Joanna James
Visitors to the Thai town of Sri Racha will find a host of interesting things to do such as visiting Khao Kheow Open Zoo, J-Park Sriracha Nihon Mura, Koh Loy Park, Space Inspirium and more; these attractions each offer something new to enjoy and will appeal to travellers with varied preferences.
An enthralling attraction that will appeal to leisure travellers visiting Sri Racha is the Khao Kheow Open Zoo. This captivating wildlife park may be regarded as one of Thailand’s largest and best-loved zoos. Here, you can admire a splendid collection of wild creatures including exotic and rare varieties. Highlights at this site would include lions, tigers, elephants, hippos, deer, various kinds of birds and more that will captivate all members of the family.
One of Sri Racha’s most prominent highlights, this attraction may be regarded as a community mall that has been established with the objective of creating a ‘Little Osaka’ in Thailand. Accordingly, you will find that this charming mall displays genuine Japanese signage, architecture, restaurants and stores. Interestingly, the buildings at this site draw inspiration from the structures to be found in Japanese villages. Various other features at this mall mirror the various festivals and seasons to be found in Japan adding to its allure.
An appealing leisure venue in Sri Racha is the agreeable Koh Loy Park which is always a pleasant place at which to spend time. You could also experience the traditional architecture of Thailand with King Chulalongkorn’s former royal palace being located here. Visitors would also find shops, children’s playgrounds and an attractive turtle garden at this park. Many locals as well as foreign visitors take the opportunity to visit this site where they can unwind and relax amidst the refreshing sea breezes.
A rather different kind of attraction is Space Inspirium which may be regarded as a pioneering space museum in Thailand. It is also an engrossing learning centre, presenting valuable scientific knowledge to visitors. As you might expect, this establishment will be a great place to explore with kids. Within this museum, you would find an array of installations and activities that are sure to enthral and entertain inquisitive young minds, while adults will have much to enjoy as well.
A fascinating religious attraction in Sri Racha is the striking Khao Phra Khru Monastery which is particularly renowned for its magnificent golden pagoda. It is believed that this pagoda contains relics of the founder of Buddhism, Lord Buddha. During your visit here, you will have the opportunity to observe the monks’ daily rituals and engage in a session of meditation. Consider staying at a Chonburi serviced apartment from which you could easily visit this monastery such as Citadines Grand Central Sri Racha.
Sri Racha would also be a marvellous environment for the golf enthusiast as there are a number of outstanding golf courses in this locality. An attractive choice for the golf enthusiast is Crystal Bay Golf Club which boasts a meticulously maintained course with scenic yet challenging fairways, bunkers and water hazards. Additionally, you will find an attractive clubhouse here with locker rooms, a pro shop and a quality restaurant making it an ideal place to enjoy a round of golf and unwind afterwards.
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