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Takua
Pa County |
| Tracing back to about 2,000 years ago, Takua Pa
was an important port on the trade route of Malayan
Peninsula, also called the silk pathway. The Indian
and Persian merchants would anchor their shiploads
of goods here and travel further on land from Takua
Pa on the west to Ban Don of Surat Thani on the
east. Luckily, many archaeological remains of the
Indian culture still exist today such as the statue
of Vishnu God, discovered in Kapong county, which
is now kept at Thalang National Museum in Phuket. |
| Bang
Sak Beach |
| Bang Sak Beach is situated in Bang Muang Subcounty
off Phetkasem Highway at Km.75. |
| Khao
Lak - Lamru National Park |
| This national park is emerging as a new star appealing
to those who love tranquility amidst the pristine
nature. With an area of about 150 sq.km. covering
four counties of Thai Muang, Kapong, Takua Pa and
Muang, it boasts virgin forests with abundant flora
and fauna and waterfalls. The cream of the park
lies on Khao Lak
Hill, 25 km. from Amphoe Takua Pa. The mountain
is not only a border landmark of Takua Pa and Thai
Muang counties, but also forms a scenic background
for a serene long golden beach, which is an ideal
place for relaxation and a nice viewpoint for watching
the sunset.
Khao Lak Beach
There is a pretty curve in the 10-km beach running
parallel with Khao Lak Mountain. The beach is
naturally decorated with granite boulders with
an offshore coral reef suitable for snorkeling,
about 40 minutes away by boat. Here is a nice
viewpoint for an impressive panorama of the Andaman
Sea. The sunset here forms a very spectacular
scene and creates a romantic atmosphere.
Lamru Waterfall
Take Highway 4090 to enter Lamru Village, cross
the Kapong canal, turn left and go ahead for 1
km. to reach a forest protection unit. Not far
from here, you will find a 5-leap waterfall. The
most impressive beauty lies in the fifth leap
with a height of 30 meters. The trees are so thick
that little sunlight is allowed through.
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Ton Chong Fa is only 5 km.
to the north of the park office. The 5-leap
waterfall is set amid a quiet pristine forest
with water flowing all year round. |
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