Khao Lak, Phang
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Khao Lak Attraction Beaches - Khao Lak Phang Nga Thailand
Khao
Lak, Takuapa
A mountain beside the sea with a shrine dedicated to the wizard
of the mountain. Khao Lak Beach is rocky.
How to get there: Turn left (if you are proceeding north from
Phuket) at km 56-57 of Highway 4. You will spot the temple just
before entering Thai Muang district.
Khao Philai Seashore
Khao Philai Seashore is a very nice place for swimming with a
white sandy beach and transparent seas, although there are rocky
cliffs on the beach.
The seashore extends out towards the Tha Nun seashore. Khao Pilai
Seashore is situated in the district of Khok Kloy.
Tanoon Seashore, Takuatung
From Route 4 take the road leading to Phuket, Route 402, till
you reach Pahk Prah, the channel separating Phuket from Phang-nga.
The beach on the Phang-nga side is called Haht Tanoon. Turtles
come yearly to lay their eggs. Dangerous currents in the channel.
Hat Pa Sai, Koh Yao
This, one of the best beaches on Koh Yao Noi, is situated 7 km
from the district office of Amphoe Koh Yao. It is a clean white
sandy beach pleasantly shaded by a line of trees. Pa Sai Beach
is a safe, pleasant place for swimming, and one can see a panorama
of some of Krabi's islands in the distance.
Hat Tha Khao, Koh Yao
The best beach on Koh Yao Noi is situated 5 km from the district
office of Amphoe Ko Yao. It is a rocky beach, with numerous colorful
rocks in various sizes and intricately carved gravel. A petite
island, Koh Nok, lies just offshore from Hat Tha Khao.
The island can be accessed on foot during low tide. On an enjoyable
stroll, you can explore the island, which is home to some very
interesting wild plants and orchids.
Ao Tikut, Koh Yao
Ao Tikut : is a bay with a white sandy beach. On the north is
a rocky point from which can be seen a very beautiful panorama.
The shore is shaded by a line of casuarina trees.
Ao Khlong Son, Koh Yao
A white sandy beach lies pleasantly on the bay's shore, surrounded
by shady pine trees and colored sea rocks and small boulders.
On the left there are small rocky cliffs.
Ao Khlong Son is a safe and pleasant place for swimming and snorkeling,
as attractive coral reefs can be observed. During the low tide
it is very easy to search for shellfish.
Hat Lopareat, Koh Yao
Another shady beach surrounded with coconut trees. A long stretch
of white powdery sands with year-round swimming as its main attraction.
There is a rocky cape on the north of the bay.
Laem Nok Ok, Koh Yao
A beautiful sandy beach with rocky cliffs and colorful boulders
lies pleasantly on the cape.
The beach is suitable for swimming anytime of the year.
Ao Sai, Koh Yao
The beach here on the bay is a perfect spot for swimming at anytime
of the year. It has clean white sands abounding with colorful
and beautiful sea rocks.
Ao Larn, Koh Yao
Ao Larn is a lovely beach. It is suitable for swimming, but be
careful on the northern part of the bay where there is a steep
cliff with deep water.
How to get there: Using a boat service is easier than overland.
Ao Hingong, Koh Yao
The beach is shaded with Kiam forest and it is not good for swimming
at all as there are a lot of rays and skates. Commuting by passenger
boat, chartered boat or speedboat are recommended to reach Koh
Yao from Ao Po Pier, Phuket.
How to get there: Passenger boats leave in the morning and charge
40 Baht per person one way. Long-tail boats can be chartered for
600-1,200 Baht each way. The trip takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Speedboats are offered for the price of 4,000-6,000 Baht. Boat
trips are also available to take you further. Surrounding islands
feature birds' nest caves and sea gypsy funeral caves.
Hat Bang Sak, Takuapa
This Tambon Bang Muang. This is a long strip of fine white sand
shaded by casuarina trees and there are accommodations available
for a stay.
How to get there: Take the Petch Kasem Road (Route 4) north toward
Takuapa Town. At km 76-77 a road leads down to the beach about
1 km. onward.
Hat Thai Muang, Takuapa
A spectacular stretch of sand, 13 km long, with clear water and
a nearby golf course. At the Sukhabhiban Thai Muang , turn right
and head about 1.5 km on the asphalt road which leads to the beach.
Follow the beach road for another 5 km to reach the National Park
Office.
The beach is clean and swimming is excellent. From November to
February, sea turtles come to lay their eggs on the beach. As
a result, local inhabitants customarily go view the turtles on
moonlit nights.
Ao Phangnga National Park
The marine park is 12 km from the provincial capital in the districts
of Amphoe Muang, Takuatung, and Koh Tao, with a total area of
250,000 rai, or 400 sq km. It was declared a national park on
April 29, 1981.
The expansive, turquoise extension of the Andaman Sea is composed
of a mass of limestone islands that protrude from the sea in different
shapes and sizes. Caves and beautiful bays together with rock
formations and mangrove forests are some of the park's major attractions.
Using small boats makes it possible to enter partially submerged
caverns during low tide at some island.
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