About 129km (80 miles) SE of Krabi
Trang Province, south of Krabi, is where it's at if you're looking for a real Thai-style beach holiday in the south. Popular with Thai tourists, the large province is spectacularly placed, with plenty of unspoiled national parks and 46 islands. Most tourists head first for Ha Pak Mieng Beach and then to outlying islands by ferry. Day-tours for snorkelers are affordable and the scenery is much like nearby Krabi, but cheaper and without as many tourists.
Trang province is also great for light adventure activities such as sea kayaking and diving. Had Chao Mai National Park, which consists of several islands -- Koh Kradan, known for its coral reefs; Koh Mook (Muk), famous for the Emerald Cave, and accessible only by water; Koh Waen and Koh Chueak, which offer excellent deep sea diving and also a chance to spot the rare dugong (a dolphin-like creature). For mainland nature visits, visit wildlife sanctuaries such as Namtok Khao Chong and Khlong Lamchan Park, which boast waterfalls, trails, and caves. The Southern Thailand Botanical Garden (Thung Khai) on the Trang-Palian Road (Hwy. 404) offers stunning nature trails through lowland jungle and tropical gardens. For keen adventurers, there are some pretty remote islands such as Tarutao Marine National Park, which lies close to the Malaysian border, in Satun province. This region is great for kayaking and pristine diving. For more adventure tour info, see www.paddleasia.com.
Trang Travel Experiences
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THAILAND - Trang
After a long journey ,I'm here in The Land of Smiles , to quote the tourist blurb.I wasn't sure I was going to make it. After the f... Continue reading »
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The Phrase of the Day is "Mah Loy"
"Mah Loy" means "Come here" or "Come with me" and it is one of the only commands I understand from the two-year-olds at the wat (Ah,... Continue reading »
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Koh Lanta
Well I thought it was about time i wrote a blog... its only been 17 days afterall! The reason for the delay is that fact that i've been h... Continue reading »
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IN TRANG.....my first real stop
The first stop of importance on this journey is Trang which is located in the southwestern part of Thailand near Malaysia. This is... Continue reading »
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Beach no. 3
Ko Lanta is a much bigger but less 'touristy' island 1.5 hrs South of Phi Phi. The accommodation situation was in stark contrast to that... Continue reading »
