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WHAT TO DO
AND SEE
Ban Jamrung
59 Moo. 7, Noenkor, Klaeng, Rayong
(+66) 98 153 4621, (+66) 86 145 6234
mattydit@hotmail.com
Please contact to make appointment 7 days in advance
Baan Jumrung is a cluster of orchards
and plantations that forms an eco-based
community, often described as a living rural
university. It’s one of seven that make up the
Tourism Authority of Thailand’ s (TAT) Village
Explorer project, which focuses on turning That’s why May through September, even though it’s
tourism from attraction-based to activity- the rainy season can be a delicious time to visit. But
based, particularly aimed at children. with the chance to deep fry durian and bananas to
Still, parents and adults of all ages will enjoy make crispy chips, learning to make charcoal from
the various activities offered, beginning with different woods and discarded fruit and planting
a tram ride through the groves where you saplings to add to the community’s Tree Bank, your
can can pick and taste, maybe even devour time spent here can be quite informative as well as
the organic fruit that is in season. fun. For those who don’t want to press on, home stay
accommodation packages are also offered.
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