Krabi
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Serving
as a landmark of Krabi province, it comprises two hills of 100 metre
high one on each side of the Krabi River. It is accessible in 15 minutes
by a long-tail boat from Chao Fa pier in the town. There are stairs
leading up to the caves which contain stalactites and stalagmites. |
Kuan-Im, the Goddess of Merci |
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Located
about 9 km. to the north of Krabi town. Its name is derived from
the tiger paw prints on the stone floor inside the cave. The
surrounding wooded area is covered with large trees hundreds of
years old, especially in the nearby Khiriwong Valley.There
are a great number of small caves in the encircling mountains. Apart
from being a meditation center, it is also a place of archaeological
and historical interest. The Kuan-Im image enshrined here is known
to be the most beautiful one in the south of Thailand.
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| Tha
Pom (Khlong Song Nam) |
Tha Pom is about 34 km. from the provincial town
of Krabi. The canal of Tha Pom is well known for its crystal clear water.
It is called by local people khlong song nam in Thai or literally "two
water canal". This is because of its special feature location where
seawater meets freshwater during the high-tide periods, resulting in a mixture
of seawater and freshwater in the canal.  Situated
amidst mangrove forest and swamp forest, Tha Pom is home to an astonishing
variety of creatures from the two kinds of forest areas. They adjust themselves
to live together harmoniously in such specific conditions. A natural trail
in Tha Pom has been improved to help conserve the area. And a 2-metre-high
wooden bridge has been built along the trail over the forest areas to create
this area as a natural classroom, presenting the forest ecosystem in a sensitive
and interesting way.
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The natural forest trail
of Tha Pom has a total length of about 700 metres and takes around
45 minutes to walk through it. There are interpretation boards along
the trail to explain the relationships among the different species
of animals and plants under this specific ecological system. At
the end of the trail is a lookout tower for a bird's eye view of the
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Visitors are recommended to walk in a circle from
the starting point to the end in order not to miss any single place around
there.
| Noppharat
Thara Beach - Phi Phi Islands Marine National Park |
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Susan Hoi (Shell Fossil Cemetery)
• Noppharat Thara Beach
• Phranang Bay (or Au Nang)
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Tham Phra Nang Beach
• Phra
Nang Cave
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Miracle Beach
• Phi
Phi Islands
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For information, please contact the Forestry Department in Bangkok,
tel. 0 2579 7223, 0 2579 5734 or the office of Hat Noppharat Thara
National Park, tel. 0 7563 4743.
| Susan
Hoi (Shell Fossil Cemetery) |
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at Ban Laem Pho cape some 17 km. from town, it is a huge rock
slab evolved from uncountable shell fossils of some 35 million
years. This shell graveyard was once a large freshwater swamp
populated by millions of snails. Over aeons, the dead snails
gradually formed a layer of fossils, which is about 40 cm. thick.
This wonderful site of nature has become one of the most popular
attractions of Krabi and one of the three in the world. |
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Located about 18 km. northwest of Krabi town,
it is a 3-km long scenic beach lined with casuarina trees and coconut
groves. Local people call Noppharat Thara Beach as had khlong haeng
or dry beach. This is because during the low-tide periods, the beach
will entirely emerge from water so that one can even walk to the offshore
islets as seen in the pictures above.
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Bay (or Au Nang) |
 Located
6 km. from Noppharat Thara Beach, this is a large bay with several
scenic beaches and 83 islands of various sizes and shapes. Due
to its unspoilt natural beauty both on land and in the surrounding
waters and easy accessibility, Au Nang has gradually developed
to be Krabi's most popular tourist attraction after Phi Phi
Islands, with a growing number of accommodations and tour operators.
Some famous beaches in the area are Tham Phra Nang, East Rai
Le, West Rai Le, and Ton Sai. |
 This
beach is said to be the most beautiful beach in the area, while
West Rai Le is quieter and more peaceful. These beaches
can only be reached by boat from Au Nang. Noppharat Thara Beach
and Au Nang can be reached easily by songthaeo (minibus) from
Krabi town. The trip takes about 30-40 minutes. From Au Nang,
tourists may hire a boat to visit nearby offshore islets such
as Ko Poda, Ko Kai (Dam Khwan), Ko Mo and Ko Thap. These places
are ideal for snorkelling, diving and sea canoeing. |
The entrance
to
Phra Nang Cave |
Phallic Symbol of
Shiva in Phra Nang Cave |
This cave on the east side of the bay is famous
for its wonderful stalactites and stalagmites. Since the old time
up to the present day, Phra Nang Cave is where fishermen have made
oblation to phallic symbol of Shiva, one of the trinity in Hindu theology
before starting navigation in order to bless them with success and
safety. The
steep cliffs around Au Nang have recently become a paradise for rock-climbers
from all over the world. With its special hard rock feature, the cliff
area here is a safer place for rock climbing. it is also very convenient
to obtain equipment, maps and instructions from bungalows on Au Nang
and Rai Le beaches. Besides rock climbing, a good number of bays,
islands and caves around Au Nang make it an ideal place for snorkelling,
diving, paddling and sailing. Shops operating activities are available.
This miracle beach is a beach that appears
temporarily about five days around the full moon day period, from
December to May. When the sea water between Thap Island and Kai Island
drops to the lowest level, this miracle white beach will appear linking
the two islands together and visitors can rest, sunbath or do other
activities on it as well as enjoy the breathtaking view of the islands
around there.
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 Famed
as among the most beautiful tropical islands of the world,
Phi Phi Islands have become one of the most popular tourist
attractions of Thailand. It was here that the well-known movie
"The Beach" featured by Leonardo DiCaprio was shot.
Phi Phi Islands consist of six islets situated
about 40 km from Krabi, Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Le, Yung, Mai
Phai (Bamboo), Bida Nok and Bida Nai.
Many people think that the islands are part of Phuket, but
actually they belong to Krabi province. More
information of Phi Phi Islands
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