Attractions in Krabi - Thailand
● Namtok Huai Sa-de
springs from a steep cliff 1.2 kilometers from the park offices.
5 caves with stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes lying 3 kilometers distant from
the National Park Office. Some resemble stupas, others mushrooms, a curtain, etc. The cave
wall are sparkling white and dazzlingly beautiful. Tourist
accommodations and services are
available nearby; to make reservations, contact the Kao Panom Bencha National Park Office,
Amphoe Muang, Krabi 81000.
The source of this 500 meter tall water fall in Mount Thep Bencha, th etallest mountain
in Krabi. It lies about 10 kilometers from the Kao Panom District office.
This falls has its source in the Kao Panom Bencha Mountains like Klong Haeng Waterfall,
but it is as tall. It lies 16 kilometers from the Kao Panom district office.
● Wat Khlong Thom Museum
The Museum exhibits various artifacts discovered during excavations of an
area called "Khuan Luk Pat" or a bead mound behind Wat Khlong Thom.
Unearthed artifacts include stone tools, bronze implements, metal coins,
pottery shards, ceramic and stone decorative art and colored beads that
are over 5,000 years old. This Museum is situated within the compound of
Wat Khlong Thom between Kilometer marker 69-70 on Phetchakasem Highway,
one kilometer from the District office.
How to get there : From Krabi, take Highway No. 4 to
Khlong Thom District. The Wat Khlong Thom Museum is about i kilometer from
the District.
Opening Hours : Daily from 08.30 am. - 04.30 pm.
Admission : Free
Contact : Tel. 0 7562 2163
This three-level falls drops from a height of 800 meters and lies in Ban Hin Perng in
Tambon Klong Pon, 25 kilometers from the Klong Tom District offices. The area is
forested and shady
This is one of only a few lowland forests in
Southern Thailand.
The nature trail begins about
800 meters before reaching the Kao Nor Ju Ji Park Office within the Restricted Hunting Area
of Kao Pra-Bang Kram. It passes through both secondary forest, now in the process of development
and growth and primary forest containing very large, ancient trees. The trail climbs into the
limestone foothills, passing a pool of startling clarity and beauty. After that it enters an
area open and spacious before returning to the park office. Many animals and plant species
in the lowland forest are extremely rare, some are close to extinction. Of particular note
is the colorful Pitta Gurney bird, or nok taew laew tong dam in Thai, which was long thought
wiped out but has recently been re-discovered living in Tung Tiao.
The Hot Springs Waterfall is located approximately 8 kilometres from
the Emerald Pool, is in a shady forest area with numerous hot springs.
A natural hot stream flows through the jungle and then down several
small waterfalls with some really cool rock formations that creates
at least five “jacuzzis” before dropping into a colder little lake.
The hot springs and cool streams converge on a slope to form lovely
cascades of warm water with a temperature of 40-50 degrees Celsius.
How to get there : To reach the waterfall visitors should travel
45 kilometers from town to Amphoe Khlong Thom, then take Sukhaphiban
2 Road for another 12 kilometers.
Opening Hours : Daily from 07.00 am. - 05.00 pm.
Admission : 10 Baht per person (Price are subject to
change)
On this island are found many colorful and exotic species of bird. Koh Sila,
is 2 kilometers from Hat Bor Muang Beach.
Emerald Pool is also called Sa Morakot and was listed in Unseen Thailand
which attracting all tourist to visit. Emerald Pool situated at Klongtom
district, Krabi Province, Southern part of Thailand. Walking along the
nature track beside the stream about 800 m. from parking area, you will
reach the amazing nature pool. The clear blue-green pool challenge all
visitor to get into the pool and this became the name of this
place “ Emerald Pool “ . With the bacteria, mineral and lime stone
solution mixed in the stream that run to the pool makes beautiful
natural color. Beside the pool there is the Royal Pavilion which
Princess Sirinthorn ever visited here. We can up walk to the
upper pool which you can see darker color of the water. This
place close to Hot Waterfall another amazing unseen Thailand.
How to get there : The Emerald Pool is situated in
Khao Pra - Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary, 18 kms along the public
road No. 4038 from the district office of Klong Thom. The gravel
entrance road is 800-meters from the main entrance to the pool.
● Jam Island or Poo Island
A large Muslim-populated island forming its own sub-district in Krabi. The population
engages mostly in fishing, rubber cultivation and the local craft of cloth weaving.
This last has become so well-known that Krabi province is famous for its cloth,
called Pah Tor Koh Poo weven cloth. During the fair-weather months of dry season.
passage to the island can be made by taking a boat from the Jao Fa pier in Krabi Town;
when the weather is rainy, take a boat from Laem Kruad pier in Nua Klong District.
Beach
bungalows
are available for overnight visitors.
This island lies not far from Jam Island and is likewise populated by Muslims engaged
in fishing and rubber planting. The atmosphere is quiet and pleasant, perfect for
unhurried holiday relaxation. Beach
bungalows are available. During fair - weather
months take the boat from Jao Fa Pier in Krabi Town ; in rainy season, leave form
Laem Kruad pier in Nua Klong District.
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