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Krabi
 
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Capital: Krabi
Location: South Thailand

Neighboring provinces
North: Surat Thani and Phang Nga
South: Trang
West: Andaman sea
East: Nakhon Si Thamarat

From Bangkok to Krabi: 814 km
Photo: Maya bay in Krabi
 
Krabi

Krabi’s mountainous physical geography is broken by highlands and plains on the mainland. The provincial administration also covers more than 130 large and small islands in the Andaman Sea. Natural forest cover is chiefly mangrove and Cassia trees. Krabi’s sandy clay soil conditions are perfect for a variety of agriculture produces, including rubber trees, palms, oranges, coconuts and coffee.

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Ayutthaya
Ko Phi Phi
Amphoe Mueang
Ko Phi Phi islands are located at an equal distance from both Krabi and Phuket about 40 kilometers. Made up of six small and large isles, the main features are sheer limestone cliff and rock. Some offer beautiful beaches and coral reefs. The best time for a visit is between November and April.

Attraction type:
Island, Beach, Bay

 
Krabi
Mu Ko Hong
Amphoe
Mu Ko Hong is a group of limestone islands iclunding Ko Lao or Ko Sa, Ko Lao Riam, Ko Pakka and Ko Lao La Ding. Most of them are limestone islands with fine beaches, coral reefs in both deep and shallow water and various kinds of fish.

Attraction type:
Island, Beach

 
Krabi
Rock Climbing - Hat Rai Le
Amphoe
Every year literally thousands of climbers come to Krabi specifically to challenge themselves on the famous limestone karsts and most will agree that it was worth the trip. There are over 150 challenging pegged routes, concentrated primarily on the Phanang peninsula, between Hat Tham Phranang and Hat Rai Le. These routes are typically in the mid to high difficulty range, with numerous overhangs and sheer limestone faces.

Attraction type:
Climbing

 
Krabi
Bamboo Island
Amphoe
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Attraction type:
Island, Beach

 
Krabi
Ao Nang beach and bay
Amphoe
This bay is situated some 20 kilometers from town. Its white sandy beach stretches to the foot of a conspicuously prominent limestone range. Accommodation is available along the beachfront.

Attraction type:
Beach, Bay

 

Tourist attractions
and places of interest in Krabi

- Hat Tham Phra Nang
- Khao Khanap Nam
Khoa Khanap Nam is regarded as the symbol of Krabi. It sits before the city and can be visited by long-tail boat from Chao Fa Pier. Travel time is about 15 minutes.

- Ko Yung
Located north of Ko Phi Phi Don. The island has stone beach in the east and small sandy beaches amid valleys. It is teeming with various kinds of colorful coral reefs.

- Ko Phai
Located north of Ko Phi Phi Don and not far from Ko Young. Marvelous beaches are in the north and east of the island. The bank of coral reefs with antler corals, in particular, stretches from north to south of the island.

- Wat Tham Suea
- Than Bok Khorani National Park
The park office is situated 46 kilometers from town or 1 kilometer from Ao Luek Market. Near the park office there are several natural ponds of emerald water in a shady forested area. Tourists can enjoy swimming in these ponds.

- Khao Phanom Bencha National Park
- Mu Ko Lanta National Park


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