Rating: 4.3/5 (4 votes)

Open Days: Open daily

Opening Hours: 06:00–18:00

 

Eco-Tourism Boardwalk (Moo 7), Tung Prong Thong, Pak Nam Prasae, Klaeng District, Rayong is a wooden walkway threading through a lush mangrove canopy. The first stretch is shaded by dense rows of Rhizophora (mangrove) on both sides before opening to a clearing of prong khao (Cerbera manghas). When the sun tilts, the leaves glow in a sheet of golden yellow like a silk carpet—the signature moment here. Visitors pause for photos, breathe in the sea breeze, and listen to the forest. The path then continues through mangroves toward the Shrine of Chao Pho Sam Phu, before the scenery shifts to white mangrove, cork tree, and nipa palm, ending at a pavilion that looks out over the open sea. Light changes the mood by the hour—soft at dawn, bright and golden late morning, richer by late afternoon—making it ideal both for easy strolling and learning about coastal ecosystems.

 

The mangroves here stabilize sediments and soften wave erosion. Interlaced roots shelter juvenile marine life, waterbirds, and countless decomposers. This boardwalk is both an outdoor classroom and a community leisure space. Visitors are asked to help by following simple rules: keep to the path, do not climb or break branches, do not feed wildlife, pack out all trash, and respect sacred places such as the Shrine of Chao Pho Sam Phu.

 

The best times to visit are early morning and late afternoon for gentler light and cooler air. Tides change the soundscape and reflections under the roots. If you aim to photograph the golden prong khao clearing, bring a hat, water, and sunscreen. Families will find handrails along most sections, but young children should be supervised closely.

 

Getting There From Sukhumvit Road (Route 3) toward Chanthaburi, turn right at the Prasae Junction traffic light onto Highway 3162 for about 3.60 km. Connect to Chalerm Burapha Chonlathit Road for about 2.20 km to the Royal Commemorative City Gate and enter Pak Nam Prasae Municipality. Continue about 2.77 km to Soi Tessaban 5 (Sam Phu), the lane to the municipal office. Then go left about 0.22 km, right 0.22 km, left 0.54 km, right 0.12 km, and left 0.20 km to reach the start of the Tung Prong Thong nature boardwalk. Parking and waypoint signage are available.

 

 

A: Open daily from 06:00 to 18:00. Early morning and late afternoon offer the best light.

 

A: Typically 45–90 minutes depending on pace and photo stops.

 

A: No admission fee. A donation box may be provided to support maintenance.

 

A: Not recommended. This is a conservation area and pets can disturb wildlife. Please check on-site regulations at the entrance.

 

A: Parking is available near the entrance; restrooms can be accessed within the nearby community area.

 

A: Year-round, but late rainy season to early cool season often brings clearer skies; angled light at morning/late afternoon makes the prong khao canopy glow.

 

A: The central prong khao clearing and the end pavilion overlooking the sea.