Attractions in Krabi - Thailand
● Kao Phanom Bencha National Park
lies about 20 kilometers from Krabi town on the Talat Kao-Ban Huai To Road.
The park covers an area 50.12 square kilometers in parts of three district
: Khao Phanom , Amphoe Muang and Ao luk. It is composed mainly of virgin
forest growing amid craggy hills and valleys. There are a number of interesting
places to visit
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
This contains stone tools, bronze implements, metal coins, pottery shards, ceramic and stone
decorative arts, and colored beads more than five-thousand years old dug from excavations
in the area. The museum is on the grounds of Klong Tom Temple in Tambon Klong Tom Tai, 1
kilometer distant from Klong Tom District office.
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.
These are 12 kilometers from the Klong Tom District office in Tambon Klong Tom Nua.
The area is forested and shady; the hot springs are hotter than others nearby.
On this island are found many colorful and exotic species of bird. Koh Sila,
is 2 kilometers from Hat Bor Muang Beach.
● 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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