Chonburi is located south east of Bangkok, approximately 80 km away. It can be reached in a little over an hour. Chonburi itself means “City of Water” and is known as the nearest seaside escape from Bangkok because of its beautiful beaches. It’s not as mainstream as Pattaya but that is part of the charm.
A must visit in Chonburi is Ang Sila seafood market. Here you can get fresh seafood with ridiculously cheap prices. Many restaurants and people from Bangkok come to this market to buy the seafood, and sell them in Bangkok. The market is very huge and it’s recommended to come early to enjoy the freshest catch-of-the-day.
The market opens daily as early as 4AM and you can choose to go to the wet market area for fresh products or the ready-to-eat area which sells mostly dried/salted seafood.
It’s just one of the things to do and experience in Thailand. Seafood is an integral part of Thai culture and markets like this are a great way to spend a few hours taking it all in.
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Kl tower
The Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower), also known as Menara Kuala Lumpur, is a 421-meter-tall (1,381-foot) telecommunication tower located in Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
It is the seventh tallest telecommunication tower in the world and the tallest in Southeast Asia. The tower features an antenna that contributes to its total height of 421 meters, with the roof of its pod situated at 335 meters.
It serves multiple purposes, including telecommunications, acting as an Islamic falak observatory for sighting the crescent moon to mark the beginning of Muslim months, and offering tourism and adventure experiences.
The tower was officially opened to the public on 23 July 1996, following its completion in 1994, and was inaugurated by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on 1 October 1996.
Visitors can access the tower via four elevators and a stairwell with 2,058 steps. The upper levels include a revolving restaurant, Atmosphere 360°, providing panoramic views of the city, and ...
Petaling Street KL
Petaling Street, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is the central thoroughfare of the city's Chinatown, also known as Chinatown KL.
It is a vibrant, pedestrianized shopping and dining district renowned for its bustling atmosphere, haggling culture, and diverse offerings. The street is famous for its wide array of goods, including imitation designer clothing, handbags, electronics, souvenirs, and fresh produce, with a significant portion of the merchandise being counterfeit or bootleg items.
The area is also a major culinary destination, featuring dozens of restaurants and food stalls serving local favorites such as Hokkien mee, Ikan Bakar (barbecued fish), asam laksa, curry noodles, and Hainanese chicken rice.
Historically,
Petaling Street originated as "Market Square" and was central to the development of Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown, with its growth significantly influenced by figures like Yap Ah Loy, a prominent Hakka leader.
The street underwent a major ...
Batu caves
Batu Caves is a complex of limestone caves located approximately 13 km (8.1 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia, formed over 400 million years ago.
The site, known as a sacred place for Tamil Hindus, is the focal point of the annual Thaipusam festival and is considered one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimage sites outside of India. The main attraction is the 141-foot (43 m) high golden statue of Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war and victory, which stands at the base of a flight of 272 steps leading to the main cave.
This statue, constructed from reinforced concrete and painted gold, was completed in 2006.
The temple complex, built in 1920, is nestled within the largest cave, known as Temple Cave or Cathedral Cave, which features Hindu shrines and religious artifacts.
The site also includes several other caves: Ramayana Cave, famous for its psychedelic dioramas depicting scenes from the Hindu epic Ramayana and featuring a 15-meter statue of Hanuman at its entrance, Cave Villa, ...
