Waterfalls

- Chongfah
Chong Fah Falls lie about 5 kms north of Khaolak along the main coast highway from Phuket up to Takua Pa. Easily accessed by rental jeep or motorcycle.

- Lumpee
Heading 20 km south from Khaolak towards Thai Muang district, lie Lumpee or Lam Phi Falls. The waterfall is medium sized and divided into three levels, each about 100 meters high. It flows year round.

- Tohn Prai
A large waterfall situated in Thai Muang National Park. Drive to within 1 km of the falls, then continue on foot. The hike to the falls is most enjoyable during dry season.

Reefs

- Coral Reef  Off shore from Hat Khaolak are some coral gardens which make for interesting snorkeling and diving. Reached by long tail boat, the trip takes about 45 minutes and can be organized through local operators beachside at Hat Khaolak.

 

Temple Caves

- Wat Tham Suwankhuka (Heaven Grotto Temple) is a cave shrine featuring Buddha images, and lies 5km past the small town of Takua Thung, not too far from Phang-Nga town. The cave is interesting for its reclining Buddha which lies in one of 2 caverns, and inscriptions of the royal seals of King Rama V, VII and IX on one of the walls of the second cavern.

 

Local Festivals

 

- The Turtle Releasing Festival.
Phang-Nga Province has an annual 7-day Turtle Releasing Festival in March. Turtles raised by the Fisheries Dept. are released by festival participants into the sea at Thai Muang