What to See in Krabi
Krabi Province, especially along its 160km coastline, is an exceptionally scenic place with sparkling water and dramatic limestone cliffs as well as startling islands rising sheer out of the sea. In short, it's a nature lover's dream.
Krabi Town itself is a neat, riverside settlement worth visiting if only in terms of quaintness and local shopping. And don't forget the underwater world in this area – fabulously rich in tropical fish, different types of coral and as warm as a bath! Snorkelling and diving are real treats off most beaches and islands and if you hire a local boatman he will show you the best places.
Krabi Beaches & Islands
From Railay Beach on, all the way up the Krabi Coast, there is beach after beach of white sand, blue waters and a prevailing sense that you are in a very special place indeed. Those who seek solitude by the sea should check out Tubkaak, Klong Muang and Leam Plong beaches while if you are a party animal Railay and Ao Nang are the places to be.
The islands off shore from Krabi are all rich in underwater life and are a joy to snorkel at. Whether you go on a half-day tour, a full day or simply charter a longtail boat, they are well worth exploring. (Read more...)
Krabi National Parks
This area is particularly rich in fauna and flora, all perfectly preserved in Krabi's national parks. These parks cover inland, beach and island territory and the outlying areas also include the beautiful Phi Phi Islands and the Koh Lanta Yai and Noi group.
Low impact tours with small groups are available to various national parks. Tours often include an activity like kayaking or trekking as well as a knowledgeable guide who can provide interesting information about the plants and local wildlife. Park fees are usually included in the excursion price. Several inland parks are busy at the weekends as locals seek out shady spots in which to picnic. (Read more...)
Temples in Krabi
A few kilometres south of Krabi Town is one of Southern Thailand's most revered temples, the Tiger Cave Temple. The temple monastery is set at the base of some steps – 1,250 of them, rising almost 1,000 feet to the top where there is a Buddha image and a Buddha footprint shrine. The views from the summit are great.
Not all temples in this district are Buddhist – there are some animist shrines too, notably the cave on Phra Nang Beach where you will find hundreds of phallus symbols dedicated to a mythical princess. Krabi's temples are the jewel in its crown. (Read more...)
