| Phang
Nga, a land of tin mines and beautiful scenery, nestles among soaring
mountains which rise up around the town. Phangnga is located 788 kms.
from Bangkok and covers an area of 4,170 square kilometres, most of
which is mangrove and evergreen forest. The area is bordered to the
west by the Andaman Sea and consists of plenty of spectacular islands.
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It
is administratively divided into 8 districts: Amphoe Muang, Amphoe
Kapong, Amphoe Khura Buri, Amphoe Takuapa, Amphoe Takua Thung,
Amphoe Thai Muang, Amphoe Thap Put and Amphoe Ko Yao.
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Situated in Tambon Bo Sen, 19 kilometres from
Phang-nga town or 8 kilometres before Thap Put district, this shady
waterfall originates from a stream flowing from a dark cave.
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Wat Rat Uppatham or Wat Bang Riang is situated on Khao Lan hill in Tambon Bang Riang, 11
kilometres from the Thap Put District office on Phetkasem Road, this
temple contains several structures including an elaborate bell-shaped
pagoda called Chedi Phutthathambanlue. The hilltop pagoda overlooks
surrounding undulating mountains and hills as well as a huge Buddha
image and a Guan-yin Chinese Goddess statue.
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It is located in the area of Tambon Ko Kho Khao 15 kms. from Amphoe Khura Buri. The ruins found in the area are presumed to be the remnants of the first town constructed by ancient settlers to the region.
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The old monastery in Amphoe Kaspong believed
to be the ancient town of Takua Pa houses fine stone carvings
of the God Narayana, Phra Lak and Nang Sida of the Ramayana
Epic. These are the oldest works of art found in Phangnga,
and it is presumed that the Kalingkharat tribal people who
once lived along the Indian Ocean coast made the carvings
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This hillside sandy beach which extends towards the Tha Nun Beach is located in the area of Tambon Khok Kloi, Amphoe Takua Thung.
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The sandy beaches on both sides of the Pak Phra Channel near Highway 402 before arriving at Phuket is where sea turtles lay their eggs from November to February.
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The park contains shady cascades and a basin with cool and clear water. To get there travel along the Phangnga -Krabi route for 5 kms. and continue along the 3 kms. access road.
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This is located at Khao Thoi 2 Kms
from the town. In front of the cave there are natural springs
and the shrine of Chao Pun Kong.
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Tham Rusi Sawan and Tham Luk Sua These two
adjoining caves with shady surroundings developed into a
lovely public park is situated opposite the provincial Court
near the town.
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This cave, which houses numerous
stalactite and stalagmite formations, and replicas of famous
Buddha images, is located at the Khao Chang Hill near the
town.
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