Krabi is distinguished by mountains, hills, and plains; and there are more than 30 small islands off the coast. The still pristine jungles include white mangrove and mangrove forests. The soil is mostly sandy clay and rich loam, perfect for rubber, palm, cashew nut, coffee, and coconut plantations. Within the Muang district precincts flows the Krabi River, which enters the sea at Tambon Pak Nam. Other streams include: the Pakasai, the Big Krabi (Krabi Yai) , and the Little Krabi (Krabi Noy) , which have their sources in the Panom Benja mountains,Krabi 's largest range of mountains.

- Ao Nang : 'Ao' means 'bay' and this bay has on one side a hill with a cave featuring stalactites and stalagmites. The bay itself has a group of 83 islands of various sizes and shapes which the local people like to name after their shape or character. Most of them have names in the Yawi anguage which is related to Malay. Koh Yawasa, Koh Moh, Koh Poda, Sriboya, Pra Nang beach, Pra nang pond, and Rai Lay beach are places of interest Its famous beaches include East Rai Le, West Rai Le, Tham Phra Nang which stretch to the foot of a conspicuously prominent limestone range. Accommdation and other facilities including diving shops, boats for rent and sightseeing by canoe are available. From Ao Nang tourist may hire boats to visit nearby islands of Poda, Thap and Mo which have white sandy beaches, clear water and colorful fishes and coral.

 

-Bor Thor is a small coastal village at the (Northern) top of Phang Nga Bay. It is a bit closer to Krabi than Phuket, and is accessible by road from both locations. Limestone karst sits close to the pier, right in the back of the mangroves There is a good concentration of caves and "Hongs" that can be accessed by Sit-On-Tops, and the geology is amazing. There isn't as much wildlife as Talin, but Bor Tor is rich in archaeology.

- Tahm Pee Hua Toe or Tahm Hua Galok : is a large cave with many grottos, situated on a hill in the middle of the water, surrounded by mangroves. Formerly, a human skull of larger than ordinary size was found in the cave from which became the name 'Pee Hua Toe', or 'Big-headed ghost'. Aside from this, there are prehistoric drawings on the cave walls in large numbers of people,animals,and various organs. There are also vast numbers of shells in the sedimentary rock. To get there, we kayaking from Bor Tor Pier, the same place you would leave from to get to Tahm Lod Nua Tai.

- Tahm Lad Nua -Tai Cave :is in the vicinity of the Ta Prang Canal, 2 kms. from the District Headquarters down the Ao Luk- Laem Sak Rd. There are 2 caves:

- Tahm Lod Nua : is a large grotto which is very twisted but very beautiful

 

- Tahm Lod Tai : is a long tunnel beneath the mountain rock, narrower than the one in Phang-Nga. There are stalactites and stalagmites around the mouth of the cave that are very attractive. Also, curiously bent quarter- moon shaped rocks and boulders are strewn in rows. It is best to go by Kayaking

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