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Krabi Holiday & Sightseeing Guide
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A trip to Krabi
Located on Thailand’s Andaman Sea coast south of Phuket, Krabi is one of the most commercially developed provinces of the country. This region boasts some overwhelming scenery, with towering limestone cliffs coated with lush forest offering fantastic views as you relax on the golden sandy beaches. This destination is popular with tourists, both in itself and as a starting point for travelling farther to Phi Phi Islands, Koh Lanta or any of the 120 plus other islands placed within the province.
Flights Krabi
Phuket International Airport is situated within an hour’s drive of central Krabi, and shuttles and taxis are available from here directly to Krabi Town. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Krabi try lastminute.com. The airport handles over 15 daily flights from Bangkok and is served by four different airlines, the flight taking just one hour. There are also flights arriving from Pattaya, Samui, Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Singapore as well as charter flights from some European cities including London.
South of the city is Krabi Airport, which is far less used with just four flights a day fro Bangkok and three from Singapore per week, as well as charter flights from diverse European cities. Taxis can easily be arranged for the journey from the airport to your accommodation at a reasonable rate. The Ao Nang resort area and any of the small islands within the province can be pleasantly navigated on foot. Longtail boats will take you to Railay Beach, while songteaw (shared taxis) can be hailed for trips from the resorts to Krabi Town.
Krabi
Sightseeing in Krabi
The charming capital of the region, Krabi Town has been largely left alone by extensive tourism and offers an appealing insight into the urban life of the local people. A must-see is Wat Tham Sueu, a renowned cave temple and active meditation centre located at the foot of a karst block. Its major draw is the exhausting 1,272-step climb to the top to discover the ‘footprint of Buddha’ and be rewarded with jaw-dropping 360 degree views.
A further point of interest is the Shell Fossil Cemetery, a vast rock slab that dates from 35 million years ago and has evolved from millions of snail fossils. Wat Klong Tom is a temple and museum which houses ceramic and stone decorative arts, beads dating over 5,000 years old and much more.
Fun by night – eating, drinking and partying
Krabi Town and the beachfront ‘seafood street’ of Ao Nang are two popular places to sample the culinary delights of the province. You will also locate some Italian restaurants here. Carnivore is considered one of the town’s best choices for steak dishes, while Viva Ristorante serves a variety of pizza and pasta dishes. Uncountable street stalls prepare Thai fast food including various noodle soups and spicy papaya salad.
Nightlife entertainment around Krabi takes place in the various small pubs and beer bars, some of them providing live music. Each of the resorts at Railay Beach take turns to host a beach party during the week, but these parties don’t normally last until sunrise with most guests preferring things a little less on the wild side.
Fun by day – shopping and activities
Shopping options are limited around Krabi, with some good value items to be found in boutiques and souvenir outlets in the Ao Nang region. Popular buys include locally-made clothing, antiques, handicrafts and digital cameras. Krabi’s warm waters are perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving and several companies cater to diverse budgets and levels. Another popular activity is bird watching in the surrounding beautiful mangrove forests.
Daytrips
Krabi is surrounded by a number of islands and places to visit should you want to explore its surroundings. Koh Phi Phi is a popular island to visit for the day, although Talane mangrove forest, Koh Hong or Ban Bo Tho are also popular daytrips and closer.
Hiring a kayak for the day is the perfect way to relax and discover some of Krabi’s hidden gems. There are a number of caves and deserted islands around the coast which a kayak will allow you to explore.
The warm waters surrounding Krabi are ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving. There are many dive companies available to arrange a daytrip and there is also the chance to visit nearby islands such as Koh Lanta, Koh Rok, Koh Ngai, Koh Yong, Koh Hong and Koh Poda.
Must-see attractions
Krabi is the oldest settlement in Thailand and has a number of sights for every traveller. There are beaches which are home to bars, restaurants, clubs and water sports venues. One of the most popular attractions is Wat Tham Sua, or ‘tiger cave temple’, where Buddhist monks live among a network of caves in dense jungle. This temple is the largest in the province and boasts 1,272 steps which lead up to the ‘footprint of Buddha’.
Other sights include Than Bok Khorani National Park and its diverse assortment of flora. The park is home to a beautiful emerald coloured pond, mangrove forests, limestone caves and many animals. There is no accommodation although camping is available if you have your own tent.
Shell Fossil Cemetery is an enormous rock which was formed by a collection of shell fossils dating back 35 million years. It was once a large freshwater swamp which was home to millions of snails and when these snails died, they formed fossil layers which have increased over time. The ‘cemetery’ can be found about 17kms away from Krabi Town and has become on of the top three sights of the region.
Best time to go
Krabi sees two seasons throughout the year; the hot season and the cool season. The hot season runs from April through October and temperatures can get fairly uncomfortable due to the humidity, which can reach 100 per cent. Luckily, however, the sea breeze often cools things down.
The cool season runs from November to March and is the best time to visit. Temperatures are still very warm, but are a lot more comfortable than summertime highs and the evenings are cool enough to occasionally necessitate wearing long sleeves. The average daytime temperature is 27C throughout the season.
Rainy day suggestions
Krabi does not see much rain throughout the year, but it does occasionally experience monsoons, and if you are unfortunate enough to be washed out the beach will be out of the question. A good option when it is raining is to stay in your hotel and make the most of the facilities. You could also have a spa day where relaxation is the key.
However, if you are still keen to sightsee, Wat Klong Tom is a temple and museum which houses ceramic and stone decorative arts, ancient tools, metal coins and beads, all of which date back 5,000 years and have been dug up on local excavations.
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