Things to do in Railay
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Railay Phutawan Resort
Amid dense jungle and karst cliffs, it's best to dine here during the day to appreciate the view. Try to get one of the intimate shaded booths at the jungle's edge.
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Wee's Climbing School
Arguably the most professional outfit in the area.
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Chillout Bar
Right on the beach and with several levels of decks, this is where the bigger name Thai and international bands play when they're in town. At other times, it's the ideal place to lounge with a beer.
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Highland Rock Climbing
If you're bunking on the mountain, the owner of this outfit is the man to climb with.
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Highland Rock Climbing
Part climbing school, part cafe, this place is cobbled from driftwood and dangling with orchids. The owner, Chaow, sources his beans from sustainable farms in Chiang Rai, and serves the best coffee on the peninsula.
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Ya-ya Bar
The Ya-ya Bar has an awesome setting under a massive climbing wall. Bob Marley looms like a patron saint. Mojitos (160B) are poured liberally. There's also a Thai boxing ring with courses on demand offered at 500B per hour.
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Tex Rock Climbing
A tiny, venerable school where the owner still climbs and runs the school directly from the shop.
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Krabi Divers
Krabi Divers, at Railay Viewpoint Resort, charges 6000B for dives at outlying islands.
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Skunk
Scratchy roots reggae is the name of the game as chilled-out locals twirl their dreads with their fingers.
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Chillout Bar
Climbers like to chill here after a long day on the rocks. The place flies Rasta colours and serves cold beers as fast as you can drink them.
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Stone Bar
Swig your Tiger beer in the rounded gazebo sitting under a massive climbing wall. The parties go late and buzz with ambient electronica beats.
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Gecko Bar
One of several bars scattered around this beach, Gecko Bar keeps you out late then offers you yoga (in high season) on its front deck in the morning.
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King Climbers
One of the biggest, oldest, most reputable and commercial schools.
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Hot Rock
Has a very good reputation and is owned by one of the granddaddies of Railay climbing.
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Flame Tree
Flame Tree has a bit of a monopoly on nightlife in Rai Leh West, so the prices are inflated and the food is mediocre at best, but it’s still a chilled place to relax with your climbing buddies at beer o’clock.
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Rock Restaurant
Up past Highland Resort, amid dense jungle and karst cliffs, it's actually best to dine here during the day to appreciate the view. The food (Thai and Western) is great anytime - try to get one of the intimate shaded booths at the jungle's edge.
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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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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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Rock
Our favourite lunchtime spot in all of Railay sits up on a small clearing in the karst formaton–filled jungle. The sea views are divine and the large selection of Thai food never gets complaints. Try the refreshing basil smoothies on especially hot days. The 99B do-it-yourself barbecues are quite popular – stop by for more information.
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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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Rock Climbing
With nearly 500 bolted routes and unparalleled cliff-top vistas, it's no surprise that Railay's dramatic rock faces lay claim to being among the top climbing spots in the world. There are so many climbing options, ranging from beginner routes to challenging advanced climbs, that you could spend months climbing and exploring - and many people do.
The newest buzz is about deep water-soloing where climbers free-climb ledges over deep water - if you fall you will most likely just get wet so even daring beginners can give this a try. Most climbers start off at Muay Thai Wall and One, Two, Three Wall, at the southern end of Hat Rai Leh East, which have at least 40 routes graded…
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Skunk Bar
Plays excellent, scratchy roots reggae on a turntable and has one of the liveliest vibes around.
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