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Travelling to Ko Srichang, Chonburi.

          Koh Si Chang or Si Chang Island is located quite close to Bangkok(it is in Chonburi province).It take about 1:30 -2:00 hours from Bangkok to Sriracha and reaching Koh Sri Chang about 45 minutes  by ferry from Sriracha pier to Sri Chang.

          Koh Si Chang makes for an interesting and relaxing daytrip from Bangkok or Pattaya, one recommended place that you should not miss is Chinese temple, called San Jao Pho Khao Yai (Khao Yai Spirit Shrine). The story of it is  there was one Chinese merchant who saw a light shining on the top of the mountain when being close to Koh Si Chang by ship. He asked the shrine for wealth and success and was improperly rewarded. Nowadays the shrine is very attractive many devotees from Thailand as well as from Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan. During the Chinese New Year festivities the shrine is particularly crowded, and a lot of firecrackers will be going off. But otherwise, the shrine is not too busy and well worth a visit.

          Besides on that, 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.

How to go to Si Chan island?
          There are daily ferry services between Si Racha and Ko Sichang. Boats leave Koh Loi Si Racha (Koh Loi pier) 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


Sriracha – Koh SichangKoh Sichang - Sriracha 
  First trip 7.00 am.First trip 6.00 am. 
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 12.00 pm.11.00 am. 
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 7.00 pm.6.00 pm. Last trip 
 8.00 pm. Last trip  

 

How to travel around Si Chang island?

      There is a particular motorized tricycles that designed by local people, called samlors  or Tuk Tuk  ( in Thai), it has 3 wheels motorize rickshaw with powerful automobile or Harley Davidson engines so you can get samlors service to travel around the island the service charge is depend on where do will go and the hours. And another way to go around the island is rent the motorbike, but you are recommended to get samlors service for getting more convenient while travel around the island.
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What are recommended place should not miss in Si Chang island?

          Also of interest is the large cave known as Tham Saowapha which is said to extend over a kilometer into the limestone interior of the island. Another cave, the chimney-like Tham Chaprakong gives access to the view from the top of the hill. 
          Other caves on the island are home to meditating hermits, so visitors should take care not to cause any disturbance. Also on the island is San Jao Phaw Khao Yai, a venerable multi-level Chinese temple high on a cliff with a spectacular view back toward the mainland

Another recommended places :

Khao Khat Pass and Hat Hin Klom . 
          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 .
          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 Si Chang 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.

Hat Tham Khao Phang 
          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.

Mondop atop Buddha’s Footprint
          King Rama V had this footprint replica installed on top of Khaya Sira Hill. It is another vantage point to admire Koh Si Chang and its surrounding.






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Where can having meal in Si Chang island?
             Pan and David's - a good mix of Western and Thai food. The green curry is simply just heavenly, the homemade ice cream and smoothie will keep you coming back for more. The eatery at the beach is also very good as well with reasonable prices.
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San Jao Pho Khao Yai is easily noticed when arriving on Ko Si Chiang by ferry from Sri Racha.
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A Lanka style stupa in the royal palace compound, Wat Atsadang Nimit, can be reached just a bit uphill.
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Photo:Phra Chuthathut Ratchathan
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This particular building on the Phra Chuthathut Ratchathan palace compound was used to house foreign guests. It now is a very attractive coffee house.
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