What to see on the Krabi Islands - sights of the province of Thailand. Solo trip to Krabi. What to see, our itinerary and review. Blue lake and emerald pool

Krabi is a fairly popular resort two hours overland from Phuket. Krabi is a paradise luxurious beaches, palm trees, azure waters, high cliffs and cliffs. In short, a solid bounty corner. This part of the land is famous for its shell deposits! Beautiful Krabi is no longer inferior to Phuket and Pattaya in popularity, so be prepared for crowds of tourists. Although there are only about 25 thousand local residents here.

All the fun in Krabi happens on Ao Nang is a beach line with hotels, restaurants, bars and diving centers.
And, if you want a little more tranquility, head to Hat Nopharat Thara - a secluded beach. No less beautiful is Laem Phra Nang Cape, which embraces the beaches from three sides - the coolest beach of which is - Hat Phra Nang. And also, it’s great to climb caves, admire the rocks, sit on a cliff and, of course, take cool pictures. Do not forget that best time for holidays in Krabi - from November to April.

In Krabi, everything is for tourists, and most of locals here also work in the tourism sector. So, you don’t have to worry about entertainment venues. As for any attractions, there are not very many of them. So, as an alternative to lying on the beach, you can visit the following places:

Wat Khlong Thom Museum

If you would like to know a little more about prehistoric civilization, then you are here. We leave to the southeast from Krabi and stop in the place of Klong Thom, the ride will take about half an hour. The museum houses a wonderful collection of archaeological finds that were discovered in the lands near the ancient temple in this settlement. Also impressive is the collection of ancient stones, bronze tools, coins, pottery, household utensils and art objects, which, for a moment, are already about 5,000 years old. The exhibits have captions in English, if it helps you, of course. This museum is usually open every day from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Address: Thanon Phet Kasem, Khlong Thom

Tiger Cave Temple, Wat Tham Suea

Wat Tham Sua is located three kilometers north of Krabi, in the middle picturesque forest. This temple can be reached by taxi or tuk-tuk - it's very close. The Buddhist temple is located in a cave, and it is named so because a tiger's paw print was found in the cave on one of the stones (or maybe because the shape of the cave resembles a tiger's paw). Today, 250 monks live in this temple. The temple is divided into two parts - below and above. To get to the top floor, you will have to sweat and overcome as many as 1237 steps. But, believe me, these torments due to the all-inclusive kilogram thrown over a couple of days are worth it.
On the top platform, you can enjoy a luxurious panoramic view of the rubber thickets, mountains and snow-white beaches of Krabi. And at the top there is a statue of Buddha and there is an imprint of his foot.
You can also visit the Sitting Buddha Pagoda. Numerous huts-cells of monks stand in the forest near the monastery.

Address: Krabi Noi, Mueang Krabi

Khao Phanom Bencha National Park

This reserve is located on an area of ​​50 sq. km. On the territory of the park - an infinite number of streams, waterfalls and mysterious caves. And what trees and flowers grow there! The pearl of the park is the Nam Tok Huai waterfall.
It is quite easy to find it, because it is located half a kilometer from the entrance to the reserve. Jets of water flow down high cliffs in 11 impressive pools, each of which, by the way, has its own name (I think it makes no sense to list).

Another beautiful waterfall called Nam Tok Huai Sade located a kilometer from the entrance - this is also a very picturesque place.
Next we follow to Tham Khao Ping cave, which is located 3 kilometers from the gate. The walls and ceiling of the cave are covered with stalactites and stalagmites of the most fantastic shapes. In general, the place is extremely picturesque and peaceful.

Address: Thap Prik, Mueang Krabi

Wat Kaew

Keu Temple (Keukoravaram) in the center of Krabi is not very big, smaller than the Tiger Cave Temple. But still, quite impressive, also with steps. To find this temple, follow the main street of the city (which runs next to the Vogue Department Store). The temple will mark itself with two large golden snakes - this is the entrance to the temple. These snakes in Thai ideology are called the Great Naka (or Naga), and they are designed to drive away evil spirits from the temple, however, they cannot crawl inside the temple either. The snakes wrap around the stairs to the temple. The temple itself has white walls and a bright blue roof. It's not very tourist place so it's pretty quiet for the most part. Inside the temple is also very bright and very beautiful. The walls are painted azure, the ceiling is red.
Interestingly, near the temple you can see cats, dogs, chickens and even peacocks. Some animals are thrown into the temple locals. Near the temple there is a nice park with a waterfall and a lake, as well as interesting nearby elephant statues. By the way, if you climb a little higher, you will find the city walls painted with scenes of Krabi life - at least that was the case in 2012

Fossil Shell Beach Fossil Shell Beach

Susaan Khoi is an amazing and rare beach. There is something like it in Japan and the USA, however, these places are much smaller there. In general, on this beach there are ancient pressed clusters of shells.
Some of these fossils are over 40 million years old. Scientists suggest that this area was once a fresh swamp.
Then it dried up and became dry land - that was 200 thousand years ago. The shells formed a calcareous layer of 40 cm, which eventually split into plates. You can take a look at this miracle in three places. The first location is just to the east of information center, the second point is right near the center, and the third appears only at low tide, but the sediment layer here is up to 5 centimeters. All these natural finds are valuable to the point of disgrace, and scientists are constantly working on them. This beach is located southwest of the center of Krabi.

So luxurious and interesting place, this Krabi resort! We choose instead of the usual Pattaya!

How amazing and diverse Thailand is! Krabi province, or rather, Ao Nang beach, where we spent the weekend, is not far from Phuket, but it feels like a completely different world.

Ao Nang is surrounded by limestone cliffs, creating a unique atmosphere. The legendary and beautiful islands of Phi Phi, James Bond and a lot of lesser known, but no less fabulous islands, rich and colorful undersea world for lovers of snorkeling - all this is collected in one place. But in addition, there are no less interesting sights in the vicinity: from caves and temples to hot springs.

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How to get to Krabi from Phuket

From Phuket to Krabi can be reached by bus or ferry. The Phuket-Krabi Ferry departs from Rassada Pier in Phuket Town. On the road about 2 hours. The ferry ticket costs 1000 baht. You can check the schedule and prices here >>

Getting from Krabi to Phuket is even easier. In Ao Nang, transfers “ferry + minivan to the hotel” or just a minivan from Krabi to Phuket are sold at almost every step. But we honestly don't like Thai minivans. They are inconvenient for long trips. An hour or two is fine, but longer is not.

Hotels in Krabi. Where we lived in Ao Nang

There are many housing in Krabi, but we went on holidays (February 14) and weekends, so we did not take risks. Booked a simple bamboo bungalow in Aonang Friendly Bungalow in advance. The bungalow cost us $15/day.

The bungalow is located in a quiet and peaceful tropical garden near one of the rocks. The view is awesome. But the quality of housing is another experiment. We had never lived in such a bamboo dwelling before. It has a lot of cons, but it's very affordable. To be honest, I wouldn't book this place again.

Excursions in Krabi

Prices for excursions start from 500 baht. For example, for a one-day sea excursion on a longtail boat, we paid 700 baht per person.

We bought all excursions in Krabi from Thais in a kiosk. Tours can now be bought in advance online at the same prices or cheaper on Kluk. Now I always compare prices first, and then I buy where better conditions and price.

What to see in Krabi in 3 days

Our trip to Krabi turned out to be very eventful. In 3 days we managed to visit a lot different places. I will group the sights in the order in which we visited them. Suddenly someone wants to repeat our sortie.

Day 1

Leaving our things in the bungalow, the first thing we did was to … eat, then look for a bike. To our surprise, in Krabi it is necessary to leave a passport: no one wanted to take a photocopy. In Phuket, this is easier: Thais sometimes didn’t even take a copy - they took a passport photo on their mobile phone and that’s it.

Of course, the first reaction was “fuck you, not your passport”, but in the end my passport joined the thick stack of passports of other farangs who rented a bike. Bike prices are about the same as in Phuket. Honda PCX 150 traded for 300 baht/day. And let's go.

Tiger Cave and Tham Sua Temple in Krabi

Temple Wat Tham Sua is located 20 km from Ao Nang i.e. near. A lot has been said about this place. beautiful legends. They say that in old times, tigers lived in the caves near the temple. Large striped cats rested here after hunting, growling menacingly from time to time. Hence the name - Tiger caves (Tiger caves).

Later, monks settled in the Tiger caves. Now Wat Tham Sua is one of the largest Buddhist complexes Thailand, consisting of an unfinished 100-meter cheda, a cave, a monastery and various ancillary buildings, and most importantly, a sanctuary on top of a rock, where a staircase of 1237 steps leads.

When I remember those steps, I still shudder. Was the climb worth it? Definitely yes! Climbing up is a challenge, a test: I can, I can’t. And at the top - complete peace, tranquility and love emanating from the Buddha statue.

By the way, monkeys living somewhere in the rock like to sit on the stairs. It’s better not to tease them and keep an eye on things: if something is taken away, then everything is gone.

Forest Park at the Tiger Temple

At the foot of the cliff is forest park where centuries-old huge trees grow. Due to the fact that the trees race towards the sun, twilight reigns below.

The forest near the temple does not seem to have changed since prehistoric times. You walk and it feels like some dinosaur is about to jump out of the bushes. It is very quiet here, and it seems as if time has stopped in this place.

Forest Park is located at the foot of the cliff, in which the monks built themselves a dwelling for solitude and improvement of spiritual practices.

It looks like a ladder to the rock.

You come closer, and there is someone's cell.

To say that the place is atmospheric is an understatement.

Cave altar. Behind - centuries-old stalactites.

It's cold in the caves. Most of them are short, but all of them are mystical and mysterious.

This is how our acquaintance with the beauty of Krabi took place. The Tiger Temple is an amazing place. And the spiritual atmosphere, and the beauty of these places. Peace and delight, silence and songs of the wind, frozen time and a stairway to heaven - all this is collected in one unique place.

Day 2. Excursion to the islands

We spent the entire second day of our trip to Krabi at sea, trusting a Thai cap with a joint in his mouth and an invariably wide smile on his face.

We sailed on one of these longtails:

In the boat, besides us, at first there were a few more people: 2 Polish students, a bald man and an Asian couple.

In anticipation of the latecomers, we talked with the Poles. It turned out that they have been living in Asia for about 5 months. They settled in Indonesia, on the island of Java. Before that, they managed to visit the Philippines, Malaysia and northern Thailand (Chaing Mai). Of course, we began to share our impressions about the places where we were. Stopped in detail. The Poles really liked the city, it made such an impression on us: huge rats, catering with tasteless food and cars with bullet marks.

An Asian man seemed to be quietly listening to our conversation. Another thought flashed through my head that he looked like a Malaysian, but it was already impossible to stop me: and I said that durian is rare garbage, and it stinks - horror, and that Bangkok is still better than Kuala Lumpur.

My suspicions were justified: the couple turned out to be from Malaysia, who went to see the world and started from Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand). They live in Kuala Lumpur. They said that in Malaysia you need to go to Malacca, there are a lot of interesting things from colonial times, and in Kuala Lumpur you can’t really clear up. And then they also asked what time of the year it is better to go to Ukraine so as not to freeze, and whether there is at least something interesting there.

And then we swam.

Indescribable beauty. A couple of times we stopped to snorkel, but every time there was an epic fail. The water was a bit cloudy, you couldn't really see anything. Cap would just say "you should see white coral here" or "there are some cool fish swimming around here". Turn on your imagination and swim 🙂

We moored to the island, where, according to the cap, there are a lot of monkeys. Monkeys were not seen, there were only Thais with ice cream:

I don't remember exactly which island we landed on. At low tide you can walk between them. Which we did while the cap and his assistant were preparing a barbecue.

The sun was starting to set.

We decided to climb a small mountain on the island to take some pictures of the sunset.

When the sun almost set, the cap called everyone, "Now I'll show you a miracle." And indeed, from somewhere across the sky, a huge flock of birds flew. According to Cap, they fly out every evening. I don't know if they were bats or just birds. But after such a busy day, dinner on the fire turned out to be unforgettably delicious!

But the cap said he had another miracle in store for us. He was in no hurry to moor to the shore, but turned off the engine. The boat stopped. Music came from the shore. Cap showed us the starry sky and then scooped up a handful of... silver from the sea! The water is phosphorescent! I have never seen such a thing! It was wonderful. Yes, in the Black Sea at the end of summer the water is also phosphorus. But in Krabi... It was amazing. With the onset of darkness, the already beautiful sea turned into a silver lagoon! Oh Krabi!

Day 3. Excursion to the hot springs, Emerald pool, Blue Pool and kayaking in the mango grove

Hot springs in Thailand sound as strange as cold snow in Greenland. But the water from underground flows really hot.

The water is rushing downhill.

You have to walk from one source to another along a wooden platform.

Emerald Pool

They say it is healing and healing, so a crowd of tourists eager to heal is crowded into the small Emerald pool.

We had no desire to sit in the same hole with a crowd of Chinese. We went for a walk in the park, to admire nature.

We were lucky with the weather, sunny. Water like a mirror reflects both the sky and the greenery nearby.

The fern leaf is mysteriously beautiful.

blue pool

Blue pool is striking in its beauty. The water is fabulous in color, and it's good that swimming is not allowed here.

I have never seen water this color!

Kayaking through the mangroves

The last item on the program was kayaking through the mangroves. For some reason, the fabulous "mango groves" were diligently heard by me, and I was looking forward to them.

Before kayaking, we had lunch and fed the fish at the same time.

Here in this fabulous place we had lunch:

Kayaking did not cause any special impressions. Perhaps fatigue was taking its toll. I remember only the Chinese, who could not figure out how to rock. They roared loudly and constantly got stuck among the trees. The Thai, the head of the kayak group, kept shaking his head and saying "tea people".

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The secret of one of the most popular tourist destinations lies in the snow-white beaches, warm sea ​​waters, fabulous landscapes and unique sights, the beauty of which cannot be conveyed by any photo. Fast-growing ones meet the needs of lovers of active and passive recreation.

Located on west coast Krabi province, with 132 islands, receives more than two million tourists annually. It will pleasantly surprise even the most indifferent travelers with amazing landscapes and an indescribable atmosphere.

A province adored by outdoor enthusiasts

The province is opposite Phuket, on opposite side incredible beautiful bay Phang Nga. It is curious that the distance between Krabi and the island is only 50 kilometers, and the contrast between them is striking. Tourists of one of the most popular resorts Thais spend their holidays exclusively on the beaches, rarely leaving Phuket, and vacationers on the islands of the province often travel around the surrounding area, since the sights of Krabi on the sea and on land are incalculable. And if lovers of lying on the beaches rush to Phuket, then the pearl of Thailand is visited by people leading active image life.

Paradise for travel

Situated along the coast, the province covers an area of ​​more than 4.7 km 2 . by the most popular islands Krabi is Koh Jum, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Poda, Chicken Island, Koh Hong, Koh Lanta. To travel, you will have to use boats and speedboats.

In the province, everything is conducive to travel and travel around the surrounding area. For little money, you can get to the most remote beaches and see all the popular attractions of Krabi on your own.

Climate

The climate of the resort is tropical. From May to October lasts the so-called off season, because a large number of rainfall deters tourists.

The weather is hot from November to April, when average temperature is 36 degrees. Humidity is very high throughout the year in Krabi.

Amazing nature

When it comes to what Krabi attractions are worth visiting, it should be noted that the province cannot boast of a huge number of historical monuments. First of all, tourists are attracted by the unique nature. So, calling card provinces are two mountains - Khao Kanab Nam, and between them slowly flows the river Krabi. You can not only admire the symbol of the pearl of Thailand from afar, but also visit it. At the foot of the twin rocks there is a staircase that leads to ancient caves, where traces of the presence of primitive people remained on the walls. In the midday heat, it is so pleasant to wander through the cool underground grottoes and admire the bizarre karst formations, as well as rock carvings.

Railay Peninsula

The Railay Peninsula is one of the most famous and visited places in the province. Hidden behind 200-meter cliffs, it is famous not only for its fantastically beautiful nature. The main attractions of Krabi are comfortable beaches. Tourists often argue over which one is the most impressive, and everyone agrees that Railay West takes first place among the rest. The uncrowded wide beach, next to which there are only four luxury hotels, claims to be the most beautiful not only in Thailand, but throughout the world. A wonderful place created for solitude, love couples.

What to see on Railay?

Being on the Railay, you can not miss the popular and well-equipped attractions of Krabi - Tham Phra Nang Nai (Diamond cave). The 175-meter-long Diamond Cave, absolutely safe for tourists, is located next to the Railay West beach and is an incredibly beautiful underground corner, decorated with huge clusters of stalactites of various shapes.

The hidden lagoon Sa Phra Nang, which can be visited at high tide, is also awe-inspiring. To swim in a pool filled with water, you will have to use special ropes, without which it is impossible to overcome a steep path.

The administrative center of Krabi

The capital of the province is Krabi Town, not very spoiled by the attention of tourists. The sights of Krabi Town are not too numerous, but the embankment of the Krabi River, which is a favorite place for foreign guests, deserves special mention. The well-known bronze sculpture of a crab, which is a symbol of the administrative center, is installed here.

Wat Kaew Korawaram is the largest temple in the province. The snow-white building, the walls of which are decorated with colored frescoes telling about the life of the Buddha, is located on the territory of the whole architectural complex. Inside it, you can move freely and inspect everything your heart desires. However, there are several rooms where access is opened only after the permission of the monks.

If you decide to visit the sights of Krabi Town on your own, then be sure to go to night market where weekends are always noisy and crowded. Souvenirs and everyday items are sold here, various colorful performances are held on the stage, and national exotic dishes can be enjoyed at the huge food court.

Main Buddhist attraction

Not far from the city is the Tiger Temple (Wat Tham Suea) - the most visited religious site. The giant complex, decorated, consists of a cave where the enlightened one himself left his mark, and a viewing platform, which is not so easy to get to. To get to it, you have to overcome more than 1200 steps. Tourists note the tiring way up, but no one regrets the effort spent, because from the top there is an amazing view of scenic surroundings. Here you can also relax in the shade of cozy gazebos or watch a sunset of extraordinary beauty.

protected area

Tourists traveling around the province must visit the Khao Pra Bang Khram reserve - a real miraculous miracle. paradise, according to visitors, leaves a truly unforgettable experience. On the territory of the mangrove forest are the natural attractions of Krabi that delight foreign visitors.

What to see in the reserve, which has become famous throughout Thailand? He became famous for his hot thermal springs Krabi hot springs (Khlong Thom) Hot Springs) with a rich mineral composition, the water temperature in which sometimes reaches 50 degrees. In order not to harm your health, it is recommended to spend no more than 20 minutes in the source.

Another attraction of the reserve, which has not yet become a national park, is Sa Morakot (Emerald Pool) - Emerald Lake. Here you can soak in the warm water of a delightful hue, changing from blue to rich green. As the visitors, who have allocated a whole day to visit the reserve, admit, they received a sea of ​​emotions and impressions that will last for several years.

Sights of Krabi: reviews

Tourists who have visited Krabi note a large number of beaches that cannot be reached on foot. The cleanest sea, picturesque landscapes, a variety of restaurants and spas make your vacation in the province unforgettable. True, it is worth noting that boats or ferries do not travel at night.

Many note that the resort, which has international Airport and host Russian tourists, ideal for those who want to feel the Thai exotic. It is not for nothing that those who have visited the province admit that its main attraction is the unique nature, the beauty of which is indescribable.

Tourists admit that holidays in the province are much cheaper than in more famous resorts, and the most affordable prices are in Krabi Town, where everyone will find convenient option accommodation.

Perhaps there is not a single guest left unsatisfied with the rest in the province. A piece of paradise that you fall in love with at first sight, attracts and beckons travelers from all over the world. An amazing place to return to, it is the true embodiment of our idea of ​​heaven on earth.

Krabi is a province in Thailand located in the southern part of the country. IN Lately it attracts more and more tourists and all this thanks to the amazing terrain: rocks, multiple grottoes, caves, islands, etc. It is thanks to its unique landscape that kayaking and rock climbing are more developed here than in other resorts in the state of Thailand.

The sights of Krabi are scattered throughout the province. To see at least some of them will take a lot of time.

How to get there?

If you are focused on exploring the beauties and sights of Krabi province, then you can do it on your own or as part of some local excursion. In the case when you choose sightseeing tours, be prepared for the fact that they will cost a lot, but you will definitely not have problems with moving.

by the most in a simple way to get to the sights of interest to you on your own will be renting a motorbike. For a comfortable road, you should have a map of the province or reflecting the whole of Thailand with you, comfortable clothes and shoes, as well as money for additional expenses (gasoline, food, water, and entrance tickets). It is best to go on such a trip with the first rays of the sun.

Another way to get on your own is to rent a taxi with a driver. You can arrange to visit one or two attractions, as well as a large number of outstanding places in Thailand, which will take the whole day in time. Price excursion day in this case, it will cost about 2,000 - 3,000 baht.

A more extreme and not the most suitable way of sightseeing for most would be to rent a bike. It is worth going on such a trip on your own only to those who are familiar with the bike, are physically prepared for long journeys in the heat, and also know how to read maps of the area.

The main attractions of Krabi province

Tiger Cave and Tiger Temple

This temple complex is considered the most famous and visited place in the province of Krabi. It is included among the religious places in Thailand where pilgrims come from all over the country every day. The temple is located on a mountain in the midst of a tropical forest.

When entering it, do not forget to look into the Tiger Cave. Going down into it, you will find yourself in a stone hall with sculptures of tigers and panthers. There are also many statues of Buddha and other paraphernalia of Buddhism. It is believed that if you make a wish in this place by donating a coin, it will come true.

From the foot of the temple, more than 1,200 stairs lead to the roof, where Observation deck from where you can see almost the entire province. Gazebos for tired tourists are also installed here, as well as a statue of the Sitting Buddha of an impressive size.

If you walk past the entrance to the temple itself, then you will find yourself on a path to a beautiful tropical park, where there are paths for walking, as well as several caves for viewing and monks' cells.

The Tigris Temple Complex is located about 10 kilometers from the provincial capital. It is better to go here on your own by motorbike.

Admission is free, donations are welcome.

Emerald Lake and hot springs

Thailand is rich in various kinds of natural beauty: springs, lakes, picturesque bays and caves. Krabi is no exception. If you are already in this province, you should definitely see the Emerald Lake and hot springs, which are located on the territory of the Khao Pra Bang Khram conservation area, 60 kilometers from Krabi town. You can come here both independently and as part of excursion group. But, for a trip, it’s better to rent a car or a taxi with a driver, where moving on a motorbike along one of the busiest routes in Thailand will be too exhausting.

When visiting this park, remember that not everywhere you can swim and touch the water. The Emerald Lake is perfect for swimming, while it is strictly forbidden to do so in the Blue Lake, as unique bacteria live here, the ecosystem of which is under threat of extinction.

Hot springs seem to form out of nowhere: many small streams flow into natural depressions, as if forming thermal baths. These recesses are arranged in a cascade, flowing from one to another, and it all ends with a hot waterfall. The water temperature here ranges from 40 to 48 degrees.

Emerald Lake is located a little further than the hot springs (about one and a half kilometers deep into the forest along a footpath). It is located on a plain and is formed by thousands of small crystal clear streams that simply run along the ground. Emerald got its name for the clean clear water of a beautiful emerald hue.

If you came to look at the Emerald Lake, then you should not limit yourself to this only, because the territories national reserve is a unique combination of beautiful flora and fauna, as well as the opportunity to walk through the famous mangrove forests in Thailand along ecological trails.

Blue Lake more captivating than Emerald. Here you will not be able to swim, as it is prohibited and this prohibition is carefully observed by the guard, but you will definitely experience aesthetic pleasure. Moreover, the lake has a phenomenon: if you clap your hands very loudly or create another loud sound, then numerous bubbles will begin to rise from the bottom.

Do not go to these attractions on weekends, holidays and vacation days, as it will be very crowded here, and the Emerald Lake itself does not have the same effect on you that on days when there is almost no one here.

Maya Bay

Maya Bay is the most famous attraction in Krabi. She gained her popularity thanks to the famous film "The Beach" with DiCaprio in the title role. Is it beautiful place on one of the islands of Phi Phi (Lei).

Tourists come here to lie on the white sand, splash in clean water and visit several stalactite caves, which are located nearby, and the Viking Cave.

Since it tourist facility, then there are a lot of tourists here (from about 10.00 to 17.00), but if you want to see this beach deserted, then take a tour with an overnight stay on neighboring island or settle on Phi Phi Dong Island on your own and arrive early in the morning on a rented boat to Maya Bay.

Thanbok Khorani National Park

This protected area in Thailand is located in the south of the province of Krabi. The uniqueness of this place is that the park has united 10 islands in Phang Nga Bay and a small mainland area. In total, the park covers an area of ​​about 100 square meters. kilometers. Fascinating sightseeing tour is a boat trip with instructors along the shores of all the islands of this reserve. During the tour you can visit karst caves where ancient frescoes have survived to this day.

The park has a multi-level waterfall, and a large number of animals (monkeys, squirrels, mongooses, porcupines, etc.) live.

Railay Peninsula

The Railay Peninsula has a unique combination of natural beauty: high sheer cliffs, white sand beaches, clear water beautiful shade.

The only way to get to the peninsula is by water. There are no roads on the peninsula, except for small ones. hiking trails connecting the four beaches of the peninsula.

On Railay, you can have a great time watching nature, or you can try your hand at rock climbing.

In the eastern part of Railay Beach there is a Diamond Cave about 200 meters deep.

This is not an exhaustive list of attractions in the province of Krabi in Thailand. Wherever you are located, you will always find something to see in the area and you can visit numerous caves, waterfalls, picturesque islands, beach areas, temple complexes and other attractions of the region, because there are quite a lot of them.

And at the same time admire the natural beauties of Thailand, go to Krabi. This province is able to pleasantly surprise any indifferent tourist with its rocky landscapes, breathtaking caves, beautiful waterfalls, wild islands and unusual temples. So, if you are planning to organize a carefree holiday in this province, be sure to visit the following types of the best attractions Krabi.

Temple and Tiger Cave

One of the most visited places of all the attractions of the province of Krabi is the Tiger Temple ( tiger cave Temple), located at the base of a rocky hill and surrounded by tropical forests. In it religious place, decorated with Buddha statues, Buddhists flock for pilgrimage from all over Thailand.

The first thing you need to visit when entering is a cave. Going down into it, sculptures of tigers will fall into the curious gaze of tourists, going a little further - a pair of panthers. In this place, by donating a couple of coins, you can make a wish, and then return to the surface for further inspection of this attraction.

The next on the tour is the contemplation of the most beautiful relief terrain of the province of Krabi from the observation deck located on the top of the mountain. To climb it, you need to overcome a difficult path, consisting of more than a thousand steps, for which you need to thoroughly prepare by going down and taking more with you. At the very top there are gazebos for resting tired tourists (read also about others).

Crystal clear lakes with a hot waterfall

The second and no less popular tourist attraction in krabi- This is a combination of two crystal clear hot lakes (read more about) and a waterfall (Khlong Thom Waterfall), the water in which is heated to 50 ° C. The path to the reservoirs is pedestrian concrete paths on stilts surrounded by wonderful plant landscapes.

Natural features of the Railay Peninsula

The most picturesque and must-see attraction of Krabi province is, of course, which has gained its popularity due to its tall cliffs and snow-white beaches.

One of the best is West Railay, which is a bright White sand with emerald water, surrounded by two hundred meters high cliffs. No beach in the world can boast the most picturesque beauty. If you move to the eastern part of the beach, then in the local rocks you can find a well-equipped and safe for visiting tourists Diamond cave (Diamond cave) with a length of more than 180 meters.

Get to this Krabi attractions on your own possible only by sea. From or constantly ply long-tailed boats, called nothing more than, and more comfortable boats. The cost is about 120 baht on a boat and 320 baht on a boat.

Bamboo Island

Bamboo Island (Koh Mai Phai), part of the marine national park Tarutao, belongs to the archipelago. Located in the northeast of the island of Phi Phi Don. The area of ​​Bamboo Island is only about 0.24 km², and in the central part, coniferous-deciduous forest, uncharacteristic for the tropical zone, grows. The island is considered wild, as it is not habitable.

This attraction is very popular among tourists vacationing in the province of Krabi, the presence white sandy beaches and crystal clear emerald water. The island will really appeal to snorkelers and divers who want to explore the huge beautiful underwater world with its marine life and coral reefs.

In order to get to Bambu Island, you need to rent a longtail for a symbolic amount of 1600 baht for the whole day, or book an excursion from, or Phi Phi (read about the most fascinating ones at the link).

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Another attraction of the province of Krabi is a national park with a cutting ear called Khao Phanombencha (Khao Phanombencha) where you can find something to do for a good half of the day - walking along nature trails and familiarity with the colorful flora. The park has an observation deck with excellent views of the surroundings. To get to it, you need to go along a steep path to the very hill.