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This idyllic mariner park occupies an area of 130 square kilometres in the Andaman Sea. The Similan Archipelago consists of nine islands. It is highly blessed with both surface and underwater beautiful scenery. The best time for diving and angling is from December to April. Chartered boats are available at Thap Lamu , Amphoe Takua Pa, but it is more economical for a tourist to join from Phuket. Boat trips to the island take about three hours.
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This is an archipelago of 5 islets covering an area of 135 square kilometres and is home to sea gypsies. Its major attractions are white sandy beaches and shallow water coral reefs which reveal their natural beauty during December to March. The nearest departure is from Ban Hin Lat, Amphoe Khura Buri where a chartered boat is available. It takes 4 - 5 hours for the trip to the islands. Tourists are recommended to contact travel agents in Phuket for cheaper boat trips to the islands.
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This park covers a total area of 125 square kilometres and comprises the following attractions:
Khao Lak Bench This stony beach next to the Knao Lak Mountain is 5 kms. south of Amphoe Ta Kua Pa on Highway No. 4.
Namtok Lam Ru This a 5-tiered waterfall on the Kradai Range is accessible by an access road off Highway No. 4090 via Amphoe Kapong
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Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Muang National Park This park,
covering an area of 72 square kilometres, comprises both
sandy beaches and shady forested mountains. Attraction in
the area include:
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Khao Chang is a huge mountain resembling a crouched elephant situated
behind Phang-ngas former city hall. It is considered a symbol of
Phang-nga. Inside the mountain, there is a dark and long cave called
Tham Phung Chang which is full of stalactites and stalagmites.
Exploring through the dark cave have to be done both on foot and by
boat since some parts of the cave are always flooded.
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Situated in Amphoe Khura Buri, 100 kms. to the north of Phangnga, the park covers an area of 246 square kilometres and was established in honour of His Majesty the King on his 60th birthday anniversary. This forested piece of land is home to a large variety of flora and fauna, and boasts three beautiful waterfalls: Namtok Tam Nang, Namtok Ton Ton Toei and Namtok Ton Ton Sai.
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The park is 12 kms. from
town and covers an area of 400 square kilometres. It mainly
consists of a mass of limestone islands, rock formations
and evergreen mangroves. Boats are available at some landings
near the park office to explore a number of interesting
islands. These include:
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This is situated alongside Phetkasem Road, Tambon
Tak Daet. From Phuket, the station is located on the route to Phang-nga
Bay. It nurses rare and nearly extinct wildlife, particularly birds,
including mynahs, parrots, hawks, pheasants, and peacocks. The station
also houses some interesting animals such as mountain goats, monkeys,
bears, and ducks. It is open daily from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. For more
information call 0 7641 3261
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This waterfall is located near Wat Suwannakhuha,
take a right turn at Kilometre 31 marker and keep going for another 7
kilometres. The medium size cascade is set amidst a grove of big trees
and the falls run all year round.
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Namtok Saeng Thong On the opposite side of Kapong
Hospital, is the access road to the waterfall, 6 kilometres further on.
It is a medium-sized waterfall, having 11 levels altogether. The falls
run all year round.
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Ban Bo Dan Hot Springs, located in Tambon Na Toei,
on the Andaman coast. If you are coming from Phuket, pass through Khok
Kloi intersection, and keep going straight on. At the kilometre 6
marker, you will see the entrance, then go another 3 kilometres
further. The water of the natural hot springs are laden with minerals
such as sodium and calcium, which are believed to relieve rheumatism,
numbness, and help lessen the tension of both body and mind, as well as
being beneficial to your complexion and hair. Mineral baths are
available daily.
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Situated on the road paralleling Thai Mueang Beach,
the Centre is just 4 km away from Thai Mueang Town. Founded in 1985,
the Centre’s most significant task is the breeding and preservation of
rare and nearly extinct seashore creatures, some of which have economic
value. Its collection is definitely worth visiting, especially for
families with children. Visitors will have a close look at various
kinds of interesting fish and shellfish such as colourful Anemone Fish,
White Snapper, Green Turtles, Scallops, etc.
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This waterfall is located 8 kilometres to the east of Kapong District
office. Three canals merge to form the origin of the crystal clear
waterfall. The water from the falls gather into a stream and flows
through a field of naturally beautiful arrangement of rocks and
boulders.
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This is a large island northwest of Phang-nga.
Located in Tambon Phra Thong, the island is an ideal holiday paradise
containing unspoilt natural beauty as well as wonderful beaches. There
is a large fresh water reservoir on the island. You can charter a boat
ride from Khura Buri pier to the island. The trip takes just over an
hour. Private accommodation is available.
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Ko Yao covers an area of 137 square kilometres. The
majority of the population are Muslim. The island is made up of 2 large
islands: Ko Yao Noi and Ko Yao Yai.
Attractions on Ko Yao Noi include:
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This public park is opposite the former city hall.
This is a beautiful public park surround by limestone mountains. There
are two adjoining caves called Tham Ruesi Sawan and Tham Luk Suea, in
which a stream and formations of stalactites and stalagmites are found.
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This is situated in Tambon Song Phraek, on a route
between Phang-nga town and Kapong district. To get there, visitors
travel 5 kilometres from Phang-nga town along Highway No.4, then take a
right turn at Ban Song Phraek for 10 kilometres. There, one finds shady
plants, streams and a waterfall.
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Situated in Tambon Bang Muang on Phetkasem Road, on
the Thai Mueang - Takua Pa section, between Km.76-77 and going down a
side road for another hundred metres. The beach of Bang Sak has clean
white sand and stretches along a grove of shady pines. Accommodation
and restaurant are available on the beach.
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This temple is located in Mu 2, Tambon Krasom. Take
Highway No. 4, (Phang-nga - Ban Khok Kloi route) for 7 kilometres and
upon reaching the kilometre 31 marker at Amphoe Takua Thung, there is
an asphalt road going to the right to the temple, one kilometre away.
The locals call this temple Wat Tham. This is an interesting temple of
all in Phang-nga since it is of historical and archaeological
importance. Within the boundary of the temple is a mountain with
numerous caves. Tham Yai is located at the lowest level and, inside,
the total length of the cave walls is decorated ceramic tiles, bowls as
well as terra cotta ware and Benjarong ware. It is also used as a
temple and houses various manners of Buddha images, one of which is a
splendid reclining Buddha image. You can also see many Royal Monograms
inscriptions on the walls of the cave.
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This centre is near Thap Lamu pier, provides
knowledge on undersea natural resources to visitors and the public. The
Centre is housed in a 2-story building and exhibits the value and
importance of undersea natural resources and environment, the new
aspects of marine eco-tourism, and the wonders of the undersea world.
Call 0 7644 3299-300 for more information.
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