Sights in Krabi
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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 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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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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