A nature trail goes through the forest of Samet trees in Rayong Botanical Park. (Photo by Phoowadon Duangmee)

 

The island’s beaches might get all the attention, but when it comes to tranquillity and serenity (and escaping annoying crowds), the marshland of Rayong Botanical Garden is the biggest star. About 40 minutes Northeast of popular Samet Island, Rayong’s largest biosphere is home to the ancient-looking Samet trees (paperbark), which were once on the Island and along the Rayongshoreline.

 

While tourists know nothing about the Rayong marshland, local fishermen and hunters have been walking through the swamp for generations to catch fish and wild birds and gather edible plants.

 

The marshland offers a great escape to seekers of solitude. Jump into a small sampan, and you leave anxiety behind and revel in the natural beauty ahead.

 

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4 hours ago, webfact said:

The marshland offers a great escape to seekers of solitude.

I go to the bog for the same reason... 

I dare anyone to walk through that probable Mosquito heaven in a g string !

bang goes the solitude and the best kept secret

this is in my backyard, there goes my solitude

13 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

I dare anyone to walk through that probable Mosquito heaven in a g string !

I can hear the buzzing just looking at the photo.

3 hours ago, impulse said:

I can hear the buzzing just looking at the photo.

For a fee I'll supply my mate's wife's phone number. Take her to walk about two yards in front of you. When it comes to mosquitos she is like a sacrificial anode.

1 hour ago, overherebc said:

For a fee I'll supply my mate's wife's phone number. Take her to walk about two yards in front of you. When it comes to mosquitos she is like a sacrificial anode.

Thanks, but my Chinese GF is the same.  She'll have 10 bites to every one of mine.

23 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

I dare anyone to walk through that probable Mosquito heaven in a g string !

Been there a few times, not had any issues with the mozzies.

 

They have a lot of plants for sale there too, not expensive.