Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
A3
C1
C2
11
Papa Seafood
B1
12
Prikhorm
A3
Drinking & Nightlife
13
Farang Bar
A2
Festivals & Events
Chumphon Marine Festival
( Mar)
Normally held in mid-March, Hat Thung Wua Laen hosts a variety of events in-
cluding folk-art exhibits, shadow-puppet performances and a food display.
CULTURAL
Chumphon Traditional Boat Race
( Oct)
To mark the end of Buddhist Lent in October (Ork Phansaa), traditional long-tail
boats race each other on the Mae Nam Lang Suan (Lang Suan River), about 60km south
of Chumphon. Other merit-making activities coincide with the festival.
CULTURAL
Sleeping
As most people overnighting in Chumphon are backpackers, accommodation is priced
accordingly. Th Tha Taphao is the local Th Khao San, with many guesthouses and travel
agencies.
Suda Guest House
( 08 0144 2079; 8 Soi Sala Daeng 3; r 250-650B; )
Suda, the friendly English-speaking
owner, maintains her impeccable standards with six rooms, all with wooden floors and a
few nice touches that you wouldn't expect for the price. It's very popular so phone ahead.
GUESTHOUSE
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Salsa Hostel
HOSTEL
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