Hot Springs
The most popular attraction of Ranong is 2 kms. east of
town, situated among shady surroundings which has a maintained
arboretum called the Raksawarin Park. The temperature of
the springs is about 65 degrees Celsius.
Wat Hat Som Paen
7 kms. along Route No. 4005, this temple is located by the
Hat Som Paen Canal, which is full of fish.
Nam Tok Punyaban
This roadside waterfall is some 15 kms. before Ranong township
on the Kra Buri - Ranong route. The water cascades from
high cliff and makes a refreshing rest stop for motorists
touring in the South.
Nam Tok Ngao
this pristine waterfall in the Khlong Pharo Nation Park
is located 12 kms. south of the town. The whole stream cascades
from a high mountain top and can be seen from a distance.
The jungle area around the falls is home to Pu Chao Fa,
a rare species of freshwater crab.
Phu Khao Ya
A vast hilly grassland, which offers refreshing scenery
during the rainy season, is located 12 kms. south of Ranong
town. This naturally bald area is distinct to the surroundings
which are covered by thick forest.
Hat Chan Damri
Situated near Km. 8 on Route No. 4004 (Ranong - Pak Nam
route) this small beach stretches to the mouth of the Kra
Buri River where visitors may take a boat to travel up the
river to Amphoe Kra Buri. Accommodation on the beach is
available.
Ko Song or
Victoria Point A small town of Myanmar that is accessible
by boat from the Ranong Landing at the mouth of the Kra
Buri River. The boat trip takes only half an hour. Customs
and Immigration formalities must be processed first.
Ko Phayam
This island largely covered by cashew nut plantations can
be reached by boat from the Ranong Landing. On the island,
there is also a pearl farm and fishing villages.
Other offshore island where visitors
can enjoy fishing and diving are Ko Sin Hai and Ko Chang.
A boat can be hired from the Ranong Landing. |
Namtok
Chum Saeng or Namtok Sai
Rung This is located in Ban Pak Chan, 80 kms. north
of Ranong or 16 kms. from Amphoe Kra Buri. It is accessible
by Highway No. 4 and then turn left at Km. 529-530 onto
the laterite road for another 3 kms. The waterfall looks
most beautiful when a colourful rainbow sometimes appears
on the spray of the waterfall on a sunny day.
Tham Phra Khayang
This beautiful cave adorned with plenty of stalactites and
stalagmites is located at Km. 564 on Highway No. 4, some
12 kms. north of the town. An old legend links it to the
establishment of Kra Buri town.It is said that Lek Lai,
a special iron element believed to be elastic and flexible
like wax, has been found in this cave.
Kra Isthmus
The narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula is located approximately
at Km. 545 of Highway No. 4 in Amphoe Kra Buri. There is
a viewpoint overlooking the scenic landscape around the
Kra Buri River, which forms the border between Thailand
and Myanmar.
Namtok Bokkrai
This waterfall with many levels and pleasant surroundings
is 2 kms. from the Kra Buri Market and another 13 kms. on
an access road.
Laem Son National Park Travel 45 km. south of Ranong along Highway No. 4 and
turn right at km. 657 for another 10 Kms to the park office.
The Laem Son National park covering an area of 315 square
kilometres contains many beautiful attractions. Hat Laem
Son and Hat Bang Ben are two extensive beaches lined with
pine trees. Hat Praphat is another beach in the park located
90 kms.south of Ranong. Visitors may take a boat from the
park office to explore some offshore islands such as Ko
Khangkhao, Ko Kam Tok and Ko Kam Yai. Coral abounds in the
area called Him Khan Na,15 minutes by boat from the shore.
Namtok Khao Phra Narai This is a lovely waterfall located about 3 kms. from
the Kapoe District Office. |