Angsila, a community in Chonburi, Thailand, has gained popularity for its rock products, including pestle and mortars, sculptures, lamps, and furniture. The area also boasts a seafood market where visitors can purchase fresh seafood, mussel oysters, as well as dried shrimp, pickled clam, shrimp paste, sweetened fish, and dry squid. The market is located next to a car park and opens early in the morning. The seafood stalls cook the seafood for their customers, and there are restaurants overlooking the sea that offer an excellent dining experience.
One of the main attractions in Angsila is the Naja Chinese temple or Thepsathit Phra Kiti Chalerm Chinese Shrine. The temple is a beautifully adorned structure with intricate columns and hanging dragons. The temple grounds are also home to small and large ornate temples, including a large fountain that is a favorite spot for taking photos. Another popular temple in the area is the Sala Ruesi temple, located on Khao Sam Muk Hill or Monkey Hill. The hill is home to a large number of monkeys, which visitors are advised not to approach.
Tourism in Angsila dates back to King Rama IV’s reign. At the time, there were few foreigners visiting Thailand, and Chonburi was a well-known merchant port. The area’s fresh air made it an excellent place for patients to recover from various illnesses. Members of the royal family built a recovery building and made Angsila the first resort in Thailand for this purpose.
To get to Angsila, visitors can turn right at Angsila Junction at the kilometer marker 102 on the Sukhumvit Road or take the highway 3134, driving for a kilometer until they reach the Ban Angsila Community. Overall, Angsila is an excellent destination for those wishing to purchase quality rock products or sample fresh seafood while admiring the beauty of the temples and the sea.
Posted by samurai2565 on 2016-08-13 06:32:32