Krabi Attractions Articles by hotelATM2008-09-01T07:07:34+00:00hotelATMhttp://hotelATM.com/info/about.htmno-reply@hotelATM.comtag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-325125Krabi Coastlinetag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-41172008-09-01T07:07:34+00:00The most astounding coastline in Andaman is the Krabi Coastline and thus a trip of Krabi is very popular. The whole of Krabi province looks the best when seen from water. From here one can visit the famous Phi Phi Island group and several other smaller and bigger islands which are very close to the shore. Towards the north of Krabi is the beautiful karst scenery of the Phang Nga Bay.Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Koh Phi Phi National Parktag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-40792008-08-31T08:07:34+00:00The Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park is one of the most well known and largest National Parks in the province of Krabi. This outstanding national park is spread over a large area and occupies a major portion of the Krabi coastline.Brief Introduction to Ao Nang Beachtag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-41272008-08-29T08:07:34+00:00Ao Nang Beach is one of the vibrant sites in Krabi. It has a number of resorts and hotels with all the comforts of modern home and the friendliness that sets Thailand apart.Ao Phra Nang Beachtag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-41292007-12-05T23:01:05+00:00Formally Ao Phra Nang ("Princess Bay") although everybody uses the short form, Ao Nang is the most 'Westernized' beach in Krabi, originally a backpacker hotspot but now moving slowly upmarket as the airport brings in higher flyers. While not quite as scenic as Rai Leh, there is a good range of cheap accommodation, many good restaurants, easy transport and travel/tour agencies ready to cater to your every whim, making it a good base for exploring Krabi.Ao Nang Beachtag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-41262007-12-05T23:01:05+00:00Ao Nang Beach is the central point of Krabi, a few years ago this was still a tiny fishing community but in recent times it has grown into a major international travel destination.The Ao Nang Beachtag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-41312007-12-05T23:01:05+00:00Ao Nang Beach is one of the vibrant sites in Krabi. It has a number of resorts and hotels with all the comforts of modern home and the friendliness that sets Thailand apart.Than Bokkharani National Park in Krabitag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-40842007-12-05T23:01:05+00:00The Than Bokkharani National Park in Krabi makes for yet another important National Park in Krabi visited by tourists from all over the world and throughout the year. Apart from the varied range of flora and fauna, what draw attention towards the Than Bokkharani National Park in Krabi is the limestone cliffs that emerge vertically from the sea and resemble wall like structures. Acting as sentinels, these limestone walls seem to protect the natural habitat as well as the animals from any destructive influence.Railay Beachtag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-41282007-12-05T23:01:05+00:00The peninsula of Railay is isolated from the mainland and is surrounded by the warm, clear and vast Andaman Sea, lush greens around, and twisted rocks. It provides enough activities to the most adventurous while allowing those who just want to chill out in paradise the opportunity to do just that.Railay Beach Overviewtag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-41252007-12-05T23:01:05+00:00Railay beach is Thailand's most sought after beach areas and one of choicest place for tourists to visit. Railay beach is located south of Ao Nang Beach (about 10 minutes by boat), around a rocky headland and accessible only by boat, Railay presents a private and extraordinary world. Railay beach is also called Railey.Phra Nang Cave Beachtag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-41302007-12-05T23:01:05+00:00Phra Nang Cave Beach is one of the famous beaches around Railay Beach, others are Tonsai (relatively quieter than other beaches), Railay West beach and Railay East beach. Phra Nang Cave Beach is also known as Phra Nang.Noppharat Thara Beachtag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-40992007-12-05T23:01:05+00:00Noppharat Thara Beach is situated 18 kilometers west of Krabi town and is very near to Aonang beach. The Thara Beach is 3 kilometers long and the distance between Aonang and Noppharat Thara Beach is about 6 kilometers. The former name of the beach was "Hat Khlong Haeng". This was a name given by the localities which literally meant dried canal beach. A groove of casuarina trees is found along the long white sand beach of Noppharat Thara Beach.Mu Koh Lanta National Marine Park in Krabitag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-40822007-12-05T23:01:05+00:00The Mu Koh Lanta National Marine Park in Krabi is located in the Koh Lanta district in the southern province of Thailand called Krabi. The district of Koh Lanta came into being in the year 1901 in the month of December. As far as the name of the district is concerned, it was earlier known by the Malay name of Pulao Satak. With time the name changed and was believed to be derived from the Javanese term lantas which means a type of grill for fish. The present name came into use from the year 1917. The Koh Lanta district consists of two islands. The larger one is the main one and is named Koh Lanta Yai. The smaller one on the other hand is named Koh Lanta Noi. Spread over 134 kilometers square, the Mu Koh Lanta National Marine Park in Krabi mostly occupies a major share of both the islands. A number of small islands also fall within the geographical boundary of the Mu Koh Lanta National Marine Park in Krabi.Koh Siboyatag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-41242007-12-05T23:01:05+00:00There are three options for reaching the island of Koh Siboya which is located 20 kilometers to the south of Krabi. There are three alternatives by which one can reach Koh Siboya from Krabi. The journey from Krabi to Koh Siboya takes about one and a half hours by a long-tail boat or by road. The journey by the boat is mainly along the cost and the distance is half way to Koh Lanta. The Koh Siboya Island is very quiet and the beautiful bungalow there is built on a huge garden with coco palm trees, hibiscus, banana trees and bougainvillea trees. There is no water supply or electricity supple in the Koh Siboya Islands. A gravity feed water supply is made in the island and there are generators which run from evening to midnight in order to supply electricity to the hotels and restaurants.Khao Phanom Bencha National Park in Krabitag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-40802007-12-05T23:01:05+00:00The Khao Phanom Bencha National Park in Krabi is located on the Phanom Benja mountain range. One of the lofty mountain ranges in Krabi, this mountain range remains covered with mist almost all the time thus giving it an awesome appearance. Dotted with numerous swift flowing rivulets and waterfalls like Huai To, Khao Pueng and Huai Sade the Khao Phanom Bencha National Park in Krabi is one of the well known and widely visited national parks in Krabi.Phi Phi Ley Island in Krabitag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-41102007-12-05T20:01:02+00:00The smaller island of the Phi Phi group of islands, the Phi Phi Ley Island in Krabi stands out for its distinguishing beauty. Even if the Phi Phi Ley Island in Krabi does not share the limelight so much as its neighboring island, the Koh Phi Phi Don Island in Krabi, yet the lovely surroundings, the vegetation and the gorgeous beaches captures the hearts of every tourist stepping on the island. The Phi Phi Ley Island in Krabi is famous mainly because of its cliffs and the sea lake. Surrounded mainly by limestone cliffs on all sides, the Mahya Bay or the Maya Bay is the main attraction of the Phi Phi Ley Island in Krabi.Phi Phi Don Island in Krabitag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-41092007-12-05T20:01:02+00:00A bird's eye view of the Phi Phi Don Island in Krabi will give you a clear idea of the geographical feature of the island. Phi Phi Don Island in Krabi is the biggest of the two islands, the smaller being Koh Phi Phi Ley (Le).Phi Phi Islandstag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-41022007-12-05T20:01:02+00:00Thailand's most happening and sensational island is the Phi Phi Islands. This is the main point of attraction for the tourists visiting Thailand. The Phi Phi Islands are located at a distance of about 48 kilometers east of Phuket and is 42 kilometers south of Krabi. The islands have also appeared in the blockbuster movie "The Beach".Phi Phi Islandstag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-27722007-12-05T20:01:02+00:00Actually, Koh Phi Phi is not just one island, but again divided into two, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Lee. The islands and the surrounding areas are famous for their diving opportunities and a large number of dive operators offers day-trips and excursions.Noppharat Thara - Koh Phi Phi National Parktag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-27732007-12-05T20:01:02+00:00The province of Krabi is rich in national parks, nearest in physical proximity to Phuket and of major importance is the Hat Noppharat Thara - Koh Phi Phi National Park due west and south of the provincial capital. Part of the park are extensive mainland beaches, among them Noppharat Thara Beach and the Ao Phra Nang Bay.Phang Nga Baytag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-41162007-12-05T19:01:01+00:00Phang Nga Bay contains many islands. The most famous among these islands are the James Bond Island and the Koh Pannyi, with exotic natural beauty.Beautiful Krabi beachestag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-40632007-12-02T20:01:01+00:00Krabi is an island of Thailand that draws tourists to it because of the many Krabi beaches it has to offer. you can have the time of your life in these Krabi beaches with the many activities you can partakes of when you are on your Krabi holiday.National Parks in Krabitag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-40782007-12-02T20:01:01+00:00In common terms, National Parks are declared as reserves placed under the authority of National governments of a country. Primarily, reserve tracts of land far from the reach of destructive human activities are designated as National Parks. Falling under the IUCN category II, National Parks are placed far away from the harmful effects of pollution.Khao Phra - Khao Nor Chuchi Wildlife Sanctuary in Krabitag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-40812007-12-02T20:01:01+00:00The Khao Pra Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary also known as the Khao Phra - Khao Nor Chuchi Wildlife Sanctuary in Krabi makes for the perfect nestling grounds for a wide species of birds. One of the largest bird sanctuaries in the entire province of Krabi, the Khao Phra - Khao Nor Chuchi Wildlife Sanctuary covers a large area of nearly 183 square kilometers. Tourists visiting the Khao Phra - Khao Nor Chuchi Wildlife Sanctuary in Krabi can spot different kinds of birds, but the one rare to spot but still most seek after is called the Gurney's Pitta. A very rarely spotted bird and notified as one of the extinct species, the Khao Phra - Khao Nor Chuchi Wildlife Sanctuary in Krabi is the home of the Gurney's Pitta. In the present scenario, this national park happens to be the only place to spot this feathered beauty and also the rich and diverse bio diversity of the region.Thung Teao Forest in Krabitag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-40832007-12-02T20:01:01+00:00Among all the other famous national parks in Krabi, the Thung Teao Forest in Krabi stands apart mainly by the virtue of its location. Segregated as one of the few lowland forests to be found in Southern Thailand, the Thung Teao Forest in Krabi is ideally located in the Khao Pra-Bang Khram which is situated on the eastern side of Klong Thom. The main highlight of the Thung Teao Forest in Krabi is the awesome nature trails, the well known among which is the 2.7 kilometer long one. Named as the Thung Teao Trail, this leads through the Bang Teao Village and culminates at the headquarters of the Khao Nor Chuchi Wildlife Sanctuary situated in the south.Krabi Shell Cemeterytag:hotel-travel-krabi.com,blog-3.post-40862007-12-02T20:01:01+00:00It is a truth that the greatest of wonders are found in Nature itself and one such wonder can be located in one of the southern province of Thailand, namely Krabi. Famed as the Krabi Shell Cemetery, it is undoubtedly one of the greatest natural phenomenons's that has found a place in human history. The Krabi Shell Cemetery is makes for one of the greatest attractions in Krabi. Situated at a distance of 20 kilometers from the town of Krabi and nearly 17 kilometers from Ban Laem Pho and in close proximity to the Laem Pho Village, a visit to the Krabi Shell Cemetery makes for an important part of the travel itinerary while visiting the Krabi province in Thailand. Known to be around 75 million years old, the Krabi Shell Cemetery can also be defined as a graveyard for shells and comprises of fossilized shells of snails.