Archive for February, 2008:
Go to Chang Lang Beach, Trang
Although the name “Chang Lang” is not as well known as Pak Meng Beach of Trang, it is the same area that stretches from Pak Meng Beach before reaching Chao Mai Beach of Had Chao Mai National Park. The peaceful atmosphere amidst beautiful nature, shaded area under lines of pine trees and the clear stream flowing from mangrove forests to the sea is the real fascination of nature.
Blue sky of Chang Lang Beach, Trang
How to go to Trang (Chang Lang Beach)
Go to Trang by car:
Routing Bangkok-Chumphon-Surat Thani. Take the Highway 4 (Phetchakasem Road) to Patomporn intersection in Chumphon, then take the Highway 41 to Surat Thani, passing Tung Song District. Next take the Highway 403 to Huai Yot District and then turn to take the Highway 4 again to Trang Province. The trip takes about 828 kilometers from Bangkok to Trang. This route is more convenience and shorter than that passing through Ranong Province.
Go to Trang By Bus
There are many types of bus available for you choice such as the VIP air condition bus of 24 seats, the first class air condition bus of 32 seats, double deck air condition coach and ordinary passenger bus. All of which are serviced by private companies and the Transport Co., Ltd. The trip takes about 12 hours.
- Southern Region Bus Station Tel: 0 2435 1199, 0 2433 9643
- The Transport Tel: 0 2434 7192, 0 2435 5605, 0 2435 1195
Go to Trang By Railway
By train from Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong - to Trang takes about 15 hours. Spend longer time but very convenience with first, second and third class compartments available for you choice.
- Thai Railway Station Tel: 1690, 0 2223 0341, 0 2223 7020
Go to Trang By Air
There is a flight of Thai Airways depart for Trang 1 Trang 1 Trip a day between Monday and Thursday and twice a day between Friday and Sunday.
- Thai Airways Tel: 1566, 0 2628 2000
White Clean Sandy Tham Phra Nang Beach, Krabi
Geographically
Krabi Sea connects to Trang and Phuket Trips to this Andaman group of provinces are so convenient with boats from Phuket to Krabi daily during the high season; so is from Trang to many an island in Krabi. It seems that islands in Krabi Sea are out going: however, Krabi also has a beautiful beach of first choices that is Tham Phra Nang Beach.
Ao Nang Bay is said to be another center of Krabi trips. Every day the tourists who stay nice resorts on Ao Nong will go to Koh Poda archipelago to see the parting sea at low tides at Koh Kai; Koh Thap and Koh Mo with the beach that connects the three small islands together, and to take a boat to enjoy cliff-climbing activity at Ao Rai Le. Moreover, they will never miss the chance to go by boat to Ao Tham Phra Nang Bay the bay with magnificent sandy beach and topography.
Sights: Ao Tham Phra Nang is composed of a beach located at the southern end of the West Ao Rai Le. There is a trail from the East Ao Rai Le towards the south for only 250 meters leading to Ao Tham Phra Nang, the strange bay with three good features very clean beach; limes ton hills standing in the sea near the shore; and Phra Nang cave.
The beach, only 500 meters long approximately, is white and clean as if it was on a remote island, with nice-colored sea, shady by limestone hills that block the sunlight for some time. This beach is so good for relaxation and swimming.
From the beach line, looking out into the sea, limestone hills stand amidst the blue water with a strange look, each of which was undermined in an out by the eaves and winds. At the southern end is located Phra Nang cave. Walking up further and looking backward to the beach, ones will se the beautiful beach line in front of the cave entrance a familial view as the postcards of this angle has been distributed worldwide.
Ao Phra Nang has another nice view from the high angle at the viewpoint on Khao Laem Nang. The trail that leads to it is on the way to the East Rai Le by skirting the beach line with a pavilion on the left as a sign. Up there, a beautiful view of Ao Phra Nang and Ao Rai Le can be seen.
More infomation at WikipediaHow to go to Phuket by Bus and Air
Phuket, the island of many beaches which can be visited conveniently by the spider- like road around the island linking every beach, but to choose the most beautiful beach. Four of them are selected that are Nai Han, Kata, Karon and Patong Beach, the center of great fun.
Go to Phuket by Bus
Bangkok - Ranong - Phuket
From Bangkok, use Highway 35 (Thonburi - Pak Tho) and connect Highway 4
(Phetchakasem Road) passing Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Ranong, Phang Nga. Turn right to Highway 402 crossing Thep Krasattri Bridge to Phuket Province. The total distance is 840 km taking about 10 - 12 hours driving.
This old route is not popular because of the very curved road crossing the high mountain range along the way. So tourists who plan to visit Phuket and not stopping at Ranong or Khuraburi of Phang Nga will net use this route.
Bangkok - Surat Thani - Phuket
From Bangkok, tank Highway 4 (Petchakasem Road) passing Phetchaburi, Prachuab Khiri Khan and Chumphon. Then, turn to Highway 41 to Surat Thani and turn right to Highway 401, 405 and Highway 4 passing Phang Nga. Turn left again to Highway 402 and cross Thep Krasattri Bridge to Phuket.
This new route is favored by tourists who drive to Phuket since they need not cross many high mountains like old route.
Go to Phuket by air.
Many airlines operating daily Bangkok - Phuket flights (693 km) taking only about and hour to Phuket.
- Thai Airways Tel: 1566, 0 2628 2000
- Bangkok Airways Tel: 0 2265 555
- Phuket Air Tel: 0 2679 8999
- Air Asia Tel: 0 2515 9999
- Orient-Thai Airlines Tel: 0 2267 2999, 0 2267 3210-5