Sunday, August 12, 2007

Khao Khanap Nam


Khao 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.

From the boat, one climbs a staircase to see caves with stalactites and stalagmites. A boat can be rented for 300 baht per trip to visit Khao Khanap Nam, mangrove forests and the Ko Klang fishing village.

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Saturday, August 4, 2007

Pi Pi Island




Mu Ko [ ‘’marine park’’ ] Phi Phi is a major natural site and is close to Phuket and Ao Phangnga. It lies between the Krabi Province coastline and the Island of Phuket in the Andaman Sea. The Phi Phi National Park comprises over 390 square kilometres [ 150 square miles ] of which 65 square kilometres [ 25 square miles ] is land. For wildlife watchers the area has in excess of 60 seabird varieties, corals, lime stone plants that cling to the limestone cliffs, fish, bats and marine mammals.
Tours are available from Phuket and the pier at Krabi city and customised tours with personal charters are recommended. The main recommended places for diving and snorkling are south and west of the islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Ley.

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Ko Samui [ Samui Island ]



Samui Island [ Ko Samui ] is located off the east coast of the Malay
Peninsula on the west shore of the Gulf of Siam. Immediately north of Ko Samui is the resort of Ko Pha Ngan and smaller islands, Ko Nang Yuan and Ko Tao, all tourist destinations. These Islands are part of the archipelago of some 60 islands. Additionally and to the north is Ang Thong Marine National Park. Koh Samui is Thailand's third largest Island [ approximatley 229 square kilometers ] and one of its most popular destinations for budget holidays. The nearest mainland town is Surat Thani to the West. Samui is well serviced by numerous domestic flights from Bangkok. The Island does not have the attractions of Phuket and Ko Chang for scenery.





Its appeal is its flat landscape and budget holidays for the cost conscious traveller.Samui is famous for its long white sand beaches, the rocky points, the coral reefs and panoramic views. There are numerous resorts in secluded coves and at places rocky coasts and rugged inland walks.

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