SEE THE COLOUR - ILLUMINATED ROCKS AT KHAO BIN CAVE
Located about 22  kilometres from Ratchburi city centre is the mountain range of "Khao Bin", or "Flying Mount", which is home to the cave of the same name. Inside are incomparable stalagmites and stalactites. It was one of these stalagmites in the shape of a majestic giant eagle with its wings outspread which gave the cave its name. Also inside is a small mineral spring which villagers believe is sacred. Nowadays, illumination by coloured lights help enhance  visitors' view and enjoyment. Admission is just ß 10.

BE DAZZLED BY THE SUSPENDED STALACTITE OF CHOMPON CAVE
About 11 kilometres from Khao Bin cave and situated within an arboretum is another cave. This one was formerly known as "Tham Mutchalin" or "Mutchalin cave". Inside there are many beautiful stalactites and stalagmites which are illuminated by daylight from an open skylight. Each year during the dry season a celebration is held in honour of the  image of Phra Phutta Siyat. When King Rama 5 visited this cave he was impressed by the beauty of the stalactites and stalagmites, especially one called Pha wichit, which he thought looked like the stripes worn on the sleeve of a field marshal showing his rank. He then bestowed the cave the new name of "Tham Chompon" or "Field Marshal Cave".

THE FLOWERS OF RATCHABURI : "THE CENTRAL REGION BOTANICAL GARDEN OF FLOWERS FROM THAI LITERATURE"
Located at the foothill of "Khao Pratap Chang" opposite the entrance to "Khao Bin" cave.  It is a peaceful and shady forest garden which houses many rare species of plant s which have been mentioned in Thai literature.  It is especially beautiful between February and April when the white Orapim flower is in bloom.  The garden is a lovely place for rest and relaxation while improving your knowledge of the plants.

OBSERVE THE MIGRATING BIRDS IN "THE PROTECTED AREA OF KHAO PRATAP CHANG" MOUNTAIN
Under the control  of the Forestry Department, the  area has unspoilt forest on the mountain of pratap chang, with a reservoir in the foothills. It is a lovely site for watching the migrating birds,especially teals, which wing in from Siberia Each year to stay in Thailand from November to February.

LOOK INTO THE WORLD OF HUNTED HUNTERS AT "THE KHAO PRATAP CHANG CENTRE FOR THE BREEDING,  REARING AND SURVIVAL OF WILD ANIMALS"
This is the only centre in Thailand under the control of the Forestry Department which is responsible for the  breeding, rearing and preserving of tigers. Beside this, bucks, antelopes, guinea fowl, deer etc. Are also cared for here. Most of the animals here have been donated, or were formerly held in captivity. They are brought to the area for protection, rearing,or to give birth, and allowed to live freely within the wildlife sanctuary  at Pratap Chang Mountain. An area of about 26 rai is opened free of charge to visitors each Saturday and Sunday. However donations are always received with very grateful thanks, and will be used to feed the animals and improve the environment in which they live.