21 March,2010 (Sun)  


 

 
Krabi

This coastal province covers an area of 4,709 square kilometres. The provincial capital is 814 kilometres south of Bangkok, and is conveniently accessible by road and by airs from the capital (Tel: (02) 435-1200 and 435-1l95-6 for bus service information) and Phuket. Krabi's major attractions are located largely along its extensive coastline, which contains several well-known beaches and bays, and numerous off shore tropical islands. Most such attractions are:

Major Attractions

  • Khao Khanap Nam

    • Khao Khanap Nam is regarded as the symbol of Krabi. It sits before the city and can be visited by long tail boat from Chao Fa Pier. Travel time is about 15 minutes. From the boat, one climbs a staircase to see caves with stalactites and stalagmites. Many human skeletons have been found in the area. It is theorized. They are the remains of immigrants who became stranded and died after a sudden flood.

  • Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park

    • This marine national park covers the coastal area and other off shore islands within the district territory of Amphoe Muang. With white, clean stretches of beach and scenic coral reefs, it also offers numerous natural attractions such as the Hat Noppharat Thara, Hat Ao Nang, the Susan Hoi or Fossil Shell beach, the Phi-Phi island group and the Poda Islands.

  • Fossil Shell Beach

    • It is located at Ban Laem Pho, 17 kilometres from downtown Krabi along the route to Hat Noppharat Thara. Long ago this was a freshwater marsh populated by clams and other bi-valves chiefly little two centimetres long "Hoi Khom" or pond snails, which grouped and multiplied in such numbers that the dead formed a floor for the living. This process, repeated over eons, led to the creation of layer of fossils about 40 centimetres thick, called shelly limestone. Scientific tests have established that the age of these fossils is about 40 million years. Minibuses leave the town for the Fossil Shell Beach daily from 6.00-17.00 hrs.

  • Ao Nang

    • It is situated six kilometres south of Hat Noppharat Thara next to a road that runs parallel to the coastline. A scenic bay, its white sandy beach stretches to the foot of a conspicuously prominent limestone range. Accommodation is available along the beachfront. Other facilities include diving shops, boats for rent and sightseeing by canoe. From Ao Nang bay, tourists may hire boats to visit nearby attractions such as Hat Rai Le, Tham Phra Nang, Sa Phranang located on land to the east of Ao Nang, as well as other offshore isles of Po Da, Tap and Mo.

  • Khao Phanom Bencha National Park

    • It is 20 kilometres from Krabi along Talat Kao-Ban Huai To Road. It covers a total area of 50 square kilometres including some parts of Amphoe Ao Luk, Amphoe Khao Phanom, and Amphoe Muang. Khao Phanom Bencha National Park had thick forest on its highest peaks. Its marvellous scenery is enhanced by streams, waterfalls, and wild animals.

  • Than Bokkhorani National Park

    • It is situated 45 kilometres from downtown Krabi. Travel along Phetchakasem Road to the crossroads of Amphoe Ao Luk, turn left to Highway No. 4039, and travel a further 1 .5 kilometres to the national park office. The park covers an area of 12l square kilometers consisting of limestone mountains, mangrove forests and islands.