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Ko Sichang (เกาะสีชัง) Twelve kilometers off the shore of Si Racha is the large island of Sichang offering pleasant and quiet mountain and sea views. Ko Sichang has served as a cargo station since the early days of the country’s trading history. It is also the site of a summer palace built during the reign of King Rama V. Although abandon for over a century, several sections of the palace have been restored.

Places of interest on the island include:

• Chao Pho Khao Yai Shrine (ศาลเจ้าพ่อเขาใหญ่) Situated on a northern hill of the island, the shrine is a natural architecture masterpiece, revered by both the Thai and Chinese worshippers. From here the front side of the island with a panoramic view of Sichang community can be clearly seen.

• Mondop atop Buddha’s Footprint (มณฑปรอยพระพุทธบาท) King Rama V had this footprint replica installed on top of Khaya Sira Hill. It is another vantage point to admire Ko Sichang and its surrounding.

• Hat Tham Khao Phang (หาดถ้ำเขาพัง) Hat Tham Khao Phang at the back of the island surrounds this white sandy beach. The sloping beach is thus on the un-windy side. The sea is clear and not too wavy. It is a good spot for swimming and lazing on the

beach to admire the sunset.

• Khao Khat Pass and Hat Hin Klom (ช่องเขาขาดและหาดหินกลม) The name of “Hat Hin Klom” comes from the rounded rocks on the beach which have been “rounded” by the westerly wind that normally comes from March to September. The white sand makes the beach

look clean and clear. The pass on the back side of the island is also another vantage point to watch the sunset. Phra Chuthathut Ratchathan (พระจุฑาธุชราชฐาน) The only palace amidst the sea, King Rama V had it built in 1892 as a holiday retreat and a convalescence home for his wives and children. The king loved to visit Sichang Island because of the beautiful scenery and the tranquil atmosphere it offered. It was also a big cargo station with lively transactions with foreign ships. For the construction, the king spent the money from his private treasury. He named the palace after the name of Prince Chuthathut who was born here.

The landscaping of the palace compound has carefully planned. Residential quarters, lawns, pools, and swamps are designed and located in ascending tiers from the beach up to the top of the hill, alternated with frangipani trees (Plumeria acuminata) of different colours. Each building was named after the queen who sponsored its decoration, for example, Watthana Mansion, Phongsi Mansion, and Aphirom Mansion. On the beach there is a green house made of wood decorated with ginger-bread patterns. A building called “Man-that Phairot” was unfortunately stopped by the Thai-Franco disturbance in 1894. In 1899 the king had it moved to Dusit Palace in Bangkok and had the construction completed. He named it “Vimanmek,” which is now opened as a museum. A temple called “Wat Atsadang Nimit” was also built on a hill near the palace. Western architectural style was adapted and applied to the construction of the temple.

Facilities: There are several hotels and bungalows on the island. For local transport, motorised tricycles can be chartered to travel around. The narrow Road, on the island is in good condition, suitable for cycling and strolling.

How to get there: There are daily ferry services between Si Racha and Ko Sichang. Boats leave Ko Loi Si Racha everyday and every hour from 7AM-8PM. It takes about 45 minutes for the journey. On return, boats leave Ko Sichang every hour from 6AM-8PM. The boat services are operated by two companies: Saeng Prathip Tel. 0 3821 6116, 0 3821 6237, 0 3831 3687 and Sichang Palace Tel. 0 3821 6276-82

Ko Kham Yai (เกาะขามใหญ่) is located 5 minutes at the front of Ko Sichang. The ferry to Ko Sichang will stop at Ko Kham Yai. On the island is a fishing village with homestay accommodation, as well as, various activities of fishing, collecting oysters and catching squid provided for the visitors.

Ko Thai Khangkhao (เกาะท้ายค้างคาว) is a small island on the southern side of Ko Sichang where there is a sandy beach and coral. Take a boat at Thewawong Pier for approximately half an hour. The cost is approximately 800 baht. Otherwise, a speed boat can be rented from Ko Loi Siracha Pier for 5,000 baht for 10 persons. Accommodation is also provided on the island.

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Ko Sichang

• Ban Khun Ning Hotel & Resort(ที่พักบ้านคุณหนิง) 55/6 Moo 1 Tha Thewawong, Koh Si Chang Chonburi, 20120 Thailand Tél : +66 (0)38216053 Mob : +66 (0)852834517 www.ko-sichang-th.com, Family residence size : 15 rooms with balcony and nice sea/city view. Starting price from 500 baht.
• Benz Bungalow (เบ็นส์ บังกะโล) 80 Mu 3 Atsadamg Road, Tambon Tha Thewawong, Tel. 0 3821 6091 www.benzbungalow.camptour.net, 28 rooms: 600 baht, 14 bungalows: 600 baht
• Champ Bungalow (แชมป์ บังกะโล) 74 Mu 1 Tambon Tha Thewawong, Tel. 0 3821 6105, 5 rooms: 300-400 baht
• Green House Bungalow (กรีน เฮาส์ บังกะโล) 84 Mu 6 Tambon Tha Thewawong, Tel. 0 3821 6024, 10 rooms: 150-300 baht
• Rim Tha-le Resort (ริมทะเล รีสอร์ท) 130 Mu 3 Tambon Tha Thewawong, Tel. 0 3821 6116, 0 3821 6237, 25 rooms: 500-1,500 baht, 6 boathouses: 900-1,500 baht (Spa Thai Massage)
• Si Phitsanu Bungalow (ศรีพิษณุ บังกะโล) 28/2 Mu 3 Tambon Tha Thewawong, Tel/Fax. 0 3821 6336, 6 rooms: 400-600 baht
• Srichang Marine Science Research and Training Center, ARI (ศูนย์ฝึกอบรมและสัมมนา สถาบันวิจัยทรัพยากรทางน้ำ) Contact to Chulalongkorn Univercity, Bangkok Tel. 0 2218 8160-3 www.arri.chula.ac.th, 900-1,200 baht/2-6 person
• Sichang Chai Khao Resort (สีชัง ชายเขา รีสอร์ท) 100 Mu 1 Tambon Tha Thewawong, Tel. 0 3821 6216-7, 27 rooms: 800-1,500 baht
• Sichang View Resort (สีชัง วิว รีสอร์ท) 91 Mu 6 Tambon Tha Thewawong, located by the sea Tel. 0 3821 6210-1 Fax. 0 3821 6211 www.sabai.com, 17 rooms: 500-1,400 baht
• Sichang Palace Resort (สีชัง พาเลซ รีสอร์ท) 81 Mu 1 Atsadang Road, Tambon Tha Thewawong, near the market, Tel. 0 3821 6276–82 Fax. 0 3821 6030, 56 rooms: 800-1,600 baht
• Tham Phang Beach Resort (ถ้ำพัง บีช รีสอร์ท) 164 Mu 3 Tambon Tha Thewawomg, Tham Khao Phang Beach, Tel. 0 3821 6179, 08 1949 0860, 08 1860 7360 E-mail: chalarak@hotmail.com, 18 bungalows: 450-1,200 baht
• Tiew Pai Park Resort (ทิวไผ่ ปาร์ค รีสอร์ท) 8 Mu 2 Tambon Tha Thewawong Tel. 0 3821 6084, 0 3821 6565, 08 1947 0573 www.tiewpai.com, 17 bungalows: 450-600 baht

Ko Kham Yai (5 minutes from Ko Sichang)

• Ko Kham Yai Homestay (โฮมสเตย์บนเกาะขามใหญ่) Contact Tambon Tha Tha Thewawong Office in advance Tel. 08 1781 3018, 08 1330 3652, 08 1269 0351, 3 houses: 250 baht/person

Ko Thai Khangkhao (เกาะท้ายค้างคาว) (45 minutes from Ko Sichang)

• Ko Khang Khao (เกาะค้างคาว) Bangkok Tel. 0 2882 2669, 08 1341 4693, 08 9771 9170 www.kangkao.com/tour, 7 houses, package tour 1,850 baht

Homestay

• Chok Wan Chai Homestay (โชควันชัย โฮมสเตย์) 18 Mu 7 Tambom Tha Thewawong (Ko Kham Yai 45 minutes from Ko Loi) Tel. 08 1269 0351, 08 1269 0351, 600-1,500 baht

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 13:22, 2 February 2010 (EST)