Joanna James
Almost all visitors to Thailand's southernmost province of Phang Nga pass it by. For the most part, visitors head straight for neighbouring Phuket. A great number of people visit Phang Nga Bay without recognizing it—boat tours go to the stunning Phang Nga Bay from Phuket & Krabi.
Spectacular fauna and tropical evergreens await you in this national park. There are two mountain peaks in the park's name, Khao Lak and Lam Ru, which offer demanding hiking and breathtaking stunning views. A succession of waterfalls further adds to the park's ethereal feel.
Phang Nga's Bang Niang Market is a great place to do some retail therapy. Within the Khao Lak district, you'll find this bustling market.
Fried prawns and mussels, for example, are available as seafood alternatives. Local things including shirts, shoes, and handcrafted scarves can be easily purchased from local vendors. The best mementoes are handbags with one-of-a-kind designs.
The Phang Nga Bay National Park, which stretches out into Phang Nga Bay, is made up of lush wilderness, stunning streams, and limestone islands.
You can also go on a boat tour through nature's handiwork in the form of caves. For the most part, the park is covered in mangroves and other native vegetation.
The Smooth Way is only discernible on rare occasions because it is far enough away from civilization to maintain a strategic distance from light contamination. It is only a 30-minute drive from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay, and it offers breathtaking views of the limestone islets of Phang Nga Cove.
The nearby summit of Koh Ping Ghan, often known as James Bond Island, is one of Thailand's most recognizable landmarks. Throughout the year, it attracts tens of thousands of visitors.
When looking into the depths of the ocean, you'll often see shoals of small fish swimming close to the beach. This is a must-see attraction in Phang Nga and should be on your itinerary.
One of the region's most sacred landmarks is this Buddhist cave temple. The temple is adorned with a large sculpture of a reclining Buddha, as well as various smaller statues and religious symbols. They're known for scurrying up to guests and posing as the perfect subjects for photographs.
Phang Nga's mainland is just a short boat trip away from these islands, which are part of a national park. Divers can explore coral reefs, marine vegetation, and vivid tropical fish in the waters around the islands. Several of the islands' beaches have spectacular rock formations protruding from the water.
Taking the time to stay at an accommodation like the Avani+ Khao Lak Resort and enjoying the best of the Khao Lak beach hotels is certainly not a bad way to spend your travels.
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