Krabi
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Au Luek County (43 km. from Krabi)
| Than
Bokkhorani National Park |
It is situated in Au Luek county, some 45 km. north
of Krabi town. The park covers an area of 121 sq.km. consisting of mangrove
forests, limestone mountains and caves and islands. Major attractions in
the area are:
Than Bokkhorani National
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Than Bokkhorani is a group of pools in a shady forested
area. Emerald green water flows down from a tall cliff to a large pool which
overflows steadily into smaller pools in several stages. Local people love
to come here on weekends for bathing, swimming and picnicking.
| Tham
Lot Nua & Tham Lot Tai |
These two caves feature a lot of impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
Tham Lot Nua is larger and has longer meandering passages, which are navigable
only during low tide. The caves can be reached by boat from Bo Tho pier
in 20 minutes.
Tham Phi Hua To (Big-headed Ghost Cave) is part of a limestone hill which
is surrounded by mangrove swamps. It is accessible by the same route as
Tham Lot Tai. Besides stalactites formations, there are many prehistoric
paintings on the wall portraying people and animals. Its name "bigheaded
ghost" derived from the unusually large skulls discovered here.
The stalactite formations of this cave will sparkle like diamond when the
cave is lit by a lamp or spotlight.
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Ko Hong is a group of limestone islands with fine beaches and a lot of coral
reefs on both deep and shallow water levels. It takes about one hour to
go by boat from Au Nang to the islands. Canoe trips to Ko Hong are organized
by some tour agents at Au Nang. There are many other limestone islands and
caves in the park which are good for visiting. Detailed information about
these places can be obtained from the park office at Than Bokkhorani in
Au Luek county (Highway No. 4031).
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