King Taksin the Great Park
สวนสาธารณะสมเด็จพระเจ้าตากสินมหาราช
A large lakeside park in the city center. A bronze statue of King Taksin leading his army on horseback stands on an islet in the lake, and it is a daily spot for locals.
The park surrounds a large lake. On an islet stands a bronze group of King Taksin and four generals setting out on horseback, a landmark of Chanthaburi. The lakeside path is ideal for morning or evening walks and jogging, and food stalls are nearby. Free admission. It can be combined with the gem market and the old street on the same day.
Opening hours
About 05:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Chanthaburi Gem Market
- Chanthaboon Waterfront Community
- King Taksin Shrine & City Pillar Shrine
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
- Namtok Phlio National Park
- Laem Sing Historic Sites (Khuk Khi Kai & Tuk Daeng)
- Wat Khao Sukim
- Chao Lao Beach