Sights in Krabi Province
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Khao Phanom Bencha National Park
The 50-sq-km Khao Phanom Bencha National Park protects a dramatic area of virgin rainforest along the spine of 1350m-high Khao Phanom Bencha, just 20km north of Krabi. The park is full of scenic waterfalls, including the 11-tiered Huay To Falls, just 500m from the park headquarters. Nearby and almost as dramatic are Huay Sadeh Falls and Khlong Haeng Falls. On the way into the park you can visit Tham Pheung, a dramatic cave with shimmering mineral stalactites and stalagmites.
Numerous trails wend through the area, providing excellent opportunities for hiking. The park is home to abundant wildlife - but only the monkeys are commonly seen. Bird-spotters come here to see whit…
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Ko Lanta Marine National Park
Established in 1990, this marine national park protects 15 islands in the Ko Lanta group, including the southern tip of Ko Lanta Yai. The park is increasingly threatened by the runaway development on the western coast of Ko Lanta Yai. The other islands in the group have fared slightly better – Ko Rok Nai is still very beautiful, with a crescent-shaped bay backed by cliffs, fine coral reefs and a sparkling white-sand beach. Camping is permitted on Ko Rok Nok and nearby Ko Haa, with permission from the national-park headquarters. On the eastern side of Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Talabeng has some dramatic limestone caves that you can visit on sea-kayaking tours. The national-park f…
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Ton Sai Tower
There are good limestone cliffs to climb on Ko Phi-Phi, and the views from the top are spectacular. The main climbing areas are Ton Sai Tower, at the western edge of Ao Ton Sai, and Hin Taak, a short long-tail boat ride around the bay.
There are at least six good climbing shops on the island and most places charge around ฿800 to ฿1000 for a half day of climbing or ฿1500 for a full day, including instruction and gear. Spider Monkey is a tiny new climbing shop run by Soley, one of the most impressive climbers on Phi Phi. One of the bigger outfits around is Cat's Climbing Shop in the Tourist Village. Cat's gets good reports for safety and service.
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Tham Phra Nang
Tham Phra Nang is an important shrine for local fishermen. Legend has it that a royal barge carrying an Indian princess foundered in a storm here during the 3rd century BC. The spirit of the drowned princess came to inhabit the cave, granting favours to all who came to pay respect. Local fishermen - Muslim and Buddhist - place carved wooden phalluses in the cave as offerings in the hope that the spirit will provide plenty of fish.
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Hammock House
A stop at the Hammock House is a must. The friendly owners have amassed the largest selection of quality hammocks in Thailand. They are stunning and unique creations woven by indigenous hill tribes. Don’t forget to pick up a copy of their awesome (and free) Lanta Biker Map, a free leaflet detailing some of the coolest spots to stop if you’re tooling around on a motorbike.
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Shell Cemetery
About 9km east of Ao Nang at the western end of Ao Nam Mao is the Shell Cemetery, also known as Gastropod Fossil or Su-San Hoi. Here you can see giant slabs formed from millions of tiny 75-million-year-old fossil shells. There's a small visitors centre, with geological displays and various stalls selling snacks. Sŏrng·tăa·ou from Ao Nang cost 30B.
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Khao Phanom Bencha National Park
This 50-sq-km national park protects a dramatic area of virgin rainforest along the spine of 1350m-high Khao Phanom Bencha, just 20km north of Krabi. The name means ‘Five-Point Prostration Mountain’, a reference to the mountain’s profile, which resembles a person prostrate in prayer, with hands, knees and head touching the ground.
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Sa Phra Nang
About halfway along the path from Hat Rai Leh East to Hat Phra Nang, a crude path leads up the jungle-cloaked cliff wall to a hidden lagoon known as Sa Phra Nang. There's a dramatic viewpoint over the peninsula from the nearby cliff top, but be warned that this is a strenuous hike with some serious vertigo-inducing parts.
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Tham Phra Nang Nai
Above Hat Rai Leh East is a large cave called Tham Phra Nang Nai, also known as Diamond Cave. A wooden boardwalk leads through a series of illuminated caverns full of beautiful limestone formations, including a splendid ‘stone waterfall’ of sparkling gold-coloured quartz.
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Wat Kaew
On the edge of town, Wat Kaew contains some interesting 19th- and early-20th-century buildings.
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Khao Phanom Bencha National Park
The 50-sq-km Khao Phanom Bencha National Park protects a dramatic area of virgin rainforest along the spine of 1350m-high Khao Phanom Bencha, just 20km north of Krabi. The park is full of scenic waterfalls, including the 11-tiered Huay To Falls, just 500m from the park headquarters. Nearby and almost as dramatic are Huay Sadeh Falls and Khlong Haeng Falls. On the way into the park you can visit Tham Pheung, a dramatic cave with shimmering mineral stalactites and stalagmites.
Numerous trails wend through the area, providing excellent opportunities for hiking. The park is home to abundant wildlife - but only the monkeys are commonly seen. Bird-spotters come here to see whit…
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Wat Tham Seua
Wat Tham Seua (Tiger Cave Temple) is a sprawling hill and cave temple complex 8km northwest of Krabi that's an easy day trip from Krabi Town. The best part of the grounds can be found by following a loop trail through a little forest valley behind the ridge where the bòht (central sanctuary) is located. You'll find several limestone caves hiding Buddha images, statues and altars. Troops of monkeys cackle from the trees. Back near the park entrance you'll come to a gruellingly steep 1237-stair case leading to a 600m karst peak. The fit and fearless are rewarded with a Buddha statue, a gilded stupa and spectacular views. Motorcycle taxis or túk-túk to the wát from Krabi co…
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Tham Khao Maikaeo
Monsoon rains – pounding away at limestone cracks and crevices for millions of years – have created this complex of forest caverns and tunnels. There are chambers as large as cathedrals, dripping with stalactites and stalagmites, and tiny passages that you have to squeeze through on hands and knees. There's even a subterranean pool you can take a chilly swim in. Sensible shoes are essential and getting totally covered in mud is almost guaranteed.
Tham Khao Maikaeo is reached via a guided trek through the jungle. A local family runs treks to the caves (with torches) for around 200B. The best way to get here is by rented motorcycle, or most resorts can arrange transport.
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Ban Ko Lanta (Old Town)
Halfway down the eastern coast, Ban Ko Lanta (Lanta ) was the original port and commercial centre for the island, and provided a safe harbour for Arabic and Chinese trading vessels sailing between Phuket, Penang and Singapore.
Some of the gracious and well-kept wooden stilt houses and shopfronts here are more than 100 years old. Pier restaurants offer up fresh catch and have views over the sea. There's a small afternoon market on Sunday, and if you're looking for sturdy, attractive handmade leather goods, stop by Lanta Leather; for quality hammocks don't miss Hammock Housewhere you can also pick up its fabulous Lanta Biker's Map full of off-the-beaten-path recommendations.
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Khao Khanap Nam
It's possible to climb one of the two limestone massifs of Khao Khanap Nam. A number of human skeletons were found in the caves here, thought to be the remains of people trapped during an ancient flood. To get here, charter a long-tail boat from Khong Kha pier for about around ฿300.
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