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Phang-nga
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With a wealth of natural attractions,
Phang-nga offers a great chance for outdoor activities.
The following are major activities and their ideal locations
in the province.
| Trekking |
| Khao Lak-Lamru National Park, featuring
hills, beaches, estuaries and mangroves, is an ideal
place for trekking. It allows visitors to explore
waterfalls in their wonderful setting and view wild
birds and animals. Si Phang-nga National Park, with
virgin forests, is another nice location for trekking
and also for hiking and camping. Travel agencies
in Phuket and Phang-nga can help tourists conduct
a pleasant trekking tour. |
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| Canoeing |
| The No.1 site for canoeing
of the province is Phang-nga Bay. With its extraordinary
seascape of limestone outcrops separated from one
another and cliffs rising sheer from the sea, the
bay is a must for visitors to go sightseeing by
long-tail boat, motor boat or canoe. The small size
of a canoe enables tourists to enter inner chambers
of the cave systems on sea with a beautiful world
inside. The activity can be also conducted at Khao
Lak National Park to enjoy the scenic views of verdant
forests. Ton Patiwat Wildlife Sanctuary, only 15
km. from Phang-nga town, is a luxuriant forest with
a waterfall and stream. Here is also a nice place
for a tour by canoe. |
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| Diving
& Snorkelling |
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| Similan Islands |
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If you love diving, the world-renowned
Similan
Islands never disappoint their visitors. The
beaches are attractive and the coral reefs remain
pristine. They offer the comfortable depths ranging
from 2 to 30 metres. Consisting of nine islands,
the group showcases awe-inspiring underwater scenes
with seamounts, rock reefs and dive-throughs.
Scuba Diving is the most favourite activity there.
The Surin
Islands, encompassing five islands, are another
perfect destination for snorkelling. Dive tours
are organized by tour agents both in Phang-nga
and Phuket. The best period for diving is from
December to May. |
| Gamefishing |
| The waters around the Similan and the Surin Islands
also offer a good opportunity for gamefishing. For
more details, visitors are advised to contact their
travel agent or charter companies in Phang-nga or
Phuket. |
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