : 0 7752 1132; Chumphon’s OTOP Shop Tel : 0 7751 1980; OTOP and Souvenir Shop at Amphoe Thung Tako Tel : 08 1539 3441

Dried Spa:

Aroma and Herb Products at 327/4 Prachauthit Rd., Tel : 0 7750 6773 and 08 9725 1765

Cashew Nut Bakery:

Yuphin Bakery 351/30 Prachauthit Rd., Tel : 0 7750 3117

Artificial Flowers:

The famous OTOP products of Chumphon made by clay in Suksamoe Community at 25/5 Suksamoe Rd., Tel : 08 6596 1390.

Festivals

Phato Rafting (งานเทศกาลล่องแพพะโต๊ะ)

Held during February to April. Highlights include competitions’ mini-marathon race and rafting.

Lang Suan’s Fruits Fair (งานวันผลไม้เมืองหลังสวน)

This fair is organized annually around August. The fruit market here exhibits a variety of fruits and there is a fruits contest. Products converted from fruits are also available.

Traditional Boats Procession and Boat Race (งานประเพณีแห่พระแข่งเรือ)

Originally, this event began in King Rama III’s period around 1844. The festival, commencing annually in October, comprises boats beautifully decorated and carrying Buddha images from various temples. Besides this, the boat-paddle race in the Lang Suan River always attracts most of the spectators.

Celebration in Honoring Prince of Chumphon Shrine (งานเทิดพระเกียรติ กรมหลวงชุมพรเขตรอุดมศักดิ์)

Held annually during December 19th-25th, honors the Father of the Royal Thai Navy, Admiral Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak, whose life and work has been exhibited in this fair. Moreover you can enjoy watching different kinds of theatrical plays as well as many southern local entertainments.

Chumphon Sea-World Fair (งานเปิดโลกทะเลชุมพร)

The Fair is to promote local incomes and tourism as well as to conserve the natural resources of Chumphon. It is annually held in March at Hat Sai Ri. The activities include a fishing competition, exhibition and contest of pictures of related interesting places as well as mini marathon racing contest etc.

Chumphon King’s and Princess’cups boats race (งานแข่งเรือยาวชิงถ้วยพระราชทานพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวและสมเด็จพระเทพรัตนราชสุดาฯ สยามบรมราชกุมารี)

Held annually on August at the Khlong Hua Wang-Phanang Tak, Tambon Na Cha-ang around Nong-Yai area. Boats competing the race for the King’s and the Princess’s cups are beautifully decorated and are from different parts of the country.

Eat

Amphoe Mueang

• Chansom Cafe (จันทร์สม คาเฟ่) Inside Chansom Chumphon Hotel, Thai-Chinese-European food, (Opening hrs. : 6.00 a.m. – 1.00 a.m.) Tel : 0 7750 2502

• Chua Khui Ki (ฉั่วคุ้ยกี่) 59-61 Saladaeng Rd., Thai & Chinese food, (Opening hrs. : 9.00 a.m. - 11.30 p.m.)Tel : 0 7751 1033, 0 7750 2527

• J Ang (เจ๊ อ่าง) Chumphon- Hat Sai Ri Rd., Thai food

• Kaew Suki (แก้วสุกี้) 58/35 Tha Tapho Rd., (Opening hrs. : 11.00 a.m. – 11.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7750 6366

• Khun Sarai (คุณสาหร่าย) Phetchakasem Rd., Thai food, (Opening hrs. : 24 hours) Tel : 0 7754 7223-4

• Kanda (กานดา) 282/12-14 Poramin Makkha Rd., Thai & European food (Opening hrs. : 7.00 a.m. -5.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7751 1707

• Kan Aeng (กันเอง) Phetchakasem Rd., Tambon Thung ka, Thai food, Tel : 0 7755 4044

• Ko Ko Sushi (โคโคซูชิ) Phacha U-thit, Japanese food, Tel : 0 7751 2239-40

• Lui (ลุย) 32/6 Mu 4 Tambon Pak Nam, Hat Paradonphap, Tambon Hat Sai Ri, Thai & Sea food, (Opening hrs. : 9.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7752 1135, 0 7752 2233

• Mai Kwian (ไม้เกวียน) 11/1 Mu 3 Tambon Ban Na, Thai food, (Opening hrs.:11.00 a.m. – 11.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7753 4531

• Manlika (มัลลิกา) 108/8 Mu 1, Chumphon – Pak Nam Rd., (Inside Mix Hotel), Thai food

(Opening hrs. 6.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7750 2291

• Pakking (ปักกิ่ง) Saladaeng Rd., Thai & Chinese food, (Opening hrs. : 11.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7750 2816

• Pa Pa Café (ปา���าคาเฟ่) 188/181 Saladaeng Rd., (Behind Ocean Department Store), Thai & Seafood (Opening hrs. : 6.00 p.m. - 12.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7751 1972

• Pa Pa Seafood (ปาปา ซีฟู๊ด) 188/181 Saladaeng Rd., Thai & Seafood, (Opening hrs. : 4.00 p.m. – 3.00 a.m.) Tel : 0 7751 1972, 0 7751 1296

• Suki Rotfai (สุกี้ รถไฟ) 275/1-3 Tai Rat Rd., Tel : 0 7750 2621

• Paradonphap (ภราดรภาพ) 2 Mu 4 Chumphon-Hat Sai Ri Rd., Thai & Seafood, (Opening hrs. : 8.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7752 1401

• Phuean Chai Food Garden (สวนอาหารเพื่อนใจ) Tambon Tha Taphao, (behind Chumphon’s Railway Station), Thai-Chinese-European and

Seafood (Opening hrs. : 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 a.m.) Tel : 0 7750 1480, 0 7750 3898

• Rin Food Garden (สวนอาหารรินทร์) 118 Krom Luang Chumphon Rd., (Near Chumphon’s Railway Station), Thai & Chinese food, (Opening hrs. : 10.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7751 1531, 0 7750 1955

• Tang Sun Ki (ตั้งซุ่นกี่) 2/4 Tha Taphao Rd., Thai & Chinese food, (Opening hrs. : 8.00 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.) Tel : 0 7751 1120, 0 7750 2420

• Yellow Stone (เยลโล่ สโตน)161 Pisitpayaban Rd., Opposite Chumphon Hospital, Thai food, (Opening hrs. : 11.30 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7751 1648

Amphoe Pathio

• Clean Wave (คลีน เวฟ) 55 Mu 8 Hat Thung Wua Laen, Thai & Seafood Tel : 0 7756 0121-2

• Charoen Seafood (เจริญ ซีฟู๊ด) Hat Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sapee, Thai & Seafood, Tel : 0 7756 0207

• Rabiang Talae (ระเบียง ทะเล) Chumphon Cabana Resort Hotel, Hat Thung Wua Laen, Thai & Seafood, European food, (Opening hrs. : 7.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7756 0245-7

View Seafood Hat Thung Wua Laen Mu 8 Tambon Sapee, Thai & Seafood, (Opening hrs. : 10.00 a.m. – 9.30 p.m.) Tel : 0 7756 0214

• Amphoe Lang Suan

• 99 Bay Resort (99 เบย์ รีสอร์ท) 9 Mu 4 Tambon Pak Nam Lang Suan, Thai & Seafood, (Opening hrs. : 10.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7755 1133, 0 7755 1117-8

• Ao Thai Seafood (อ่าวไทย ซีฟู้ด) Pak Nam – Lang Suan Rd.,

• Chai Hat Resort (ชายหาด รีสอร์ท) Tambon Bang Nam Chuet, Pak Nam Lang Suan, Thai & Seafood, (Opening hrs. : 10.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7755 1327

• Laem Ya Seafood (แหลมหญ้า ซีฟู๊ด) 129 Mu 3 Tambon Bang Nam Chuet, Thai & Seafood, (Opening hrs. : 9.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7755 1665, 0 6269 2265

• P.N Seafood & Resort (พี เอ็น ซีฟู๊ด แอนด์ รีสอร์ท) Tambon Bang Nam Chuet, Pak Nam Lang Suan, Thai & Seafood, (Opening hrs. : 8 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7755 1119

• San Sai Seafood (สันทราย ซีฟู้ด) Pak Nam – Lang Suan Rd.,

• Ton Khoi (ต้นข่อย) Behind Railway Station, Sukphapa Rd., Northeastern food (Opening hrs : 10.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 1895 4868

• Tum Tam 1 Seafood (ตูมตาม 1 ซีฟู้ด) Pak Nam – Lang Suan Rd.,

Amphoe Tha Sae

• Sum Wiang (ซุ้มเวียง) Tambon Tha Sae, Thai food, (Opening hrs. : 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7759 9037

• Kaeng Pheka (แก่งเพกา) Kang Pheka Resort, Phetkasem Rd., Thai & Seafood, (Opening hrs. : 6.00 a.m. – 10.30 p.m.) Tel : 0 7750 5415-6

• Muk Da (มุกดา) Tambon Tha Sae, Thai food, (Opening hrs. : 7.00 a.m. – 11.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7759 9107, 0 7759 9058

Amphoe Sawi

• Sawi Seafood (สวี ซีฟู้ด) Hat Sai Ri Sawi, Tambon Tha Hin, Thai & Seafood, (Opening hrs. : 10.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7753 1305

• Siriwan (ศิริวรรณ) Tambon Na Pho, Thai & Seafood, Tel : 0 7753 1010

• Amphoe Thung Tako

• Suan Nai Dam (สวนนายดำ) 199 Mu 7 Tambon Tako, Thai food & Coffee, (Opening hrs. : 7.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7753 6338-9, 0 9652 0733

• Ruean Thung Thong (เรือนถุงทอง) Near Khao Pip intersection, Thai food, (Opening hrs. : 8.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Tel : 0 7753 6518

Sleep

Amphoe Pathio

• Clean Wave Resort (คลีน เวฟ รีสอร์ท) 54 Mu 8, Hat Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sa Pli, 30 rooms, 300-2,000 baht. Tel : 0 7756 0151-2

• Chuan Fun Lodge (ชวนฝัน ลอด์จ) 13/2 Mu 8 Hat Thung Wua Laen, 6 rooms, 200-2,000 baht. Tel : 0 7756 0230

• Chumphon Cabana Resort (ชุมพร คาบาน่า รีสอร์ท) 69 Mu 8, Hat Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sa Pli, 124 rooms, 1,260-2,200 baht. Tel : 0

7756 0245-7 Bkk.Resv. Tel : 0 2427 1825, 0 2427 0122, E-mail : info@cabana.co.th

• Khe Hat (เคหาสน์) 28/1 Mu 8, Hat Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sa Pli, 12 rooms, 600-1,300 baht. Tel : 0 7756 0208

• Khrua Rimle Resort (ครัว ริมเล รีสอร์ท) 3/1 Mu 8, Hat Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sa Pli, 3 bungalows, 500-900 baht. Tel : 0 7756 0119

• Sea Beach Resort (ซีบีช รีสอร์ท) 4/2 Mu 8 Hat Thung Wua Laen, 25 rooms, 300-600 baht. Tel : 0 7756 0115-6

• Tawan Resort (ตะวัน รีสอร์ท) 9 Mu 8 Hat Thung Wua Laen, 9 rooms, 500-1,000 baht. Tel : 0 9292 4143

• Thung Wua Laen Resort (ทุ่งวัวแล่น รีสอร์ท) 61/3 Mu 8 Hat Thung Wua Laen, 7 rooms, 400-800 baht. Tel : 0 1970 1387

• View Seafood Resort (วิว ซีฟู้ด รีส��ร์ท) 13/2 Mu 8, Hat Thung Wua Laen, Tambon Sa Pli, 18 bungalows, 450-900 baht. Tel : 0 7756 0214, 0 7756 0216

• Acdia Resort (อาคาเดีย รีสอร์ท) 99/1 Mu 7 Tambon Chumpkho, 10 rooms, 700-1,700 baht, Tel : 0 7759 1600

• Hat Sawan Hotel (โรงแรมหาดสวรรค์) 9 Mu 1 Bor Mao beach, Tambon Chumkho, 4 rooms, 400-500 baht, Tel : 08 1968 1348

• Hat Suay Resort (หาดสวย รีสอร์ท) 9/6 Mu 1 Bor Mao beach, Tambon Chumkho, 4 rooms, 500 baht, Tel : 08 1894 8480, 0 7751 2049

• Laemtaen Home Beach Resort (แหลมแท่น โฮม บีช รีสอร์ท) 83/13 Mu 1 Bor Mao beach, Tambon Chumkho, 4 rooms, 500 baht, Tel : 0 7751 2080

• Phathiu Beach Resort (ปะทิว บีช รีสอร์ท) Mu 1 Tambon Bor Mao beach, Tambon Chumkho 12 rooms, 350-500 baht, Tel : 08 5787 4397

• Pisnapa Spa Beach (พิศณุภา สปา บีช รีสอร์ท) 91/7 Mu 1 Ao Bor Mao beach, Tambon Chumkho, 24 rooms, 350-600 baht, Tel : 08 6209 5283, 08 9742 1317

• Porn Ammarin Resort (พรอัมรินทร์ รีสอร์ท) 49/14-20 Mu 6 Ao Hin Kob, Tambon Chumko, 5 rooms, 500 baht, Tel : 08 1787 8770, 08 1968 8321, ammarin_nanthako@thaimail.com

• Seaside Guesthouse (ซีไซต์ เกสท์เฮ้าส์) 14/9 Mu 8 Tambon Saplee, 12 rooms, 300-500 baht, Tel : 0 7756 0178, 08 9970 4888

• Supparat Resort (สุภราช บีช รีสอร์ท) 40 Mu 5 Saplee beach, 5 rooms, 500-800 baht, Tel : 08 1099 3628

• Amphoe Lang Suan

• Auay Chai Grand (อวยชัย แกรนด์) 336 Mu 4 Tambon Wang Tako, Phetkasem Rd., 63 rooms, 500-1,000 baht. Tel : 0 7754 5196-7

• Ban Phak Tiwa Ratri (บ้านพัก ทิวา ราตรี) 26 Mu 4 Tambon Pak Nam Luang Suan, 17 rooms, 150-400 baht. Tel : 0 7756 1198

• Chai Hat Resort (ชายหาด รีสอร์ท) 23 Mu 2 Tambon Bang Nam Chuet, 25 rooms, 450-700 baht. Tel : 0 7755 1327

• Chum Thong (ชุมทอง)219 Mu 7 Tambon Naka, 71 rooms, 240-400 baht. Tel : 0 7758 1440

• Jen (เจน) 26/5 Khao Nguan Rd., 25 rooms, 200-350 baht. Tel : 0 7754 1040

• Kao Sip Kao Bay Resort (เก้าสิบเก้า เบย์ รีสอร์ท) 9 Mu 4, Tambon Pak Nam, 40 rooms, 300-500 baht. Tel : 0 7755 1133

• P.N. Seafood & Resort (พีเอ็น ซีฟู้ด แอนด์ รีสอร์ท) 57 Mu 1, Tambon Bang Nam Chuet, 35 rooms, 400-3,000 baht. Tel : 0 7755 1119, 0 7755 1686

• Thawat (ธวัช) 135 Khao Ngoen Rd., 100 rooms, 230-450 baht. Tel : 0 7754 1565

• Ban Lae Resort (บ้านเล รีสอร์ท) 155 Mu 4 Tambon Bangnamjued, 12 rooms, 2,500-3,000 baht Tel : 0 7755 1458, 0 7755 1523 www.banlae.com

• Ban San Sai (บ้านสันทราย) 59 Mu 2 Tambon Bangnamjued, 6 rooms, 450 baht, Tel : 08 9874 2689

• I-Namkem (ไอน้ำเค็ม) 100 Mu 4 Klang Ao-Ko Khao Beach, 9 rooms, 250-400 baht, Tel : 08 4063 3795

• Phupha Greenview Resort (ภูผา กรีนวิว รีสอร์ท) 81 Mu 2 Tambon Bangnamjued, 19 rooms, 500-800 baht, Tel : 0 7755 1634-5

• Amphoe Thung Tako

• Chumphon Sunny Beach Resort (ชุมพร ซันนี่ บีช รีสอร์ท) 393 Mu 1, Hat Arunothai, Tambon Pak Nam Tako, 22 bungalows, 750-1,150 baht. Tel : 0 7757 9148, 0 1620 8648. Bkk. Resv. Tel : 0 2641 5515

• Rung Arun Resort (รุ่งอรุณ รีสอร์ท) 262/6 Hat Arunothai, Liap Thale Rd., Tambon Pak Nam Tako, 42 rooms, 300-700 baht. Tel : 0 7757 9161

• Khao Pip Guest House (เขาปีบ เกสท์เฮาส์) 102/1 Mu 6 Tambon Thung Tako, 13 rooms, 260-380 baht. Tel : 0 7753 6084

• Tusita Resort & Spa (ธูษิฏา รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา) 259/9 Mu 1 Arunothai Beach, Tambon Paknam Thako, 18 rooms, 3,900-25,000 baht, Tel : 0 7757 9073-74 Fax : 0 7757 9050 www.tusitaresort.com

Amphoe Sawi

• Ban Suan (บ้านสวน) 154 Mu 4 Phetkasem, 16 rooms, 300-800 baht. Tel : 0 7755 7097

• Rim Nam Guest House (ริมน้ำ เ��สต์เฮาส์) 309/1 Mu 5, Phetkasem Rd., Tambon Na Pho, 12 rooms, 300-400 baht. Tel : 0 7753 1297 Bkk Resv. Tel : 0 2533 9099 www.panom_chaiyo.com

• Mookda Resort (มุกดา รีสอร์ท) 100/25 Mu 4 Petchkasem rd., 14 rooms, 300-600 baht. Tel : 0 7753 1282

• Amphoe Phato

• Ban Suan Phufa Resort (บ้านสวนภูฟ้า รีสอร์ท) Mu 4 Tambon Pak Song, 4 rooms, 400 baht. Tel : 0 7752 0075, 0 7821 8700

• Marine Bungalow (มารีน บังกะโล) 75/3 Mu 8 Tambon Pato, 2 rooms, 350 baht. Tel : 0 7753 9053

• Phato Resort (พะโต๊ะ รีสอร์ท) Mu 5 Tambon Pato, 4 rooms, 600 baht. Tel : 0 7753 9023

• Phu Nam Sai Palm Hill Resort (ภูน้ำใส ปาล์ม ฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) Mu 4 Tambon Pak Song, 5 rooms, 1,250-1,800 baht. Tel : 0 1693 3275, 0 7757 6316-19 E-mail :kens40@maildozy.com

• Amphoe Tha Sae

• Jambo House (จัมโบ้ เฮาส์) 130/3 Mu 2 Phetkasem Rd., 17 rooms, 300-350 baht. Tel : 0 7759 9197, 0 7759 9436

• Kang Pheka Resort (แก่งเพกา รีสอร์ท) 168 Mu 3 Tambon Seap A Nan, 40 rooms, 550-990 baht. Tel : 0 7750 5415-6 www.kangpheka.com

• Amphoe Lamae

• Ladda House (ลัดดา เฮาส์) 99 Tambon Lamae, Amphoe Lamae, 15 rooms, 200-400 baht. Tel : 0 7755 9051

• Palm Inn Resort(ปาล์ม อินน์ รีสอร์ท) Phetchakasem Road,

Itinerary

Examples of Tour Programs

Program 1:

• Depart from Bangkok in the early morning.
• Lunch in Amphoe Mueang.
• Pay respect to Prince of Chumphon Shrine at Sai Ri Beach.
• Sight-seeing at AoThung Makham and Khao Chao Mueang.
• Pay respect to the City Guardian Angel Shrine at Chumphon Municipality and Luang Pho Song at Chao Fa Sala Loi temple.
• Stay the night at Chumphon
• Return to Bangkok.

Program 2:

• Depart from Bangkok at night.
• Breakfast in Amphoe Mueang.
• Visiting the National Museum of Chumphon.
• Pay respect to Prince of Chumphon Shrine located nearby with a well-preserved WWII warship.
• Lunch at Sai Ri Beach.
• Driving to Khao Chao Mueang.
• Visiting Rap Ror cave (Wat Thep Charoen) in Tambon Tha Kham.
• Stop to pay respect to Hin Chang Spirit House.
• Return to Bangkok.

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 20:39, 5 February 2010 (EST)

City

Sleep

• Ban Phak Eng Talae (บ้��นพัก อิงทะเล) 123/3 Mu 4 Hat Paradonphap, 6 rooms, 600-700 baht. Tel : 0 7752 1663

• Ban Phak Mayaset (บ้านพัก มยาเศส) 111/36 Soi Pitaktam, Tambon Tha Tapho, 9 rooms, 200-350 baht.

• Ban Phak Nong New (บ้านพัก น้องนิว) 123/5 Hat Paradonphap, 5 rooms, 500 baht. Tel : 0 7752 1470

• Ban Phak Parichat (บ้านพัก ปา���ิชาติ) 28/4 Mu 4 Hat Paradonphap, 4 rooms, 500 baht. Tel : 0 7752 1740

• Ban Phak Ruen Ruedi (บ้านพัก รื่นฤดี) 112/3 Mu 1 Chumphon-Pak Nam Rd., 16 rooms, 180-350 baht. Tel : 0 7752 1275

• Ban Phak Siritip (บ้านพัก สิริธิป) 14/4 Mu 4 Hat Paradonphap, 7 rooms, 500-600 baht. Tel : 0 7752 1024

• Ban Phak Wang Thong (บ้านพัก วังทอง) 50/1 Mu 3 Chumphon-Ranong Rd., 20 rooms, 200-280 baht. Tel : 0 7751 1896

• Ban Suan Aim Phet (บ้านสวนอิ่มเพชร) 24 Mu 5 Tambon Hat Sai Ri, 5 rooms, 500-1,200 baht. Tel : 0 1361 1193

• Chansom Chumphon (จันทร์สม ชุมพร) 188/138 Saladaeng Rd., 105 rooms, 510-1,568 baht. Tel : 0 7750 2502-11

• Chumphon Grand Palace (ชุมพร แกรนด์ พาเลซ) 219 Mu 1, Chumphon-Ranong Rd., Tambon Wang Phai, 300 rooms, 440-5,000 baht.

Tel : 0 7757 4800-4

• Chumphon Guest House (ชุมพ�� เกสท์เฮ้าส์) 27 Soi Krom Luang, Tambon Tha Tapho, 7 rooms, 100-150 baht. Tel : 0 7750 2900

• Chumphon Palace (ชุมพร พาเลซ) 328/15 Pracha Uthit Rd., Tambon Tha Taphao, 72 rooms, 450 baht.Tel : 0 7757 1715-22

• Chumphon Park Resort (ชุมพร ปาร์ค รีสอร์ท) 265/3 Charoon Pattana Rd., 28 rooms, 300-600 baht. Tel : 0 7757 5077

• Chumphon Samet Island Resort (ชุมพร เสม็ด ไอส์แลนด์ รีสอร์ท) Ko Samet, 15 rooms, 600-900 baht. Tel : 0 1419 4135, 0 7751 1879

• Duang Jai Resort (ดวงใจ รีสอร์ท) 23/3 Mu 4 Tambon Wisainue 10 rooms, 250-400 baht, Tel : 0 7755 6179

• Hat Sai Ri Resort (หาดทรายรี รีสอร์ท) 99/6-7 Mu 7 Tambon Hat Sai Ri, 33 rooms 800-2,200 baht.Tel : 0 7755 8028-29

• Kum Sai Ri Resort (คุ้มทรายรี รีสอร์ท) 100/2 Tambon Hat Sai Ri, 10 rooms 800-1,700 baht. Tel : 0 7755 8244-5

• Laem Tien Resort (แหลมเทียน รีสอร์ท) 81 Mu 1 Hat Paradonphap, 25 rooms, 800-1,700 baht. Tel : 0 7752 2580-81 E-mail : gaspi@chaiyo.com

• Manohra Guest House (มโนราห์ เกสต์เฮ้าส์) 75 Liap Thang Rotfai Rd., 21 rooms, 100-300 baht. Tel : 0 7750 4223

• Mix Hotel (มิกซ์ โฮเต็ล) 108/8 Mu 1, Chumphon-Paknam Rd., Tambon Bang Mak, 54 rooms, 200-900 baht. Tel : 0 7750 2931-3 0 7750 2291

• Morakot Chumphon (มรกต ชุมพร) 102-112 Thawi Sinkha Rd., 60 rooms, 250-500 baht. Tel : 0 7750 3628

• M.T. Resort (เอ็ม ที รีสอร์ท) 13 Mu 3 Ao Thung Makam Noi, 9 rooms, 300 baht. Tel : 0 7755 8153

• My House Resort (มายเฮ้าส์ รีสอร์ท) 5/32 Mu 1 Tambon Wang Pai, 28 rooms, 400 baht. Tel : 0 7757 4711

• Nong Mai Resort (น้องใหม่ รีสอร์ท) 38/1 Mu 7 Hat Sai Ri, 9 rooms, 600 baht. Tel : 0 7755 8002

• Pharadon Inn (ภราดร อินน์) 180/12 Soi Pharadon , Saladaeng Rd., 100 rooms, 350-1,200 baht. Tel : 0 7751 1500, 0 7751 1598 or www.chumphon-paradorn.com

• Sai Ri Lodge (ทรายรี ลอร์ด) 100 Mu 4, Tambon Hat Sai Ri, 26 rooms, 400-1500 baht. Tel : 0 7755 8012, Fax : 0 7750 4471

• Seasar Paradise (ซีซ่า พาราไดซ์) 220 Mu 10 Chumphon-Pak Nam Rd., 7 rooms, 500-800 baht. Tel : 0 7758 0220

• Si Chumphon (ศรีชุมพร) 127/22-24 Saladaeng Rd., Tambon Tha Taphao, 90 rooms, 250-500 baht. Tel : 0 7751 1280, 0 7757 0536-8, 0 7751 1902, 0 7751 1379

• Si Tai Fa (ศรีใต้ฟ้า) 73-75 Saladaeng Rd., Tambon Tha Taphao, 30 rooms, 150-350 baht. Tel : 0 7751 1063, 0 7750 1690

• Suan Saeng Chan Resort (สวนแสงจันทร์ รีสอร์ท) 16/4 Mu 1 Chumphon-Pak Nam Rd., 19 rooms, 200-500 baht. Tel : 0 7752 1343

• Suk Samoe Guest House (สุขเสมอ เกสท์เฮ้าส์) 118/4 Suk Samer Soi 8, 7 rooms, 100-250 baht. Tel : 0 7750 2430

• Suriwong Chumphon (สุริวงศ์ ชุมพร) 125/30 Saladaeng Rd., 82 rooms, 260-480 baht. Tel : 0 7751 1203, 0 7751 1397, 0 7751 1809

• Suriya (สุริยา) 125/24-25 Saladaeng Rd., Tambon Tha Taphao, 28 rooms, 150-240 baht. Tel : 0 7751 1144

• Sweet Guest House (สวีท เกสท์เฮ้าส์) 21/2 Mu 4 Tambon Pak Nam, Hat Paradonphap, 5 rooms, 400-500 baht. Tel : 0 7752 1324

• Tha Taphao (ท่าตะเภา) 66/1 Tha Taphao Rd., Tambon Tha Taphao, 59 rooms, 250-600 baht. Tel : 0 7751 1479, 0 7751 1953, 0 7751 1748

• Tha Yang (ท่ายาง) 212 Mu 10, Tambon Tha Yang, 19 rooms, 250-350 baht. Tel : 0 7755 3054

• The Mercy (เดอะ เมอร์ซี่) 19/29 Mu 9 Tambon Tak Dad, 30 rooms, 200-400 baht. Tel : 0 7751 1052 Ext. 1

• Thung Kha Garden (ทุ่งคา การ์เด้น) 63/5 Mu 5 Tambon Thung Ka, Phetkasem Rd., 10 rooms, 250-350 baht. Tel : 0 7755 4024, 0 7755 4187

• Wang Phai (วังไผ่) 122 Mu 3, Chumphon- Ranong Rd., Tambon Wang Phai, 38 rooms, 300-500 baht. Tel : 0 7750 1010, Fax : 0 7750 1675

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 21:02, 6 February 2010 (EST)