krabi beach Travel Guide
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 WikipediaGo to Krabi by car, bus, and air
How many beaches in Thailand which have complete natural attraction, white clean sandy beach, colorful sea, high rocks and cliffs an various activities such as cliff climbing, kayaking or sleeping which is worthwhile for a visit.
Go to Krabi by Car
From Bangkok, use Highway 4 (Petchakasem Road) passing Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon, Then turn to Highway 41 passing Lang Suan and Chaiya District. At Punpin Cross-road in Surat Thani, turn right to Highway 401 to Ban Pungkuan Neuo and turn right to Highway 415 to the cross-road, Turn left to Ao Leuk District and then takes Highway 4 straight to Krabi Town including the distance of 814 km.
Go To Krabi By Bus
First-class (VIP), second-class and regular bus (814 km) (8-10 hours).
- Lignite Tour Ltd. Tel: 0 2884 5767
- Transport Co., Ltd. Tel: 0 2435 5605, 0 2435 1195, 0 2434 7192
Go To Krabi By air: Taking about on hour.
- Thai Airways Tel: 1566, 0268 2000
- Bangkok Airways Tel: 0 2265 555
- Pb Air Tel: 0 2261 0220-5
- Phuket Air Tel: 0 2679 8999