Recreation
Tusita Wellness Resort offers various activities such as cycling, kayaking, surfing, and Thai Hermit Dutton Exercise. Half-day or full-day trips are available. Additionally, Chumphon boasts numerous attractions.
Attractions
Chumphon is the channel to the southern of Thailand. There are plenty of beautiful and long beaches and a well preserved natural environment that cannot be found in other provinces. Furthermore, there are many interesting attraction such as the islands, mountains, waterfalls and caves that you can touch.
The charming mainland beaches include Had (beach) Sai Ree, Had Pharadonphap, Had Pha Daeng (Red Cliff Beach), Had Tung Wua Lan, Had Arunthai, etc. Had Sai Ri is the famous location of the Prince Chumphon shrine, the founder of the Thai Navy. Besides, there are many branches of the shrine on the beach in Chumphon. Had Arunothai is long and quiet but it’s the peaceful place that is appropriate for camping.
More attractions are many islands in Chumphon National Marine Park. There are consisting of Koh Samet, Koh Mattra, and Koh Ngam Noi, Koh Ngam Yai, Koh Thoong Lang, Koh Rat, Koh Chorake (Crocodile Island), Koh Lanka Chiu, etc. Most of these islands have bird nest that are valuable and popular for Chinese. Visitors can be allowed to visit the islands and see the nest collecting process by the concession company. Many islands are suitable for snorkeling and scuba diving.
The venue is located by the foot of the hill in Hat Sai Ri area. Prince Chumphon was one of the King Rama V’s sons. Being the founder of the modern Navy of Thailand, the Prince was proclaimed as the Father of Thai Navy. He was respected by the navy, fishermen, and other people as well. His picture has been represented in most of the houses in Chumphon Province.
The Monument consists of Prince Chumphon’s Shrine for visitors to pay respect. Chumphon Warship is an old big torpedo warship, with its size of 68 x 6.55 metres. This warship was out of order in 1975 and was moved to Had Sairee in 1979.
Tap Chang Waterfall (Khlong Phrao Waterfall) is located in Tungtako district and in the area of Namtok Ngao National Park which has connecting territory between Chumphon and Ranong province. It is a large waterfall among beautiful forest. There is water all year round.
These islands are popular diving spots in Chumphon. Both islands are small limestone islands with no beaches and residents. Both islands are still of rich underwater ecosystems, including light yellow corals, white corals, mortar corals, and orange cup corals including schools of small and large fish in abundance. Fortunately, you can see whale shark emerging from the sea. Day trip will be started in the morning and returned in the late afternoon.
From highway no.4, turn left to highway no.4096 for 6 kilometers. This beach is situated 60 kilometers from Chumphon. Visitors can observe the lifestyle of the local fishermen on this quiet beach. Near the beach, there is the Prince Chumphon Shrine. Nearby is called The Thungtako Estuary- the site where fishermen of Thungtako depart for their voyage to the sea. The scenery of the daily routine of these fishermen is very memorable and impressive.
The gate of heaven in Chumphon – it is located in the are of Tham Than Nam Lod Monastery, Sawi district. It is approximately 500 meters above sea level and is the only natural place in Thailand that has intricate mountain valleys, majestically covered with white mist all year long.
Located in Sawi district, It is an ancient template that is priceless in Sawi district. Wat Phra That Sawi is located next to Sawi river, approximately 3 kilometers form the district. It has a long history more than 700 years old. Therefore, you should not miss coming to pay homage for good fortune.
It lies south of the beach, pass the Pu Som bridge, then up to the hill about 1 km. a pavilion on the hilltop is an excellent viewpoint to see panoramic views of Chumphon Sea. The closest island of Koh Ma Prao , and further distant islands of Koh Raed, Koh Mat Ta, and others are clearly seen as well.
The park is located in Had Sairee sub district, about 22km from Muang district. Chumphon Marine National Park covers an area of 317 sq. km, bounded by the districts of Muang, Sawi, Thungtako and Langsuan, and includes the offshore islands. Rental boats are available from Sairee beach to visit these islands.
A Mini Marathon to Koh Phitak: when the tide is low in July, the path along to Koh Phitak is appeared with the white sand. It is about 2 km from the land. A mini marathon about 14 km from Lungsuan District is held every year. Both amateur and professional runners from all over Thailand and abroad come to participate in this event. Koh Phitak is about 8 km. from Tusita Wellness Resort.
This shrine is located at Tambon Salui, at the bottom of the hill, along the 453th- 454th kilometer of Phetkasem Road. Featuring the shrine, it is the elephant shaped rock which is mostly worshipped by the Chumphon people. To emphasize on this belief, passengers will always blow their horns to pay respect to this site. Also, there are stalls selling fruits and souvenirs.
Long Boat Racing in Langsuan is considered as the most unique one in Thailand because all the chiefs of each boat (sitting at the head of the boat) must compete among themselves to pick up the red flag at the finish line in order to win the racing without being fallen into the river.