Chumphon

Chumphon
Chumphon, covering approximately 6,010 sq. km., is a tiny province with the important title of “Gateway to the South” of Thailand.

Hat Thung Wua Laen Near the provincial capital, the southbound road splits into two, one following the south Gulf coast and the other branching over to the Andaman coast. Chumphon’s port at Pak Nam is a convenient place to take a boat to Ko Tao, which is in Surat Thani but easier to approach from here. Yet visitors should not be too hasty to leave Chumphon’s pretty coastline, as there are fine beaches and coral-ringed offshore islands both north and south of town. Situated almost 500 km. south of Bangkok and nearly 200 km. north of Surat Thani, Chumphon, covering approximately 6,010 sq. km., is a tiny province with the important title of “Gateway to the South” of Thailand.

of Mu Ko Chumphon National Park near Hat Sai Ri, which is 20 km. south of Chumphon. The beach is another long stretch of enticing sand with lodgings.Centre. The park includes beaches like Thung Makham and Arunothai, as well as over 40 small offshore islands. Several of them, like Ko Chorakhe and Ko Ngam, are surrounded by beautiful coral reefs, while Ko Thong Lang has a long white sandy beach. Tel. 0 7755 8144
Mu Ko Chumphon National Park
This small park, covering 317 sq. km., has its headquarters 21 km. south of town near Hat Sai Ri. Visitors may camp here and walk along trails that lead off from the Tourist Information

Ko Langa Chio,Chumphon

Chumphon National Museum
Open on Wednesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., this museum includes displays on the province’s history with titles
such as, Chumphon during World War II, Chumphon and Typhoons, plus Nature and Outstanding Heritage of Chumphon. It is located in the Chumphon Governmental Centre, Khao Sam Kaeo, Tambon Nacha-ang, Amphoe Mueang on Phetchakasem Road at the 484-km. marker before approaching Pathomphon junction.
Tel. 0 7750 4105, 0 7750 4246

Chumphon Night Market
After dark, stalls are set up along Krom Luang Chumphon Road creating a lively night market, just near the train station, which is a good place to explore on foot. Try a new Thai snack, pick up a pizza or enjoy a coffee at one of the many shops and street outlets.

Special Event

Chumphon Marine Festival
Each March or April, the town helds a Marine Festival, which includes cultural and folk art exhibits, a fishing competition,
and seafood festival, as well as a mini-marathon and a windsurfing competition at Hat Sai Ri.

Getting There

By Rail

Chumphon is on the rail line from Bangkok to the south (about 8-9 hours.) Visitors can take a train from either Hua
Lamphong Railway Station or Thon Buri Railway Station (formerly known as Bangkok Noi Railway Station) in Bangkok.
Railway Station Hotline: 1690
Songserm Khao san Road Tel. 0 2282 6394
Hua Lamphong Railway Station Tel. 0 2220 4334
Thon Buri Railway Station Tel. 0 2411 3102
Chumphon Railway Station Tel. 0 7751 1103
Website: www.railway.co.th , www.songserm-expressboat.com

By Bus

Visitors can take either a regular or an air-conditioned
Bangkok-Chumphon bus.
Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal Tel. 0 2435 1199
Chumphon Bus Terminal Tel. 0 7757 6796
Website: www.transport.co.th

By Car

From Bangkok, take a 6-to-7-hour-drive south of Bangkok along Highway No. 4 (Phetchakasem) via Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, then turn left at Pathomphon junction and drive 8 kilometres to the town.

Accommodation

Ask for recommendations on where to stay in Chumphon at the TAT Southern Office: Region 5 Tel. 0 7728 8817-9.
Website: www.tourismthailand.org.