Chanthaburi
Chanthaburi, the capital of the province bordering Cambodia to the east, was occupied by the French at the end of the 19th century. Their influence is visible in the architecture of many buildings in Chanthaburi, including Thailand's largest Catholic cathedral, which still serves a sizable Christian community, many of whom are ethnic Vietnamese who immigrated to Thailand in the 20th century.
Wat Thong Tua is a temple with a hundred-year-old pagoda. It houses antiques and old lintels in the Thalaboriwat style. Sri Chan Road is known as Gemstone Street and is an important trading center for gemstones and jewelry. It is one of the largest gemstone markets in Thailand.
Every year from January to March, people make pilgrimages to the mountain in Khao Khitchakhut National Park to venerate Buddha's footprint. It is a popular pilgrimage site for Thai Buddhists who come to practice patience and inner peace.
Those seeking refreshment should visit Pliew Waterfall. It consists of three tiers and a pool of clear, cool water where you can feed cave fish. Trok Nong Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall whose river flows year-round. There's also a campsite for adventurers.
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