Ao Nang
Ao Nang is located approximately 6 kilometers from
Hat Noppharat Thara and 20 kilometers from the town of Krabi. A large
bay with scenic beaches and 83 small islands, Ao Nang has several
famous beaches which include East Rai Le, West Rai Le and Tham Phra
Nang (cave) which stretches to the foot of a prominent limestone range.
A boat from Ao Nang Village can be hired for sightseeing excursions
around Ao Nang, Hat Tham Phra Nang and Hat Nam Mao, all of which are
only accessible by foot. Other offshore isles such as Ko Poda, Ko
Kai, Ko Mo and Ko Thap, are popular destinations that can be reached
by a rented boat from Ao Nang. An abundance of colorful coral reefs
and lovely cartoon fishes make these islands ideal for diving and
snorkeling.
Ao Nang has recently emerged as a 5-star tourist attraction due
to its numerous 4-5 star hotels and boutique resorts complete with
facilities such as diving shops and rental boats. Popular activities
include sightseeing by canoe along the beachfront and paddling tours
by inflatable canoes or kayaks of the coast and its mangrove forests,
islands and semi-submerged caves.
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