What to do in Soi Dao and surroundings....
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The
Soi Dao Highland Golf Club
is a demanding course and surrounded by fascinatingly beautiful nature. It was designed by Dennis Griffiths and almost perfectly integrated in the surrounding landscape - it is something like a secret recommendation in Thailand....
Surrounded by jungle covered mountains and several valleys and hills make this course one of the most beautiful golf courses in Thailand..
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Swimming with dolphins
is something most people dream of doing. This is possible at
Oasis Sea World
which attracts visitors who wish to swim with dolphins and delight in watching the exciting dolphin shows.
The dolphins are mainly those accidentally caught in fisherman's nets in the Gulf of Thailand. Trained by Thai experts, they are now capable of showing off their high degree of ability.
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The dolphins are mainly those accidentally caught in fisherman's nets in the Gulf of Thailand. Trained by Thai experts, they are now capable of showing off their high degree of ability.
Jungle trekking among rain forest, giant trees and water falls in
Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary
covering 793 sq.kilometres rain forest.
Khao Soi Dao Nua (north) at 1566m hosts the spectacular 16 level waterfall Nam Tok Khao Soi Dao.
The trail to the waterfall is amid unspoiled forests with a large variety of butterfly and bird.
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Khao Soi Dao Nua (north) at 1566m hosts the spectacular 16 level waterfall Nam Tok Khao Soi Dao.
The trail to the waterfall is amid unspoiled forests with a large variety of butterfly and bird.
Shooting the Rapids at Khlong Pong Nam Ron near Camodian border is an adventure available between June & November during the rainy season when the river has a lot of water. Rafting at Khlong Pong Nam Ron attracts rafters of all ages and skill levels. The rafting distance is about ten kilometers and takes between two and three hours to complete.
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Visit the
Gem Market in Chanthaburi. Chanthaburi is the major processing and trading center of coloured gem stones in South-East Asia. 80% of the worlds supply of ruby and sapphire passes through Chanthaburi.
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Visit the famous Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the surrounding jungle temples which could belong in the set of a Indiana Jones film, or rather the film Tomb Raider which was actually shot on location at Angkor Wat. The distance from Soi Dao to Siem Reap in Cambodia is about 270 km by car and takes 3-4 hours.
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Make a weekend trip with car to exciting Phnom Phen, Cambodia.
Make the border crossing at Ban Laem, only a few kilometers from Soi Dao, grab a taxi on Cambodian side of the border to Battambang or all the way to Phnom Phen.
Distance is about 300 km by car which takes approx 4-5 hours.
Distance is about 300 km by car which takes approx 4-5 hours.