Off the beach at the north end of town is
Wat Ko Loi, an ostentatious Sino-Thai temple built on a
rocky island which is connected to the mainland by a 1.5
km long causeway. In addition to images of the Chinese Goddess
of Mercy and Buddha's footprint it has a lifelike wax statue
of a monk who was known for his healing powers and spent
many years on the small island before mysteriously disappearing
in 1959, reportedly with all the donations.
At the Si Racha Tiger Farm, eight km east
of town, you can hold a baby tiger in your arms, or have
your picture taken with a tame crododile. The Zoo covers
more than 40 hectares and teems with wildlife, including
more than 100,000 crocodiles and one of the world's largest
groups of Bengal tigers, more than 130 of them. Circus shows
include pig racing, ostrich racing, and female performers
who wrestle with crocodiles or cover themselves with scorpions.
Try the crocodile satay or crocodile soup at the restaurant.
Open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.