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Wat Tham Seua
5 km from Krabi Town is the Tiger Cave
Temple, built into a long shallow limestone cave, and shaded
outside by natural forest. Many other caves large and small are
found in the mountains that surround the monastery, which can be
explored at leisure. The area has been the site of archeological
findings including stone tools, pottery shards, and unfired clay
holy images, dating from prehistoric into historic times. The
temple runs a meditation centre.
Wat Klong Tom (Temple and Museum)
In the Klong Tom district, east of Krabi
town and about 1 km from the District Headquarters, this temple
museum hosts a collection of ancient stones, bronze tools, coins,
pottery, decorations and beads which are reputedly to be more than
500 years old.
Khao Phra - Bang Kram Wildlife
Sanctuary (Khao Nor Chuchi)
In the region bordering Krabi's Khlong Thom
district and Wang Wiset district of neighboring province Trang,
the Khao Phra-Bang Kram Wildlife Sanctuary (Khao Nor Chuchi) is a
lowland forest area sheltering a diverse range of flaura and
fauna. Some resident species of plants and animals found here are
extremely rare, and the area is believed to host more species of
birds than any other forest reserve in Southern Thailand. Prevalent
among the bird species to be found are Gurneys,
Black-breasted Pitta, Chestnut-collared Kingfishers, Black
Hornbills and Crestwood Partridges.
Thung Teao Forest
Located in the area of Khao Pra-Bang Khram
no-hunting zone next to the Bang Teao Village, is a 2.7 km forest
trail - the Thung Teao Trail - which begins and ends at the Khao
Nor Chuchi Sanctuary Headquarters. Information can be obtained
from the no-hunting zone office at Ban Bang Teao.
Ao
Nang Area
At
Ao Nang, within 10 minutes walk of Rai Leh Beach east, is
the Outer Princess Cave or Tham Phra Nang Nok , and
the more recently discovered Inner Princess Cave or Tham
Phra Nang Nai, believed by local fishermen to be the
home of a mythical sea princess. Inside the cave is a
hidden pool - Sa Phra Nang - reached via a trail
into the mountain side.
Koh Lanta Area
(Lanta Island)
In the centre of Koh Lanta Yai
is a series of caves called Tham Mai Kaew, reached
by a jungle trek through rubber plantations and entered
from a small entrance of rocks. Local guides can lead you
through the caves to a cavern pool, with plenty of
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Khao Kanab Nam
Rising from the water, this 100 meter
high hill is accessed by boat from the town pier - approximately
a 15 minute trip. Regarded as the symbol of Krabi, the hill
features a staircase leading to caves hosting stalactites and
stalagmites, and as legend would have it, the site of past civilizations
(human skeletal remains having been recovered
here).
Susaan Hoi (Shell Cemetery)
At Cape Laem Poh, some 20km by road from Krabi Town, is a site
where fossilized snail shells lie in great concrete-like slabs
along the shoreline. The snails date back to when the area was a
large freshwater swamp and these little creatures lived and died
by the million. The thick layers of snail shells that remain
after millions of years, are a reminder of how this area has
substantially changed, and create an impressive sight along the
seashore.
Tham
Phi Hue To/Hualok
is a large cave with many grottos and prehistoric drawings
of animals and people. Accessible by boat from the town
pier, the cave rests on a hill surrounded by water and
mangroves.
Tham Sua or "Tiger
Cave" is located about 5 kilometers north of
Krabi Town. Inside the cave there are what appear to be
tiger paw prints in the stone. Also the sight of a famous
forest temple (see below).
Tham Sadet is located at Ban
Nong Kok, Tambon Sai Thai, 7 kilometers from the town on
Highway No. 4034. It is a beautiful cave with stalactites
and stalagmites. In 1909 the future King Rama VI visited
the cave here, earning it the title "Sadet"
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Than
Bokkharani National Park
This popular mainland spot lies off the route between Krabi and
Phang Nga, in the Ao Luk district. A cool forest shades a number
of pools and waterfalls, providing the ideal location for picnics
and swimming. Bring your own snacks or sample from local vendors
set up to cater for the large numbers of local people who flock to
this spot on weekends.
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Khao Phanom Bencha National Park
In Khao Phanom district, about 20 kms north of Krabi on the
mainland, this densely forested park hosts many scenic spots. Tham
Khao Ping, a cave lying 3 kms from the Park Office, features
large stalactites and stalagmites. There are 3 picturesque
waterfalls, including Nam Tok Huoy Saday - a 1.2 km walk
from the National Park Office, Nam Tok Klong Hang - lying
10 kms from Khao Phanom District Headquarters, and Nam Tok Ton
Hahn - 16 kms from the Khao Phanom District Headquarters.
Ideal for hiking.
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