Chon Buri
ThailandTH
City in Thailand
Chonburi is the capital of Chonburi Province and, as part of the district Mueang Chonburi, the seventh-largest city in Thailand. It is about 100 km southeast of Bangkok, on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, and has an urban population of 342,959. Its name means 'city of water'.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 29,961
- Coordinates
- 13.362, 100.983
- Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Elevation
- 9 m
Overview of Chon Buri
Chon Buri is the kind of small town you find in Thailand. Records put its population near 29,961. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around adventure, nightlife and family and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Chon Buri
Adventure in Chon Buri
(6)For adventure, expect Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Parachute, Shooting Ranges and Skydiving. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Chon Buri.
Nightlife in Chon Buri
(5)For nightlife, expect Bars, Clubs, Disco, Nightlife and Pubs. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Chon Buri.
Family in Chon Buri
(2)Looking for family? Chon Buri has Aquariums and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Chon Buri's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Chon Buri
(2)For water sports, expect Wakeboard and Water Skiing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Chon Buri.
Culture in Chon Buri
(1)Culture in Chon Buri covers Castles. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Chon Buri's own activity tags.
Nature in Chon Buri
(1)Nature lovers get Countryside. Everything listed here comes from what Chon Buri is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Chon Buri
(1)Chon Buri records Tennis under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Chon Buri is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Chon Buri
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Chon Buri stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Chon Buri are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Thailand. Time zone: Asia/Bangkok.
Similar destinations
Places near Chon Buri that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chon Buri known for?
- Chon Buri, in Thailand, is best known for adventure, nightlife and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 29,961 residents.
- What can you do in Chon Buri?
- Recorded activities in Chon Buri include Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Parachute, Shooting Ranges and Skydiving. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Chon Buri?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Chon Buri stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Chon Buri located?
- Chon Buri is located in Thailand. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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