Chanthaburi Old Town

★ 4.4 (2,791 reviews) 🏍️ Road Trips 📍 Chanthaburi

Rob's take

"A single riverside lane of French-influenced shophouses, and an hour or two covers it — so don't drive three hours for this on its own. Pair it with the Phlio waterfall for a proper day, or stay over and do the gem market in the morning. Pick up a walking map at the community learning centre halfway along; it's in English and it's free."

Chanthaburi Old Town is a road-trip destination in Chanthaburi, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. It's rated 4.4★ on Google. Open 24 hours.

A riverside heritage lane in Chanthaburi old town, where century-old French-influenced shophouses sit alongside Thai-Chinese shrines on Sukhaphiban Road beside the Chanthaburi River. Many of the restored buildings now hold small cafés, restaurants and boutique guesthouses, and a community learning centre part-way along the street hands out walking maps and architectural notes in English. A footbridge at the southern end crosses to the cathedral, and the golden chedi of Wat Bot Muang marks the far end of the walk.

Curated in Pattaya · Last updated September 2026

Hours Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Chanthaburi Old Town — Road Trips in Chanthaburi, Pattaya — Photo: Nisha & Vasu via Google

What people say

Peaceful and relaxing; an hour or two is enough to take it in
Heritage shophouses, wooden facades and a restored mural are the photo stops
Small cafés, restaurants and street stalls fill the old buildings
Footbridge links the street to the riverside church, so it is easy to reach on foot
Hot in the afternoon sun; one reviewer wanted more investment in the riverside

Common questions

Is Chanthaburi Old Town worth visiting?

Chanthaburi Old Town holds a 4.4★ average across 2,791 Google reviews, so it's well regarded by the people who go.

What are Chanthaburi Old Town's opening hours?

Open 24 hours a day, every day. Hours can shift on Thai public holidays, so it's worth checking ahead for a special trip.

Where is Chanthaburi Old Town, and how do I get there?

Chanthaburi Old Town is in Chanthaburi, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. Use the map on this page and tap "Get directions" to open turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps.

What do visitors say about Chanthaburi Old Town?

Recurring themes from reviews include: peaceful and relaxing; an hour or two is enough to take it in; heritage shophouses, wooden facades and a restored mural are the photo stops; small cafés, restaurants and street stalls fill the old buildings; footbridge links the street to the riverside church, so it is easy to reach on foot.